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When locking the vehicle, pressing
and holding the locking button also
closes the windows and the sunroof
and then the blind. The movements
are interrupted when you release the
locking button.
Never leave the electronic key inside
the vehicle if you get out of the vehicle,
even for a short time.
If something is trapped when closing
the sunroof or blind, you should reverse
the movement of the sunroof or blind.
To do this, press the control button in
question.
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the sunroof and blind correctly.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the sunroof or blind.
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Driving position
Adopting a good driving position helps improve your comfort and protection.
It also optimises interior and exterior visibility as well as access to controls.
Sitting comfortably
Driver
Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back
and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.
Adjust the height of the seat so that your eyes
are level with the middle of the windscreen.
Your head should be at a distance of at least
10 cm from the roof.
Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so
that you can fully depress the pedals with your
legs still slightly bent.
Passenger
Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back
and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.
Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so
that you are at a distance of at least 25 cm from
the dashboard.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge
is level with the top of your head.
If your vehicle has electric seats, the
ignition must be on to adjust them.
The distance between your knees and the
dashboard should be at least 10 cm, for easy
access to the controls in the dashboard.
Adjust the seat backrest angle to the most
vertical position possible; the backrest must not
be reclined more than 25° from vertical.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge
is level with the top of your head.
Adjust the length of the seat cushion to support
your thighs.
Adjust the lumbar support to fit the shape of
your spine.
Adjust the steering wheel so that it is at
distance of at least 25 cm from your chest

and
you are able to hold it with your arms slightly
bent.
The steering wheel must not obstruct your view
of the instrument panel.
As a safety measure, the seats and
steering wheel must only be adjusted
when stationary.
The presence in the vehicle of certain seat adjustments described in this section depends on the trim level and country of sale.
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Before moving off
If your vehicle has electric door mirrors,
the ignition must be on to adjust them.
When driving
Adjust the interior and exterior door mirrors so
as to reduce blind spots.Maintain a good driving position and hold the
steering wheel with both hands at the quarter
to three position, so that you can easily and
quickly reach the controls behind and near the
steering wheel.
Fasten your seat belt: place the diagonal belt in
the middle of your shoulder and adjust the lap
belt so that is tightened over your pelvis.
Ensure that all passengers have fastened their
seat belts correctly. Never adjust the seats or steering
wheel when driving.
Always keep your feet on the floor.
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Front seats
Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing that might prevent the 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.
Manual seats
1. Adjusting the seat for wards and backwards
F Ra ise the control bar and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
F

R
elease the bar to engage the seat in
position in the runners.
2. Adjusting the seat height
F

R
aise or lower the control as many times
as needed to obtain the desired seat
height.
3. Adjusting the seat backrest angle
F

T
urn the knob for wards or backwards to
recline the backrest to the desired angle.
4. Adjusting the height of the head restraint
Refer to the corresponding section.
5. Adjusting the lumbar support
(only on the driver's seat)
F

T
urn the knob for wards or backwards to
increase or decrease the level of lumbar
support.
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"AGR" certified seats
Additional adjustments
1. Adjustment of the length of the seat cushion
F P ull the handle for wards to release the
cushion, then move the front part of the
seat cushion forwards or backwards.
2.

A
djusting the seat cushion angle
electrically
F

P
ress and hold the front or rear of the
control to raise or lower the front of the seat
cushion.
3. Adjusting the lumbar suppor t electrically
The control allows independent adjustment of
the depth and vertical position of the lumbar
support.
F

P
ress and hold the front or rear of the
control to increase or reduce the lumbar
support.
F

P
ress and hold the top or bottom of the
control to raise or lower the lumbar support
area.
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Placing the passenger seat in the table position
The backrest of the passenger seat can be fully
folded for ward and secured in this position.
This function, when associated with folding
of the backrest of the rear seats, helps in
transporting long and voluminous objects.
First steps:
F
l
ower the head restraint,
F

m
ove the seat fully back to allow space for
the head restraint when folding,
F

a
djust the seat to the lowest position,
F

c
heck that there is nothing that might
inter fere with folding of the backrest (seat
belt, child seat, items of clothing, bags...).
Folding the backrest
F Pull the control fully up to release the backrest.
F

T
ip the backrest fully for ward.
In this position, the backrest can
support a maximum load of 30 kg .
When the front passenger seat is
fully folded, only the outer rear seat
behind the driver can be occupied by a
passenger.
Returning the backrest to the
normal position
F Pull the control fully up to release the backrest.
F

R
aise the backrest and guide it back until it
latches into place.
F

C
heck that the backrest has engaged
c o r r e c t l y.
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Front head restraints
Adjusting the height
Upward:
F p ull the head restraint up to the desired
position; the head restraint can be felt to
click into position.
Downward:
F

p
ress the lug A and push the head restraint
down to the desired position.
The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is level
with the top of your head.
Removing a head restraint
F Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.
F

P
ress the lug A to free the head restraint
and then pull it fully out.
F

S
tow the head restraint securely.
Refitting a head restraint
F Introduce the head restraint rods into the guides in the seat backrest.
F

P
ush the head restraint down as far as it
will go.
F

P
ress the lug A to free the head restraint
and push it down.
F

A
djust the height of the head restraint.Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
correctly adjusted for the occupant of
the seat.
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Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the 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. To adjust the seat electrically, switch
on the ignition, or start the engine if the
vehicle has gone into energy economy
mode.
These electric adjustments remain
available for about a minute after
opening the driver's door. They are
deactivated about a minute after
switching off the ignition.
Electric driver's seat
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