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VENTILATION 1 -Windscreen de-icing or demisting vents.
2 - Front window de-icing or demisting vents.
3 - Side vents.
4 - Central vents.
5 - Air outlet to the front passengers' feet.
6 - Air outlet to the rear passengers' feet.
Recommendations for use Position the air flow control at a level which allows adequate air circulation inside your vehicle.
Select the air distribution which best suits your requirements and the climatic conditions.
Select a temperature setting and only alter it gradually for your comfort.
For an even air distribution, make sure that you do not block the air inlet grille at the base of the windscreen, the vents, th e
air passages under the front seats and the air extractor in the boot.
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REAR SEATS Rear seat with fold-down backs Before carrying out any operation, in order to prevent damage to theseat belts, place them in the loca-tions provided. The rear seat back folds down in two sections.To fold down the seat back The release controls are situated in the boot. Pull the control corresponding to the part of the seat back that you wish tofold down. When returning the seat back to its original position, ensure that it islocked correctly to guarantee your
safety.
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Ski flap Lower the arm rest to access the ski flap.
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Never leave a child or an animal in a vehicle whichis exposed to the sun andhas the windows closed.
Never leave the keys within reach
of children inside the car. Disarm the passenger air bag when installing a rearÐfacing childseat in the front; there is a risk ofthe child being killed or seriouslyinjured if the air bag were toinflate. Observe strictly the assembly rec- ommendations as shown in thechild seat instructions.
4
5
From 3 to 10 years (15 to 36 kg)
''Recaro Start'': installed in the rear with a threeÐpoint seat belt. The height and width of the seat back must be adjusted according to the age and build of your child. "Klippan Optima": installed in the rear with a threeÐpoint seat belt. From the age of 6 years (approximately 22 kg), the booster is used on its own.
Remember, even for short journeys, to fasten the three-point seat belts or thechild seat straps, keeping the slack in relation to the child's body to a minimum.
To prevent the doors from opening accidentally, use the child-lock.
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SEAT BELTS
To adjust the height of the front seat belts Pinch control 1and slide it.
To lock the seat beltsPull the strap, then insert the buckle into the stalk. Pre-tensioning and force-limitingfront seat belts Safety in the event of a frontal impact has been improved by the introduc-tion of pre-tensioning and force-limit-ing front seat belts. Depending onthe seriousness of the impact, thepre-tensioning system instantly tight-ens the seat belt firmly against thebody of the occupant. The pre-tensioning seat belts are active when the ignition is on. The force-limiting device reduces the pressure of the seat belt against theoccupant's body in the event of anaccident. Rear seat belts The rear seats are fitted with two three-point inertia reel belts.
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To be effective, a seat belt must be tightened asclose to the body as pos-sible.
Depending on the nature and theseriousness of the impact, thepre-tensioners may be triggeredbefore and independently of theair bags. In all cases, the air bag warning light comes on. Following a collision, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer. The system has been designed to be fully operational for ten years. Have it replaced after this period.
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THE KEYS The keys allow you to switch on the ignition and to independently operatethe locks on the doors, the fuel fillercap, the glove box and the passen-ger air bag disarming switch. Central locking From the doors the keys allow you to lock, deadlock and unlock the doorsand the boot, as well as fold back theexterior mirrors. If one of the front doors or the boot is open, central locking is not possible.In this case a bleep indicates lockingby remote control. The remote control performs the same functions at a distance. The remote control LockingPress button Ato lock the vehicle. This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approxi-mately 2 seconds. Note:
in addition to locking, pressing
button Aautomatically closes the
windows and the sunroof. Deadlocking Deadlocking renders ithe internal and external door controls inopera-tive. Press button Ato deadlock the vehi-
cle. This is confirmed by fixed light- ing of the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds. Note : a long press on button A, in
addition to deadlocking, automatical- ly closes the windows and the sun-roof. Another press on button A, within
five seconds of deadlocking, changes this to normal locking. This is confirmed by fixed ighting of the direction indicators for approxi-mately two seconds, accompaniedby a brief sound of the horn. Unlocking Press button Bto unlock the vehicle.
This is confirmed by rapid flashing of the direction indicators. Note:
avoid handling the button of
your remote control when out of
range of your vehicle. You run therisk of stopping it from working. Itwould then be necessary to repro-gramme the remote control.
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ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER This locks the engine management system as soon as the ignition has
been switched off and therefore pre-vents starting of the vehicle by any-
one who does not have the key. The ignition key has an electronic chip which has a special code. Whenthe ignition is switched on, the codeis recognised and starting is possi-ble. If the system does not function
correctly, an audible signal sounds,
accompanied by a message on the
multi-function display.
WARNING: your vehicle is no longer
protected in this event.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
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Changing the battery of the remote control The information 'battery flat'is
given by an audible signal accompa- nied by a message on the
multiÐfunction display.
To replace the battery, unclip the casing using a coin at the ring(CR2016/3 volt battery). If the remote control does not work after the battery has been changed,reprogramme the remote control.
Confidential card The confidential card contains the identification code necessary for anywork carried out by a PEUGEOT
dealer on the system. This code ishidden by a film, which should be
removed only if necessary. Keep your card in a safe place, never inside the vehicle. Reprogramming the remote control
Switch off the ignition.
Switch the ignition on again.
Press button Aimmediately.
Switch off the ignition and remove the remote control key from the
ignition. The remote control is nowworking again.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the dri-
ver's door, if the key has been left inthe ignition.
Locating your car
To locate your car, if you have locked it, in a car park: press button A.The courtesy
lights come on and the directionindicators flash for a few seconds.
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Make a careful note of the number of each key. This number is coded on the label attached to the key. If the key is lost, your PEUGEOT dealer can rapidly supply you with new keys. The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system.
Do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock your vehicle.The remote control cannot operate while the key is in the ignition, even if the ignition is off, except for reprogramming.
However, do not operate the deadlocking system if there is someone inside the vehicle.As a safety measure (when there are children on board), remove the key from the ignition when you leave the vehicle, even for a short time.
Avoid operating the remote control buttons out of range of your vehicle; you run the risk of stopping it from working. It would then be necessary to reprogramme it. When buying a second-hand vehicle:
- check that you have been given the confidential card;
- have the keys memorised by a PEUGEOT dealer to be sure that the keys in your possession are the only ones which can start the vehicle.
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system.
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THE DOORS Opening the doors from outsideOpening the doors from insideLocking from the inside
To lock, press button
A.
Locking the front doors locks the front doors and the boot.
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To make opening of the door easier, the window automatically lowers by a few centimetres. It rises and automatically adjusts itself on closing the door to ensure perfect sealing.
Before carrying out any work which involves disconnection of the bat-
tery, lower the windows to permit opening and closing of the doors.
Warning: If the battery is disconnected, the doors can still be opened. How-
ever, it is imperative that the door is not slammed on closing. Consult your PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. SUNROOF
¥ To tilt
Press part Aof the switch. To
close, press part Bof the switch
until the sunroof is completely closed.
¥ To open Press part Bof the switch. To
close, press part Aof the switch
until the sunroof is completelyclosed.
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