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FRONT SEATS (1/2)
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2
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2
ðHeated seats Ignition switch to a position other than
the “Stop and steering lock” position
St, press switch 5, an indicator light will
come on.
To tilt the seatback
Depending on the seat, lower or lift
lever 2 and tilt the seatback until it
reaches the required position.
To move forwards or
backwards
Depending on the seat, lift bar 1 or
handle 4 to release it. Release the
handle at the desired position and
make sure that it is locked.
Adjusting the height of the
driver’s seat
Move lever 3 as many times as neces-
sary:
– upwards to raise the seat,
– downwards to lower the seat.
For safety reasons, carry out any adjustments when the vehicle is not
being driven.
We would advise you not to recline the seatbacks too far to ensure that
the effectiveness of the seat belts is not reduced.
Make sure that the seatbacks are correctly locked in place.
Nothing should be placed on the floor (area in front of driver) as suc\
h objects may
slide under the pedal during braking manoeuvres, thus obstructing its us\
e.
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SEAT BELTS (1/4)Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
The shoulder strap 1 should be as close
as possible to the base of the neck but
not on it.
The lap belt 2 should be worn flat over
the thighs and against the pelvis.
The seat belt must be worn as close to
the body as possible. E.g.: avoid wear-
ing heavy clothing or keeping bulky ob-
jects under the belts, etc.
1
2
Always wear your seat belt when trav-
elling in your vehicle. You must also
comply with the legislation of the par-
ticular country you are in.
Seat belts which are incor-
rectly adjusted or twisted
may cause injuries in the
event of an accident.
Use one seat belt per person,
whether child or adult.
Even pregnant women should wear
a seat belt. In this case, ensure that
the lap belt is not exerting too much
pressure on the abdomen, but do
not allow any slack.
Before starting, first adjust your driv-
ing position, then ask all occupants
to adjust their seat belts to ensure
optimum protection.
Adjusting your driving
position
– Sit well back in your seat (having
first removed your coat or jacket).
This is essential to ensure your back
is positioned correctly;
– Adjust the distance between the seat and the pedals. Your seat
should be as far back as possible
while still allowing you to fully de-
press the pedals. The seatback
should be adjusted so that your arms
are slightly bent when you hold the
steering wheel;
– adjust the position of your head- rest. For maximum safety, your head
must be as close as possible to the
headrest;
– adjust the height of the seat. This
adjustment allows you to select the
seat position which offers you the
best possible view;
– adjust the position of the steering
wheel.
Make sure that the rear bench seat
is securely locked in position so that
the rear seat belts will operate effi-
ciently. Refer to the information on
the “Rear bench seat: functions” in
Section 3.
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STEERING WHEEL/POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Steering wheel height
adjustment
Pull lever 1 and move the steering
wheel to the required position; push
lever to lock the steering wheel.
Make sure that the steering wheel is
correctly locked.
For safety reasons, only
adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
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Never switch off the igni-
tion when travelling down-
hill, and avoid doing so in
normal driving (assistance
is not provided).
Power-assisted steering
The variable power-assisted steering
system is equipped with an electronic
control system which alters the level of
assistance to suit the vehicle speed.
Steering is made easier during parking
manoeuvres (for added comfort) while
the force needed to steer increases
progressively as the speed rises (for
enhanced safety at high speeds).
Never leave the steering wheel on
full lock when the vehicle is station-
ary.
With the engine switched off, or if
there is a system fault, it is still pos-
sible to turn the steering wheel. The
force required will be greater.
A noise may be heard when the
steering wheel is moved quickly.
This is normal.
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HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT (1/2)
Control knob 1 is used to adjust the
height of the headlight beams accord-
ing to the load.
Turn control knob 1 downwards to
lower the headlights and upwards to
raise them.
Unladen, control knob 1 should be at 0.
When the vehicle is partially or com-
pletely laden, the headlight beam
should be set to light the road at be-
tween 50 and 100 metres. Then use
positions 1 to 4 on the control knob.
AB
100 m 50 m
A Poor adjustment: the lights are set
too high and could dazzle other
drivers. Turn the control knob
downwards to lower the beam.
B Good adjustment: the beam’s
maximum range is between 50
and 100 metres.
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