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These systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or
drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,
snow, ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. It is therefore important for your
safety to keep these systems activated in
all conditions, and particularly in difficult
conditions.
The correct operation of these systems
depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations, not
only about the wheels (tyres and rims),
braking and electronic components but
also the assembly and repair procedures
used in the dealer network.
To benefit in full from the effectiveness
of these systems in wintry conditions,
the vehicle must be fitted with four snow
tyres, allowing the vehicle to retain neutral
behaviour on the road.Seat belts
Front seat belts
The front seat belts are fitted with a
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of
the seat belt on the passenger’s chest, thus
improving their protection.
Fastening
F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
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heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F G uide the seat belt as it reels in.
Height adjustment
F To lower the attachment point, squeeze the control A and slide it downwards.
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o raise the attachment point, slide the
control A upwards.
Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lamp in the instrument
panel
When the ignition is switched on, this
warning lamp comes on in the instrument
panel if the driver and/or the front
passenger have not fastened their seat belt.
Above approximately 12 mph (20 km/h),
this warning lamp flashes for two minutes
accompanied by an audible signal of increasing
volume. Once these two minutes have elapsed,
this warning lamp remains on until the driver
and/or the front passenger fasten their seat belt.
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General points relating to
child seats
The regulations on carrying children are
specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.
For maximum safety, please obser ve the
following recommendations:
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n accordance with European regulations,
all children under the age of 12 or less
than one and a half metres tall must
travel in approved child seats suited to
their weight , on seats fitted with a seat belt
or ISOFIX mountings,
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tatistically, the safest seats in your
vehicle for carr ying children are the rear
seats,
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hild weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the rear ward facing position
both in the front and in the rear. It is recommended
that children travel on
the rear seats of your vehicle:
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arward facing
up to the age of 3,
- fo rward facing
over the age of 3.
Child seat at the rear
"Rearward facing"
When a "rear ward facing" child seat is installed
on a rear passenger seat , move the vehicle's
front seat for ward and straighten the backrest
so that the rear ward facing child seat does not
touch the vehicle's front seat.
"Forward facing"
When a "for ward facing" child seat is installed
on a rear passenger seat , move the vehicle's
front seat for ward and straighten the backrest
so that the legs of the child in the for ward
facing child seat do not touch the vehicle's front
seat.
Ensure that the seat belt is correctly
tensioned.
For child seats with a support leg, ensure
that this is in firm contact with the floor. If
necessary, adjust the passenger seat.
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Centre rear seat
A child seat with a support leg must never be
installed on the centre rear passenger seat.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in
a vehicle compromises the protection of
the child in the event of an accident.
Child seat at the front
(Refer to the legislation in force in your country
before installing your child on this seat.)
"Rearward facing"
When a "rear ward facing" child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat , adjust the
vehicle’s seat to the intermediate longitudinal
and highest position, with the backrest upright.
The passenger's front airbag must be
deactivated. Otherwise, the child risks
being seriously injured or killed if the
airbag is deployed .
Forward facing
When a "for ward facing" child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat , adjust the
vehicle's seat to the intermediate longitudinal
and highest position with seat backrest
upright and leave the passenger's front airbag
activated. Ensure that the seat belt is correctly
tensioned.
For child seats with a support leg, ensure
that this is in firm contact with the floor. If
necessary, adjust the passenger seat.
Passenger seat adjusted to the intermediate
longitudinal and highest position.
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- a ring B, behind the seat and identified by
a marking, referred to as the TOP TETHER
for fixing the upper strap.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in your
vehicle.
The ISOFIX child seats are fitted with two
latches which are secured on the two rings A .
Some seats also have an upper strap , known
as the Top Tether, which is attached to ring B .
To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER :
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emove and stow the head restraint before
installing the child seat on the seat (refit it
once the child seat has been removed),
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aise the carpet cover to expose the TOP
TETHER,
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ass the upper strap of the child seat behind
the seat backrest, between the apertures
for the head restraint rods, When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the
left-hand rear seat, before fitting the
seat, first move the centre rear seat belt
towards the middle of the vehicle, so
as to avoid the seat inter fering with the
operation of the seat belt.
The incorrect installation of a child seat in
a vehicle compromises the protection of
the child in the event of an accident.
Strictly obser ve the fitting instructions
provided with the child seat.
For information on the possibilities for
installing ISOFIX child seats in your
vehicle, refer to the summary table.
Also consult the installation notes of the
child seat’s manufacturer to find out how
to install and remove the seat.
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ix the hook of the upper strap to the ring B
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ighten the upper strap.
"RÖMER Baby- Safe Plus and its ISOFIX
base"
(size category: E )
Group 0+: from bir th to 13 kg
Installed rearward-facing using an ISOFIX base which is attached to rings A .
The base has a height adjustable support leg that rests on the vehicle's floor.
This child seat can also be secured with a
seat belt. In this case, only the shell is used and attached to the vehicle seat using the three-point seat belt.
Recommended ISOFIX child
seats
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Baby P2C Mini and its ISOFIX base(size categories: C, D, E )
Group 0+: from bir th to 13 kg
Installed rearward-facing using an ISOFIX base which is attached to rings A .
The base has a height adjustable support leg that rests on the vehicle's floor.
This child seat can also be secured with the seat belt.
In this case only the seat shell is used and is attached to the vehicle's seat by the three-point seat belt. RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX
(size category: B1 )
Group 1: 9 –18 kg
Installed only in the forward-facing position. Attached to the rings A and the ring B ,
referred to as the TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying.
This child seat can also be used on seats not equipped with ISOFIX mountings. In
this case, it must be secured to the vehicle's seat by the three-point seat belt. Adjust the
position of the vehicle's front seat so that the child's feet are not touching the backrest. Baby P2C Midi and its ISOFIX base
(size categories: D, C, A, B, B1 )
Group 1: 9 –18 kg
Installed rearward-facing using an ISOFIX base which is attached to rings A .
The base has a height adjustable support leg that rests on the vehicle's floor.
This child seat can also be used for ward facing.
This child seat cannot be secured with a seat
belt.
We recommend that you use the seat in the rear ward facing position up to the age of 3
years.
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Summary table of locations for ISOFIX child seats
In line with European regulations, this table indicates the options for installing ISOFIX child seats on seats in the vehicle fitted with ISOFIX mountings.
In the case of universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats, the ISOFIX size category, determined by a letter from A to G, is indicated on the child
seat next to the ISOFIX logo.
Weight of the child/indicative age
Under 10 kg (group 0)
Up to about 6
monthsUnder 10 kg
(group 0)
Under 13 kg (group 0+)
Up to about 1 year From 9 to 18 kg (group 1)
From about 1 to 3 years
Type of ISOFIX child seat Cot* rearward facing rearward facing forward facing
ISOFIX size categor y F G C D E C D A B B1
Universal and semi-universal ISOFIX child seats which can be installed on the outer rear seats IL- SU
** IL- SU IL- SU IUF
IL- SU
I UF: seat suitable for the installation of
an Isofix U niversal seat, " For ward
facing", secured using the top tether.
IL- SU:
seat suitable for the installation of an
I sofix S emi-Universal seat which is either:
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rear ward facing" fitted with an upper
strap or a support leg,
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or ward facing fitted with a support
leg,
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n infant car seat fitted with an upper
strap or a support leg.
For advice on securing of the upper strap, refer
to the "ISOFIX mountings" section.
Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with backrest
on a passenger seat. Refit the head
restraint once the child seat has been
removed. *

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nfant car seats and "car cots" cannot be
installed in the front passenger seat.
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he ISOFIX cot, secured to the lower rings
of an ISOFIX seat, occupies all of the space
on the rear bench seat.
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
As a safety measure, the driver should only
carry out any operations that require close
attention when the vehicle is stationary.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In bad weather, drive smoothly, anticipate the
need to brake and increase the distance from
other vehicles.Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. There is a risk of poisoning and
death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4 minutes before driving.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake applied
– Risk of overheating and damage to the
braking system!
Do not park and do not run the engine,
the vehicle is stationary, in areas where
substances and combustible materials
(dry grass, leaves ...) can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system – Risk
of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsuper vised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P , depending on
the type of gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle. If you are obliged to drive through water:
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heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 6 inches (15 cm), taking account
of waves that might be generated by other
users,
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eactivate the Stop & Start function,
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rive slowly as possible without stalling. In
every case, do not exceed a speed of 6 mph
(10 km/h),
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o not stop and do not turn off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, and as soon as
safety conditions permit, brake lightly several
times to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact the dealer network or a qualified
workshop.
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a specific code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised to allow the
engine to be started.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and/or the display of a message,
depending on version.
Starting/Switching off the
engine with the key
Ignition switch
It has 3 positions:
- position 1 (Stop): inserting and removing
the key, steering column locked,
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position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,
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position 3 (Starting) .
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reser ve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preser ve the remaining
battery charge. Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a malfunction.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N
or P:
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epress the clutch pedal fully (manual
gearbox),
or
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ress the brake pedal firmly (automatic
gearbox),
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nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code,
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nlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on full
lock, for example).
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ith a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
the dealer network as soon as possible.
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