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C O M F O R T
DIGITAL AIR CONDITIONING 1 - A u t o m a t i c o p e r a t i o n
This system automatically regulates
t e m p e r a t u r e , a i r fl o w a n d a i r d i s t r i b u -
tion in the passenger compartment
according to the temperature selected
(for each side, right and left).
It provides an optimum level of comfort
regardless of the ambient conditions,
b y p e r m a n e n t u s e of the automatic
air conditioning mode (press the AUTO
button ) and with a l l t h e v e n t s o p e n .
H a v i n g n o a i r fl o w p r e v e n t s t h e a i r
conditioning and the system in gen-
eral from working.
T o p r e v e n t t h e f o r m a t i o n o f c o n -
d e n s a t i o n i n s i d e t h e v e h i c l e i n
c o l d a n d d a m p c o n d i t i o n s , t h e u s e
of AUTO mode is recommended. 2 - Adjustment of
t e m p e r a t u r e o n l e f t
h a n d s i d e
To set and display the de-
sired temperature, rotate
control 2 or 3 :
The display "HI" (high) corre-
sponds to a demand for maxi-
mum heating (above 27).
The display "LO" (low) cor-
responds to a demand for
maximum air conditioning
(below 15).
3 - Adjustment of
t e m p e r a t u r e o n r i g h t
h a n d s i d e
- To the left to lower the temperature
-
To the right to raise the temperature
The difference between the tem-
peratures on the right and on the left
cannot be greater than 3 degrees.
A setting around 21 will provide a
temperature that is comfortable.
Depending on your requirements,
an adjustment between 18 and 24 is
normal.
A press on this control, con-
fi r m e d b y t h e d i s p l a y o f
"A/C"
and "AUTO" , automatically
manages all the 5 following
functions according to the tempera-
ture chosen:
- Flow of air.
- Cabin temperature.
- Distribution of air.
- Air conditioning.
- Recycling of air.
To enable the system to operate, all
the air vents should be kept open. This is the normal operating
mode.
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C O M F O R T
FRONT SEATS
1 . A d j u s t m e n t o f t h e s e a t h e i g h t a n d a n g l e ,
f o r w a r d s - b a c k w a r d s 2 . A d j u s t m e n t o f b a c k r e s t
a n g l e a n d l u m b a r s u p p o r t
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 to raise or lower the
front of the seat base (on
driver’s seat).
Raise or lower the rear of
control to raise or lower the
seat.
Action control forwards or
backwards to slide the seat
forwards/backwards. Push the top of control for-
wards or backwards to ad-
just the backrest angle.
Raise or lower control to in-
crease or decrease the lum-
bar support.
With the engine running, the front
seats can be heated individually.
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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F I T T I N G S
SUN VISOR TOLL CARD/CAR PARK TICKET WINDOWS
The athermic windscreen limits
heating of the passenger compart-
ment by reducing the effects of the
sun's rays (ultra-violet). It consists
o f a r e fl e c t i v e l a y e r , w h i c h a l s o
blocks certain radio-electric signals
( t o l l c a r d p a y m e n t s , . . . ) .
F a c i l i t y f o r a f fi x i n g t o l l c a r d s a n d / o r
car park tickets.
These windows are located on each
side of the base of the rear view mirror.
T h e y a r e t w o n o n - r e fl e c t i v e a r e a s o f
the athermic windscreen.
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , l i f t t h e fl a p ;
the mirror is illuminated automat-
ically.
T o p r e v e n t d a z z l e f r o m a h e a d , f o l d
the visor downwards.
It can be disengaged from its central
fi x i n g a n d p i v o t e d o v e r t o t h e s i d e
windows if required.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF
System which consists of an area of
panoramic tinted glass to increase
the light and visibility in the pas-
s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t . I t i s fi t t e d w i t h
2 independent manual blinds to help
maintain a comfortable temperature.
Opening
Raise the blind's handle and re-
lease.
E a c h b l i n d i s fi t t e d w i t h a r o l l e r w h i c h
stores it once you release it.
Closing
Front blind
Pull the blind rearwards until it
locks in.
Rear blind
Pull the blind forwards until it
locks in.
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F I T T I N G S
SUN VISOR TOLL CARD/CAR PARK TICKET WINDOWS
The athermic windscreen limits
heating of the passenger compart-
ment by reducing the effects of the
sun's rays (ultra-violet). It consists
o f a r e fl e c t i v e l a y e r , w h i c h a l s o
blocks certain radio-electric signals
( t o l l c a r d p a y m e n t s , . . . ) .
F a c i l i t y f o r a f fi x i n g t o l l c a r d s a n d / o r
car park tickets.
These windows are located on each
side of the base of the rear view mirror.
T h e y a r e t w o n o n - r e fl e c t i v e a r e a s o f
the athermic windscreen.
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n , l i f t t h e fl a p ;
the mirror is illuminated automat-
ically.
T o p r e v e n t d a z z l e f r o m a h e a d , f o l d
the visor downwards.
It can be disengaged from its central
fi x i n g a n d p i v o t e d o v e r t o t h e s i d e
windows if required.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF
System which consists of an area of
panoramic tinted glass to increase
the light and visibility in the pas-
s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t . I t i s fi t t e d w i t h
2 independent manual blinds to help
maintain a comfortable temperature.
Opening
Raise the blind's handle and re-
lease.
E a c h b l i n d i s fi t t e d w i t h a r o l l e r w h i c h
stores it once you release it.
Closing
Front blind
Pull the blind rearwards until it
locks in.
Rear blind
Pull the blind forwards until it
locks in.
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D R I V I N G
PARKING BRAKE
Applying
Pull the parking brake lever fully
up to immobilise your vehicle.
Releasing
Pull the parking brake lever gently,
press the release button then lower
the lever fully.
When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction screen,
this indicates that the parking brake
is still on or has not been properly
released.
When parking on a slope, direct
your wheels against the pavement,
apply the parking brake and engage
a gear.
5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Starting the vehicle
Check that the gear lever is in
neutral.
Do not touch the accelerator.
For Diesel engines: turn the
key to position M and wait until
the pre-heating warning lamp
switches off if it has come on.
Operate the starter, turning the
key until the engine starts (no
more than ten seconds).
In temperatures lower than 0 °C,
declutch while operating the
starter to facilitate starting. Engaging reverse gear
Push the gear lever to the
right then rearwards.
Only engage reverse gear when
the vehicle is stationary with the
engine at idle.