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Heated seats control Front armrest
Comfort and storage system for the driver and front passenger.
Storage
For access to the closed storage box, lift the lever to open the lid. For access to the open storage box below the armrest, lift the complete armrest towards the rear.
With the engine running, the front seats can be heated separately. Use the adjustment dial, placed on the 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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Folding the backrest Repositioning the seat backrest
Straighten the seat backrest 2 and secure it. Check that the red indicators, located next to the controls 1 , are no longer visible. Unbuckle and return the outer seat belts to the sides of the backrest.
Move the front seats for ward if necessary. Position the outer seat belts on the backrest and buckle them. Place the head restraints in the low position.
Press both controls 1 simultaneously to release the seat backrest 2 . Fold the seat backrest 2 on to the cushion 3 .
When repositioning the backrest, ensure that the seat belts are not trapped.
Rear bench seat Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and folding one-piece backrest.
When folding the seat, the centre seat belt should not be fastened, but laid out flat on the seat.
The rear seat cushion does not fold, just the seat backrest can be folded to increase the boot loading space.
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Rear seats
Move the corresponding front seat for ward if necessary. Check that the corresponding outer seat belt is positioned correctly against the backrest and buckle it. Place the head restraints in the low position.
Straighten the seat backrest 2 and secure it. Check that the red indicator, located next to the control 1 , is no longer visible. Unbuckle and reposition the outer seat belt on the side of the backrest.
When repositioning the seat backrest, take care not to trap the seat belts.
Press control 1 to release the seat backrest 2 . Fold the seat backrest 2 on to the cushion.
Folding the backrest Repositioning the seat backrest
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right hand 1/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot.
When folding the seat, the centre seat belt should not be fastened, but laid out flat on the seat
The rear seat cushion does not fold, just the seat backrest can be folded to increase the boot loading space.
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Ventilation
Air intake flow
The incoming air follows various paths depending on the controls selected by the driver: - direct arrival in the passenger compartment (air intake), - passage through a heating circuit (heating), - passage through a cooling circuit (air conditioning).
Control panel
The controls of this system are grouped together on control panel A on the centre console. 1. Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents. 2. Front side window demisting-defrosting vents. 3. Side adjustable air vents.
4. Central adjustable air vents. 5. Air outlets to the front footwells. 6. Air outlets to the rear footwells.
Air distribution
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment is filtered and originates either from the outside via the grille located at the base of the windscreen or from the inside in air recirculation mode.
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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 comfort in the passenger compartment.
When the engine is cold, to prevent too great a distribution of cold air, the air flow will only reach its optimum level gradually. In cold weather, it favours the distribution of warm air to the windscreen, the side windows and the footwells only.
Offers the best compromise between a comfortable temperature and quiet operation.
Provides soft and quiet operation by limiting air flow.
Provides strong and effective air flow.
Press the "AUTO" button repeatedly. The indicator lamp comes on at the first press; the mode activated appears in the digital air conditioning screen:
1. Automatic comfort programme. 2. Temperature adjustment on driver's side. 3. Temperature adjustment 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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A setting around 21 enables you to obtain an optimum level of comfort. Depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is usual. In addition, it is recommended that you avoid a
left /right setting difference of more than 3.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder or warmer than the comfort value, there is no need to alter the value displayed in order to obtain the required level of comfort.
The system corrects the temperature difference automatically and as quickly as possible.
Automatic visibility programme
For maximum cooling or heating of the passenger compartment, you can exceed the minimum value of 14 or the maximum value of 28. Push the switch 2 or 3 down until "LO" is displayed or up until "HI" is displayed.
See "Front demisting-defrosting".
Depending on your requirements, you can make a different selection from that offered by the system by changing a setting. The other functions will still be controlled automatically. When you modify a setting, the indicator lamp in the "AUTO" button goes off.
Resuming manual control
The air conditioning is designed to operate efficiently in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Air conditioning On/Off
It allows you: - in summer, to lower the temperature, - in winter, above 3 °C, to improve demisting.
Switching on Press the "A/C" button, the associated indicator lamp comes on. The air conditioning cannot operate when the air flow is set to off.
Switching off Press the "A /C " button again; the associated indicator lamp goes off. Switching off may cause some problems (humidity, misting).
Press the "AUTO" button again to return to the automatic comfort programme.
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each set the temperature to suit their requirements. The value indicated in the screen corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Press the button 2 or 3 down (blue) reduce the value or up (red) to increase it.
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Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as appropriate, as lower current consumption results in reduced fuel consumption.
Front demist - defrost
Rear screen
demist - defrost
The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.
These markings 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 & Start, when demisting has been 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 automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator lamp associated with the button goes off.
With dual-zone digital air
conditioning
Automatic visibility programme
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" button comes on.
The system reverts to the previous settings.
Put the air flow, temperature and distribution controls to the dedicated marked position. Press the "A /C " button for air conditioning; the indicator lamp in the button comes on.
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12 V accessory
socket
Glove box
It has dedicated locations for storing a water bottle, the vehicle's handbook pack... Its lid has locations for a pair of glasses... To open the glove box, raise the handle. It is illuminated when the lid is opened * . It houses the passenger's front airbag deactivation switch A .
* Depending on version.
To connect a 12 V accessory (maximum power: 120 Watts), lift the cover and connect a suitable adaptor.