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Gearbox and steering wheel  
 
42
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
 
When the vehicle is stationary, 
release the steering wheel adjustment 
mechanism by pulling the lever. 
  Adjust the steering wheel for height 
and reach, then lock the mechanism by 
pushing the lever fully forwards. 
   
Acceleration 
 
For optimum acceleration (e.g. to 
overtake another vehicle), simply 
press the pedal beyond the point of 
resistance at the end of its travel,
by pressing down fi rmly.  
 
 
Vehicle stationary, 
with the engine running 
  In the event of a prolonged stop with 
the engine running, the gearbox 
changes automatically to neutral  N 
.  
 
 
Stopping the vehicle 
 
Before stopping the engine, put the 
gear selector in position  N 
. 
  In all cases, it is essential to apply 
the parking brake. Check that the 
parking brake warning lamp is on in the 
instrument panel.  
   
Before doing anything in the 
engine compartment, check that 
the gear selector is in neutral  N 
.   
     
        
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Starting and stopping  
 
 
 
Good practice when stopping     
Good practice when starting 
 
 
Diesel pre-heating warning 
lamp 
  If the temperature is high 
enough, the warning lamp 
comes on for less than one 
second, you can start without 
waiting. 
  In cold weather, wait for this warning 
lamp to go off then operate the starter 
(Starting position) until the engine 
starts.  
    
Door or bonnet open 
warning light 
  If this comes on, a door or the 
bonnet is not closed correctly, check!  
 
 
Minimise engine and gearbox wear 
  When switching off the ignition, let the 
engine run for a few seconds to allow 
the turbocharger (Diesel engine) to 
return to idle. 
  Do not press the accelerator when 
switching off the ignition. 
  There is no need to engage a gear 
after parking the vehicle.  
 
 STARTING AND STOPPING
 
 
Running and accessories position. 
 
  To unlock the steering, turn the 
steering wheel gently while turning the 
key, without forcing. In this position, 
certain accessories can be used. 
   
Starting position. 
 
  The starter is operated, the engine 
turns over, release the key. 
   
STOP position: 
 steering lock. 
  The ignition is off. Turn the steering 
wheel until the steering locks. 
Remove the key.  
     
        
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Ventilation  
 
64
 
DEMISTING AND DEFROSTING  GOOD PRACTICE
   
Vents 
 
 
"Leave them open" 
 
  For optimum distribution and diffusion 
of hot or cool air in the passenger 
compartment, there are adjustable 
central and side vents which can 
be directed sideways (right or left) 
or vertically (up or down). For your 
comfort while driving, do not close 
them and direct the fl ow of air towards 
the windows instead. 
  Air vents in the footwells and directed 
towards the windscreen complete the 
equipment. 
  Do not block the vents located at the 
windscreen or the air extractor located 
in the boot.  
 
 
Dust filter, odour filter 
(activated carbon) 
  This fi lter traps certain dust and limits 
odours. 
  Ensure that this fi lter is in good 
condition and have all of the fi lter 
elements replaced regularly. 
  Refer to the "Checks" section of 
chapter 6.  
 
 
Air conditioning 
 
In all seasons, the air conditioning 
should only be used with the windows 
closed. However, if the interior 
temperature remains high after a 
prolonged period parked in the sun, do 
not hesitate to ventilate the passenger 
compartment for a few minutes. 
  Use the AUTO mode as much as 
possible as it permits optimised 
control of all of the functions: air fl ow, 
passenger compartment comfort 
temperature, air distribution, air 
intake mode or air recirculation in the 
passenger compartment. 
  Operate the air conditioning system for 
5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month, 
to keep it in good working order. 
  It is normal that the condensation 
created by the air conditioning system 
results in a fl ow of water which may 
form a puddle under the vehicle when 
parked. 
  If the system does not produce cold air, 
do not use it and contact a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.      
Automatic mode: visibility 
programme 
  The comfort programme (AUTO) may 
not be suffi cient to quickly demist or 
defrost the windows (humidity, several 
passengers, ice). 
  In this case, select the visibility 
programme. The visibility programme 
indicator comes on. 
  It activates the air conditioning, the air 
fl ow and provides optimum distribution 
of the ventilation to the windscreen and 
side windows. 
  It deactivates the air recirculation.  
  
     
        
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Seats  
 
66
 
Never drive with the head 
restraints removed; they must be 
in place and correctly adjusted.  
   
Armrest 
  To put the armrest into the vertical 
position, raise the armrest until it locks. 
  Lower the armrest to put it back in the 
position for use. 
  To remove the armrest, press the 
release button from the vertical position 
and move aside the armrest.    
Front heated seats control 
 
Each individual front seat may be fi tted 
with a control located on the side of the 
seat base. 
  With the 2+1 bench, the driver's seat 
control also switches the bench outer 
seat heated cushion on or off. 
  Press to switch on the cushion heating. 
  Press again to switch it off.  
 
PASSENGER SEAT 
 
The back of the individual passenger 
seat can be folded to form a writing table. 
  This position also permits the 
transportation of long loads.     
Head restraint height adjustment 
  To raise the head restraint, slide it 
vertically upwards. 
  To lower the head restraint, press the 
button and slide the head restraint 
vertically downwards. 
  The adjustment is correct when the 
upper edge of the head restraint is 
level with the top of the head. 
  To remove the head restraint, 
press the button and pull the head 
restraint upwards. 
  To re-install, engage the head restraint 
rods in the holes, making sure they are 
aligned with the seat back. 
   
Folding the seat back 
 
Pull the lever forwards then tilt the seat 
back.  
 
 
Returning the seat back to its 
original position 
  Pull the lever forwards then raise the 
seat back until it locks.     To put the armrest back in place, 
clip it in the vertical position. 
  If the vehicle is fi tted with the additional 
console and an armrest, to fold the 
passenger seat to the table position 
remove the console or the armrest.  
  
     
        
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Seats  
 
67
EASE OF USE and COMFOR
T
33
 
 
Mobile offi ce position 
  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.     
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 upper anchorage on 
the load retaining ladder behind the 
driver. 
   
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  
 
68
 
 
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 allows tall loads to be 
carried 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.  
  
 
Outer seat 
 
The back of the outer seat has a metal 
shell.    
Fully folded 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 allows long loads to 
be carried inside the vehicle, up to 
3 m (3.25 m in the case of the long 
versions) with the doors closed. 
  In the fully folded 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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Practical information  
 
72
 
 
Automatic operation 
  The front courtesy lamp 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 goes 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 
lamps go off. 
  Permanently off.     Permanently on, ignition on.    
Front courtesy lamp  
 
COURTESY LAMPS
 
 
Rear courtesy lamp    
Front individual reading lamps  
     
        
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Practical information  
 
74
 
 
Putting the bench seat back in 
the seat position 
   
 
-   In a single movement: take hold of 
the red strap and pull the assembly 
horizontally towards the rear. Guide 
the movement until the feet of the 
bench seat lock on the fl oor. 
   
-   Raise the seat back. The control  A 
 
locks in place automatically. 
   
-   Check that the bench is locked on 
the fl oor correctly once it has been 
returned to the seat position.  
  Do not let the assembly fall sharply.  
 
 
Good practice 
 
There is no need to assist, guide or 
support the tilting movement using 
your free arm. 
  The rear seat belt casings are not 
designed for securing the load 
transported. Use the stowing rings on 
the fl oor only. 
  The bench seat of the crew cab is not 
suitable for the installation of a child 
seat.  
   
-   Using the same hand, fold the seat 
back and the associated grille onto 
the seat cushion. 
   
-   Take hold of the red strap (like 
a handle) and lift the assembly 
vertically, guiding the movement to 
the fully folded position.  
  The raised seat rests against the backs 
of the seats of row 1.