2022 PEUGEOT PARTNER low

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Make sure that the size, shape and
volume of the loads carried are
compatible with the highway code and safety
regulations and do not impair the driver’s field
of vision.
The load must be evenly distributed in the loading area so as not to interfere
with driving the vehicle.
Place the load close to the side wall panels,
or push it against the side wall panels
between the wheel arches.
However, it is recommended that heavy
objects are placed as close to the cab as
possible as a precaution in case of sharp
braking.
Firmly secure all parts of the load using
the stowing rings on the floor of the
loading area.
For more information on the Interior fittings
and in particular on the stowing rings, refer to
the corresponding section.
To avoid the risk of injury or accident, the load must be made stable so that it
cannot slide, tip over, fall or be projected. To
do this, use only retaining straps that conform
to current standards (DIN, for example).
For more information on putting straps in
place, refer to the manufacturer’s user guide.
To prevent the load from sliding, there must
not be any empty spaces between the load
items and the vehicle wall panels.
As well as the straps, optimise the stability
of the load with stable handling equipment
(wedges, rigid blocks of wood or padding).
When washing the vehicle, never clean
the interior directly with a water jet.
For the Multi-Flex bench
seat and the Crew cab
Do not place sharp or pointed objects in
the protective cover to avoid damaging it.


Do not place objects on the
dashboard.
Deactivate the front passenger airbag when
carrying long objects.
For more information on Deactivating
the front passenger airbag, refer to the
corresponding section.
Avoid placing short or heavy loads in the protective cover; use the loading area
whenever possible.


Avoid anchoring loads or hanging items on the wall of the partition.
For safety reasons, ensure that small objects
do not slip through the gaps of about 3
cm
between the partition and the vehicle's
bodywork.
Multi-Flex bench seat

This assembly comprises the two-seat front
bench seat and a removable flap.
For more information on the two-seat front
bench seat, refer to the corresponding section.
A partition located on the floor behind the front
seats protects the driver and front passengers
against the risk of load movement.
A movable flap in this partition can be removed
to allow long items to be loaded.
A protective cover is supplied with the vehicle to
enable long items to be carried safely.

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3Removing the flap

► While holding the flap with one hand, turn the
control at the top of the flap with the other hand
to release it.
►

Lower the flap to remove it from its housing.
►


Stow it behind the driver
’s seat, turning the
control at the top of the flap to secure it.
Refitting the flap

► Tilt the flap, with the yellow hinges pointing
downwards.
►

Insert the hinges into their housing then press
down fully (to avoid vibrations).
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With one hand lift the flap to close it, then
with the other hand turn the control at the top of
the flap to secure it.
Positioning the protective
cover
Whenever the backrest of the outer seat
is folded down and the partition flap is
open, the protective cover must be installed.


No passengers must be allowed to sit in
the central seat if the backrest of the
right-hand outer seat is lowered and the
partition flap is open.


When loading long objects, take care to
install the protective cover correctly.
Read the following procedure carefully.
► Fold down the outer passenger seat backrest.

► Install the protective cover by fastening its
4 snap hooks to the 4 anchor points on the
partition.
►

Pull out the head restraint rods from the
folded backrest, leaving two notches visible.
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Load the desired objects.
The maximum load permitted on the folded backrest is 100 kg.


► Place the strap of the cover around the head
restraint.

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► Tighten the strap using the adjustable section
in order to correctly retain the items that have
been loaded inside the cover.
The protective cover may be left in place after use.
Regularly check the condition of the
protective cover.
When signs of wear and tear appear, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer to have it replaced by a
protective cover that meets the specifications
and qualities required by PEUGEOT and your
vehicle.
Crew cab



A movable partition that can be placed behind
the first or second row of seats protects the
driver and passengers against the risk of load
movement.
A hatch in the partition can be opened to allow
long items to be carried.
A protective cover is supplied with the vehicle to
enable long items to be carried safely.
Lock the movable partition in these 2
positions only.
Do not lean on the movable partition
when boarding!
Stay alert if the vehicle is on a steep
slope, with loads behind the partition and
passengers on board!


Do not place loads behind the partition
positioned behind row 2, if the backrest
of part 2/3 of the bench seat is folded down.


Deactivate the front passenger airbag
when carrying long objects.

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3Moving the partition
Moving the partition forwards

► Fold the backrests of the row 2 seats and
check that they are properly folded. If necessary ,
adjust the position of the row 1 seats (moving
them forwards).
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Release the upper latches

A
and B.
►

Check that the latches
C and D are retracted.
►

Slide the partition forwards.
►


Lock the lower latches

C
and D and then
check that the locating pins are correctly
engaged in their housings.
►

Lock the upper latches

A
and B.
Moving the partition backwards
► Release the upper latches A and B.
► Release the lower latches C and D.
►

Slide the partition backwards.
►


Lock the upper latches only

A
and B.
►

Return the backrests of the row 2 seats to
their positions.
The upper stops may be adjusted if: – excessive force is needed to operate
the upper latches

A
and B.
–

there is noise while driving, caused by
excessive play

.
When the partition is locked behind the
row 2 or row 1 seats, an engagement
noise tells you that the upper and lower
latches are closed.
Never drive with the partition unlocked.
The partition must not be moved with the latches extended - risk of scratches or
damage to the plastic trims!
The partition must never be removed to convert the vehicle from a commercial
vehicle to a passenger vehicle.
This would pose a risk to the safety of users
due to the absence of a child lock on the
tailgate (mandatory on passenger vehicles).
Pay attention to the loading height
behind the partition and the size of the
long load in the protective cover: the driver
must keep a good field of vision.
Do not place loads between the partition
and the bench seat backrest.
Opening/closing the hatch

► Open/close the hatch E using the latch.
► Use the stay F to keep it in the open position.
When carrying a long load, the hatch E
must be kept in the open position with
the stay F.
Systematically close the hatch E, store
the stay F in its housing (using the clip)
and straighten the backrest of the side
passenger seat(s) (depending on the position
of the partition) when no long load is being
transported.
Avoid placing loads on the sill bar of the hatch E. Whenever possible, place loads
on the folded-down seat backrests.
The maximum load on the sill of the hatch E
is 20 kg.

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Positioning the protective
cover


The protective cover must be installed whenever the backrest of the outer seat
is folded down and the partition hatch is open.




In row 1, no passengers must be allowed
to sit in the outer seat if the backrest of
the outer seat located behind them in row 2 is
lowered and the hatch is open with a long
load.
In row 2, no passengers must be allowed to
sit in the central seat if the backrest of the
outer seat is lowered and the hatch is open
with a long load.


When loading long objects, take care to
install the protective cover correctly.
►

Fold the backrest of the outer passenger
seat(s) (depending on the position of the
partition).
For more information on the Rear bench seat,
and especially on folding the backrests, refer to
the corresponding section.
For more information on the T

wo-seat front
bench seat, and especially the retracted position
of the outer seat, refer to the corresponding
section.


► Install the protective cover by fastening its
4 snap hooks to the 4 anchor points on the
partition.
►

Pull out the head restraint rods from
the folded backrest(s) of the outer seat(s)
(depending on the position of the partition),
leaving 2 notches visible.
►


Load the desired objects.
Avoid placing heavy loads on the folded-down backrest of row 1.
Whenever possible, place heavy loads on the
floor.
The maximum load permitted on each of the
folded backrests of row 2 is 80
kg.
It is normal for surplus protective cover to
be visible when the partition is positioned
behind row 1.
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idy this surplus protective cover in the
space under the glove box.

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3

► Position the strap(s) around the head
restraint(s) (depending on the position of the
partition).
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T
ighten the strap(s) using the adjustable
section in order to correctly retain the items that
have been loaded inside the cover.
Do not place any load in the passenger
compartment outside the protective cover
(especially over the cover).
Regularly check the condition of the
protective cover.
When signs of wear and tear appear, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer to have it replaced by a
protective cover that meets the specifications
and qualities required by PEUGEOT and your
vehicle.
Heating and Ventilation
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
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o ensure that 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 in the boot
free from obstructions.
►

Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
►


Operate the air conditioning system for at
least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to
keep it in good working order

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If the system does not produce cold air
,
switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
When towing a large load on a steep gradient
in high temperatures, switching off the air
conditioning increases the available engine
power, enhancing the towing capacity.
Avoid driving for too long with the ventilation off or with prolonged operation
of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and
deterioration of the air quality!
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, 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.
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
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Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly

.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Its specific active additive
helps protect against polluting gases and bad
smells.
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o ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Manufacturer’s service schedule.

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Rapid heating of the passenger
compartment
► Press button 3c.
► Set knob 1 to a high temperature
(minimum 21).
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Set knob
2 to at least position 3. In cold
weather (around 0°C), the heating of the
passenger compartment is optimal when
ventilation is at level 5.
►

Press button
4 to produce quicker results
(do not leave air recirculation active for too
long: risk of misting the windows).
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Do not press any of the other buttons.


Contains R134A fluorinated
greenhouse gases
Depending on version and country of sale, the
air conditioning system may contain R134A
fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
For more information on the Stop &
Start system, refer to the corresponding
section.
Heating

Manual air conditioning
The air conditioning system only operates with the engine running.


1. Temperature.
2. Air flow.
3. Air distribution.
4. Interior air recirculation.
5. Air conditioning on/off.
Air flow
► Turn knob 2 to obtain sufficient air flow to
ensure your comfort.
The maximum level of ventilation is to be
reserved for defrosting or to cool the
temperature in the vehicle if it is too high.
If the air flow control knob is set to the
minimum position (system deactivated),
the temperature in the vehicle will no longer
be controlled. A slight flow of air can still be
felt, due to the forward movement of the
vehicle.
Temperature
► Turn the thumbwheel 1 from "LO" (cold)
to "HI" (hot) to adjust the temperature to your
requirements.
A setting of around 21 provides optimum comfort. Depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
In addition, we recommend avoiding left/right
setting differences of more than 3.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is significantly colder or
warmer than the comfort value setting, there
is no need to alter the value displayed in
order to reach the required level of comfort.
The system compensates automatically and
corrects the temperature difference as quickly
as possible.

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3For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible to
exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
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urn control 1 to the left until "LO"
is displayed or to the right until "HI" is
displayed.
Air distribution
Windscreen and side windows ( 3a).
Central and side air vents (3b).
Footwells (3c).
The air distribution can be adapted by combining
the corresponding buttons.
For optimum comfort, depending on
the outside temperature
<15°C: press buttons 3a and 3c.
15°C- 25°C: press buttons 3b and 3c.
>25°C: press button 3b.
Air conditioning
With the engine running, the air conditioning is
designed to operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
–

lower the temperature in summer
,
–

enhance the effectiveness of the demisting
function in winter

, above 3°C.
On/Off
► Press button 5 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the air conditioning is in operation, to
cool the air more quickly, you can use interior
air recirculation for a few moments by pressing
button 4. Then restore the intake of exterior air.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, misting).
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning


1. Temperature.
2. Air flow.
3. Air distribution.
4. Recirculation of interior air.
5. Air conditioning on/off.
6. Automatic comfort mode.
7. Visibility programme.
8. "Mono" function.
Automatic comfort mode
► Press the " AUTO" button 6 to toggle the
mode.
The active mode appears in the display screen,
as described below:
Ensures soft, quiet operation by limiting
air flow.
Offers the best compromise between a
comfortable temperature and quiet
operation.
Provides dynamic, effective air flow.
When the engine is cold, the air flow will
only increase to its optimum level
gradually, to avoid distributing too much cold
air.
In cold weather, it prioritises the distribution of
warm air to the windscreen, the side windows
and the footwells only.
Manual mode
If you wish, you can make a different choice from
that suggested by the system, by changing a
setting. The other functions will still be controlled
automatically.
The "AUTO" symbol disappears if you change
a setting.
Deactivating the system
► Press button 2 "-" until the fan symbol
disappears.