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Electric adjustments
F Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
F

M
ove control B in any of the four directions
to adjust.
F

R
eturn control A to its home position
(c e nt r e).
Folding / unfolding When locking the vehicle, the mirrors
fold automatically.
When unlocking the vehicle, the
mirrors unfold automatically.
F

W
ith the ignition on, pull control A
rear wards to fold the mirrors.
F

P
ull it again to unfold them. If the mirrors are folded using control A
,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A .
Objects seen in the mirror are in reality
closer than they appear.
Take this into account when assessing
the distance of vehicles approaching from
behind.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fold the mirrors when putting your vehicle
through an automatic car wash.
If necessary, the mirrors can be folded
manually.
Rear view mirror
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, etc.
Manual model
Adjustment
F A djust the mirror so that the mirror is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day / night position
F

P
ull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
F

P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
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Automatic "electrochrome" model
In order to ensure optimum visibility during
your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is
engaged.
This system automatically and progressively
changes between day and night use by means
of a sensor measuring the light coming from the
rear of the vehicle.
Front seats
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no object or person in
the way, preventing full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats
or jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat.
Standard seats
Longitudinal adjustment
F Raise the control and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
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Height adjustment
F Pull the control upwards to raise or push it downwards to lower, as many times as
necessary to obtain the position required.
Backrest angle
F Push the control backwards.
Head restraints
F To raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.
F T o remove the head restraint, press the lug
A and pull the head restraint upwards.
F

T
o put it back in place, engage the head
restraint rods in the apertures keeping them
in line with the seat backrest.
F

T
o lower it, press on the lug A and on the
head restraint at the same time.
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The head restraint has support rods with
notches which prevent it from lowering;
this is a safety device in case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is
level with the top of the head.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be fitted and correctly
adjusted.F

Ra
ise the control and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.Height adjustment
F Pull the control upwards to raise or push it downwards to lower, as many times as
necessary to obtain the position required.
Bucket seats
Longitudinal adjustment
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Backrest angle
F Push the handle towards the rear and move the seat backrest for wards or backwards.
Heated seats
With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately.
F

U
se the adjustment wheel, select the level
of heating required:
0: Of f.
1: Low.
2: Medium.
3: High.
Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as
soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger
compartment have reached an adequate
temperature, you can stop the function;
reducing the consumption of electrical
current reduces fuel consumption. Prolonged use at the highest setting is
not recommended for those with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness,
taking medication, etc.).
There is a risk of overheating the system if
material with insulating properties is used,
such as cushions or seat covers.
Do not use the system:
-

i
f wearing damp clothing,
-

i
f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element in
the seat:
-

d
o not place heavy objects on the seat,
-

d
o not kneel or stand on the seat,
-

d
o not place sharp objects on the seat,
-

d
o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-

d
o not use liquid products for cleaning
the seat,
-
n

ever use the heating function when
the seat is damp.
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Armrest
Comfort and storage system for the driver and
front passenger.
Cover with opening lever
F
L
ift the lever to raise the lid.
Storage space in the console
F

P
ull the armrest fully up.
Access to rear seats
(3-door)
Folding the front seat forward
Standard model
F Pull only this control upwards to fold the
backrest and slide the whole seat for ward.
The front seat returns to its original position
when straightening the backrest. Sport model
F
Pull only this control for ward to fold the seat
backrest and move the whole seat for ward.
The front seat returns to its original position
when straightening the backrest.
Ensure that no object or person might
prevent the seat runners returning to their
original position; the return to this position
is necessary to secure the seat.
Ensure that the seat belt has reeled in
correctly so as to not impede passengers'
access to the rear seats.
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One-piece rear bench
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and
folding one-piece backrest.
Folding the backrest
F Move the front seats for ward if necessary.
F
P
osition the outer seat belts on the backrest
and buckle them.
F

L
ower the head restraints to the lowest
position. F

R
elease the seat backrest 2 by pressing
controls 1 simultaneously.
F

F
old the seat backrest 2 on to the fixed
cushion.
Raising the seat backrest
F Raise the seat backrest 2 .
F L atch the backrest in place, the red
indicators on each control 1 are no longer
visible.
F

U
nbuckle and return the outer seat belts to
their normal positions ready for use.
2/3 – 1/3 split rear bench
seat
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.
Folding the backrest
F Move the corresponding front seat for wards if necessary.
F

P
osition the corresponding outer seat belt
against the backrest and buckle it.
F

F
ully lower or remove the head restraint.
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F Release the backrest by pressing control 1 of backrest 2 .
F

F
old the seat backrest 2 on to the fixed
cushion.
The rear cushion is not removable.
Returning the backrest to
the normal position
F Raise the seat backrest 2 .
F S ecure it, the red indicator in the control 1 is
no longer visible. F

U
nbuckle and reposition the seat belts
ready for use.
F
R
efit the head restraint(s).
When folding the seat, the centre seat belt
should not be fastened but laid out flat
along the seat.
When repositioning the seat backrest,
take care not to trap the seat belts.
The rear seat cushion does not fold, only
the seat backrest can be folded in order to
increase the boot loading space.
Head restraints
These have one position for use (up) and a
stowed position (down).
They can be removed and are interchangeable
side to side.
F

p
ull the head restraint fully upwards,
F

t
hen, press the lug A .
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be fitted and correctly
adjusted.
To remove a head restraint:
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