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Manual front seats 1 - Forwards-backwards adjustment.
2 - Seat cushion angle adjustment.
3 - Seat height adjustment
4 - Seat back angle adjustment.
5 - Lumbar adjustment.
6 - Seat back tilt. Electric front seatsA
-Forwards-backwards adjust- ment.
B -Seat cushion angle adjust-ment.
C -Seat height adjustment
D -Seat back angle adjustment.
M - Memorises the settings. Switch on the ignition and adjust the seat and the mir-rors. Press simultaneously on but- ton " M" and " 1" for the first
position or " M" and " 2" for the
second position.
1 - Recalls the first position.
2 - Recalls the secondposition.
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FRONT AIR BAGS Disarming the passenger air bag*
Insert the ignition key in switch1and turn it to:
Ð the " ON" position, the passen-
ger air bag is armed.
Ð the " OFF" position, the pas-
senger air bag is disarmed.
Operating check
With the igntition switched on(2nd notch) this warning light,accompanied by an audible sig-nal and the message "Passen-
ger air bag disarmed" on the
multi-function display, indicatesthat the passenger air bag is disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position). The warning light remains on throughout the disarming pro-cess. Passenger air bagprecautions For a vehicle fitted with a disarm- ing switch:
- disarm the airbag if youinstall a rear-facing childseat.
- arm the air bag for anadult
passenger.
For a vehicle not fitted with a disarming switch: - do not install rear-facing child seats onthe front passengerseat.
Never place your feet or anyobject on the fascia. SIDE AIR BAGS These are incorporated into the front seat back, on the door side.
They are triggered independently, on the side on which the collisionoccurs.
Operating check
This is by means of the warning light on the instrument panel. It comes on for six seconds when the ignition is switched on. If the warning light:
- does not come on when the ignition is switched on or,
- does not switch off after six seconds or,
- flashes for five minutes then remains on,
Consult your PEUGEOT dealer. * According to destination.
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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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6 - Head restraint height andangle adjustment Adjustment is correct when the top of the head restraint is levelwith the top of the head.
To raise the head restraint, pull it upwards.
To lower the head restraint, it isnecessary to push simultaneously:
Ð the button located on the left
guide on top of the seat back,
Ð the head restraint downwards. The head restraint has a frame with notches which prevent itfrom dropping down (safetydevice in case of impact).
To remove the head restraint, press the tab. 7 - Lumbar adjustment
To obtain better back support,turn the knob.
Passenger seat
To gain access to the rear seats, there are two ways to tilt the seatback:
Ð pull the handle at the top right of the seat, or
Ð lift the handle at the bottom left of the seat.
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SEATS Manual adjustment of the front seats
1 - Forwards-backwards adjust- ment Lift the lever and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
2 - Adjusting the seat cushion angle Lift the lever to set the best angle.
3 - Adjusting the driver's seat height Pull the telescopic handle for- wards and pivot it up or down.
4 - Adjusting the seat back angle Turn the knob to obtain the bestangle.
5 - Tilting the seat back To gain access to the rear seats,pull the handle, tilt the seat backas much as possible, and movethe seat forwards. On reposition-ing, the seat will resume its origi-nal settings.
Note: never reposition the seat
using the forwards-backwards adjustment control. Never drive with thehead restraintsremoved; they must bein place and correctlyadjusted.
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Electrical adjustment of the front seats
A - Forwards-backwards adjustmentPush the switch forwards or backwards to slide the seat.
B - Adjusting the seat cushion angle Tilt the front part of the switch up or down.
C - Adjusting the driver's seat height Push the switch up or down.
D - Seat back angle adjustment Tilt the switch forwards or backwards
E - Tilting the seat back Pull the lever and tilt the seat back forwards. As long as you hold the seat back in the tilted position, the seat moves forward automatically (when the dooris closed, the ignition must be switched on in order tomove the seat forwards). On repositioning, the seat resumes its original settings.
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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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CHILD SEATS Although one of PEUGEOT's main concerns when designing your vehicle, the safety of your children also depends on you.
For maximum safety, please follow these precautions:
- All children under the age of 10 must travel in a special approved child seat*, adapted to their weight, in a seat fitted with a seat belt.
- Front passenger seat*: children under the age of 10 must not travel in the forwards facing position**. The rearwards facing position is permitted. In this position, it is compulsory to disarm the passenger air bag.
After carrying out numerous tests, PEUGEOT recommends the following systems: Up to 18 months (up to 13 kg)
" Britax Babysure": installed with its back to the engine in the front or in the rear using a three-point seat belt. In the front, the passenger seat must be in the 'mid-way' position on the slide.
From 9 months to 3 or 4 years (9 to 18 kg) "Ršmer Prince": installed in the rear using a three-point seat belt. For the safety of your child, the seat and the restraining cushion must never be separated.
From 3 to 6 years (15 to 25 kg) "Ršmer Vario'': installed in the rear with a three point seat belt.
* According to current legislation in the country of destination.
** Unless the rear seats are already occupied by other children or the rear seats cannot be used (because they are missing or folded down). In this case, adjust the front passenger seat to the rear-most position and leave the air bag active.
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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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