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Load space cover
To install the load space cover:
Ð position (1)one end of the roller in one of the two supports,
Ð compress (2)the opposite end of the roller and put it in place,
Ð release it (3)so that it engages,
Ð unroll (4)the cover to the boot pillars,
Ð insert the cover guides in the rails on the pillars.
To remove the cover:
Ð remove the cover guides from the rails on the pillars,
Ð put the cover back in its roller, compress it and remove it from its support.
Rear seats
Ð Lift the front of the seat
1,
Ð Tilt the seat 1against the front seats,
Ð Position the seat belt under the belt holder 2,
Ð
Pull control 3to unlock the seat back 4,
Ð Remove or lower the head restraint,
Ð Tilt the seat back 4.
When refitting, take care not to trap the seat belts.
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Precautions regarding the passenger air bag For a vehicle fitted with a disarm- ing switch:Ð disarm theair bag ifyou install arear-facingchild seat,
Ð arm the air bag for anadult pas-
senger.
For a vehicle not fitted with adisarming switch: Ð do not installa rear-fac-ing childseat on
the frontpassengerseat.
In no circumstances should youplace your feet or any otherobject on the fascia.
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Never race a cold engine. Never run the engine in a confined space.
Do not make any modificationsto the steering lock.
Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until theengine turns.
Starting a dieselengine Do not press the accele-
rator.
Turn the key to the ''Running''
position. If the engine is warm enough, the pre-heat light does not come on
and you can start immediately. If the pre-heat light comes on, wait for it to go out before
operating the starter. If the engine stalls, it is necessary to return the key to the ''STOP''
position before restarting. FRONT AIR BAGS
Operating check * According to destination.
Disarming the passenger air bag* Insert the ignition key in the switch 1
and 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.
With the ignition on (2nd notch),illumination of this warning light,accompanied by an audible
signal and the message"Passenger air bag deactivated"
on the multifunction display, indi-cates that the passenger air bagis disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position).
The warning light remains onthroughout the disarming process.
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
1. Driver's electric windowManual operation: press or pull the switch gently.
The window stops as soon as the switch is released. Automatic operation: press or pull the switch
firmly. One touch completely opens or closes the
window. Automatic opening and closing only operate when the engine is running.
2. Passenger's electric window.
3. Rear left electric window.
4. Rear right electric window. ELECTRIC MIRRORS
Turn knob
5to the right or to the left to select the cor-
responding mirror. Move knob 5in all four directions to adjust.
Electric folding mirrors With the ignition on, turn knob 5to position A. 7
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DOORS The front doors The rear doors (206 SW)
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LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE TAILGATE AND THE REAR SCREEN (206 SW)
It is not possible to open the tailgate and the rear screen simultaneously.
With the rear screen closed, to open thetailgate, operate the handle A
and lift the tailgate. With the tailgate closed, to open the rear screen , press and hold the
unlocking button on the remote con-trol or operate the handle B, then lift
the rear screen using the windscreenwiper arm (location C).
The lighting is activated on open-ing the tailgate or the rear screen. Note: Close the rear screen using the
windscreen wiper arm or by pressing at the centre of the glass.
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STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
When stationary, lower the han- dle to unlock the steering wheel. Adjust to the desired height and lift the handle to lock the steeringwheel.OPENING THE BONNET From inside the vehicle:
pull the
handle. From the outside:
lift the catch
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R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive: in this position, all four gears change automatically.
3. Automatic changing of the first three gears only.
2. Automatic changing of the first two gears only.
A. Sport programme.
B. Snow programme.
THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX Starting
To start the engine, place the selector lever in position
Nor P. Press
the brake to change out of position P and when selecting forward or
reverse gear. Position of the selector lever This is shown by an indicator on the instrument panel.
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N¡ Symbol Function
HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING
Setting the air distribution.
1
Air intake control.
2
Temperature adjustment.
3
Demisting the rearscreen and mirrors.
4
Air flow adjustment.
5
Air conditioning control.
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
Air flow adjustment. Setting the air distribution.
1 23 4 56 7 89 Air intake control. Air conditioning control.
Switching off.
Demisting the rear screen and mirrors.
Temperature adjustment. Automatic comfort programme. Automatic visibility programme.