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3introducing any foreign bodies into the
mechanisms.
The seats and bench seats are not designed for any other use than in the
vehicle. They are equipped with mechanisms
and features that may be damaged if used
improperly or if dropped.
Loading luggage or objects
behind the row 3 seat and
bench seat
If you want to load luggage onto the backrests in
row
3 while in the table position, the backrests in
row
2 must also be in the table position.
When driving, it is prohibited to have a
passenger:
–
in rows 2 and 3, in the outer right-hand seat, if
the bench seat is in the fully folded position,
–
in the centre seat if the outer right-hand seat is
in the fully folded position,
–
in row 3 if the backrest in front (row 2) is in the
table position,
–
in row 3 if the seat/bench seat in front (row 2)
is in the fully folded position.
Fixed one-piece bench
seat
Combi, Business
The different equipment and settings described
hereafter vary according to the version and the
configuration of your vehicle.
The bench seat has a one-piece backrest that
may be fixed or foldable (table position).
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Access to row 3
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► Lock the front feet using the handles.
► T ip the bench seat backwards until the rear
feet lock into place.
Be careful of passengers' feet when
tipping.
► If the vehicle is so equipped, pull the control
and raise the backrest (from the rear , lower the
handle).
Check that the seat has correctly locked
on the floor when returned to the seating
position.
Fixed rear seat and bench
seat
Combi, Business
The different equipment and settings described
hereafter vary according to the version and the
configuration of your vehicle.
The seat has a backrest that may be fixed or
foldable (table position).
The bench seat has a one-piece backrest that
may be fixed or foldable (table position).
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Access to row 3
(example for an individual seat)
► Using the handle, release the rear feet then
tip the seat forward.
►
T
o return the seat to the normal position, tip
the seat backwards until the rear feet engage in
their anchorages.
It is not necessary to fold the backrest
(table position) to tip the bench seat and
so access row 3.
Folding the backrest into
the table position
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► If fitted to your vehicle, pull the control and
raise the backrest (from the rear , lower the
lever).
Check that the seat has correctly
engaged in its anchorage points on the
floor when returned to the sitting position.
Rear seat and bench seat
on rails
Active, Allure, Business VIP
The different equipment and settings described
hereafter vary according to the version and the
configuration of your vehicle.
The individual seat is always on the right and the
bench seat on the left (facing forward).
The seat has an independent backrest and the
bench seat has two independent backrests.
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Adjusting the angle of the backrest
The reclining backrest can be adjusted to several
positions.
► To recline the backrest, pull the control
upwards (from the rear, lower the handle). ►
Release the control when the desired position
is reached.
Moving forward or backward
(example for an individual seat)
Two controls are provided for moving the seat
forward and backward:
►
From the rear
, pull the strap without going
beyond the point of resistance and push the seat
forward or pull it backward.
►
From the front, raise the control and slide the
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3► Check that nothing is obstructing the rails.
► Place the front part of the guides on the rails.
► T ip the seat to align the rear of the guides in
the rails.
►
Slide the seat forwards or backwards until it
engages in the notches.
►
Raise the backrest.
Check that the seat has correctly locked
on the floor when returned to the seating
position.
Individual rear seat(s) on
rails
Allure, Business VIP
The different equipment and settings described
hereafter vary according to the version and the
configuration of your vehicle.
The individual seat is fitted with a three-point
inertia reel seat belt.
It can be placed facing forwards or facing
rearwards .
If there is an individual seat facing
rearwards in row 2, ensure that the seat
in row 1 (driver or passenger) is not set too
far back, in order to avoid contact between
the two seats.
This could cause significant wear of the parts
which are in contact.
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Armrest(s)
The armrest has notches.
► Pull the armrest fully up.
► Lower it fully .
►
Raise the armrest to the desired notched
position.
Adjusting the angle of the backrest
The backrest can be adjusted to several
positions.
► To recline the backrest, pull the control
upwards (from the rear, lower the handle).
►
Release the control when the desired position
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3Refitting
Before refitting the seat in the vehicle,
pull the strap fully to ensure that the
latching mechanism has engaged.
Do not use the strap to lift the seat.
►
Check that nothing is obstructing the rails.
► Fit the front part on the rails.
► T ip the seat to align the rear of the guides in
the rails.
►
Slide the seat forwards or backwards until it
engages in the notches.
►
Raise the backrest.
Check that the seat has correctly locked
on the floor when returned to the seating
position.
Fixed crew cab
The crew cab is made up of a fixed bench seat,
seat belts, storage compartments (depending
on equipment) and side windows. It is separated
from the loading area by a high-strength
partition.
Rear bench seat
This ergonomic bench seat has three seats.
The two outer seats are fitted with ISOFIX
mountings.
For more information on the ISOFIX
mountings , refer to the corresponding
section.
Storage compartment
If applicable, a storage compartment is available
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Under seat cushion storage
wells
If the vehicle is so equipped, they are located
underneath the centre and outer left-hand seats.
To gain access to it from the cab, tip the required
seat forwards.
Depending on the country of sale, the wells can
be dismantled and removed through the rear so
that bulky objects can be stowed underneath the
bench seat.
Do not attach anything to the cab fixing
structure.
Do not exceed the number of passengers
indicated on the registration certificate.
In the rear, the loading area is intended for
carrying goods only.
You are advised to place the goods or heavy
objects as far forwards as possible in the
loading area (towards the cab) and secure
them by means of straps using the stowing
rings on the floor.
The rear seat belt frames are not designed to
secure the load being carried.
Folding crew cab
The crew cab has a folding bench seat, seat
belts and side windows. It is separated from
the loading area by the bench seat by a high-
strength grille.
Folded position
► With just one hand, pull one of the straps A
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3► Using handle B , guide the movement of the
bench seat until it locks in the folded position.
Bench seat position
► To put the bench seat back in place, pull the
strap C to unlock the bench seat, then release
the strap.
►
Then, using only the handle
B
, guide the
descent of the backrest to tip the assembly until
it locks in the bench seat position.
Never put your hand underneath the
bench seat to guide it downwards, as you
could get your fingers trapped.
Ensure there are no objects or feet beneath
the bench seat or obstructing the anchorage
system, preventing the assembly from being
correctly locked.
Do not attach anything to the cab fixing
structure.
Do not exceed the number of passengers
indicated on the registration certificate.
In the rear, the load space is intended for
carrying goods only.
It is recommended to place goods or heavy
objects as far forwards as possible in the load
space (towards the cab) and secure them by
means of straps using the stowing rings on
the floor.
The rear seat belt frames are not designed to
secure the load being carried.
Interior fittings
Mats
Fitting
When fitting it on the driver's side, only use the
mountings present on the carpet.
The other mats are simply laid over the carpet.
Removing/refitting
► To remove it on the driver's side, move
the seat as far back as possible and give the
fasteners a quarter turn.
► To refit it, position the mat and replace the
fasteners, giving them a quarter turn.
►
Check that the mat is secured correctly
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Safety
5An indicator lamp associated with each mode
comes on, accompanied by the display of a
message to confirm your choice.
Operating modes
Standard (ESC)
This mode is calibrated for a low level of wheel spin, based on the different levels
of grip normally encountered on the road.
Whenever the ignition is switched off, the
system automatically resets to this mode.
Snow
This mode adapts its strategy to the conditions of grip encountered for each of
the two front wheels on moving off.
(mode active up to 50 mph (80
km/h))
All terrain (mud, damp grass, etc.)
This mode, when moving off, allows considerable spin on the wheel with the
least grip to optimise clearing of the mud and to
regain grip. At the same time, the wheel with the
most grip is controlled in such a way as to
transmit as much torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully
as possible.
(mode active up to 31 mph (50
km/h))
Sand
This mode allows little spin on the two driving wheels at the same time to allow
the vehicle to move forward and limit the risks of
getting stuck in the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120
km/h))
Do not use the other modes on sand as
the vehicle may become stuck.
Deactivation
You can deactivate the ASR and DSC systems by turning the knob to the "OFF"
position.
The ASR and DSC systems will no longer act on the operation of the engine
or of the brakes in the event of a change of
trajectory.
These systems are reactivated automatically
from 31 mph (50
km/h) and whenever the
ignition is switched on.
Recommendations
The vehicle is designed principally
to drive on tarmac roads, but it may
occassionally drive on other less passable
terrain.
However, it does not permit off-road driving:
–
Driving on terrain that can damage the
underbody or tear off elements (e.g.
fuel
pipe, fuel cooler) by obstacles or stones in
particular.
–
Driving on terrain with steep gradients and
poor grip.
–
Crossing a waterway
.
Seat belts
Inertia reel
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia
reel which allows the strap length to adjust
automatically to the shape of the user. The seat
belt returns to its storage automatically when it
is not used.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device which
automatically locks the strap in the event of a
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