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Without AUTO wiping
With AUTO wiping
Front wipers
To select wiping speed: raise or lower the lever
to the desired position.Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain). Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press downwards or
pull the stalk briefly towards you,
then release).
or Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
Automatic windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rainfall is detected (sensor behind the
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the
intensity of the rainfall without any action on the
part of the driver.
Switching on
F Briefly push the control stalk downwards.
The request is confirmed by a wiping cycle,
accompanied by illumination of this warning
lamp in the instrument panel and/or display of
an activation message.
Switching off
Briefly push the stalk downwards
again.
The request is confirmed by this warning lamp
going off in the instrument panel and/or display
of a deactivation message.
The automatic windscreen wipers must
be reactivated each time the ignition has
been off for more than one minute.
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Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain sensitive
wipers, the wipers will operate in intermittent mode.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the top
centre of the windscreen, behind the rear
view mirror.
When using an automatic car wash, switch
off the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice before
activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Front screenwashHeadlamp wash
To reduce the fluid consumption of the
headlamp wash, it operates only with
every seventh use of the screenwash or
every 25 miles (40 km) during a given
j o u r n ey.
Low screenwash/headlamp wash
fluid
level
Checking and topping up this fluid should be
done with the engine off.
The fluid level should be checked
regularly, particularly during winter.
For more information on Checking levels and,
in particular, the screenwash/headlamp wash,
refer to the corresponding section.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
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ull the windscreen wash control towards
you. The windscreen wash and then the
wipers come on for a preset time.
They operate by themselves when the dipped
and main beam headlamps are off or when the
vehicle is stationary. Associated with the screenwash, the headlamp
wash operates when the vehicle is moving and
the dipped or main beam headlamps are on
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On vehicles fitted with headlamp washers, the
low level of this fluid is indicated by a gauge
located in the reser voir filler neck under the
bonnet. F

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n the minute following ignition switch-off,
any operation of the wiper control stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
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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.
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ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
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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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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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Instructions
The driver must ensure that the passengers
use the seat belts correctly and that they are
all fastened before driving.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not completely fulfil their role.
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia
reel which allows the strap length to adjust
automatically to your shape. The seat belt is
stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be positioned
as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels have an automatic blocking
device at the time of a collision, during
sudden braking or if the vehicle turns over.
You can release the device by pulling the
strap firmly and then releasing it so that it
reels in slightly.In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
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b e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
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e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not twist,
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e used to restrain only one person,
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ot show any signs of cuts or fraying,
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ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety regulations,
for all repairs on your vehicle's seat belts, go
to a qualified workshop with the skills and
equipment needed, which the dealer network
is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly in
the dealer network or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or
a textile cleaning product, sold in the dealer
network.
After folding or moving a seat or a rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly. Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shorter than one and
a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information on Child seats
, refer to
the corresponding section.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impact , the pyrotechnic device may
be deployed before and independent of the
airbags. Deployment of the pre-tensioners
is accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belt
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
in the dealer network or by a qualified
workshop.
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Airbags
General information
This system contributes towards improving
the safety of passengers (with the exception
of the rear centre passenger) in the event of
violent collisions. The airbags supplement the
action of the seat belts fitted with force limiters
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except the centre rear passenger belt).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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n the event of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the passengers
(with the exception of the rear centre
passenger); immediately after the impact,
the airbags deflate rapidly so that they
do not hinder visibility or the exit of the
passengers,
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n the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt
alone contributes towards ensuring your
protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or
a subsequent accident), the airbag will not
be deployed again.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
The deployment of an airbag is
accompanied by a slight emission of
smoke and a noise, due to the detonation
of the pyrotechnic charge incorporated in
the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight irritation.
The detonation noise associated with the
deployment of an airbag may result in a
slight loss of hearing for a short time.
Front airbags
Deployment
The airbags are deployed (except the passenger's
front airbag if it is deactivated) in the event of a
serious frontal impact to all or part of the frontal
impact zone A , in the longitudinal centreline of the
vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from
the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, driver's side, or the dashboard,
passenger's side, to cushion their for ward
movement.
This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a severe frontal
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
head and chest.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
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Operating fault
If this warning lamp in the instrument
panel comes on, you must contact the
dealer network or a qualified workshop
to have the system checked. The
airbags might no longer deploy in a
crash.
Lateral airbags
This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a severe side impact
to minimise the risk of injury to the chest,
between hip and shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.
Impact detection zones
A.Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
Deployment
The airbag is deployed unilaterally in the
event of a severe side impact covering all or
part of side impact zone B , perpendicular to
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip
and shoulder of the front passenger and the
corresponding door trim panel.
Curtain airbags
System contributing towards greater protection
for the driver and passengers (with the
exception of the rear centre passenger) in the
event of a serious side impact in order to limit
the risk of injury to the side of the head.
Deployment
The airbag is deployed at the same time as
the corresponding lateral airbag in the event
of a serious side impact applied to all or part
of the side impact zone B , perpendicular to
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp in the instrument
panel comes on, you must contact the
dealer network or a qualified workshop
to have the system checked. The
airbags might no longer deploy in a
crash.
In the event of a minor impact or bump on
the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls
over, the airbag may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision, the
airbag is not deployed.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area.
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(a)Universal child seat: child seat that
can be installed in all vehicles using
the seat belt.
(b) Group 0: from birth to 10 kg. Infant
car seats and "car cots" cannot be
installed on the front passenger seat.
(c) Refer to the current legislation in your
country before putting your child in
this seat.
(d) To install a child seat at the rear,
rear ward or for ward facing, move the
front seat for ward, then straighten the
backrest to allow enough room for
the child seat and the child's legs.
U: seat suitable for the installation of
a child seat secured using the seat
belt and universally approved for
"rearward facing" and/or "forward
facing" use.
U(R1): identical to U , with the vehicle's seat
backrest inclined fully forwards.
U(R2): identical to U , with the vehicle's seat
adjusted to the highest position.
X: seat not suitable for the installation
of a child seat of the weight group
indicated. Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with a
backrest on a passenger seat. Refit the
head restraint once the child seat has
been removed."ISOFIX" mountings
Your vehicle has been approved in accordance
with the latest ISOFIX regulation
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The seats, represented below, are fitted with
regulation ISOFIX mountings:
There are three rings for each seat:
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wo rings A , located between the vehicle
seat back and cushion, indicated by a
marking,
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