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Temperature adjustment
) Turn the dial from blue(cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your
requirements.
The air conditioning system only operates with the engine running.
Air fl ow adjustment
)Turn the dial from position 1to position 6
to obtain a comfortable air flow.
If you put the air flow control in position 0
(system off), the temperature is no longer controlled. However,a slight flow of air can still be felt, resulting from the movement of thevehicle.
Manual air conditioning
Heating / Ventilation
1.
Te m p e r a t u r e a djustment.2.
Air flow adjustment.3.Air distribution adjustment.4.
Air intake/ air recirculation.5.
Air conditioning On / Off.
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Dual-zone digital air conditioning The air conditioning can only operate with the engine running.
Automatic operation
Automatic comfort programme
Three modes are provided for the driver and for
the front passenger to select their desired level
of comfor t in the passenger compartment.
When the engine is cold, to prevent toogreat a distribution of cold air, the air flow will only reach its optimum levelgradually.
In cold weather, it favours thedistribution of warm air to the windscreen, the side windows and the footwells only.
Offers the best compromise between
a comfor table temperature and quiet
operation. Provides so
ft and quiet operation bylimiting air flow.
Provides stron
g and effective air flow.
)Press the "AUTO"button repeatedly. The indicator lamp comes on at the first press; themode activated appears in thedigital air conditioning screen:
1.
Automatic comfor t programme.2.
Te m p e r a t u r e a djustment on driver's side. 3.
Te m p e r a t u r e a djustment on passenger's side.4.
Automatic visibility programme. 5.
Air conditioning On/Off.
6.Air distribution adjustment.7. Air flow adjustment.8.Air intake/ Air recirculation.
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) Switch off the demisting/defrostingof the rear screen and door mirrorsas soon as appropriate, as lower current consumption results inreduced fuel consumption.
Front demist - defrost
Rear screen
demist - defrost
The control button is located on theair conditioning system control panel.
These markin
gs on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
With manual air
conditioning
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running. )
Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.
With Stop & Star t, when demisting hasbeen activated, the STOP mode is not available.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current. )It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting
operation before it is switched off automaticallyby pressing the button again. The indicator
lamp associated with the button goes off.
With dual-zone digital air
conditioning
Automatic visibility programme )Put the temperature and distributioncontrols to the dedicated marked position. )Switch on the air conditioning by pressing
the "A/C"button; the warning lamp in the button comes on.
) Select this programme to demist or defrost
the windscreen and side windows as quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the windscreen and side windows. ) To stop the programme, press either the "visibility"
button again or "AUTO", the
warning lamp on the button goes off and
the warning lamp in the "AUTO"buttoncomes on.
The system rever ts to the previous settings.
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Driving
Starting-stopping the engine
With a manual gearbox
, put the gear lever in neutral.
With an electronic gearbox
, put the gear lever on N
.
With an automatic gearbox
, put the gear lever on Por N.
)Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the star ting code. )Turn the key fully towards the dashboard toposition 3 (Starting). )When the engine star ts, release the key.
Starting the engine
A heavy object (key fob...), attached to the key and weighing down on its shaft in the ignition switch, could cause amalfunction.
Key left in the "Ignition on"position
On opening the driver's door, an aler tmessage is displayed, accompanied by anaudible signal, to remind you that the key isstill in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop).
)
Immobilise the vehicle. )
Turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop). )
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching the engine off
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on),the ignition will be switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to position 1 (Stop)
, then back toposition 2 (Ignition on).
Free wheeling
For safety reasons, do not free wheel.When free wheeling, some vehicle functions will no longer be active.
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Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
6-speed manual
gearbox
) Press the gear knob trigger and move thegear lever to the left then forwards.
Engaging reverse gear
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate star ting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
5-speed manual
gearbox
)Push the gear lever to the right then backwards.
Engaging reverse gear Engaging 5th
or 6thgear
)
Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5thor 6 th
gear.
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Gear shift indicator *
Operation
The system inter venes only when driving economically.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you to skip one or more gears. You can follow this instruction without engaging the intermediate gears.The gear engagement recommendations mustnot be considered compulsory. In fact, the configuration of the road, the amount of trafficand safety remain determining factors whenchoosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
* According to engine.
- You are in third
gear.
Exam
ple on a vehicle fitted with a manual
gearbox:
- You press the accelerator pedal
moderatel
y.
- The s
ystem may suggest that you engage a higher gear, if appropriate.
The information appears in the
instrument panel in the form of an
arrow, accompanied b
y the suggested gear for the manual gearbox.
On vehicles fitted with an electronic gear control or automatic gearbox, thesystem is only active in manual mode.
The system never suggests:
- engaging first gear,
- engaging reverse gear,
- engaging a lower gear. S
ystem which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up.
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Five-speed electronically controlled gearbox
which offers a choice between the comfort of
automatic operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
Three driving modes are offered:-automatedmode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without ant action by the driver.
-
manualmode for sequential gear changing
by the driver, using the gear lever or thesteering mounted control paddles
-
auto sequential
mode for over taking, for example, remaining in the automated mode
while using the functions of the manualmode.
5-speed electronic gearbox
Gear lever
R. Reverse )
With your foot on the brake, move the lever
forwards to select this position.
N.Neutral. ) With your foot on the brake, select this
position to star t the engine. A . Automated mode. )
Move the lever backwards to select this
mode. M. + / -
Manual mode with sequential gear changing. )
Move the lever backwards, then to the left
to select this mode, then:
- push for wards to change up a gear,
- or push backwards to change down a gear.
Steering mounted controls
+. Change up paddle.+ )
Press the back of the steering wheel "+"paddle to change up a gear. -
. Change down paddle. )
Press the back of the steering wheel "-"paddle to change down a gear.
The steering mounted paddles do not permit the selection of neutral or theengaging and disengaging of reversegear.
Do not drive with your hand resting
on the gear lever, as there is a risk of damaging the electronic gearbox.
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Display in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
N. Neutral R. Reverse1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Gears in manual mode AUTO.
This comes on when the automatedmode is selected. It switches off on changing to manual mode.
)
Select position N
.
Moving off
N
flashes in the instrument panelscreen if the gear lever is not inposition N
on starting.
)
Place your foot on the brakewhen this warning lamp flashes(e.g.: star ting the engine).
There is an audible signal on engagement of reverse.
When moving off on a slope, accelerate gradually while releasing the parking brake.
)
Select first gear (position Mor A
) or Areverse (position R)R )
Release the parking brake.
AUTO
and 1
or R
appear in theinstrument panel.
Stopping - Moving off on a slope
When stopping on a slope, do not use the
accelerator to immobilise the vehicle; apply the
parking brake.
Manual mode
AUTOdisappears and the gearsengaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
)After star ting the vehicle, select position Mto change to manual mode.
The
gear change commands are only carried
out if the engine speed permits.
When driving at low speed, on approachinga stop sign or traffic lights for example,
the gearbox changes down to first gear
automatically.
You must press the brake pedal while star tin
g
the engine.
Automated mode
)Following use of manual mode, selectposition A
to return to automated mode.
AUT
Oand the gear engaged appear
in the instrument panel.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any action on the par t of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear for:
- optimisation of fuel consumption,
- the drivin
g style,
- the road conditions,
- t
he vehicle load.
)Progressively take your foot off
the brake pedal, then move off.
)Press the brake pedal fully.
Nappears in the instrument panel.
)
Star t the engine.
