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REAR ROOF FLAPSupport bar
A support bar is provided for
transporting long loads, after opening
the rear roof flap.
Fold back the support bar by lifting the
lever.
g
uide it to the door pillar.
Support the long loads to be
transported, lift them and reposition the
support bar with one hand.
e
nsure that it is secured correctly by
pressing the handle downwards past
the point of resistance and secure the
loads firmly.
t
he rear bumper has been
reinforced to serve as a footrest
when entering the vehicle.
t
he rear doors only lock when the
support bar is installed.
When the rear roof flap is open, take
care when driving where height is
restricted.
Never rest loads directly on the rear
doors.
Comply with the usual indications, to
warn other drivers.
Reserve the use of the rear roof flap
for short journeys.
t
he side supports can be used as
hooking points.
-
lower the black paddle to secure
the rear roof flap.
Securing the rear roof flap places it on
the seal correctly and ensures sealing
without noise.
This rear roof flap is only compatible
with side-hinged rear doors.
T
o open the rear roof flap:
-
raise the black paddle of the toggle,
-
relieve the toggle by pressing the
rear roof flap (downwards) then
release the hook,
-
lift the rear roof flap,
-
pass the point of resistance to
secure the rear roof flap using the
support stays.
Never drive without the stays in place.
T
o close the rear roof flap:
-
check that the support bar is
secured correctly
,
-
lower the rear roof flap,
-
while pressing the rear roof flap
(downwards), take hold of the two
loops of the spring then place the
hook in its housing, Never attach any load to the rear roof
flap.
Never drive without the support bar in
place.
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CENTRAL LOCKING
An initial press permits
central locking of the vehicle,
when all of the doors are
closed.
A second press permits
central unlocking of the vehicle.
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he control is inactive when the vehicle
has been locked using the remote
control or the key from the outside.
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he doors can still be opened from the
inside. Door open warning lampt
he control switch L e D:
-
flashes when the doors are locked with
the vehicle stationary and the engine off,
- comes on when the doors are
locked and from the time the
ignition is switched on.
Anti-intrusion security
If this warning lamp comes
on, check that all of your
vehicle's doors are closed
correctly.
Locking while driving
When the vehicle moves off, as soon
as you reach approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h), the system locks the doors.
t
he characteristic central locking noise
is heard.
t
he L e D in the switch on
the dashboard central switch panel
comes
on.
During the journey, opening a door
results in complete unlocking of the
vehicle.
Activating / deactivating the
function
With the ignition on, press
and hold this switch to
activate or deactivate the
function.
Driving with the doors locked may
make access to the interior more
difficult in an emergency.
Access
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MANUAL GEARBOX
5-speed
6-speed
to change gear easily
, always depress
the clutch pedal fully.
to prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedal:
-
ensure that the mat is positioned
and secured correctly on the floor
,
-
never fit one mat on top of another
.
When driving, avoid leaving your hand
on the gear knob as the force exerted,
even if slight, may wear the internal
components of the gearbox over time.
Changing into 5th or 6th gear
Move the gear lever fully to the right to
engage 5th or 6th gear.
Engaging reverse gear
In the 6-speed configuration, raise the
collar under the gear knob to engage
reverse gear.
Never engage reverse gear before
the vehicle is completely stationary.
t
he lever should be moved slowly to
reduce the noise on engaging reverse
gear.
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 forward.
gearbox and steering wheel
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Fully folded position
example of operations for the
1/3 section. t hey are identical for the
2/3 section.
-
Place the head restraints in the low
position.
-
If necessary
, move the front seats
forward.
-
Press the grey control located on
the upper part of the seat back.
-
Fold the seat back onto the seat
cushion. -
Raise the grey control bar
, located
at the rear of the seat cushion.
- t
ilt the entire seat forward.
Putting back in place
tilt the entire seat rearwards until it
locks.
Raise the seat back.
t
he seat is locked correctly when the
control (at the top of the seat back) is
no longer visible.
Check that the seat is locked
on the floor securely when it is
returned to the sitting position.
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REAR SEATS (5 SEAT VERSION)Head restraint
High position: lift and raise the head
restraint.
Low position: press on the head
restraint to lower it.
to remove the head restraint, after
raising it press the tab and lift the head
restraint.
to install the head restraint, engage
the rods of the head restraint in the
holes keeping it in line with the seat
back.
e
ach seat can be removed individually.
e
ach time a seat is returned to the
sitting position or after removing then
refitting a seat, check that it is locked
on the floor securely.
t
he three independent rear seats
are fitted with "comma" shape head
restraints.
t
he back of the centre seat, folded
onto the seat cushion, has a shell
which serves as a table with cup
holder.
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Adjusting the angle of the seat back
- Operate the control and adjust the
angle of the seat back.
Placing the seat back in the
table position
- Pull the control to fold the seat back
onto the seat cushion.
Do not place hard or heavy objects
on the table.
t
hey could become
dangerous projectiles in the event of
sharp braking or impact.
Returning the seat back to the
sitting position
- Release the seat back by pulling the
control, then return it to its original
position.
When returning the seat back to the sitting
position, ensure that it is locked securely.
Placing the seat in the fully
folded position
- Pull the control to place the seat
back in the table position.
-
Raise the bar located behind the
seat to release the rear anchoring
points.
-
t
ilt the entire seat forwards, until it
locks.
Returning the seat to its original
position
- Push the red control.
-
Fold back the seat to fix the rear
anchoring points.
-
Raise the seat back by pullin
g the
control.
Check that the entire seat is anchored
securely.
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Head restraint
this is of the "comma" shape type.
High position: press the tab, lift and
raise the head restraint.
Low position: push the tab and press
the top of the head restraint to lower it.
to remove the head restraint: place
it in the high position, lift it, then
remove
it.
Store it inside the vehicle, securing it
firmly.
to install the head restraint: engage
the rods of the head restraint in the
holes keeping it in line with the seat
back.
e
ach seat can be removed and must
be replaced in the specified position,
indicated by a symbol on its label.
t
he seats of row 2 and row 3 are
independent and adjustable.
REAR SEATS (7 SEAT VERSION)
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Adjusting the angle of the seat back
-
Operate the control and adjust
the
angle.
Placing the seat in the table position
-
Lower the head restraint fully
.
-
Operate the control to fold the seat
back onto the seat cushion. Returning the seat back to the
sitting position
-
Release the seat back by pullin
g
the control, then return it to its
original position.
e
nsure that the entire seat is anchored
securely.
Placing the seat in the fully folded
position
-
Place the seat in the table position.
-
Pull the red strap, located behind
the seat, to release the feet of the
seat from their anchorage on the
floor
.
-
t
ilt the entire seat forwards.
Row 2 seat adjustmentsReturning the seat to its original
position
-
Fold back the entire seat.
Before folding the seat, ensure
that:
-
in row 3, no passenger's
foot is at one of the seat
anchorages on the floor
,
-
the seat is locked securely on
the floor
,
-
the seat belt is available for
the passenger
.
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