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Unfolding
F From outside: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
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rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A in the central position rearwards.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated in the dealer network or by
a


qualified workshop.
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
Day/night position
F
P
ull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
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P
ush the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
Automatic "electrochrome" model
This system automatically and progressively
changes between the day and night uses by
means of a
sensor, which measures the light
from the rear of the vehicle.
In order to ensure optimum visibility during
your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is
engaged.
F

A

djust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger
compartment is filtered and originates either
from the outside via the grille located at the
base of the windscreen or from the inside in air
recirculation mode.
Air treatment
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by the
driver:
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d
irect arrival in the passenger compartment
(air intake),
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assage through a

heating circuit (heating),
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assage through a cooling circuit (air
conditioning).
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Heating
Panel with manual control
Panel with electrical control
1.Adjusting the temperature
2. Adjusting the air flow
3. Adjusting the air distribution
4. Air intake/Air recirculation 1.
Adjusting the temperature
2. Adjusting the air flow
3. Adjusting the air distribution
4. Air intake/Air recirculation
5. Air conditioning On/Off
The heating/ventilation or air conditioning
systems operate when the engine is running,
as well as in STOP mode of Stop & Start.
Manual air conditioning
Panel with manual control
Panel with electrical control
Temperature adjustment
F Turn the knob from blue (cold) to red (hot) to adjust the
temperature to your liking.
Air flow adjustment
F Turn the knob from position 1 to 5 to obtain the desired
flow of air.
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f you place the air flow control at
position 0
(off), the temperature in the
vehicle will no longer be maintained.
A slight flow of air can still be felt,
resulting from the for ward movement of
the vehicle.
Air distribution adjustment
Windscreen and door windows.
Windscreen, door windows and
footwells.
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Deactivating the system
Press the "empty fan" air flow
button 7 until the fan symbol
disappears.
This action stops all functions of the air
conditioning system.
Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight air
flow can still be felt however, resulting from the
for ward movement of the vehicle.
Pressing the " filled fan" air flow button 7
or
AUTO again reactivates the system with the
values in effect prior to deactivation.
Avoid driving for too long with the system
switched off (risk of misting and air quality
deterioration).
Recirculation of interior air
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
Interior air recirculation isolates the passenger
compartment from exterior odours and fumes.
This function also allows the desired
temperature in the passenger compartment to
be reached in the shortest time.
With manual control
F Move the control to the left to activate recirculation of interior
a i r.
F

M
ove the control to the right to
return to the intake of exterior air
position.
With electrical control
F Press this button to activate interior air recirculation. The
indicator lamp comes on.
F

P

ress the button again to allow exterior air
intake. The indicator lamp goes off.
With automatic air conditioning
F Press this button to activate interior air recirculation. The
interior air recirculation symbol
is displayed.
F

P

ress the same button again or the AUTO
button to allow the intake of exterior air. The
symbol disappears.
Avoid prolonged use of air recirculation –
Risk of condensation and deterioration of
air quality!
Front demist – defrost
These markings on the control panel
indicate the control positions for
rapid demisting or defrosting of the
windscreen and side windows.
With the heating/ventilation
system
F Put the temperature and air flow controls to the dedicated marked position.
Air flow adjustment.
Press the " filled fan" button to
increase the air flow.
The air flow symbol – the fan – fills
progressively according to the value requested.
Press the " empty fan" button to
reduce the air flow.
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Courtesy lamp
A.Courtesy lamp
B. Map reading lamps
Courtesy lamp
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
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hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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n opening a door,
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hen activating the locking button on
the remote control in order to locate your
vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
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hen the vehicle is locked,
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hen the ignition is switched on,
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0

seconds after the last door is closed. Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In permanent lighting mode, the lighting
time varies according to the circumstances:
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w
hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten minutes,
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n energy economy mode,
approximately thirty seconds,
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ith the engine running, unlimited.
Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the
corresponding switch.
Interior mood lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
i s p o o r.
Switching on
At night, the footwell and storage lamps at the
centre of the dashboard come on automatically
once the sidelamps are lit.
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Switching off
The mood lighting switches off automatically
when the sidelamps are switched off.
It can be switched off manually by using the
lighting dimmer button on the instrument panel.
F
W
ith the lamps on, press the left-hand
button on the instrument panel several
times to progressively reduce the brightness
of the instruments and controls.
F

P
ress again to reduce the brightness to
a
minimum and switch off the mood lighting.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
Interior fittings1.Sun visor
2. Illuminated glove box
3. Door pocket
4. Upper storage
5. Lower storage with anti-slip mat
6. USB por t /Jack auxiliar y socket
(see details on following pages)
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V accessory socket
8. Centre armrest and storage
or
Cup holder/Bottle holder
9. Storage compartments
Sun visor
The sun visors have a vanity mirror with flap
a nd a card holder (or ticket holder) for the
driver.
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ith the ignition on, raise the concealing
flap; the mirror is illuminated automatically.
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Stowing ringsLuggage retaining strap
Boot lighting
F Reposition the carpet at the back of the
boot, folding it gently in two.
There are two stowing rings in the boot for
securing luggage.
They are located at the back of the boot in its
lower part. It is fitted at the side of the boot.
This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.
The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
- when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,- in energy economy mode, approximately thirty
seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
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Lighting control stalk
Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions:
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s
idelamps, to be seen,
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d
ipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,
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ain beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are installed to fulfil the
requirements of particular conditions of
visibility:
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ear foglamp to be seen from afar,
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ront foglamps for greater visibility,
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ED daytime running lamps, to be seen
during the day.
Programming
You can adjust the settings of certain functions:
- gu ide-me-home lighting,
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utomatic illumination of headlamps, In some climatic conditions (low
temperature, humidity), the presence
of mist on the internal sur face of the
headlamp and rear lamp glass is normal;
this disappears a
few minutes after the
lighting is switched on.
Travelling abroad
LED/Xenon headlamps
If planning to use your vehicle in a
country
that drives on the other side of the road, the
headlamp dipped beams must be adjusted to
avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. F

I
nsert an appropriate male hexagonal
spanner (not supplied) into the screw's
hexagonal socket.
F
T
urn the spanner one half-turn in the
clockwise direction.
On your return, do not forget to re-
establish the initial setting of your
headlamps by performing these
operations in reverse order.
Without AUTO lighting
With AUTO lighting
F Raise the bonnet to access the adjusting screw (one per headlamp).
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Lighting and visibility