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Refitting the armrest
► Slot the armrest into the backrest, ensuring
that you align the bayonet lugs with the holes.
► Push the armrest shaft towards the backrest.
► While holding it in this position, rotate the
armrest towards the front. The armrest is once
again secured onto the backrest.
Retractable position
Adjustments
Longitudinal
► Raise the control and slide the seat forwards
or backwards.
Height
(driver only)
► If the vehicle is so equipped, pull the control
upwards to raise or push it downwards to lower ,
as many times as necessary to obtain the
position required.
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Tilting the backrest
► Push the control backwards then use your
weight and your legs to adjust the backrest.
Lumbar
(driver only)
► Turn the knob manually to obtain the desired
level of lumbar support.
Armrest
► To put the armrest in the vertical position,
raise it until it locks into place.
►
Lower the armrest to return it to the position
for use.
The armrest can be removed from the passenger
seat.
Removing the armrest
►
Raise the armrest into the vertical position.
► Push the armrest shaft towards the backrest.
► While holding it in this position, rotate the
armrest towards the rear
.
►
Pull the armrest to detach it from the
backrest.
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3Heated mirrors
► Press this button.
For more information on Rear screen
demisting/defrosting , refer to the
corresponding section.
Interior rear view mirror
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass and reduces the
nuisance to the driver caused by the sun,
headlamps of other vehicles, etc.
Manual model
Day/night position
► Pull the lever to change to the anti-dazzle
"night” position.
►
Push the lever to change to the normal "day"
position.
Adjustment
►
Set the mirror to the normal “day” position.
Automatic "electrochrome" model
This system automatically and gradually
transitions between day and night use, with the
aid of a sensor that measures the light arriving
from the rear of the vehicle.
To ensure optimum visibility while manoeuvring, the mirror lightens
automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
Child-monitoring mirror
A child-monitoring mirror is installed above
the interior rear view mirror. It allows the
vehicle's rear passengers to be observed and
facilitates discussion between the front and rear
passengers without changing the mirror setting
and without turning around. It can be folded
easily to avoid dazzle.
Rear bench seat (row 2)
Folding the backrests
First steps:
► lower the head restraints,
►
if necessary
, move the front seats forward,
►
check that nothing or no person might
interfere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.),
►
check that the outer seat belts are lying flat
on the backrests.
The folding of the backrest is accompanied by a slight lowering of the
corresponding seat cushion.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator is visible in the release grips on the
outer seats.
► Turn the backrest release handle 1.
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3► Fold the seat backwards to fix its rear
anchorage feet.
►
Use the control
1 to lift the backrest to its
original position.
►
Raise the head restraint.
Head restraint height
adjustment
► To raise it, pull it upwards as far as possible
(notch).
►
T
o remove it, press the lug A and pull it
upwards.
►
T
o put it back in place, engage the head
restraint rods in the openings keeping them in
line with the seat backrest.
►
T
o lower it, press the lug A and push down on
the head restraint at the same time.
The head restraint has a frame with notches which prevents it from lowering;
this is a safety device in case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
Never drive with the head restraints removed;
they must be fitted and correctly adjusted.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed or not in the high position; the head
restraints must be in place and in the high
position.
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Interior fittings
Mats
Fitting
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fasteners supplied in
the enclosed sachet.
The other mats are simply laid over the carpet.
Removing/refitting
► To remove it on the driver's side, move the
seat backwards and unclip the fasteners.
►
T
o refit it, position the mat and secure it by
pressing.
►
Check that the mat is secured correctly
.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:– Only use mats which are suitable for
the fasteners already present in the vehicle;
these fasteners must be used.