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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
OPERATION
To park
With the vehicle stationary, operate
the parking brakeby pulling thenreleasing the controlA.Note:In all circumstances with an
automatic gearbox, select the
Park position P.
On steep
gradients, turn thesteering towards the pave-ment.It is not possible to release the electric parking brake if the key is removed or in positionS.
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To move off
With the engine running, release
the electric parking brake, by
pressing the brake pedal or the
accelerator pedal and pulling then
releasin
g the control A.
You are advised not to clean underneath the vehicle using ahigh pressure system, as this could damage the electric parkingbrake.
Do not use the accelerator to hold your vehicle while on an incline.Use either the brake pedal or the electric parking brake.
The warning lamp comes
on if the parking brake is onor not properly releasedor if you try to release thebrake without pressing on thebrake pedal. If th
ese two warn-
ing lamps come
on together, this indicates that the electric parking brake is malfunc-
tioning.
The brake is on.
If this warning lamp comes
on, this indicates that the
electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
Th
e brake is not on.With an automatic gearbox,place the gearbox on position P.PPWith a manual gearbox,engage fi rst gear.
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ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
You can activate/deactivate theparking assistance by pressingbutton 1. When the parking assist-
ance is inactive, the warning lampon button1is lit up.
Activation/deactivation of the park-ing assistance is memorised when
you stop the vehicle.
Remark: If you wish to tow a
trailer, it is necessary to deactivate
the parking assistance by pressing
button 1. The warning lamp on the
button lights up.
OPERATION
When you engage reverse gear,
a sound signal confi rms to you that
the system is active. The outline of your vehicle appears on the screen.
Any obstacles located to the rear or to the front of the vehicle can be detected.
When movin
g forward at a
speed less than approx. 10 km/h
(6 mph), whether in neutral or in gear, the vehicle outline appears on the screen as soon as an obsta-cle is detected in front of the vehi-cle. Any obstacles located to the
rear or to the front of the vehicle can be detected.
Remarks:The proximity sensors cannot
detect objects that are immedi-
ately under or over the bumpers.
A thin object such as a spike,
a bollard or similar, can only be detected at the start of themanœuvre but not when the
vehicle arrives close up to it.
In poor weather or in winter,you need to ensure that the sensors are not covered with
mud or with ice or snow.
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PARKING ASSISTA NCE
The parking assistancesystem can in nocircumstances replacethe driver's vigilance andresponsibility.

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
Remarks:When starting from cold, in order to prevent
unwanted cold air, the air fl ow will increase onlygradually to its optimum level.
If you enter the vehicle after a fairly prolongedstop and the temperature inside the vehicle is far from comfortable, it serves no purpose to modify
the temperature that is displayed as an attempt
to go immediately to the desired comfort level.
The system automatically uses all of its power tocompensate the temperature gap as quickly as possible.
Remarks:Water arising from the condensation in the air conditioning drains out through a hole provided for this purpose; a pool of water may thus form
underneath the vehicle when stationary.
Whatever the time of year, even in cool weather the
air conditioning is useful in removing humidity and
misting.
You are advised to have the air conditioning systemchecked on a regular basis. See "Maintenance andWarranty Guide".
If you are towing a heavy trailer and outside
temperatures are high, the air conditioning may be
temporarily paused if the engine cooling requires this.
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Manual mode
One or more functions can be adjusted manually, whilestill retaining the other functions in automatic mode.
To return to"AUTO" mode, press button 1.
Stopping the air conditioning
Turn the control4to the left until the air fl ow stops com-pletely. The symbol"OFF"appears on the screen.
The display and the warning lamps go out, indicatingdeactivation of all the functions, except for rear screen
demisting.
The com
fort level (temperature, humidity, odour, misting)is no longer controlled.
To reactivate the air conditioning, press button 1.
Avoid travelling for too long with the air conditioningdeactivated.

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
5. FRONT DEMISTING – DEICING
Press button 5 for rapidclear windows. The warning lamp comes on. This system controls the air condi-
tioning, the air fl ow and the entry of air from outside. It sends the ventilation towards the windscreen and side
windows.
A press on the 1 button returns you to "AUTO"mode.
6. REAR DEMISTING – DEICING
Press button 6, with the engine running, to start a rapid
deicing or demisting of the rear screen and rear view mirrors. The warning lamp comes on.
This mode stops automatically as a function of the out-side temperature. It can be paused by pressing again on button6or by stopping the engine.
In the latter case, demisting will resume when the engine is switched on again.Note:The heated rear screen operates independently of the automatic air conditioning.
7. AIR RECIRCULATION – ENTRY OF AIR
FROM OUTSIDE
Press repeatedly on button7 to select the air entrymode. The corresponding warning lamp lights up:Air intake in automatic pollution control mode (on by default, with automatic comfort regulation).
The automatic mode makes use of an air quality sensor.It analyses the air and isolates the cabin from the exterior
if the presence of pollutants is detected. In this case it
automatically activates recirculation of the cabin air.
Please note: this function does not detect and there-fore protect the cabin from unpleasant odours. It is not
active when the ambient temperature is below + 5 °C so
as to avoid the risk of misting the vehicle’s windows.
Closing the exterior air intake
Press button 7to close the intake of air from the exterior.
While maintaining the other settings, this position allows
the driver to avoid unpleasant odours and smoke out-side the vehicle at any time.
It should be cancelled as soon as possible to allowexchange of the cabin air and to avoid misting of
the vehicle’s windows.
Exterior air intake
Press button7once to open the exterior air intake.
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B
C
D
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Activation
When you press buttonA, the
automatic mode automatically andsimultaneously controls theair
fl ow andair distribution for therear air conditioning.
The warning lamp on buttonAlights up.
It is recommended to keep both air
vents open.
Deactivation
A press on any of the buttons B,C or D, deactivates the automatic operation of the rear air conditioning.
The warning lamp on button Agoes out.
Note: If the air conditioning in the front of the cabin is stopped (func-
tion deactivated in the "Air condi-
tioning" menu or via the control4for adjusting the air fl ow), then the
rear automatic air conditioning is
not available.
ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW
If you press buttons Bor Dyou increase or decrease the fl ow for
the rear air conditioning.
The number of diode
(s) lit up, composing the symbol for air fl ow (helix, situated between buttons Band D) expresses its power level.
To deactivate the air fl ow and air distribution for the rear air condi-
tioning, press successively on but-
ton Dso that all the diodes go out.
DISTRIBUTION TO FOOT-
WELLS/HEADS
Successive presses on buttonCwill modify the distribution of theair fl ow.
Three directions are available:Passengers' heads.
Passenger footwells.
Passengers' heads and
footwells.
The arrow lit up indicates the dis-
tribution of air chosen manually. In"AUTO"mode, no arrow lights up.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE
FLOW OF AIR INTO THE
STORAGE UNDER THE
FRONT CENTRAL
ARMRE
ST
If you choose a maximum fl ow
of air in the rear by pressingBand distribution towards passen-ger's heads by pressingC, havingclosed the rear air vents, you willobtain a maximum fl ow of air intothe storage beneath the armrest.
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REAR AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
The temperature of the air distributed in the rear of the cabindepends on that chosen for the front. The air fl ow and air distribution in the rear of the cabin are infl uenced by the adjustments made for the front.

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REAR SEATS
REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
The rear head restraints have twopositions:A stowed position for when theseat is not occupied.
A deployed position for safety
of passengers, locking intoplaceincluding for a forward-facing child seat.
To lower the head retraints, presson the tab at the base.
To raise them,
pull them upwards
to their maximum height, pressingthe unlocking button.
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CONTROLS FOR PACKLOUNGE HEATED SEATS
The Pack Lounge seats can be heated
independently of each other.
Use the controlsDlocated on theoutside of the seats to select anyof three heating levels:
CONTROLS FOR HEATED
SEATS IN A BENCHSEAT
The rear seats can be heated inde-
pendently of each other.
Use the controlsClocated under
the rear storage tray to activate the
heating.
0: Off.
1: Slight heat.
2: Medium heat.
3: Maximum heat.
The seat temperature adjusts auto-matically.Note: The heated seats only ope-rate when the engine is running.

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REAR SEATS
Seat cushion folded.
Stow the head restraints.
Pr
ess the controlA located at theend of the backrest and fully tilt
forwards.
The benchseat backrest can befolded in two sections. When youreposition the backrest, make sure
that it locks in place.Your vehicle's boot can be kept
isolated from the passen
ger com-
partment.
T
o lock the access to the boot:1.Place the benchseat in its correct position.The red warning lamp oncontrol Ashould no longer be
visible.
2.Insert the ignition key in thelock.3. Lock it.
Before moving the seats
So as to avoid damaging the seat belts by jamming them, takecare to keep them to the sides of the backrest.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING OF THE ACCESS INTO THE BOOT VIA THE REAR BENCHSEATREAR CENTRAL SEAT BELT
For easier opening of the seat beltcover D, you should fi rst raise thecentral head restraint.
Insert the fi rst fasteningC into thefront left hand (black) buckle, then
insert the second fastening B intothe front right hand buckle.

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INTERIOR COMFORT
GLOVEBOX
To open the glovebox, pull on thehandle and lower the lid.
The glovebox has three sock-ets Afor connecting audio/videoequipment.
Changing the bulb
To change the bulb in the gloveboxlamp, detach the cover B, use aW 5 W bulb.
CUP-HOLDERS
To deploy the cup-holders, press on button C.
DRIVER'S ODDMENTS TRAY
To open the driver's oddments tray,pull the handle towards you.
While the vehicle is moving:The glovebox should remain closed.
The cup-holders should remain stowed.
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