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With the remote control
F Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle completely.
F

P

ress the closed padlock again within five
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
With the key
F Turn the key to the rear in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
F

T
urn the key to the rear again within five
seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Deadlocking is confirmed by fixed illumination
of the direction indicators for approximately two
seconds.
Depending on your version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
Locating your vehicle
F Press the closed padlock to locate your locked vehicle in
a


car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the courtesy
lamps and flashing of the direction indicators
for a

few seconds.
Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.
F

F
irst of all, use the key in the door lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.
F

T
hen reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact the dealer
network as soon as possible.
Reinitialisation
Battery type: CR1620/3 volts.
F

S

witch off the ignition.
F

T

urn the key to position 2


(Ignition) .
F

P

ress the closed padlock button for a

few
seconds.
F

S

witch off the ignition and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
Changing the battery
If the battery is discharged, you are
informed by lighting of this warning lamp in
the instrument panel, an audible signal and
a
message in the multifunction screen.
F Unfold the key.
F U nlock the chrome finisher by pressing
lug A .
F

K
eep lug A pressed in and remove the
chrome finisher by sliding it at 45°.
F

U
nclip the unit by inserting a coin into the
slot and per forming a
rotation movement.
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Lost keys
Go to a member of the dealer network, taking
with you the vehicle's registration certificate,
your personal identification documents and if
possible, the label bearing the key code.
The member of the dealer network will be able
to look up the key code and the transponder
code required to order a
new key.
Do not throw away the remote control
batteries, they contain metals which are
harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point. Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic
engine immobiliser system; this could cause
malfunctions.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a
sensitive
system; do not handle it while it is in your pocket
as there is a
possibility that it may unlock the
vehicle without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your
remote control out of range and out of sight of
your vehicle. You may stop it from working and
the remote control would have to be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is
in the ignition switch, even when the ignition is
switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locked vehicle
Driving with the doors locked could make it
difficult for the emergency services to enter the
vehicle in an emergency.
As a
safety precaution, never leave children
alone in the vehicle, except for a
very short
period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key
from the ignition switch when leaving the
vehicle. Second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your
possession checked in the dealer network, to
ensure that only your keys can be used to open
and start the vehicle.
F
S
lide the discharged battery out of its
location.
F

S

lide the new battery into its location,
observing the original direction of fit.
F

C

lip in the unit then the chrome finisher.
F

R

einitialise the remote control.
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Driving with the doors locked could make
it difficult for the emergency ser vices to
enter the vehicle in an emergency.
Automatic central locking
System to automatically and fully lock or unlock
the doors and the boot while driving.
You can activate or deactivate this function.
Locking
When the speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h), the
d oors and boot lock automatically.
If one of the doors is open, the automatic
central locking does not work.
If the boot is open, the automatic central
locking of the doors is active.
Unlocking
F Above 6 mph (10 km/h), press the button to
momentarily unlock the doors and boot.
Activation
Deactivation
F Press the button again for more than two seconds.
A confirmation message appears on the
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Back-up control
For mechanically locking and unlocking the
doors in the event of a fault with the central
locking system or a
battery failure.
In the event of a
fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and
so ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
Locking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the lock and then turn it to the rear.
Unlocking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the lock and then turn it to the front.
Locking the passenger door
F Remove the black cap on the edge of the door, using the key.
F

I
nsert the key into the hole then turn it as far
as it will go.
F

R
emove the key and refit the cap.
F

P

ress this button for more than two
seconds.
A confirmation message appears on the
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
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If the vehicle is to be parked outside for
a long period, it is advisable to protect the
roof using a


tarpaulin.
It is advisable to close the roof when you
park the vehicle.
Even if the roof is closed, it is safer not to
leave any valuables inside the vehicle.
Remove the ignition key when you leave
the vehicle to prevent any involuntary roof
movement.
If your vehicle has a
voice command
system, it may be affected if you drive with
the roof open.
Protection of electric motors that control
roof opening and closure: during repeated
opening and closing movements of the
roof, it is possible that heating up of the
electric motors no longer allows the roof to
be opened or closed. Allow the motors to
cool by not trying to move the roof for ten
minutes.Boot
Opening
Closing
- when the engine is running ,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by a
message in
the multifunction screen for a
few
seconds,
-

w
hen the vehicle is moving
(speed higher than 6
mph
(10
km/h)), this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message in
the multifunction screen for a
few
seconds.
Back-up control
Unlocking
F Fold back the rear seats to gain access to the lock from inside the boot.
F

I
nsert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
F

A

fter unlocking the vehicle, press the
opening control and then open the boot.
F

L

ower the tailgate using the interior grab
handle.
If the tailgate is not fully closed: Measures for mechanically unlocking the boot
in the event of a battery or central locking fault.
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Starting-switching off the
engine
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised to enable
engine start.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a


moment after
the ignition is switched off, and prevents
unauthorised engine starting.
In the event of a
fault, you are
informed by the illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a
message in the screen.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
the dealer network as soon as possible.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle, the
label attached to the keys given to you
when you purchased your vehicle.
Ignition switch
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reser ve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preser ve the remaining
battery charge.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a


malfunction.
Starting the engine
It has 3 positions:
- P osition 1: Stop
-

P
osition 2: Ignition on
-

P
osition 3: Starting F

A
pply the parking brake.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral then fully depress the clutch
pedal.
F
W
ith an electronic gearbox, place the lever
at position N then firmly press the brake
pedal.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, place the lever
at position P then firmly press the brake
pedal.
F

I
nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
F

U
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).
F

W
ith a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
F

W
ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the engine
pre-heating system.
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For your convenience during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available
for a few seconds after coming out of
reverse gear.
The Stop & Start system does not affect
the functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering, etc.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
using the key.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- t he driver's door is open,
-

t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10
km/h) since the last engine start using
t h e key,
-

t
he engine is needed to maintain
a


comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
-

d
emisting is active,
-
s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) are present
where the engine is needed to control the
system. The ECO warning lamp flashes for
a
few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Invoking engine START mode
The " ECO" warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts:
-

w

ith a
manual gearbox , when you depress
the clutch pedal,
-

w

ith an electronic or automatic gearbox :
•

g

ear selector in position A/D or M, when
you release the brake pedal,
•

o

r gear selector in position N and the
brake pedal released, when you move the
gear selector to position A/D or M,
•
o

r when you engage reverse.
With a
manual gearbox in STOP mode, if
a

gear is engaged without fully depressing
the clutch pedal, a warning lamp comes
on or an alert message is displayed asking
you to depress the clutch pedal to restart
the engine.
Special cases: START mode
invoked automatically
As a safety measure or to maintain comfort
l evels in the vehicle, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
-
y

ou open the driver's door,
-
y

ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-

t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph
(11
km/h) with an electronic gearbox,
-
s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance, air
conditioning setting, etc.) are present where
the engine is needed for control of the
system or vehicle.
The ECO warning lamp flashes for
a
few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Manual deactivation/
reactivation
In certain circumstances, such as the need
to maintain the temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is switched on.
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If the engine is in STOP mode, it restarts
immediately.
The Stop & Start system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is switched
on.
Press the button to deactivate the system.
Deactivation is confirmed by illumination of the
indicator lamp in the button and the display of
a

message.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function.
The indicator lamp goes off and a
message is
displayed.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting from an
automatic change to START mode. Driving on flooded roads
Before driving in a
flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving advice ,
particularly on flooded roads, refer to the
corresponding section.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the system, the
b utton in the ECO OFF switch flashes for a few
moments, then remains on.
Have it checked by an authorised dealer or by
a


qualified workshop.
If a
fault occurs in STOP mode, the engine
may stall. All of the instrument panel warning
lamps come on. It is then necessary to switch
the ignition off and to restart the engine using
t h e key. The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V
battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work on this type of battery must only
be carried out in the dealer network or by
a

qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12 V batter y
,
refer to the corresponding section.Tyre under-inflation
d
etection
System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressure in all four
tyres, as soon as the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised after ever y tyre
pressure adjustment or wheel change .
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a
drop in the pressure of one or more
tyres.
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F switch off all electrical consumers (audio system, wipers, lighting, etc.),
F

s
witch off the ignition and wait for four
minutes.
Upon accessing the battery, you only need to
disconnect the positive (+) terminal.
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
F Raise the lever A fully to release the clamp B .
Reconnecting the (+) terminal
F Position the open clamp B of the cable on
the positive terminal (+) of the battery.
F

P
ress down on the clamp to position it
correctly against the battery.
F

L
ock the clamp by lowering the lever A .Do not force the lever as locking will be
impossible if the clamp is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
After reconnecting the battery
After reconnecting the battery, switch on the
ignition and wait 1
minute before starting to
allow initialisation of the electronic systems.
If minor problems nevertheless persist
following this operation, contact the dealer
network or a
qualified workshop.
You must reinitialise or reset certain systems by
yourself, consulting the corresponding section,
such as:
-

t
he remote control key,
-

t
he electric windows,
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t
he date and time,
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t
he radio preset stations.The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a


continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the exterior
temperature and the state of charge of the
battery (up to about 8
hours).
To w i n g
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for
towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
Access to tools
The towing eye is stored in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To access it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the floor,
F

r
emove the polystyrene storage box,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
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In the event of a breakdown