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STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT AND
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, unlock
t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l b y l o w e r i n g t h e
lever.
A d j u s t t h e h e i g h t a n d d e p t h o f t h e
s t e e r i n g w h e e l , t h e n l o c k b y p u s h i n g
the lever fully upwards.
MANUAL GEARBOX
5-speed gearbox 6-speed gearbox
To change gear easily, always press
the clutch pedal fully.
T o p r e v e n t t h e m a t f r o m b e c o m i n g
caught under the pedal:
- ensure that the mat is positioned correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .
When driving, avoid leaving your hand
o n t h e g e a r k n o b a s t h e f o r c e e x e r t e d ,
even if slight, may wear the internal
c o m p o n e n t s o f t h e g e a r b o x o v e r t i m e . Reverse gear (6-speed)
R a i s e t h e c o l l a r u n d e r t h e g e a r k n o b t o
engage reverse gear.
N e v e r e n g a g e r e v e r s e g e a r b e f o r e t h e
vehicle is completely stationary.
T h e l e v e r s h o u l d b e m o v e d s l o w l y t o
reduce the noise on engaging reverse
gear.
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Starting and stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off.
Good practice when starting Handbrake
On the version with rotating front seat,
t h e h a n d b r a k e c a n b e d i s e n g a g e d .
P u l l i n g t h e h a n d b r a k e t o i m m o b i l i s e
the vehicle then lowering the lever
d o e s n o t r e l e a s e t h e b r a k e , i t p e r m i t s
rotation of the driver’s seat.
P u l l t h e b u t t o n p l a c e d a t t h e e n d o f t h e
h a n d b r a k e f o r w a r d s .
T h e h a n d b r a k e l e v e r l o w e r s .
You can now rotate the seat.
To return to normal operation, pull the
lever up until it clicks.
I f t h e h a n d b r a k e i s o n o r h a s
n o t b e e n r e l e a s e d f u l l y , t h i s i s
i n d i c a t e d b y :
- a warning light which comes on on the instrument panel,
- a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l ,
- a message on the display.
Key
Take care not to place the key in
contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A h e a v y o b j e c t a t t a c h e d t o t h e k e y ( k e y
ring, ...) weighing down on the shaft
of the key in the ignition switch may
cause a malfunction.
Running and accessories position.
C e r t a i n a c c e s s o r i e s c a n b e u s e d .
Starting position.
The starter is operated. Diesel pre-heating warning
light
Turn the key to the Running
position.
In cold weather, wait for this warning
light to switch off then operate the
starter (Starting position) until the
engine starts.
If the temperature is high enough, the
warning light comes on for less than
one second, you can start without
waiting. Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
t h e t u r b o c h a r g e r t o r e t u r n t o i d l e .
Do not press the accelerator when
switching off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear
after parking the vehicle.
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Seats
REAR SIDE SEATS
Forwards/backwards adjustment
Lift bar A a n d s l i d e t h e s e a t f o r w a r d s o r b a c k w a r d s .
Handling the side seat
Adjusting the angle of the seat back
Push lever B u p w a r d s a n d a d j u s t t h e a n g l e a s r e q u i r e d .
Release the lever to lock.
Access to row 3
1. P l a c e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t i n t h e l o w position.
2. Push lever B u p w a r d s a s f a r a s possible.
Exit from row 3
1. P l a c e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t i n t h e l o w position.
2. Pull control C .
3. G u i d e t h e t i l t i n g o f t h e s e a t b a c k f o r w a r d s u n t i l t h e r e a r a n c h o r a g e s a r e u n l o c k e d . I f y o u e x p e r i e n c e a n y d i f fi c u l t y , u s e t h e r e d e m e r g e n c y control to unlock the anchorages.
4. P l a c e t h e s e a t i n t h e v e r t i c a l c l o s e d position.
F o l l o w i n g e a c h e n t r y o r e x i t , r e p o s i t i o n t h e r a i s e d s e a t g u i d i n g it until the rear anchorages lock in their rails.
3. F o l d t h e s e a t b a c k o n t o t h e s e a t c u s h i o n a n d g u i d e t h e t i l t i n g o f t h e s e a t b a c k f o r w a r d s u n t i l t h e r e a r a n c h o r a g e s a r e u n l o c k e d . I f y o u e x p e r i e n c e a n y d i f fi c u l t y , u s e t h e emergency control to unlock the anchorages.
4. P l a c e t h e s e a t i n t h e v e r t i c a l c l o s e d position.
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Seats
Control for sliding the rear side seats from row 3 or the boot
P u l l t h e s t r a p ( m a r k e d w i t h t h e a r r o w s y m b o l ) t o s l i d e t h e s e a t i n f r o n t o f y o u .
Removing the side seat
1. T i l t t h e s e a t b a c k f o r w a r d s t o d e t a c h t h e r e a r a n c h o r a g e s .
2. G r a b t h e r e d s t r a p w h i c h a p p e a r s a n d p u l l i t u p w a r d s , t h e f r o n t anchorages unlock .
3. T h e s t r a p , l i k e t h e h a n d l e , e n a b l e s you to remove the seat.
R e fi t t i n g t h e s i d e s e a t
Check that there is no obstacle o b s t r u c t i n g t h e s l i d e s o r preventing correct locking of the seat anchorages.
1. Place the front anchorages at the f r o n t s t o p i n t h e s l i d e s . S u p p o r t t h e s t r a p fi r m l y f o r e a s i e r p o s i t i o n i n g o f the seat.
2. T i l t t h e f o l d e d s e a t t o w a r d s t h e r e a r . The rear anchorages lock.
3. Raise the seat back.
4. S l i d e t h e s e a t .
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Seats
ROW 2 CENTRE SEAT
T h i s c a n b e p l a c e d i n r o w 3 , o n t h e l e f t .
"Low table" position
1. P l a c e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t i n t h e l o w position.
2. A t t h e t o p ( a t t h e b a c k o f t h e s e a t ) , l i f t t h e h a n d l e i d e n t i fi e d b y t h e s y m b o l a n d g u i d e t h e t i l t i n g o f t h e s e a t b a c k t o w a r d s i t s s e a t c u s h i o n .
3. Y o u h a v e a " l o w t a b l e " . T o r e t u r n t o t h e s e a t p o s i t i o n , l i f t t h e h a n d l e a n d g u i d e t h e r a i s i n g o f t h e s e a t b a c k .
Removing the centre seat
1. P l a c e t h e s e a t i n t h e " l o w t a b l e " position.
2. U s i n g t h e c o n t r o l w h i c h y o u p u l l , t i l t t h e s e a t b a c k f o r w a r d s s o releasing the rear anchorages f r o m t h e s l i d e s .
3. G r a b t h e r e d s t r a p w h i c h a p p e a r s a n d p u l l i t u p w a r d s , t h e f r o n t anchorages unlock .
4. T h e s t r a p , l i k e t h e h a n d l e , e n a b l e s you to remove the seat.
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Seats Rear head restraints
T h e r e a r h e a d r e s t r a i n t s c a n b e r e m o v e d a n d h a v e t w o p o s i t i o n s :
h i g h , p o s i t i o n f o r u s e ,
l o w , s t o r a g e p o s i t i o n .
T o r a i s e o r l o w e r a h e a d r e s t r a i n t , p u l l i t f o r w a r d s s l i d i n g i t a t t h e s a m e t i m e .
T o r e m o v e i t , p l a c e i t i n t h e h i g h p o s i t i o n , p u s h t h e l u g a n d p u l l i t f o r w a r d s a n d u p w a r d s .
T o r e fi t i t , e n g a g e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t
r o d s i n t h e h o l e s t a k i n g c a r e t o r e m a i n
in the centreline of the seat back.
N e v e r d r i v e w i t h t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t s r e m o v e d , t h e y m u s t b e i n p l a c e a n d c o r r e c t l y a d j u s t e d .
R e fi t t i n g t h e c e n t r e s e a t
Check that there is no obstacle o b s t r u c t i n g t h e s l i d e s o r preventing correct locking of the seat anchorages.
1. Place the front anchorages at the f r o n t s t o p i n t h e s l i d e s . S u p p o r t t h e s t r a p fi r m l y f o r e a s i e r p o s i t i o n i n g o f the seat.
2. T i l t t h e f o l d e d s e a t t o w a r d s t h e r e a r . The rear anchorages lock.
3. R a i s e t h e s e a t b a c k a n d s l i d e the seat.
Turning a rear seat round
T h e r e a r s e a t s c a n b e p l a c e d i n a " f a c e t o f a c e " p o s i t i o n .
C a r r y o u t t h e o p e r a t i o n s d e s c r i b e d f o r removal t h e n t u r n t h e s e a t r o u n d a n d r e s u m e w i t h t h e p r o c e d u r e f o r r e fi t t i n gthe seat .
This turning operation must be c a r r i e d o u t w h e n s t a t i o n a r y .
D r i v i n g w i t h a p a s s e n g e r s e a t e d f a c i n g t h e r e a r i s p r o h i b i t e d .
W h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s b e i n g d r i v e n , p l a c i n g a r o w 2 s e a t i n t h e c l o s e d position while a passenger is sitting in r o w 3 i s p r o h i b i t e d .
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Seats Rear head restraints
T h e r e a r h e a d r e s t r a i n t s c a n b e r e m o v e d a n d h a v e t w o p o s i t i o n s :
h i g h , p o s i t i o n f o r u s e ,
l o w , s t o r a g e p o s i t i o n .
T o r a i s e o r l o w e r a h e a d r e s t r a i n t , p u l l i t f o r w a r d s s l i d i n g i t a t t h e s a m e t i m e .
T o r e m o v e i t , p l a c e i t i n t h e h i g h p o s i t i o n , p u s h t h e l u g a n d p u l l i t f o r w a r d s a n d u p w a r d s .
T o r e fi t i t , e n g a g e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t
r o d s i n t h e h o l e s t a k i n g c a r e t o r e m a i n
in the centreline of the seat back.
N e v e r d r i v e w i t h t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t s r e m o v e d , t h e y m u s t b e i n p l a c e a n d c o r r e c t l y a d j u s t e d .
R e fi t t i n g t h e c e n t r e s e a t
Check that there is no obstacle o b s t r u c t i n g t h e s l i d e s o r preventing correct locking of the seat anchorages.
1. Place the front anchorages at the f r o n t s t o p i n t h e s l i d e s . S u p p o r t t h e s t r a p fi r m l y f o r e a s i e r p o s i t i o n i n g o f the seat.
2. T i l t t h e f o l d e d s e a t t o w a r d s t h e r e a r . The rear anchorages lock.
3. R a i s e t h e s e a t b a c k a n d s l i d e the seat.
Turning a rear seat round
T h e r e a r s e a t s c a n b e p l a c e d i n a " f a c e t o f a c e " p o s i t i o n .
C a r r y o u t t h e o p e r a t i o n s d e s c r i b e d f o r removal t h e n t u r n t h e s e a t r o u n d a n d r e s u m e w i t h t h e p r o c e d u r e f o r r e fi t t i n gthe seat .
This turning operation must be c a r r i e d o u t w h e n s t a t i o n a r y .
D r i v i n g w i t h a p a s s e n g e r s e a t e d f a c i n g t h e r e a r i s p r o h i b i t e d .
W h e n t h e v e h i c l e i s b e i n g d r i v e n , p l a c i n g a r o w 2 s e a t i n t h e c l o s e d position while a passenger is sitting in r o w 3 i s p r o h i b i t e d .
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Seats
REAR BENCH SEAT
F r o m t h e b o o t , y o u c a n p u l l on strap B a n d s l i d e t h e s e a t f o r w a r d s t o m a k e i t e a s i e r t o l o a d the vehicle.
The rear bench seat must only be fi t t e d i n r o w 3 .
Seat back folded position
1. P l a c e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t s i n t h e l o w position.
2. Pull the strap C u p w a r d s , f r o m t h e tailgate.
3. Tilt the seat back on the seat cushion.
Vertical position of the bench seat
1. P l a c e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t s i n t h e l o w position.
2. Pull the strap C u p w a r d s , f r o m t h e tailgate.
3. F o l d t h e s e a t b a c k o n t o t h e s e a t cushion .
4. Pull the lever D to unlock the rear anchorages.
5. Place the seat in the vertical " f o l d e d " p o s i t i o n .
W h e n d r i v i n g , a t t a c h t h e r e t a i n i n g s t r a p s t o t h e h a n d l e s .
Forwards/backwards
adjustment
F r o m t h e s e a t c u s h i o n , l i f t b a r
A a n d
s l i d e t h e s e a t t o w a r d s t h e f r o n t o r
the rear.