2009 Peugeot Partner Owner's Manual

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Seats
Mobile offi ce position Storage compartment under the
seat cushion
Raise the centre seat cushion to gain
access to the storage compartment.
This space can be made secure by
fi tting a padlock (not supplied).
Multi-Flex bench seat
Centre seat
This is fi tted with a 3-point seat belt
with the seat belt return fi xed on the
load retaining ladder behind the driver. Pull the tab located on the lower edge
of the seat to lower the seat back
incorporating a writing table equipped
with a strap.
To return the seat back to the upright
position, pull the tab and guide the seat
back until it locks.
During the operations, take care not to
trap the tab under the seat cushion.
Before locking the seat in the
sitting position, always take care
to leave the seat belt buckles
visible and the associated straps
available for the passengers.

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Seats
Foldaway position
Raise the yellow lever located at the
base of the seat to release and raise
the entire seat to the foldaway position
(seat cushion raised against the seat
back) until it locks.
This position permits the transportation
of high loads in the cab part.
To return the seat to the sitting position,
push the yellow lever located under the
seat cushion and lower the entire seat
until it is upright and locked on the fl oor
in the seat position.
Side seat
The back of the side seat is fi tted with
a metal shell.
Retracted position
Pull the tab located on the upper edge
of the seat by the head restraint to tilt
and guide the entire seat.
It inserts itself into the fl oor in the
front seat position and so forms a
continuous fl at fl oor with the load
space.
This position permits the transportation
of long loads inside the vehicle, up to
3 m (3.25 m in the case of the long
versions) with the doors closed.
In the retracted position, the maximum
weight on the seat back is 50 Kg.
To return the seat to the sitting position,
raise the seat back until it locks on the
fl oor in the seat position.

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Seats
CONFIGURATIONS
Examples of various layouts combining comfort and practicality
The various operations
must be carried out while
stationary.

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Practical information
1. Lower glove box
An auxiliary socket is located in the
glove box (cable not supplied) for the
connection of portable equipment
(MP3 player, ...).
Upper storage compartment
This is located on the fascia, behind
the steering wheel.
A recess makes lifting of the lid easier
when opening. Guide it to its rest
position.
To close, guide the lid then press the
centre gently.
Any liquid which could spill risks
causing an electrical short circuit and
therefore a potential fi re. 3. Side storage compartment
4. Bag hook
Only hang fl exible bags which are not
too heavy on this hook.
2. Storage tray and bottle holder
(1.5 L)

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Overhead storage unit
This is located above the sun visors
and can accommodate various objects
(a jumper, fi le, gloves...).
The openings concealed by the sun
visors allow you to see and access the
objects stored in the overhead storage
unit.
The maximum weight permitted in the
overhead storage unit is 5 Kg.
Do not place objects in this storage
unit which could present a risk to the
occupants.
Central storage console
This console offers an appreciable
additional storage area: it can be
removed and clips onto a base which
also incorporates two cup holders at
the rear.
Ensure that the object (bottle, can...)
placed in the cup holder is retained
securely and does not risk being
dislodged while driving.
Any liquid which could spill presents
a risk of damage on contact with the
instrument panel and centre console
controls.
Take care.
Sun visor
To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold the
sun visor down.
A pocket is provided in the driver’s sun
visor for storing toll cards, tickets, ... Storage compartments under
seats
Storage compartments may be
provided in the fl oor under the front
seats.
The tool kit and the jack are stored
under the right-hand seat. Move the
seat forward for easier access to the
storage compartment.

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Practical information
Automatic switching on/off
The front courtesy light comes on
when the key is removed from the
ignition, when the vehicle is unlocked,
when one of the front doors is opened
and for location of the vehicle using the
remote control.
It switches off gradually after the
ignition is switched on and when the
vehicle is locked.
Cab: comes on when one of
the front doors is opened.
These are switched on and off
by means of a manual switch,
with the ignition on.
Load space: comes on when
one of the rear doors is
opened.
If the doors remain open for
a few minutes, the courtesy
lights are switched off.
Permanently off.
Permanently on, ignition on. Front courtesy light
COURTESY LIGHTS
Rear courtesy light Front individual reading ligh
ts

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Practical information
TORCH
A removable torch, incorporated in
the wall of the boot, carries out two
functions:
- boot light,
- torch.
The boot light operates automatically
when the boot is opened.
The torch operates with NiMH type
storage batteries.
Observe the polarities when fi tting
these storage batteries. Using the torch
Remove it from its location by pulling
from the top.
Press the switch, located on the back
of the torch, to switch it on or off.
The retaining clip allows you to position
the torch for precise use (for example,
lighting while changing a wheel).
Storing the torch
Always put the torch back starting by
positioning the lower part in its location.
If it is not engaged correctly it may not
charge and may not come on when the
boot is opened.
Putting the torch back in place
switches it off automatically if it has not
been switched off already.
The torch has a maximum operating
time of 45 minutes and charges within
a few hours while driving.
Never replace the storage batteries
with conventional batteries.

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Bench seat
The crew cab consists of a 3-seat
bench, located in row 2, the one-piece
back of which is solid with the "load
retainer" grille.
Access to the rear seats is via the
sliding side door. Head restraints and seat
belts
The three seats are equipped with
inertia reel seat belts. The seat belts
of the side seats are solid with the
panels, whereas the seat belt of the
centre seat is solid with the back of the
bench seat.
Each seat has a head restraint bolted
onto the load retaining grille and which
can be removed.
Do not store a head restraint inside the
vehicle unless it is stowed or fi xed to a
support.
Do not drive with rear passengers
without fi rst bolting the head restraints
in place. Placing the bench seat in the
fully folded position
- If necessary, move the front seats
forward and fasten the strap of the
seat belt of the centre seat.
- Check that the seat belt straps and buckles are positioned correctly
along the side panels, to ensure
that the sliding of the seat back is
not hindered.
- Release the seat back using the control A .