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KEY
This locks and unlocks the vehicle's 
doors, opens and closes the fuel filler 
cap, as well as starting and stopping 
the engine.
Security of use
R
EMOTE
 
CONTROL
Unlocking the cab or the vehicle Unlocking the load spaceLocking
Press this button to lock the 
vehicle completely.
The direction indicators flash once.
If one of the doors is open 
(transportation of long loads) or is not 
closed correctly, the central locking will 
not work.
Deadlocking
A second press on the closed padlock 
on the remote control within five 
seconds after locking changes the 
locking to deadlocking.
This is confirmed by fixed lighting 
of the direction indicators for 
approximately two seconds.
Deadlocking renders the exterior 
and interior door opening handles 
inoperative: do not leave anyone inside 
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
If deadlocking is activated from inside 
the vehicle using the remote control, it 
will change to normal locking when the 
vehicle is started.
To unlock the load space only:
Press this control to unlock 
the load space, the front 
doors alone remain locked. Press this control to lock the 
vehicle completely. Press this button to unlock all 
of the rear doors.
Press this button once to 
unlock the front doors.
Press this button again 
to unlock your vehicle 
completely.
The direction indicators flash twice.  
     
        
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REAR ROOF FLAP
Support 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.
Guide it to the door pillar.
Support the long loads to be 
transported, lift them and reposition 
the
  support bar with one hand.
Ensure that it is secured correctly by 
pressing the handle downwards past 
the point of resistance and secure the 
loads firmly. The rear bumper has been 
reinforced to serve as a footrest 
when entering the vehicle.
Never drive without the support 
bar in place.
The 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.
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,
This rear roof flap is only compatible 
with side-hinged rear doors.
To 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,
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pass the point of resistance to 
secure the rear roof flap using 
the
 
support stays.
Never drive without the stays in place. Never attach any load to the rear roof 
flap.
The 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. 
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MANUAL GEARBO x
5-speed
6-speed
To change gear easily, always depress 
the clutch pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming 
caught under the pedal:
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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
To engage the gear correctly, move the 
gear lever fully to the right. In the 6-speed configuration, raise the 
collar below the gear knob.
Engaging reverse gear
S
TEERING
 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. The lever should be moved slowly 
to reduce noise.
To engage reverse gear, wait until the 
vehicle has come to a complete stop. 
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SeatsMobile office position Storage compartment under the 
seat cushion
Raise the centre seat cushion to gain 
access to the storage compartment. 
This space can be made secure by 
fitting a padlock (not supplied).
MULTI-FLEx BENCH SEAT
Centre seat
Before locking the seat in the seat 
position, always take care to leave 
the seat belt buckles visible and 
the associated straps available for the 
passengers.
This is fitted with a 3-point seat belt 
with the seat belt upper anchorage on 
the load retaining ladder behind the 
driver.
Pull the tab located on the lower edge 
of the seat to lower the seat back 
incorporating a writing table equipped 
with a strap.
To return the seat back to the upright 
position, pull the tab and guide the seat 
backrest until it locks.
During the operations, take care not to 
trap the tab under the seat cushion.  
     
        
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Overhead storage unit
This is located above the sun visors 
and can accommodate various objects 
(a jumper, file, gloves...).
The openings concealed by the sun 
visors allow you to see and access the 
objects stored in the overhead storage 
unit.
The maximum weight permitted in the 
overhead storage unit is 5 Kg.
Do not place objects in this storage 
unit which could present a risk to the 
occupants.
Central storage console
This console offers an appreciable 
additional storage area: it can be 
removed and clips onto a base which 
also incorporates two cup holders at 
the rear.
Ensure that the object (bottle, can...) 
placed in the cup holder is retained 
securely and does not risk being 
dislodged while driving.
Any liquid which could spill presents 
a risk of damage on contact with the 
instrument panel and centre console 
controls.
Take care.
Sun visor
To prevent dazzle from ahead, fold the 
sun visor down.
A pocket is provided in the driver's sun 
visor for storing toll cards, tickets,  ...
Storage compartments under seats
Storage compartments may be 
provided in the floor under the front 
seats.
Move the seat forward for easier 
access to the storage compartment. 
The vehicle's tools are located here.
 For more information on these
 
tools, refer to chapter
  9,    "Changing 
a wheel" section. 
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Returning to the seat position
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In a single movement: take hold of 
the red strap and pull the assembly 
horizontally towards the rear
.
 Guide the movement until the feet 
of the bench seat lock on the floor
.
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Raise the seat backrest.
 The control 
A locks in place 
automatically.
-
 
Check that the bench is locked on 
the floor correctly once it has been 
returned to the seat position.
Do not let the assembly fall sharply
.
Good practice
There is no need to assist, guide or 
support the tilting movement using 
your free arm.
The rear seat belt casings are not 
designed for securing the load 
transported. Use the stowing rings on 
the floor only.
The bench seat of the crew cab is not 
suitable for the installation of a child 
seat.
-
 
Using the same hand, fold the seat 
backrest and the associated grille
 
onto the seat cushion.
-
 
T
ake hold of the red strap (like 
a handle) and lift the assembly 
vertically, guiding the movement to 
the fully folded position.
The raised seat rests against the 
backrests of the seats of row 1.
Head restraints and seat  
belts
The three seats are equipped with 
inertia reel seat belts. The seat belts 
of the outer seats are secured to the 
body, whereas the seat belt of the 
centre seat is secured to the backrest 
of the bench seat.
Each seat has a head restraint bolted 
onto the load retaining grille and which 
can be removed.
Do not store a head restraint inside 
the vehicle unless it is properly 
stowed or fixed to a support.
Do not drive with rear passengers 
without first bolting the head restraints 
in place. 
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LOAD SPACE FITTINGS
12 volt socket (120 W max)
It is advisable to limit its use to avoid 
discharging the battery.
Lashing rings
Use the lashing rings on the rear floor 
to secure your loads.
Trim panels
The lower parts of the sides are fitted 
with load protection trim panels.
As a safety precaution in case of 
sharp braking, you are advised to 
immobilise the load by securing 
it firmly using the stowing rings and 
place heavy objects as far forward as 
possible (towards the cab).
The connection of an electrical 
device not approved by 
PEUGEOT, such as a USB 
charger, may adversely affect the 
operation of vehicle electrical systems, 
causing faults such as poor telephone 
reception or interference with displays 
in the screens. 
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Removable flap
The flap located on the panel section 
of the mid-height partition, behind the 
passenger seat(s), can be removed to 
permit the loading of long objects.
- 
T
 urn the control located at the top 
of the flap to release it.
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Lift the flap to remove it from its 
location.
-
 
Pivot the flap by 90° to the right.
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Store it behind the driver's seat, 
clipping it into the securing lugs.
ExTERIOR ROOF BARS
If you install transverse bars on these bars, refer to the weight values\
 indicated 
by the manufacturer but do not exceed: 75 kg.
Partition with flap 
Practical information