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Closing of the air inlet
Press on button 5 to
close off the entry of air
from outside.
Entry of air (manual mode)
Press on button 5 to activate en-
try of air from the outside. The
warning lamp goes out.
Press once on button 5 to return
to the initial status (entry of air in
automatic mode).
The air recirculation can also be ac-
cessed by means of a press on the
control, located low down to one side
of the steering wheel (see "§ Fixed
centred controls steering wheel"). 6. Adjustment mode for the
rear passengers
This button decides whether
or not the rear passengers
may use their adjustment
controls.
There are three possible statuses
for this button:
Locking of the rear
passenger controls
Authorisation of the rear
passenger controls
Reduction of the
a i r fl o w f o r t h e r e a r
passengers
With additional air conditioning, in
cold weather you are advised to
close the supply of air to the rear
passengers (no hot air distribution
possible via these air vents).
The rear passengers can use
their adjustment controls at their
convenience.
The driver imposes his adjustment
on the rear passengers. In this case,
the rear passenger controls are
deactivated. 7. Panel display mode: black
panel function
This function turns the dis-
plays and panel backlighting
on or off.
- Function activated, a press on any button will light up the screen
temporarily.
- press on button 7 deactivates
the function, lighting of buttons
and screen is again permanent.
This function optimises notably the
visual comfort for driving at night.
8. Demisting/defrosting of the rear screen
This can only operate when the en-
gine is running.
Press on button 8 to activate/
deactivate the electric demist-
ing/defrosting of the rear screen
and, according to version, of the
exterior rear view mirrors. The
warning lamp lights up and the
symbol appears on the display.
It switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power.
Whilst retaining the other adjust-
ments, this position enables the
driver at any time to exclude any dis-
agreeable odours or fumes coming
from outside the vehicle. It should
be cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of cabin air and to
prevent misting.
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9. Rapid demisting/defrosting of the front and rear
windows
- Press on button 9 . The warning
lamp lights up.
This function gives a rapid
demisting/defrosting of the
vehicle simultaneously with:
- front demisting/defrosting at op- timum temperature,
- o p t i m u m a i r fl o w ,
- recirculation prohibition,
- demisting/defrosting of the rear view mirrors and heated rear
screen,
- air conditioning, if necessary.
Press again on button 9 or on AUTO
to stop the function. Demisting/
defrosting of the rear view mirrors
and heated rear screen remains
activated.
10. Air conditioning
Press on button 10 to activate
the air conditioning.
The A/C warning lamp lights up.
PANELS
11. Front passenger
The front passenger can adjust their
temperature control independently at
any time by pressing buttons + and - .
The front passenger con-
trols the adjustment of their
own temperature.
The temperature for the
passenger is aligned with
that for the driver. 12. Rear passengers
(right/left)
By default, in AUTO
position, the adjust-
m e n t o f t h e a i r fl o w i s
aligned on the front
ventilation.
Rotate the button
to decrease or in-
c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w .
Y o u c a n a d j u s t t h e a i r fl o w o n l y i f
the driver enables you to (see but-
ton 6 of the driver’s control panel).
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Closing of the air inlet
Press on button 5 to
close off the entry of air
from outside.
Entry of air (manual mode)
Press on button 5 to activate en-
try of air from the outside. The
warning lamp goes out.
Press once on button 5 to return
to the initial status (entry of air in
automatic mode).
The air recirculation can also be ac-
cessed by means of a press on the
control, located low down to one side
of the steering wheel (see "§ Fixed
centred controls steering wheel"). 6. Adjustment mode for the
rear passengers
This button decides whether
or not the rear passengers
may use their adjustment
controls.
There are three possible statuses
for this button:
Locking of the rear
passenger controls
Authorisation of the rear
passenger controls
Reduction of the
a i r fl o w f o r t h e r e a r
passengers
With additional air conditioning, in
cold weather you are advised to
close the supply of air to the rear
passengers (no hot air distribution
possible via these air vents).
The rear passengers can use
their adjustment controls at their
convenience.
The driver imposes his adjustment
on the rear passengers. In this case,
the rear passenger controls are
deactivated. 7. Panel display mode: black
panel function
This function turns the dis-
plays and panel backlighting
on or off.
- Function activated, a press on any button will light up the screen
temporarily.
- press on button 7 deactivates
the function, lighting of buttons
and screen is again permanent.
This function optimises notably the
visual comfort for driving at night.
8. Demisting/defrosting of the rear screen
This can only operate when the en-
gine is running.
Press on button 8 to activate/
deactivate the electric demist-
ing/defrosting of the rear screen
and, according to version, of the
exterior rear view mirrors. The
warning lamp lights up and the
symbol appears on the display.
It switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power.
Whilst retaining the other adjust-
ments, this position enables the
driver at any time to exclude any dis-
agreeable odours or fumes coming
from outside the vehicle. It should
be cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of cabin air and to
prevent misting.
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9. Rapid demisting/defrosting of the front and rear
windows
- Press on button 9 . The warning
lamp lights up.
This function gives a rapid
demisting/defrosting of the
vehicle simultaneously with:
- front demisting/defrosting at op- timum temperature,
- o p t i m u m a i r fl o w ,
- recirculation prohibition,
- demisting/defrosting of the rear view mirrors and heated rear
screen,
- air conditioning, if necessary.
Press again on button 9 or on AUTO
to stop the function. Demisting/
defrosting of the rear view mirrors
and heated rear screen remains
activated.
10. Air conditioning
Press on button 10 to activate
the air conditioning.
The A/C warning lamp lights up.
PANELS
11. Front passenger
The front passenger can adjust their
temperature control independently at
any time by pressing buttons + and - .
The front passenger con-
trols the adjustment of their
own temperature.
The temperature for the
passenger is aligned with
that for the driver. 12. Rear passengers
(right/left)
By default, in AUTO
position, the adjust-
m e n t o f t h e a i r fl o w i s
aligned on the front
ventilation.
Rotate the button
to decrease or in-
c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w .
Y o u c a n a d j u s t t h e a i r fl o w o n l y i f
the driver enables you to (see but-
ton 6 of the driver’s control panel).
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ADDITIONAL AIR CONDITIONING
Additional air conditioning allows you
to optimise comfort levels in warm
weather conditions. It produces ad-
ditional fresh air which is supplied
using the rear air vents. The supply
of warm air via the rear air vents is
not possible using this system.
C. REAR PASSENGER CONTROL PANELS (RIGHT/LEFT)
13. Adjustment of temperature
The rear passengers can adjust their
temperature controls independently
via buttons + and - .
Their preference cannot be greater
than that of the driver by more
than 2. The reaching of this maxi-
m u m p r e f e r e n c e i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e
fl a s h i n g o f i t s d i s p l a y .
14. Adjustment of air blower speed
The air blower operates only when
the engine is running.
T o a d j u s t t h e fl o w o f a i r , p r e s s o n
button:
t o i n c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w ,
t o d e c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w . T h e l e v e l o f a i r fl o w i s i n d i c a t e d o n
t h e d i s p l a y b y t h e p r o g r e s s i v e fi l l i n g
of the ventilator blades.
B y r e d u c i n g t h e fl o w t o m i n i m u m ,
you deactivate the air conditioning
system (OFF).
You can adjust the temperature and
t h e a i r fl o w o n l y i f t h e d r i v e r e n a b l e s
you to (see button
6 of the driver’s
control panel).
T h i s w a r n i n g l a m p s i g n i fi e s
that the passenger controls
are locked, you can adjust
neither the temperature nor
t h e a i r fl o w , w h i c h r e m a i n a l i g n e d o n
the preferences of the driver.
This warning lamp indi-
cates that the supply of air
is cut off .
This position is recommended in
cold weather conditions, as the air
vents do not supply warm air.
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FRONT SEATS
MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS
1. Longitudinal adjustment
Raise the control bar, then slide the
seat to the position desired. 2. Lumbar support
Rotate the control until you attain
the position desired. 3. Seat height adjustment
Raise or lower the the control the
number of times necessary to obtain
the position desired.
4. Backrest angle
Action the control and adjust the an-
gle of the backrest.
It is possible to incline the back-
rest 45° rearwards by tilting it until it
locks; to unlock it, lift the control.
5. Armrest
To adjust the position of the armrest,
pull it up and then fully down, and
then raise it to the desired position.
6. Head restraint
To raise it, pull it upwards. To lower
it, press on the control as well as on
the head restraint.
The adjustment is correct when the
top of the head restraint is level with
the top of the head.
It can also be adjusted for tilt.
To remove it, press on the unlocking
button and pull it upwards.
To adjust the head restraint forwards/
backwards, move the base of the
head restraint to obtain the position
desired.
Never drive without the head re-
s t r a i n t s fi t t e d . T h e y m u s t b e i n
place and adjusted correctly.
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FRONT SEATS
1. Adjustment of the
seat height and angle,
forwards-backwards 2.
Adjustment of backrest
angle and lumbar support
The seats can also be adjusted elec-
trically for a short period:
- on opening one of the front doors,
- after switching off the ignition. Heated seats control
ELECTRIC ADJUSTMENTS
Raise or lower the front of
control
1 to raise or lower
the front of the seat base
(on driver’s seat).
Raise or lower the rear of
control 1 to raise or lower
the seat.
Action control 1 forwards or
rearwards to slide the seat
forwards/backwards. Push the top of control
2 for-
wards or rearwards to adjust
the backrest angle.
Raise or lower control 2 to
increase or decrease the
lumbar support.
With the engine running, the front
seats can be heated separately.
Use the corresponding adjust-
ment wheel, placed on the inner
side of each front seat, to switch
on and select the level of heating
required:
0 : Off.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High.
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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
The rear head restraints can be
removed and have two positions;
- high, position for use,
- low, storage position.
To raise a head restraint, pull it
upwards.
To lower it, press the lug then the
head restraint.
To remove it, place it in the high
position, push the lug and pull it
upwards.
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
rods in the holes taking care to remain
in the centreline of the seat back.
SECOND ROW SEATS
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift the control A , located at the front
of the seat, then adjust the seat into
the position desired. "Comfort" position
The 3 second-row seats are inde-
pendent of each other and all the
same width. They all can have a
"comfort" position.
Placing a seat in the "comfort"
position
Pull on the control B and guide
the seat rearwards.
The backrest reclines and the seat
base pivots slightly.
Returning the seat to the initial
position
Pull on the control B and allow
the seat to come forwards.
Always supervise any move-
ments of seats by children.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed, they must be in place
and correctly adjusted.