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Manual central locking
Central locking
F Press this button to operate the central locking of the vehicle (doors and boot) from
inside the vehicle.
F
P
ressing the button again unlocks the
vehicle completely.
Automatic central locking
of doors (anti-intrusion
security)
The doors and boot lock automatically when
driving, as soon as the speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h).
To activate or deactivate this function (activated
by default):
F
w
ith the ignition on, press this button until a
message appears in the instrument panel.
When locking / deadlocking from the
outside
If the vehicle is locked or deadlocked
from the outside, the button is not
active.
F
A
fter normal locking, pull one of
the interior door handles to unlock
the
vehicle.
F
A
fter deadlocking, you have to use
the remote control, the Keyless Entry
and Starting system or the integral
key to unlock the vehicle. If one of the doors or the boot is
open, automatic central locking does
not complete: the sound of the locks
rebounding can be heard.
Transporting long or voluminous
objects
If you want to drive with the boot open
but the vehicle's side doors locked,
press the central locking control button
to lock the doors.
Driving with the doors locked may make
access to the passenger compartment
by the emergency services more
difficult in an emergency.
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Doors
Opening
F After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the Keyless Entry and
Starting system, pull the door handle. F
P ull the front or rear door lever to open the
d o o r. If a door is not properly closed:
-
w
ith the engine running
, this
warning lamp and a message
appear in the instrument panel
(monochrome digital) for a
few seconds,
-
w
ith the vehicle moving
(speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)),
this warning lamp and a
message, accompanied by an
audible signal, appear in the
instrument panel (monochrome
digital and 12 inch colour) for a
few seconds.
Closing
From outside
From inside
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Back-up control
F Insert the key into the lock barrel to lock / unlock the door.
You can also apply this procedure for the
passenger doors. F
O pen the doors.
F F or the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
F
I
nsert the key in the latch located on the
edge of the door and turn it an eighth of a
turn to the right for the right hand door, and
to the left for the left hand door.
L
ocking is effective when the slot is
horizontal.
F
C
lose the doors and check that the vehicle
has locked correctly from the outside.
Unlocking the passenger
doors
F Pull the interior door opening control.
For more information on the Child lock , refer
to the corresponding section.
To manually lock and unlock the doors in the event of a central locking or battery failure.
To ensure complete locking of the
vehicle, only disconnecting the battery
inhibits opening of the tailgate from the
outside.
Driver's door (locking /
unlocking)Locking the passenger doors
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or
Opening the tailgate with the
electronic key / remote control (A)
Opening the tailgate with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting"
system "B"
Opening the tailgate
F Make a long press on the remote control button.
F
P
ress button B on the tailgate, with the
electronic key in the zone covered.
When selective locking is activated, the
electronic key must be near the rear of
the vehicle.
By default, the tailgate opens
completely or alternatively to the
memorised position.
F
A
fter complete unlocking of the vehicle,
press control B on the tailgate.
The instruction is confirmed by an audible
signal.
Motorised closing
There are two possibilities:
F P ress and release the exterior control B .
or
The motorised tailgate has an anti-
pinch system that interrupts closing if it
encounters an obstacle.F
P
ress and then release button C .
There are several ways of operating the
motorised tailgate:
-
u
sing the Keyless Entry and Starting
electronic key (A) ,
-
u
sing the exterior control on the
tailgate
(
B),
-
u
sing the interior control on the tailgate (C) ,
-
b
y a movement of your foot, if your vehicle
has the hands-free tailgate access
function.
Motorised opening
For more information on Hands-free tailgate
access , refer to the corresponding section.
Operation
Operation of the tailgate can be
interrupted at any time:
-
b
y pressing
one of these
two
buttons,
or
-
b
y pressing the exterior control B .
After interruption of an operation,
another press on one of the controls
resumes the movement, with the
exception of a press on the remote
control button, which only allows
opening.
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Hands-free tailgate access
The tailgate my be equipped with a hands-free function, to allow you to open or close the tailgate
when your hands are full.
For more information on the Motorised tailgate, refer to the corresponding section.
F
W
ith your hands full and the remote control
on your person in the recognition zone
A,
pass your foot rapidly below the rear
b u m p e r.
The instruction is confirmed by flashing of the
direction indicators and an audible signal.
The tailgate opens to the memorised position.
Passing your foot below the bumper again while
the tailgate is opening stops the movement.
Passing your foot below the bumper for a third
time reverses the direction of movement.
"Hands-free" closing
F With your hands full and the remote control on your person in the recognition zone A,
pass your foot rapidly below the rear
b u m p e r.
The instruction is confirmed by flashing of the
direction indicators and an audible signal.
Deactivation
Hands-free tailgate access is activated by
default.
This function can be activated or deactivated
by selecting " Hands-Free Tailgate Access " in
the Driving menu of the touch screen.
Ensure that you are steady on your feet
before passing a foot rapidly below the
rear bumper.
Take care not to touch the exhaust
system, which may be hot - Risk of
burns! If the vehicle is locked, it is unlocked
before opening the tailgate.
Automatic locking
To have the vehicle lock itself after closing the
tailgate by passing a foot below the bumper,
activate " Hands-free tailgate access self-
locking " in the Driving menu of the touch
screen.
Passing your foot below the bumper again while
the tailgate is closing stops the movement.
Passing your foot below the bumper for a third
time reverses the direction of movement.
"Hands-free" opening
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Recommendations related to the "Hands-free tailgate
access" function
If several passes of your foot below the rear
bumper fail to open the tailgate, wait a few
seconds before starting again.
The function is automatically deactivated in the
event of heavy rain or accumulation of snow.
If the function fails to operate, check that
the electronic key is not exposed to strong
electromagnetic inter ference (a smartphone, ...).
The function may not work correctly with a
prosthetic leg.
The function may not work correctly if your
vehicle is fitted with a towbar. In some circumstances, the tailgate may only
open or close, particularly if:
-
y
our vehicle is fitted with a towbar,
-
y
ou hitch or unhitch a trailer,
-
y
ou fit or remove a bicycle carrier,
-
y
ou load or unload bicycles from a bicycle
c a r r i e r,
-
y
ou place or lift something behind the
vehicle,
-
a
n animal approaches the rear bumper,
-
y
ou are washing your vehicle,
-
a s
ervice is being carried out on your
vehicle,
-
y
ou are accessing the spare wheel
(depending on version).
To avoid such operating problems, keep the
electronic key away from the recognition zone
or deactivate "Hands-free tailgate access".
Ensure that no object or person might prevent
the correct opening or closing of the tailgate.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the tailgate.
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Electric windows
Manual operation
To open or close the window, press or pull the
switch gently. The window stops as soon as the
switch is released.
To open or close the window, press or pull
the switch fully: the window opens or closes
completely when the switch is released.
Pressing the switch again stops the movement
of the window.
1.
L
eft-hand front.
2.
R
ight-hand front.
3.
R
ight-hand rear.
4.
L
eft-hand rear.
5.
D
eactivate the electric window switches
located at the rear seats.
Automatic operation Safety anti-pinch
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and immediately partially lowers again.
In the event of unwanted opening of the
window on closing, press the switch until the
window opens completely, then pull the switch
immediately until the window closes. Continue
to hold the switch for approximately one second
after the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during this operation.
The electric window switches remain
operational for approximately 45 seconds after
switching off the ignition.
Once this time has elapsed, the electric
windows will not operate. To reactivate them,
switch the ignition on again.
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F Pull the control upwards or turn the knob to adjust the backrest.
When the backrest is at the desired angle,
release the control.
Table position for the
passenger's seat backrest
This position, associated with the position of
the rear seats, allows you to carry long objects
inside the vehicle.
When the backrest is at the desired angle,
release the control lever. To ensure that the
backrest does not suddenly fold for wards
and hurt you, restrain it with your back or
your hand while operating the control.
Check that there is no object that could
inter fere with the movement of the seat,
both above and below.
F
P
lace the head restraint in the low position,
raise the armrest and fold the fixed table
onto the back of the seat.
F
P
ull the control fully up and tip the backrest
forwards.
To return to the normal position, guide the
backrest backwards until it locks.
Passenger's seat backrest angle
3
Ease of use and comfort