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Warning label - Front passenger airbag
You must comply with the following instruction,
as reminded by the warning label on both sides
of the passenger sun visor:
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Deactivating the front
passenger airbag
Passenger airbag OFF
To ensure the safety of the child, the front passenger airbag MUST be deactivated
when a "rearward facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed in the event of deployment of
the
airbag.
Vehicles not equipped with a
deactivation/reactivation control
Installing a "rearward
facing" child seat on
the front passenger seat is strictly prohibited
- risk of death or serious injury in the event of
airbag deployment!
Deactivating/Reactivating the front
passenger airbag
For vehicles on which it is fitted, the switch is
located on the side of the dashboard.
With the ignition off:
► T o deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the
switch to the "OFF " position.
►
T
o reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON"
position.
When the ignition is switched on:
This warning lamp comes on and remains lit to signal deactivation.
Or
This warning lamp comes on for about 1 minute to signal activation.
Recommended child seats
Range of child seats secured using a three-
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5Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
L1
"RÖMER Baby-Safe"
Installed in the "rearward facing" position.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
L5
"RÖMER KIDFIX 2R"
Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX mountings.
The child is restrained by the seat belt.
Only suitable for installation on the side rear seats.
The head restraint on the vehicle seat must be removed.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
L6
"GRACO Booster"
The child is restrained by the seat belt.
Only suitable for installation on the front
passenger seat or on the rear side seats.
"ISOFIX" mountings
The seats shown below are fitted with ISOFIX
compliant mountings:
The mountings comprise three rings for each
seat, indicated by a marking:
–
T
wo rings A, located between the vehicle seat
backrest and cushion.
These rings are located behind zips.
The 2 latches on ISOFIX child seats are
secured to them.
–
One ring
B, located behind the seat, called the
TOP TETHER, for attaching seats fitted with an
upper strap.
This system prevents the child seat from tipping
forwards in the event of a front impact.
This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,
reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in the
vehicle.
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► Remove and stow the head restraint before
installing the child seat on this seat (refit it once
the child seat has been removed).
►
Pass the strap of the child seat behind the
seat backrest, centring it between the openings
for the head restraint rods.
►
Secure the upper strap hook to ring
B
.
►
T
ighten the upper strap.
When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the
left-hand rear seat of the bench seat,
before fitting the seat, first move the centre
rear seat belt towards the middle of the
vehicle, so as to avoid the seat interfering
with the operation of the seat belt.
An incorrectly installed child seat in a vehicle compromises the child's safety in
the event of an accident.
Strictly observe the fitting instructions
provided in the user guide supplied with the
child seat.
For information about the options for
fitting ISOFIX child seats in your vehicle,
refer to the summary table.
Recommended ISOFIX child seats
Also consult the user guide from the child seat’s manufacturer to find out how to
install and remove the seat.
"RÖMER Baby-Safe and its ISOFIX base" (size category: E)
Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg
Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX base which is attached to rings A .
The base has a support leg, height-
adjustable, which 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.
"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX "
(size category: B1)
Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg
Suitable for forward-facing installation only.
Attached to rings A and ring B, referred to as
TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.
Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying down.
This child seat can also be used in seat positions 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 front seat of the vehicle so that the child's feet do not touch the backrest.
i-Size child seats
i-Size child seats have two latches that are anchored to the two rings A.
These i-Size child seats also have:
–
either an upper strap that is attached to ring B
.
–
or a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor
, compatible with the approved i-Size seat position.
Their role is to prevent the child seat from tipping forward in the even\
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5For more information on the ISOFIX mountings, refer to the corresponding section.
Installing universal, ISOFIX and i-Size child seats
In compliance with European regulations, this table indicates the option\
s for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally\
approved (a)
as well as the largest ISOFIX and i-Size child seats for the seat positions fitted with ISOFIX anchorage points in the vehicle.
Seat number
Front seats (d) Rear seats
(d)
1 3456
3 1456
Front passenger airbag Deactivated "OFF"
(b) Activated "ON" (c)
Position compatible with a universal (a)
child seat no
yes (f) (i) yes (f) (j)yes yes (e) yes
Position compatible with an i-Size child
seat no
noyesnoyes
Position equipped with a Top Tether hook no noyesnoyes
"Carrycot " type child seat nonononono
"Rearward facing" ISOFIX child seat nono noR3 (g) (h) no R3 (g) (h)
"Forward facing" ISOFIX child seat no noF3noF3
Child booster seat noB3 B3noB3 CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Rules:
– A position that is i-Size compatible is also
compatible with R1, R2 and F2X, F2, B2.
–
A
position that is R3 compatible is also
compatible with R1 and R2.
–
A
position that is F3 compatible is also
compatible with F2X and F2.
–
A
position that is B3 compatible is also
compatible with B2.
(a) Universal child seat: child seat that can be
installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
(b) To install a "rearward facing" child seat at
this seat position, the front passenger airbag
must be deactivated ("OFF").
(c) Only a "forward facing" child seat is
authorised at this seat position with the front
passenger airbag activated (" ON").
(d) Depending on version, refer to the
legislation in force in your country before
installing a child in this seat position.
(e) Never install a child seat with a support leg
on the centre rear seat.
(f) For a seat with height adjustment, adjust
the seat to the highest position and move it
fully back.
(g) Adjust the driver's seat to the highest
position.
(h) Adjust the passenger seat to the
intermediate forward longitudinal position. (i)
For a universal " rearward facing" and/or
"forward facing" (U) child seat in groups 0,
0+, 1, 2 or 3.
(j) For a universal " forward facing" (UF) child
seat in groups 1, 2 or 3.
Key
Seat position where the installation of a
child seat is forbidden.
Front passenger airbag deactivated.
Front passenger airbag activated.
Seat position suitable for the installation
of a child seat secured using the seat belt
and universally approved "rearward facing"
and/or "forward facing" (U) for all sizes and
weight groups.
Seat position suitable for the installation
of a child seat secured using the seat belt
and universally approved "forward facing"
(UF) for groups 1, 2 & 3 only.
Seat position authorised for the
installation of an i-Size child seat.
Seat position not suitable for the
installation of a child seat with support
leg.
Presence of a Top Tether anchorage
point at the rear of the backrest,
authorising the installation of a universal ISOFIX
child seat.
"Rearward facing" ISOFIX child seat:
–
R1
: ISOFIX child seat for a baby.
–
R2
: ISOFIX reduced size child seat.
–
R3
: ISOFIX large size child seat.
"Forward facing" ISOFIX child seat:
–
F2X
: ISOFIX child seat for toddlers.
–
F2
: ISOFIX reduced height child seat. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Associated indicator lamps
Function activated: engine on standby
(STOP mode)
Function deactivated or malfunction
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury caused by the engine
restarting automatically.
Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations, particularly on flooded
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
– The driver ’s door must be closed.
– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
–
The level of charge in the battery must be
sufficient.
–
The temperature of the engine must be within
its nominal operating range. –
The outside temperature must be between
0°C and 35°C.
Putting the engine into standby
(STOP mode)
The engine automatically enters standby mode
as soon as the driver indicates their intention to
stop:
–
W
ith a manual gearbox: with the gear lever
in neutral and the clutch pedal released.
–
W
ith an automatic gearbox: with the gear
selector in mode D or M, the brake pedal
depressed until the vehicle stops or the gear
selector in mode N, with the vehicle stationary.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time
the ignition is switched on.
Special cases
The engine will not go into standby if the
conditions for operation are not met and in the
following cases:
–
Steep slope (ascending or descending).
–
V
ehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h)
since the last engine start (with the key or the
START/STOP button).
–
Sport mode selected (depending on
equipment).
–
Needed
to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
–
Demisting active.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes
for a few seconds, then goes off.
After the engine has restarted, STOP mode is not available until the vehicle
has reached a speed of 5 mph (8
km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode
is not available for a few seconds after
coming out of reverse gear or turning the
steering wheel.
Restarting the engine (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the
driver indicates the intention of moving off again:
With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal
fully depressed.
With an automatic gearbox:
–
With the selector in mode
D or M: with the
brake pedal released.
–
With the selector in mode
N and the brake
pedal released: with the selector at D or M.
–
With the selector in mode
P and the brake
pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N, D
or M.
–
With reverse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine will restart automatically if the
conditions for operation are met again and in the
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Information displayed on
the instrument panel
5.Cruise control activated (green)/paused
(grey)
6. Speed setting value
7. Speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition function
8. Vehicle held stationary (version with
Stop&Go function)
9. Inter-vehicle distance setting
10. Position of the vehicle detected by the
system
Use
Selecting the system
► With the engine running, press successively
on 1-ASSIST until cruise control mode is
displayed on the instrument panel. ►
After a few seconds, cruise control mode is
selected.
The Driving aids mini-view is displayed
(grey) and cruise control is ready to be activated.
Switching on cruise control
With a manual gearbox, your speed must be
between 19 and 112 mph (30 and 180 km/h).
With an automatic gearbox, your speed must be
between 0 and 112
mph (0 and 180 km/h).
System activation is also subject to the following
conditions:
–
Driver's door closed.
–
Driver's seat belt fastened.
–
Second
gear or higher engaged on the manual
gearbox.
–
Mode D selected on the automatic gearbox.
–
Parking brake released.
–
If the vehicle is stationary
, brake pedal
depressed.
A message OK? is displayed if all activation
conditions are met.
►
Press
4-OK: the current speed becomes the
speed setting (minimum 19 mph (30
km/h)) and
cruise control is immediately activated (green
display).
Modifying the speed setting
To change the speed setting using the vehicle’s
current speed:
►
For steps of +/- 1 mph (1 km/h), make
successive short presses upwards/downwards
on
3 to increase/decrease.
► For steps of +/- 5 mph (5 km/h), press and
hold upwards/downwards on 3 to increase/
decrease.
Prolonged pressing and holding
upwards/downwards on 3 causes a rapid
change in vehicle speed.
When the function is activated, the speed
setting value can be changed using the speed
suggested by the
Road signs recognition
function displayed on the instrument panel:
–
When passing the sign:
►
Press
4-OK to save the suggested speed.
This value is then immediately shown as the new
speed setting on the instrument panel.
–
After passing the sign:
►
Press
4-OK. The message "OK?" is
displayed to confirm the request to save.
►
Press
4-OK again to save the suggested
speed. The new speed setting value is displayed
on the instrument panel.
Pausing/resumption of cruise control
► Press 2-I I> or depress the brake pedal.
The symbol "I I>" is displayed if all activation
conditions are met.
Cruise control may also have been paused:
–
automatically
, if the electronic stability control
(ESC) system is triggered.
–
by shifting to neutral or engaging reverse gear
.
–
when the speed of the vehicle goes below 19
mph (30
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6– when a risk of engine stalling is detected with
a manual gearbox.
–
by depressing the clutch pedal for more than
10 seconds.
–
by using the electric parking brake.
–
by unfastening the seat belt.
–
by opening the driver's door
.
►
Press
2-I I> or 4-OK to reactivate cruise
control.
With a manual gearbox, the driver should
depress the accelerator pedal to move off, then,
when above 19 mph (30
km/h), reactivate the
system by pressing 2-I I> or 4-OK.
With an automatic gearbox, following braking
that has brought the vehicle to a complete stop,
if the traffic conditions do not allow the vehicle
to begin moving again within 3
seconds of
stopping, press
2-I I>
or the accelerator pedal to
move off.
Cruise control remains active after
changing gear, regardless of the gearbox
type.
When cruise control is paused and the
driver tries to reactivate it, the message
"Activation refused, conditions unsuitable "
is temporarily displayed if reactivation is
impossible (required conditions not met).
Changing the programmed speed setting
with the Road signs recognition function
► Press 4-OK to accept the speed suggested
by the function on the instrument panel, then
press again to confirm.
If the selected speed is far from the
current vehicle speed, a strong
acceleration or deceleration is felt.
Changing the inter-vehicle distance
► Press 3 to display the distance setting
thresholds (" Distant", "Normal" or "Close"),
then make successive short presses upwards/
downwards to select a threshold.
After a few seconds, the option is accepted and
will be memorised when the ignition is switched
off.
The driver must keep a sufficient safety distance
from the vehicle in front.
Temporarily exceeding the speed setting
► Depress the accelerator pedal. The system
is suspended as long as the acceleration is
maintained. When the accelerator pedal is
released, the speed setting flashes while the
current vehicle speed is above the speed setting.
Deselecting the system
► Press successively on 1-ASSIST until OFF
mode is displayed on the instrument panel.
►
After a few seconds, cruise control mode
is deselected.
The Driving aids mini-view
disappears.
Messages and alerts
The actual order of display of the messages or alerts may be different.
Cruise control selected, but
cannot be activated.
All the operating conditions have
not been met.
(grey)
Cruise control selected, awaiting
confirmation for activation.
All the operating conditions are
met.
(grey)
Cruise control paused, but
cannot be reactivated.
All the operating conditions have
not been met.
(grey)/(grey)
Cruise control paused, awaiting
confirmation for reactivation.
All the operating conditions are
met.
(grey)/(grey)
Cruise control active, vehicle
detected.
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