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Range below 370 miles (600 km)
When driving, this message is displayed every
30 seconds until the AdBlue level has been
topped up.
Go to a member of the dealer network or a
qualified workshop to have the AdBlue
® topped
up.
You can also top up the tank yourself.
Other wise you will not be able to restart the
vehicle.
For more information on the AdBlue
®
(BlueHDi engines) , and in particular on
topping up, refer to the corresponding
section. Breakdown due to a lack of AdBlue
®
The AdBlue® tank is empty: the starting
inhibition system required by legislation
prevents starting of the engine.
To be able to start the engine, we
recommend that you call on a dealer or a
qualified workshop for the top-up required.
If you carry out the top-up yourself, it is
essential to add at least 4 litres of AdBlue
®
to the tank.
For more information on the AdBlue
® (BlueHDi
engines) , and in particular on topping up, refer
to the corresponding section.
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes and the Service warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an audible signal
and the temporary display of a message in the
instrument panel indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres before engine
starting is prevented.
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes and the Service warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an audible signal
and the temporary display of a message in the
instrument panel indicating that starting the
vehicle has been prevented.
In the event of a fault with the SCR
emissions control system
A system that prevents engine starting is
activated automatically from 680 miles
(1,100 km) after confirmation of a fault with
the SCR emissions control system.
Have the system checked by the dealer
network or a qualified workshop as soon
as possible.
In the event of the detection of a fault
If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after self-diagnostic checks of the SCR
emissions control system.
These warning lamps come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of the
message "Emissions control fault".
The alert is triggered while driving as soon
as the fault is detected for the first time, then
when switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists.
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This will switch on the courtesy lamps and the
direction indicators will flash for around ten
seconds.
Back-up control
System allowing mechanical door locking and
unlocking in the event of a malfunction of the
central locking system or battery failure.
Locking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the door lock, then turn it to the rear.
You can also apply this procedure for the
passenger doors.
Unlocking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the door lock, then turn it to the front.
Locking the passenger doors
F Open the doors.
F O n the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
For more information on the Child lock , refer
to the corresponding section.
When closing the windows using the
remote control you must ensure that
nothing prevents them from closing
c o r r e c t l y.
If you want to leave the windows partly
open, you must deactivate the volumetric
alarm monitoring.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked.
F

P
ress this button. F

R
emove the black cap on the edge of the
door, using the key.
F

W
ithout forcing, insert the key into the
aperture; then, without turning it, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of the
d o o r.
F

R
emove the key and refit the cap.
F

C
lose the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and
so ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
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Unlocking the passenger doors
F Pull the interior door opening control.
Fault with the remote control
In the event of a malfunction with the remote
control, you can no longer unlock, lock or
locate your vehicle.
F
F
irst of all, use the key in the door lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.
F

T
hen reinitialise the remote control.
Reinitialisation
F Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the switch.
F

I
mmediately press the closed padlock
button for a few seconds.
F

T
urn the key back to position 2 (ignition
on) .
F

S
witch the ignition off and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
Changing the battery
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
If the battery is dead, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
F

U
nclip the cover using a small screwdriver
at the two cut-outs.
F

R
emove the cover.
F

R
emove the discharged battery from its
compartment.
F

F
it the new battery into its compartment
observing the original fitting direction.
F

C
lip the cover onto the casing.
If the problem persists, contact the dealer
network as soon as possible.
Keyless Entry and
Starting
System that allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle, while keeping the
electronic key on your person.
The electronic key can also be used as a
remote control.
For more information on the Remote
control key , refer to the corresponding
section.
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In order to preser ve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are put into
long-term standby after 21 days without
use. To restore these functions, press
one of the remote control buttons or start
the engine with the electronic key in the
reader.
For more information on starting with
Keyless Entr y and Star ting, refer to the
corresponding section.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
F With the electronic key on your person and in the recognition zone A , press with a
finger or thumb on one of the door handles
(at the markings). Ensure that nothing could prevent the
correct operation of the windows.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
Maintaining pressure allows the windows to be
raised to the desired position.
The direction indicators come on for a few
seconds.
Depending on your version, the door
mirrors fold, the alarm is activated.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the central locking
button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside the
vehicle when it is deadlocked. F

W
ith the electronic key in the recognition
zone A , press with a finger or thumb on one
of the front door handles (at the markings)
to lock the vehicle.
F
W
ithin five seconds, press the door handle
again to deadlock the vehicle.
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Locking the passenger doors
F Open the doors.
F O n the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
For more information on the Child lock , refer
to the corresponding section.
Unlocking the passenger doors
F Pull the interior door opening handle.
Changing the battery Remote control problem/
reinitialisation
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.
F

R

emove the black cap, located on the edge
of the door, using the integral key.
F

I

nsert the integral key in the socket without
forcing it, then without turning it, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of the
d o o r.
F

R

emove the integral key and refit the cap.
F

C

lose the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked. Battery replacement is signalled by the display
of a message.
F

U

nclip the cover using a small screwdriver
at the cut-out.
F

L

ift off the cover.
F

R

emove the discharged battery from its
housing.
F

F

it the new battery into its compartment
observing the original fitting direction.
F

C

lip the cover onto the casing.
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
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F With the ignition on, press this button until an audible signal is triggered and a
corresponding message of confirmation is
displayed.
The state of the system stays in memory when
switching off the ignition.
Alarm
(Depending on the country of sale).
System which protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins. It provides the
following types of monitoring:
- Perimeter monitoring
The system monitors the opening of the
vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a
door, the boot, the bonnet, etc.
- Volumetric monitoring
The system checks for any variation in the
volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a
window, enters the passenger compartment or
moves inside the vehicle.
- Anti-tilt monitoring
The system checks for any change in the
attitude of the vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is lifted,
moved or knocked.
Self-protection function
The system checks the deactivation status of
its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, central
control unit or the siren wiring is put out of
service or damaged.
For all work on the alarm system,
contact the dealer network or a qualified
workshop.
Locking the vehicle with full
alarm system
Activation
F Switch off the ignition and get out of the vehicle.
F

L
ock the vehicle using the remote control.
or
F

L
ock the vehicle using the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system.
Activation/Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate this function
permanently.
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Automatic operation
F Press or pull the switch fully, beyond the resistance point.
The window opens or closes
completely when the switch is
released.
F

P
ressing the switch again stops
the movement of the window.
The electric window controls remain
operational for approximately 45 seconds
after the ignition has been switched off
or, if a door has been opened, until the
vehicle is locked.
If the passenger 's window cannot be
operated from the driver's door control
panel, carry out the operation from the
passenger's door control panel, and vice
versa.
Safety anti-pinch
When the window rises and meets an obstacle,
it stops and partially lowers again.
If the window cannot be closed (for
example, in the presence of ice), once
the


window has lowered:
F

p
ress and hold the control until the
window opens fully,
F

t
hen pull the control immediately and
hold it until the window closes,
F

c
ontinue to hold the control for
approximately one second after the
window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not
effective during these operations.
Reinitialisation
If a window does not rise automatically, its
operation must be reinitialised:
F

p
ull the control until the window stops,
F

r
elease the control and pull it again until the
window closes fully,
F

c
ontinue to hold the switch for
approximately one second after the window
has closed, In the event of contact (pinching) during
operation of the windows, you must
reverse the movement of the window. To
do this, press the corresponding switch.
When the driver operates the passenger's
electric window control, they must ensure
that nothing is preventing the windows
from closing correctly.
The driver must ensure that all
passengers make correct use of electric
windows.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
Be aware of passengers and/or other
persons present when closing the
windows with the key or the "Keyless
Entry and Starting" system.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a short
time.
In order to avoid damaging the electric
window motor, a protection device
activates after ten full opening/closing
manoeuvres of the window in succession,
allowing only the closing the window.
Once the window is closed, the controls
will become available again after
approximately 40 minutes. F

p
ress the control to lower the window
automatically to the open position,
F
w
hen the window has reached the open
position, press the control again for
approximately one second.
The safety anti-pinch function is not
operational during these operations.
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Recalling a stored position
Ignition on or engine running
F Press button 1 or 2 to recall the corresponding position. An audible signal
indicates the completion of the adjustment.
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 control
F Use the adjustment dial, placed on the side of each front seat, to switch on and select
the level of heating required:
0 Of f.
1 Low.
2 Medium.
3 High.
With the engine running, the front seats can be
heated separately. 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 at the highest setting 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.
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