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Armrest
F To access the vertical position, raise the armrest until it locks.
F

L
ower the armrest to return it to the position
for use.
It is possible to remove the armrest for the
passenger seat.
Removing the armrest
F

P
ull the armrest into the vertical position.
F
Push the shaft of the armrest towards the backrest.F While holding it in this position, rotate the armrest towards the rear.
F Pull the armrest and it will come away from the backrest.
Refitting the armrest
F
Slot the armrest into the backrest, ensuring that you position the bayonets in line with the holes.
F Push the shaft of the armrest towards the backrest.F While holding it in this position, rotate the armrest towards the front.The armrest is once again secured onto the
backrest.
Retractable position
This position allows you to transport long loads
inside the vehicle with the doors closed.
When retracted, the maximum weight on the
backrest is 50
kg.
To reposition the seat, raise the backrest until it
locks in the raised position.
F

I
f the centre console inconveniences you,
remove the passenger's seat armrest.
F
P
ush the control rear wards fully to tilt and
guide the assembly.
Heated seat control
Press the switch.
The temperature is controlled automatically.
Pressing a


second time stops operation.
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Interior fittings
Mats
Fitting
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side, use only the fixings provided.
The other mats are simply placed on the
carpet.
Removing
To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F m ove the seat as far back as possible,
F

un
clip the fixings,
F

r
emove the mat.
Refitting
To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F p osition the mat correctly,
F

r
eattach the fixings by pressing,
F

c
heck that the mat is secured correctly.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-

o
nly use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle;
these fixings must be used.
-

n
ever place one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
PEUGEOT may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of the
cruise control/speed limiter.
The mats approved by PEUGEOT have
two fixings located below the seat.
Roof and its storage spaces
Overhead storage unit
It is located above the sun visors and can be
used to store various objects.
Central storage
A storage space is located in the roof lining.
The maximum authorised load is 6 kg.
In the event of sharp deceleration, objects
placed in the central storage compartment
of the roof may be transformed into
projectiles.
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Rear box
It can be accessed from the rear seats and
from the vehicle's boot.
Its capacity is 60 litres, and the maximum
authorised load is 10
kg.
Open the rear box carefully to prevent any
objects stored inside from falling out.
Light ambience
The light ambience can be
configured from the vehicle's
configuration menu.
Blind
Opening/Closing
F
P
ress and hold the button; the blind opens/
closes and stops when you release the
button.
If the blind meets an obstacle during
operation, you must reverse its movement.
To do this, press the switch concerned.
When pressing the button to open/close
the blind, the driver must ensure that
nothing and no one might inter fere with its
movement.
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the blind correctly.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the blind.
F

F

rom the rear seats, slide the boot shutters
to open it.
F

F

rom the vehicle's boot, place your thumb
on the boot recess then pull the handle to
open it.
12 V socket(s)
(Depending on version.)
F

T
o connect a 12 V accessory (maximum
power: 120
watts), lift the cover and plug in
the correct adapter.
Do not exceed the maximum power rating
of the socket (other wise there is a
risk of
damaging your portable device).
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by PEUGEOT, such as
a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio
reception or inter ference with displays in
the screens.
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Advice
In order for these systems to be fully effective,
follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o ensure that the air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the
base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the
vents, the air outlets and the air extractor
located at the rear free from obstructions.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located
at the top of the windscreen; this is used
for regulation of the air conditioning
system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for
at least 5
to 10 minutes, once or twice
a
month, to keep it in per fect working
o r d e r.
F

T
o prevent misting or deteriorating air
quality inside the passenger compartment,
you should not deactivate the system for
too long and you should avoid extended
operation of the air recirculation system
when driving.
F

E
nsure that the cabin filter is in good
condition and have the filter elements
replaced regularly.
We recommend the use of a
combined
cabin filter. Thanks to its special active
additive, it contributes to the purification of
the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment
(reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours
and greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air
conditioning system, you are also advised
to have it checked regularly according to
the recommendations in the Warranty and
Maintenance Record.
F

I
f the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a
PEUGEOT
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a
steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power and so improves the towing
ability. If after an extended period parked
in the sun, the interior temperature
is very high, first air the passenger
compartment for a
few moments.
Put the air flow control at a
setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
To maintain a
comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you may
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section. The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a
discharge of
water under the vehicle when stationary
which is per fectly normal.
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Headlamp beam height
adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
u sers, the height of the halogen headlamps
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
0 Em pt y.
1 Partial load.
2 Medium load.
3 Maximum authorised load.
The initial setting is position 0 .
Wiper control stalk
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be activated/deactivated:
-
a

utomatic windscreen wipers,
-
r

ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or
frost present on the windscreen, around
the wiper arms and blades and the
windscreen seal, before operating the
wipers.
Do not operate the wipers on a
dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold
conditions, ensure that the wiper blades
are not stuck to the windscreen before
operating the wipers.
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
With manual wiping (intermittent)
With AUTO wiping
Front wipers
Raise or lower the control stalk to the desired
position to change the wiping speed.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Programming
The system is activated or
deactivated via the vehicle
configuration menu.
This system is activated by default.
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Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
t emperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a
check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at least
approximately 620


miles (1,000

kilometres).
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on Headlamp
beam height adjustment , refer to the
corresponding section.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid
functions are automatically disabled if an
approved towing system is used.
If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine be allowed
to idle for 1
to 2 minutes after the vehicle
comes to a
stop, to facilitate its cooling.
Starting/switching off the
engine
Starting
The parking brake must be applied.
F

W

ith a
manual gearbox, shift the gear lever
into neutral, fully depress the clutch pedal
and keep the pedal down until the engine
runs.
F

W

ith an automatic gearbox, place the
selector in position P and fully depress the
brake pedal.
Using the conventional key/the
remote control key
1. Stop position.
2. Ignition on position.
3. Starting position.
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If P is displayed in the instrument panel
while the selector is in another position,
place the selector in position P to allow
the engine to be started.
If position N is selected inadvertently while
driving, allow the engine to return to idle,
then select position D to accelerate.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.Automatic operation
F Select position D for automatic
changing of the six gears.
Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select position P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Temporary manual control
of gear changes
You can temporarily take over control of gear
changes using the " +" and " -" steering mounted
control paddles. If the engine speed allows, the
gear change is carried out.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations, such as overtaking another vehicle
or approaching a
bend in the road.
After a
few moments with no action on the
control paddles, the gearbox returns to
automatic operation.
If position R
, D or M is selected when the
engine is running at idle, with the brakes
released, the vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
Never leave children in the vehicle
unsupervised.
As a

safety measure, never leave the
vehicle without taking your key or remote
control with you, even for a

short time.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
and select position P . The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any inter vention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without
touching the selector, press the
accelerator fully (kick-down).
The gearbox changes down
automatically or holds the gear
selected until the maximum engine
speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine
braking.
For better safety, the gearbox will not shift up if
you release the accelerator sharply.
Creep function (moving
without using the accelerator)
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic
jams, etc.).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released
and position D , M or R selected, the vehicle
moves as soon as you take your foot off
the brake pedal (even without pressing the
accelerator).
As a
safety measure (with children on
board), never leave the vehicle with the
engine running and the doors closed.
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Installation tips
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey,
stop the vehicle on a flat sur face on the side
of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 31
mph
(50


km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a
level and dry sur face.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the
road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted with
alloy wheels, check that no part of the
chain or its fixings is in contact with the
wheel rim.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle: Original tyre size
Maximum link size
(m m)
195/65


R159
205/60


R16
205/55


R17
215/65


R16
215/60


R17
cannot be fitted with chains
You can also use snow socks.
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Towing device
Load distribution
F D istribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle, and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without exceeding
it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. The maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10% for every
1,000
metres of altitude. Use towing devices and their original
harnesses approved by PEUGEOT. It
is recommended that the installation
be per formed by a
PEUGEOT dealer or
a

qualified workshop.
If the towing device is not fitted by
a PEUGEOT dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring
assistance functions are automatically
deactivated if an approved towing device
is used.
Obser ve the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label and in the Technical data section of
this guide.
Complying with the maximum
authorised nose weight (towball)
also includes the use of accessories
(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
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