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Anti-pinch
If the blind meets an obstacle whilst closing, it
stops and opens partially again.
You must re-initialise the anti-pinch function
within 5 seconds of the blind stopping:
F press control B until the blind is fully closed
(closing in steps of a few centimetres).
a fter a battery disconnection, or if there has
been a malfunction, you have to re-initialise the
anti-pinch function:
F press control B to the 2nd notch (fully
closed),
F wait until the blind is fully closed,
F press control B for at least 3 seconds.
If the blind opens randomly during a closing
operation, and straight after the blind stops:
F Press control B until the blind closes fully.
During these operations, the anti-pinch
function does not operate. In the event of anything being caught
when the blind is moving, you must
reverse the movement of the blind.
To do so, reverse the position of the
control.
When the driver is operating the blind,
he or she must always make sure that
the passengers are not preventing it
from closing properly.
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the blind correctly.
Pay particular attention to children
when operating the blind.
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Front seats
Manual adjustments
1. Adjustments to the height and angle of
the head restraint
To raise it, pull upwards.
To lower it, press on the release button A
and simultaneously on the head restraint
itself. The adjustment is correct when the
top edge of the head restraint is at the
same height as the top of the head. It is
also tilt adjustable.
To remove it, press the release button A ,
then pull it upwards. It may be necessary to
adjust the backrest angle.
2. Adjustment of the backrest angle
Operate the control and adjust the position
of the backrest to the front or to the rear.
3. Adjustment of the seat height
Raise or lower the control the number
of times required to obtain the desired
position.
4. Longitudinal adjustment of seat
Lift the control bar and adjust to the desired
position.
5. Adjustment of lumbar support
Turn the control and adjust to the desired
position.
6. Heated seat controls
The heated seats only operate when the
engine is running.
Seat consisting of a seat cushion, seat back and head restraint which can all be adjusted for optimum driving comfort.
For your safety, do not drive with the
head restraints removed; they must be
in place and correctly adjusted.Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat, so
as to avoid the risk of of jamming the
seat caused by the presence of objects
on the floor behind the seat or rear
passengers. If the seat jams, stop the
movement immediately.
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Electric adjustments
To adjust the electric seats, switch on the
ignition or start the engine if the vehicle has
gone into economy mode.
Seat adjustments are also possible for a short
period after opening one of the front doors or
switching off the ignition.
1. Adjustment of the seat height and
angle, and longitudinal position
Raise or lower the front of the control to
adjust the seat cushion angle.
Raise or lower the rear of the control to
raise or lower the seat.
Slide the control for wards or backwards to
move the seat for ward or back.
2. Adjustment of the backrest angle
Move the control for wards or backwards to
adjust the backrest angle.
3. Adjustment of the angle of the top of
the backrest
Move the control for wards or backwards to
adjust the angle of the top of the backrest. Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat, so
as to avoid the risk of of jamming the
seat caused by the presence of objects
on the floor behind the seat or rear
passengers. If the seat jams, stop the
movement immediately.
Move the control:
-
For wards or backwards to increase or
reduce the lumbar support.
- Upwards or downwards to raise or lower
the lumbar support zone.
4.
Adjustment of lumbar support
This function allows you to independently
adjust the height and level of lumbar
support.
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Head restraint height and angle
adjustments
(electric seats)
F To adjust the angle of the head restraint,
push back or pull for ward section B of the
head restraint until you reach the desired
position.
F To raise it, pull upwards.
F To lower it, press on the control C to
release it, and simultaneously on the head
restraint itself.
F To remove it, press on the control C to
release it, then pull it upwards.
Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front seats can
operate separately.
F Use the corresponding adjustment dial,
placed on the outer side of each front seat,
to switch on and select the level of heating
required:
0: Off.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High. This function provides the driver with a back
massage. It only operates when the engine is
running.
F
Press on button A .
The warning lamp comes on and the massage
function is activated for a period of 1 hour.
During this time, massage is per formed in
cycles of 6 minutes (4 minutes of massage
followed by 2 minutes break). In total, the
system will per form 10 cycles.
After 1 hour, the function is deactivated.
The warning lamp goes out.
Massage function
Deactivation
You can deactivate the massage function at
any time by pressing on button A .
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Storing driving positions
System which stores the settings of the driver's
seat. It allows two positions to be stored.
Use the buttons located on the door, driver's
side.
When storing a driving position, the air
conditioning settings are also memorised.
Storing a position
Using buttons M / 1 / 2
F Switch on the ignition.
F Adjust your seat.
F Press button M , then press button 1 or 2
within four seconds.
An audible signal confirms that the settings
have been stored.
Storing a new position cancels the previous
position.
Welcome function
The welcome function assists entry and exit
from the vehicle.
After switching off the ignition and opening
the driver’s door, the driver's seat moves back
automatically and then stays in this position,
ready for the next entry to the vehicle.
When switching on the ignition, the seat moves
for ward to the memorised driving position.
When moving the seat, take care that no
person or object hinders the automatic
movement of the seat.
This function is deactivated by default.
You can activate or deactivate this function in
the vehicle parameters menu.
To adjust the air conditioning, refer to
the "Air conditioning" section.For your safety, avoid storing a driving
position while driving.
Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running
F b
riefly press button 1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal indicates the end of the
adjustment.
When the ignition is on, after a few consecutive
position recalls, the function will be deactivated
until the engine is started, to prevent
discharging of the battery.
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Steering wheel adjustment
F First, adjust the driver's seat to the most
suitable position.
F When stationary , lower the lever A to
release the steering wheel adjustment.
F Adjust for height and reach.
F Raise the lever to lock the steering wheel
adjustment.
The steering wheel can be adjusted for height and reach to adapt the driving position to the size of
the driver.
Adjustment
a
s a safety precaution, these
operations must only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
After locking, if you press firmly on the
steering wheel, a slight click may be
heard.
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Mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glasses
providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking. They can also be
folded.
Adjustment
With the ignition on:
F move control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror,
F move control B in all four directions to
adjust,
F return control A to the central position.
Folding
F From outside; lock the vehicle using the
remote control or the key.
F From inside; with the ignition on, pull
control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A , they
will not unfold when the vehicle is unlocked.
Control A must be pulled again.
Unfolding
F From outside; unlock the vehicle using the
remote control or the key.
F From inside; with the ignition on, pull
control A rearwards.
If the position is changed manually, a long
press on control A re-engages the mirror.
Door mirrors
The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
As a safety measure, the mirrors must
be adjusted to reduce the blind spot.
Demisting / defrosting of the door
mirrors is associated with that of
the rear screen.The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a CITR
oËn dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Demisting - Defrosting
See the "Demisting - Defrosting the rear
screen" section.
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Automatic day/night model
In order to guarantee optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is engaged. By means of a sensor, which measures the
light from the rear of the vehicle, this system
automatically and progressively changes
between the day and night uses.
It has an anti-dazzle system which darkens the
mirror glass: this reduces any driver discomfort
caused by the light beam of following vehicles,
the sun...In vehicles fitted with electrochromatic door
mirrors, the system has an on/off button and an
associated warning lamp.
On
F
With the ignition on, press on button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 comes on and the mirror
glass is in automatic mode.
Off
F Press on button 1 .
The warning lamp 2 goes off and the mirror
glass remains in its lightest definition.
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
F Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day / night position
F Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
F Push the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which darkens the mirror glass and reduces the nuisance to
the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...
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