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Front seats
Correct driving position
Before taking to the road and to make the most of the
ergonomic layout of the instruments and controls, carry out
these adjustments in the following order:
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t
he height of the head restraint,
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t
he seat backrest angle,
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t

he seat cushion height,
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t

he longitudinal (forwards-backwards) position of the seat,
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t

he height of the steering wheel,
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t
he rear view mirror and door mirrors.
Once these adjustments have been made,
check the instrument panel can be viewed
correctly from your driving position.
Manual adjustments
Forwards-backwards
F Raise the control and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
F

R
elease the control to lock the position. 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.
Seat height
F Pull the control upwards to raise or push
it downwards to lower, as many times as
necessary, to obtain the position required.
As a safety measure, adjustments to the
driver's seat must only be done when
stationary.
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Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary, pull the control lever to
release the steering wheel.
F

A
djust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F

P
ush the control lever to lock the steering
wheel.
As a safety precaution, these operations
should only be carried out while the
vehicle is stationary.
MirrorsAdjustment
Door mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
permitting the lateral rearward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded for parking in confined
spaces.
Demisting/Defrosting
If your vehicle is fitted with heated
mirrors, the demisting-defrosting
operates by switching on the heated
rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen demist -
defrost, refer to the corresponding section. F

M
ove 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 the central position.
The objects obser ved are, in reality, closer
than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
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To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- o nly use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle;
these fixings must be used,
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n
ever place one mat on top of another.
The use of unapproved mats may inter fere
with access to the pedals and hinder the
operation of the cruise control/speed
limiter.
The approved mats have two fixings
located below the seat.
Cigar lighter/12 V accessory
s o c ket (s)
F To use a 12 V accessory (max power: 120 W), remove the cigar lighter and
connect a suitable adaptor.
You can use this socket to connect a telephone
charger, a bottle warmer, etc.
After use, put the cigar lighter
back into place
straight away.
F

T

o use the cigar lighter, press it in and wait a
few seconds until it pops out automatically. The connection of an unapproved
electrical device, 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.
USB player
This connection box comprises a USB port and
a Jack auxiliary socket.
USB port
The USB port allows the connection of a
portable device, such as an iPod®-type digital
audio player, or a USB memory stick.
The USB reader reads your audio files which
are then transferred to the audio system and
played via the vehicle’s speakers.
These files are managed via the steering wheel
controls or from the audio system.
When connected to the USB port,
the portable device can be charged
automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed
if the power consumption of the portable
device exceeds the amperage supplied by
the vehicle.
The USB also allows a telephone to be
connected by a MirrorLink™ connection, so
that use can be made in the touch screen tablet
of certain applications on the telephone.
Jack auxiliary socket
The Jack auxiliary socket allows the connection
of a portable device, such as a digital audio
player, so that your audio files can be played
through the vehicle's speakers.
These files are managed from the portable
device.
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Hooks
These can be used to secure shopping bags.
12 V accessory socket
F To connect a 12 V accessory (max. power: 120 W), remove the cap and connect an
appropriate adaptor.
F

T
urn the key to the ignition on position.
Portable torch
Operation
This torch operates with NiMH type
rechargeable batteries.
It has a battery life of approximately 45 minutes
and charges while you are driving.
Observe the polarities when fitting the
rechargeable batteries.
Never replace the rechargeable batteries
with normal disposable batteries.
This is a removable lamp, fitted in the boot
wall, which can be used to light the boot or as
a torch.
For more information on the Boot lamp
, refer
to the corresponding section.
Use
F Extract the torch from its location pulling it upwards.
F

P
ress the switch, located on the back, to
switch the torch on or off.
F

U
nfold the support, located on the back,
to hold up the torch, for example, when
changing a wheel.
Storage
F Put the torch back in place in its location starting with the lower part.
If you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
this switches it off automatically.
If the torch is not engaged correctly, it may
not charge and may not come on when the
boot is opened.
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Without cornering lighting
Switching on
This system starts:
- w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or
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f
rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Switching off
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
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a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
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w

hen reverse gear is engaged.
Programming
The function is activated or
deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
This function is activated by default.
Wiper control stalk
System for selection and control of the various
front and rear wiping modes for the elimination
of rain and cleaning the screens.
The vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
according to the climatic conditions.
The wipers are controlled by means of the
wiping speed control lever for the front and the
ring for the rear.
Programming
Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options:
-
a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
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r

ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
With cornering lighting
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Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
F
P
ress this button, the direction indicators
flash.
It can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F

Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
F

P
ress the central part of the steering wheel
with the integrated controls.
Use the horn in moderation and only
in the circumstances allowed by traffic
regulations in the country in which you are
driving.
Emergency or assistance
call (type 1)
Localised Emergency Call
* In accordance with the general conditions of use for the ser vice available from dealers
and subject to technological and technical
limitations. In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.
The flashing green LED and the voice message
confirm that the call has been made to the
"Localised Emergency Call" call centre*. Pressing this button again
immediately cancels the request.
The green LED goes off.
The green indicator lamp remains on (without
flashing) when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
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Electronic stability control
(ESC)
Electronic stability control (ESC: Electronic
Stability Control) integrating the following
systems:
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a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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ergency braking assistance (EBA),
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heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
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ynamic stability control (DSC).
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contribute towards improved control in
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This system (also known as Traction Control)
optimises traction in order to limit wheel slip by
acting on the brakes of the driving wheels and
on the engine. It also improves the directional
stability of the vehicle on acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Intelligent traction control
system ("Snow motion")
Depending on version, your vehicle has a
system to help driving on snow: intelligent
traction control.
This system detects situations of poor sur face
grip that could make it difficult to move off
or make progress on deep fresh snow or
compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control limits the amount of wheel spin to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.
The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on sur faces offering low
levels of adhesion.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)
When lit up continuously, this
warning lamp indicates a fault with
the ABS.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
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If these warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, this indicates a
fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS system may
be indicated by slight vibration felt at the
brake pedal.
In case of emergency braking, press
ver y hard without releasing the
pressure at all.
After an impact, have these systems
checked in the dealer network or by a
qualified workshop.Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/
Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
Operation
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a
problem with grip or trajectory.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip. The indicator lamp in the button comes on to
indicate that these systems are deactivated.
The ASR and DSC systems will no longer have
an effect on engine operation or the brakes in
the event of an involuntary change of trajectory.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
above around 30 mph (50 km/h).
F

P
ress this button again to reactivate them
manually.
Operating fault
The illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, indicates that
there is a fault with these systems.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked in the
dealer network or by a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
workshop to have the systems checked.
F

P

ress this button.
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