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CORRECT POSITION
•Sit in an upright position with thebase of your spine as far back aspossible and with the backrestreclined no more than 30degrees.
•Adjust the head restraints so thatthe top is level with the top of yourhead.
•Do not move the front seat tooclose to the instrument panel. Thedriver should hold the steeringwheel in the ‘10 to 2 o’clock’position with arms slightly bent.The legs should also be slightlybent so that the pedals can bepressed fully to the floor.
•The seat belt should cross thecentre of the shoulder; the lapstrap should fit tightly across thehips, not the stomach.
MANUAL SEATS
WARNING
Do not adjust the seats whilethe vehicle is moving.
Moving the seats forwardsor backwards
Pull up on the lever. After releasingthe lever, rock the seat to ensure thatthe catch is securely engaged.
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Lowering and raising thefront of the seat cushion.B
Lowering and raising the rearof the seat cushion.C
Adjustment of backrestinclination.D
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Front head restraints
The front head restraints areequipped with an additional safetyfeature. In case of a rear impact, theywill move forward, therebycushioning the occupants’ heads.This reduces the risk of whiplashinjuries.
To raise: Pull the head restraint up.
To lower: Press the locking buttonand push the head restraint down.
Vehicles without rear seatentertainment
To adjust the angle: Swivel the headrestraint forward or backward.
To remove: Press the locking buttonand press in the button on the otherside, for example, with a screwdriver.Pull out the head restraint.
To replace, press both buttons andpush the head restraint back intoposition.
Rear head restraints
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Always have the rear headrestraint raised when the rearseat is occupied by a passenger ora child restraint.
To raise: Pull the head restraint up.
To lower the outer head restraints:Press both locking buttons and pushthe head restraint down.
To lower the centre head restraint:Press the locking button and pushthe head restraint down.
To remove the outer head restraintsin 4/5-door models, the seatback ofthe corresponding seat must befolded forward. Then press thelocking buttons and pull out the headrestraint.
REAR SEATS
Folding the rear seatbackforwards
5-door and Estate
Push the unlocking button on the rearseatback and fold the seatbackforward.
4-door
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Returning the seatback toits upright position
The seatback must engage in thelatches on both sides. The seat beltsmust be forward of the seatback.
Folding rear seat cushionsand seatback forwards
5-door and Estate
Pull the loop between the seatcushion and the seatback and foldthe seat cushion forward. Removethe head restraints of the rear seatsand fold the seatback forward.
Note: When the red marking in theunlocking button is visible, theseatback is not fully engaged.Release the seatback and repeat theprocedure until the red marking is nolonger visible. If the seatbeltintegrated into the seatback doesnot function properly, check theunlocking mechanism.
When returning the seats to theiroriginal positions, make sure the seatbelts will function properly and arepositioned in front of the seatback.On vehicles with heated rear seats,make sure the heating system wiringdoes not get stuck or damaged.
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The sun visors can be released fromthe retention clips and swivelledtowards the side window.
The mirror cover can be slid open.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
CLOCK
The time is adjusted by pressing thebutton. To advance the minutes,press the button briefly. To advancerapidly, hold the button pressed.
CIGAR LIGHTER
WARNING
Never hold the lighter in as thiswill result in damage. Alwaysremove the lighter as a precautionwhen children are left alone in thevehicle.
To use the lighter press it in and waituntil it pops out automatically.
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General points on starting
If the battery has been disconnectedthe vehicle may exhibit some unusualdriving characteristics for approx. 8kilometres (5 miles) afterreconnecting the battery.
This is because the enginemanagement system must realignitself with the engine. Any unusualdriving characteristics during thisperiod may be disregarded.
Starting the engine bytowing or pushing
WARNING
To prevent damage you mustnot push or tow start yourvehicle. Use booster cables and abooster battery. See Using boostercables (page 158).
IGNITION SWITCH
Ignition switch positions
Position 0
WARNING
Never return the key to the 0position when the vehicle is inmotion.
Ignition off. When the key is removedfrom the ignition switch, the steeringcolumn lock will be activated as soonas the steering wheel is turned.
Position I
Steering unlocked. Ignition and allmain electrical circuits are disabled.The ignition key should not be left inthis position for too long to avoiddischarging the battery.
Positon II
Ignition switched on, all electricalcircuits operational. Warning andindicator lamps illuminate. This is thekey position when driving, and mustalso be selected when being towed.
Postion III
Starter motor activated. Release thekey as soon as the engine starts.
STARTING A PETROL
ENGINE
General points on starting
WARNING
If the engine does not start,refer to the instructionsregarding the fuel cut-off switch. SeeFuel cut-off switch (page 135).
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If the engine stalls, repeat the fullstarting procedure.
At temperatures below –15 ºC it maybe necessary to operate the starterfor up to 30 seconds. If theseweather conditions persist, an engineblock heater is recommended.
SWITCHING OFF THE
ENGINE
Vehicles with a dieselengine
Release the accelerator pedal. Waituntil the engine has reached idlespeed, then switch off.
If the engine is switched off at highspeed, the turbocharger will continuerunning after the engine oil pressurehas dropped to zero. This will lead topremature turbocharger bearingwear.
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Pull up the remote release leverbeside the driver’s seat. Open thefiller flap and turn the capanticlockwise.
When the filler cap is removed, ahissing noise may be heard. This isnormal and should be disregarded.
To refit the cap, turn clockwise untilit clicks.
REFUELLING
WARNING
If you fill your vehicle withincorrect fuel or additives, donot attempt to start the engine. Thismay lead to engine damage.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel consumption
4-door and 5-door
Fuel consumption figures
CO2emissionsCombinedExtra-urbanUrban
Variant
g/kml/100 km(mpg)l/100 km(mpg)l/100 km(mpg)
1797.5 (37.7)5.6 (50.4)10.9 (25.9)1.8 l Duratec-HE 81 kW(110 PS), Stage IIIemissions
1827.6 (37.2)5.6 (50.4)11.2 (25.2)1.8 l Duratec-HE 81 kW(110 PS), Stage IVemissions
1827.6 (37.2)5.6 (50.4)11.0 (25.7)1.8 l Duratec-HE 92 kW(125 PS), Stage IIIemissions
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