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Driving position
Adopting a good driving position helps improve
your comfort and protection.
It also optimises interior and exterior visibility
as well as access to controls.
Sitting comfortably
Whether or not your vehicle has certain seat
adjustments described in this section depends
on the trim level and country of sale.
Driver’s sideAs a safety precaution, adjust the seats
only when the vehicle is stationary.
If your vehicle has electric seats, the
ignition must be on to adjust them.
Passenger’s side
Before moving off
Adjust the interior and exterior door mirrors to
reduce blind spots.
Fasten your seat belt: place the diagonal belt in
the middle of your shoulder and adjust the lap
belt so that it is tightened across your pelvis.
Ensure that all passengers have fastened their
seat belts correctly.
Follow these recommendations as much as
your height permits...
Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back
and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.
The seat cushion height should be set so
your eyes are looking at the centre of the
windscreen. Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so
you can fully press the pedals with legs slightly
flexed.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge
is level with the top of your head.
Adjust the length of the seat cushion to support
your thighs.
Adjust the lumbar support so that it conforms to
the shape of your spine.
Adjust the steering wheel so that your arms are
slightly bent.
The steering wheel should not hide the
instrument panel.
Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back
and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.
Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so
that you are at a distance of at least 10 in (25
cm) from the dashboard.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge
is level with the top of your head.
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Backrest angle
F Tilt the control for wards or rear wards.
Seat cushion height and angle
Comfort functions
Storing driving positions
Associated with the electrically-adjusted
driver’s seat, this function allows two driving
positions to be memorised, to make these
adjustments easier if there are frequent driver
changes.It takes account of the electric adjustments
of the seat, the door mirrors, and the air
conditioning system.
F
T
ilt the rear of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required height.
F
T
ilt the front of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required angle.
Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running
F P ress button 1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal confirms that adjustment is
complete.
You can interrupt the current movement by
pressing button M , 1 or 2 or by using one
of the seat controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while
driving.
Recalling stored positions is deactivated
45 seconds after switching off the ignition.
Heated seats
The function is active only with the engine
running.
Using buttons M/1/2
F
T
ake your seat and switch on the ignition.
F
A
djust your seat and the door mirrors.
F
P
ress button M
, then press button 1 or 2
within 4 seconds.
An audible signal confirms the memorisation.
Memorising a new position cancels the
previous position.
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Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as
soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger
compartment have reached an adequate
temperature, you can stop the function;
reducing the consumption of electrical
current reduces fuel consumption.Prolonged use is not recommended for
those with sensitive skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness,
taking medication, etc.).
There is a risk of overheating the system if
material with insulating properties is used,
such as cushions or seat covers.
Do not use the system:
-
i
f wearing damp clothing,
-
i
f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element in
the seat:
-
d
o not place heavy objects on the seat,
- d o not kneel or stand on the seat,
- d o not place sharp objects on the seat,
-
d
o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-
d
o not use liquid products for cleaning
the seat,
-
n
ever use the heating function when
the seat is damp.
Multipoint massage
System with a choice of type of massage and
adjustment of its intensity.
This system operates with the engine running,
as well as in STOP mode of Stop & Start.
Activation/Settings
The massage settings are adjusted in the touch
screen. The multipoint massages are
also managed by the i-Cockpit®
Amplify
function.
For more information on the i-Cockpit®
Amplify function , refer to the corresponding
section. From the front seat:
F
P
ress this button; its green
indicator lamp comes on.
The settings page is displayed on the touch
screen with the last memorised settings.
If the settings suit you and you make no
changes, the display returns to its previous
state, and the function activates immediately.
Seats must be adjusted one after another,
starting with the driver's seat.
Switching on
F Press the button corresponding to your seat.
F E ach press changes the level of heating; the
corresponding number of indicator lamps
come on orange (1 = low, 2 = medium,
3
= high).
Switching off
F Press the button again until all the indicator lamps are off.
The state of the system stays in the memory
when the ignition is switched off. The system is switched on, either directly using
the button on the front seat, or by activating a
personalised ambience with the i-Cockpit®
Amplify
function.
If you want to modify the settings:
F
b
egin with the driver’s seat.
F
s
elect a massage intensity from the three
levels offered: " 1" (Low), " 2" (Normal) or " 3"
(High).
F
s
elect another type of massage from the
ones offered.
F
w
ait for the driver seat settings page to
disappear.
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F next, proceed with the passenger's seat in the same way.
The changes are taken into account immediately.Once activated, the system starts a one hour
massage cycle, made up of sequences of 6 minutes
of massage followed by 3 minutes at rest.
The system stops automatically at the end of the
cycle; the indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary , pull the control lever
to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.
F
A
djust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F
P
ush the control lever to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism.
As a safety measure, these adjustments
should only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded for parking in narrow
spaces.
On versions fitted with "electrochrome" mirrors,
a system connected to a brightness sensor
darkens the mirror to reduce the nuisance
to the driver caused by low sun or headlamp
beams from other vehicles.
Demisting/Defrosting
If fitted to your vehicle, the demisting/
defrosting of the door mirrors is
done by pressing the rear screen
defrosting control.
For more information on Rear screen demist/
Adjustment
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the blind spots.
The objects that you see in the mirrors are
in fact closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
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 its central position.
defrost , refer to the corresponding section.
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From the boot (SW)
Repositioning the backrests
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.
F
P
ull lever 2 towards you to unlock the
backrest.
Backrest 3 folds fully onto the cushion.
Please note: an incorrectly latched
backrest compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden braking
or an impact.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
for ward – risk of severe injury!
i-Cockpit® Amplify
function
This function allows the driving ambiences to
be managed.
Specific system settings are offered for each
ambience.
These ambiences can be customised in the
touch screen.
Content of an ambienceF Put the backrest 3 in the upright position and push it firmly to latch it home.
F
C
heck that the red indicator in the release
grip 1 is no longer visible.
F
E
nsure that the backrest is securely locked
by pulling it upwards.
F
E
nsure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the manoeuvre. An ambience is defined by the settings for each
of the following systems:
-
t
he passenger compartment
ambient lighting,
(activation/deactivation and
brightness adjustment, choice of
colour).
-
t
he audio ambience,
(choice of predetermined settings for
the audio system equaliser).
-
m
ultipoint massage,
(for each of the driver and passenger
seats: activation/deactivation, choice
of massage type and its intensity)
-
d
riving modes,
(ECO, Comfort, Normal or Sport).
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