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Rear fittings
12 V accessory socket
F To connect a 12 V accessory (max. power: 120 W), lift the cover and connect a suitable
adaptor.
Rear armrest
Comfort system for rear passengers. F
L
ower the rear armrest for a more
comfortable position.
This also gives access to the ski flap.
Ski flap
Mechanism for storing and transporting long
objects.
Opening
F Lower the rear armrest.
F P ull the flap handle downwards.
F

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ower the flap.
F

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oad the objects from inside the boot.
Boot fittings
Rear shelf
To remove the shelf:
F r elease the two cords,
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ently lift the shelf, then remove it.
There are several ways of storing it:
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ther upright behind the front seats,
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r flat on the bottom of the boot.
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Switching on
F Press the open padlock on the remote control or one of
the front door handles with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting"
system.
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps,
as well as the side spotlamps, located under
the door mirrors, come on; your vehicle is also
unlocked.
Switching off
The welcome lighting switches off automatically
after a programmed time, when the ignition is
switched on or on locking the vehicle.
Programming
Activation or deactivation, as well
as the duration of the welcome
lighting can be set via the vehicle
configuration menu.
Headlamp adjustment
Manual adjustment of the
halogen headlamps
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamp
beams should be adjusted according to the
load in the vehicle.
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 5 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 5 people + maximum authorised load.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised load.
Automatic adjustment
of xenon and full-LED
headlamps
The initial setting is position " 0".
This system adjusts the height of the xenon
headlamp beams automatically and when
stationary, according to the vehicle's load, so as
to avoid causing a nuisance to other road users.
If a malfunction occurs, this warning
lamp is displayed in the instrument
panel, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen.
The system then places your headlamps in the
lowest position. In the event of a fault, do not touch the
xenon bulbs.
Have them checked in the dealer network
or by a qualified workshop.
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ASR/DSC
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.
F

C
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.
F

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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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Seat belt not fastened/unfastened
warning lamps display
1.Driver's seat belt not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp.
2. Front passenger's seat belt not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp.
If the seat belt is not fastened or is
unfastened, the corresponding warning lamp
1 or 2 illuminates in red on the seat belt and
passenger's front airbag warning lamps display,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen.
Rear seat belts
The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point
seat belt and, for the outer seats, a force limiter.
Fastening
F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
F

C
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.
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n the outer seat belts, raise the bar to the
top of the backrest to prevent the tongue
from knocking against the side trim.
Seat belt unfastened warning lamp
in the instrument panel
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel when one or more rear
passengers unfasten 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 one or
more rear passengers fasten their seat belt.
Seat belt unfastened warning lamps
display
3. Rear right seat belt warning lamp.
4. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.
5. Rear left seat belt warning lamp.
When the ignition is switched on, with the engine
running or when the vehicle is moving at less
than about 12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding
warning lamps 3 , 4 and 5 come on in red for
approximately 30 seconds, if the seat belt is not
fastened.
When the vehicle is moving at more than about
12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding warning
lamps 3 , 4 or 5 come on in red, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message in the screen, if
a rear passenger has unfastened their seat belt.
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Instructions
The driver must ensure that the passengers
use the seat belts correctly and that they are
all fastened before driving.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not completely fulfil their role.
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia
reel which allows the strap length to adjust
automatically to your shape. The seat belt is
stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be positioned
as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels have an automatic blocking
device at the time of a collision, during
sudden braking or if the vehicle turns over.
You can release the device by pulling the
strap firmly and then releasing it so that it
reels in slightly.In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
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b e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
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e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not twist,
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e used to restrain only one person,
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ot show any signs of cuts or fraying,
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ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety regulations,
for all repairs on your vehicle's seat belts, go
to a qualified workshop with the skills and
equipment needed, which the dealer network
is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly in
the dealer network or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or
a textile cleaning product, sold in the dealer
network.
After folding or moving a seat or a rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly. Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shorter than one and
a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information on Child seats
, refer to
the corresponding section.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impact , the pyrotechnic device may
be deployed before and independent of the
airbags. Deployment of the pre-tensioners
is accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belt
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
in the dealer network or by a qualified
workshop.
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Airbags
General information
This system contributes towards improving
the safety of passengers (with the exception
of the rear centre passenger) in the event of
violent collisions. The airbags supplement the
action of the seat belts fitted with force limiters
(all

except the centre rear passenger belt).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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n the event of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the passengers
(with the exception of the rear centre
passenger); immediately after the impact,
the airbags deflate rapidly so that they
do not hinder visibility or the exit of the
passengers,
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n the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt
alone contributes towards ensuring your
protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or
a subsequent accident), the airbag will not
be deployed again.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
The deployment of an airbag is
accompanied by a slight emission of
smoke and a noise, due to the detonation
of the pyrotechnic charge incorporated in
the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight irritation.
The detonation noise associated with the
deployment of an airbag may result in a
slight loss of hearing for a short time.
Front airbags
Deployment
The airbags are deployed (except the passenger's
front airbag if it is deactivated) in the event of a
serious frontal impact to all or part of the frontal
impact zone A , in the longitudinal centreline of the
vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from
the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, driver's side, or the dashboard,
passenger's side, to cushion their for ward
movement.
This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a severe frontal
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
head and chest.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
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Operating fault
If this warning lamp in the instrument
panel comes on, you must contact the
dealer network or a qualified workshop
to have the system checked. The
airbags might no longer deploy in a
crash.
Lateral airbags
This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a severe side impact
to minimise the risk of injury to the chest,
between hip and shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.
Impact detection zones
A.Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
Deployment
The airbag is deployed unilaterally in the
event of a severe side impact covering all or
part of side impact zone B , perpendicular to
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip
and shoulder of the front passenger and the
corresponding door trim panel.
Curtain airbags
System contributing towards greater protection
for the driver and passengers (with the
exception of the rear centre passenger) in the
event of a serious side impact in order to limit
the risk of injury to the side of the head.
Deployment
The airbag is deployed at the same time as
the corresponding lateral airbag in the event
of a serious side impact applied to all or part
of the side impact zone B , perpendicular to
the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp in the instrument
panel comes on, you must contact the
dealer network or a qualified workshop
to have the system checked. The
airbags might no longer deploy in a
crash.
In the event of a minor impact or bump on
the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls
over, the airbag may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision, the
airbag is not deployed.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area.
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Instructions
For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the safety recommendations
below.
Adopt a normal and upright sitting position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the occupants
and the airbags (a child, pet, object...), nor fix
or attach anything close to or in the way of
the airbag release trajectory; this could cause
injuries during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly
around the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen, have the airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag systems must be
per formed in the dealer network or by a
qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. The
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fit or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, this could cause injuries
in case of airbag deployment.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment of the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, contact the
dealer network.
Do not attach anything to or hang anything
from the seat backrests (clothes, etc.) as
this could cause injuries to the thorax or arm
when the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary. The vehicle's front door panels include side
impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or
incorrectly executed work (modification or
repair) on the front doors or their interior trim
could compromise the operation of these
sensors – risk of malfunction of the lateral
airbags!
Such work must only be done in the dealer
network or by a qualified workshop.
Curtain airbags
Do not attach anything or hang anything to
the roof, as this could cause head injuries
when the curtain airbag is deployed.
If fitted to your vehicle, do not remove the
grab handles installed on the roof, they play a
part in securing the curtain airbags.
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