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Storing driving positions
Two positions can be stored and recalled, using 
the buttons on the side of the driver's seat.
Storing a position using buttons 
M /1/2
F Switch on the ignition.
F
 Adj ust your seat.
F
 
P
 ress button M , then press button 1
  or 
2
  within four seconds.
An audible signal indicates that the position has 
been stored.
Storing a
  new position over writes the previous 
position.
Recalling a  stored position
F With the ignition on or the engine 
running, 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.
Additional adjustments
Head restraint height
F To raise a   head restraint, pull it upwards.
F  T o lower the head restraint, press the lug A 
and push down on the head restraint at the 
same time.
The head restraint has a
  frame with notches 
which prevents it from lowering; this is a
  safety 
device in case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the 
upper edge of the head restraint is 
level with the top of the head.
Removing a head restraint
F To remove the head restraint, press the lug A and pull the head restraint upwards.
F
 
T
 o put the head restraint back in place, 
engage the head restraint stems in the 
openings, keeping them in line with the seat 
backrest and press the lug A at the same 
time.
Cushion height and angle
F Tilt the rear part of the control upwards or  downwards to obtain the required height.
F
 
T
 ilt the front part of the control upwards or 
downwards to obtain the desired angle.
System which registers the electrical settings 
of the driver's seat.
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Relax head restraints
Depending on the version, you can fold the 
sides for greater comfort.Never drive with the head restraints 
removed; they must be fitted and correctly 
adjusted.
Electric lumbar adjustment
F Press the control to obtain the desired lumbar support.
Massage function
Activation/Deactivation
F Press this button.
Its indicator lamp comes on and the 
massage function is activated for 
a
  period of 1   hour.
During this time, massage is per formed in 
6
 
cycles of 10   minutes (6   minutes of massage 
followed by 4
  minutes of break).
After one hour the function is deactivated, the 
indicator lamp goes off.
Deactivate the massage function by pressing 
this button, its indicator lamp goes off.
This function provides a
  lumbar massage to the 
occupants in front; it only operates when the 
engine is running as well as in STOP mode of 
the Stop & Start system.
Adjustment of intensity
Press this button to choose one of 
the two available levels of massage 
intensity.
Electric leg rest
Passenger seat with manual adjustments
F Press the front or rear part of the control to  unfold or fold the leg rest. 
The movement stops when your release the 
control.
Electric passenger seat 
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Heated seats
F Use the adjustment wheel 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, for example).
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 function:
-  
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.
F  
P
 ush the control for wards or rear wards to 
unfold or fold the leg rest. 
The movement stops when your release the 
control.
Prior to handling the leg rest, make sure 
that nothing obstructs the movement.
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Front armrest
Height adjustment
Second row seats
The 3 seats of the 2nd row are independent 
and are the same width. Their backrests are 
adjustable to adapt the boot load space. F
 
L
ower the armrest completely.
F
 
L
ift it again to the desired position (low, 
intermediate or high).
F
 
O
nce it is in the high position, lift it to unlock 
it and bring it to the low position.
Longitudinal adjustment
A. Longitudinal adjustment: lift the lever.
B. Tilt angle adjustment: pull the strap and 
push the seat back.
C. Folding the seat: give a
  firm upward pull 
on the strap to unlock the seat.
D. Folding the seat from the back: pull the 
strap then push the backrest for ward.
F
 
L
 ift lever A , at the front of the seat cushion 
and adjust the seat as required. 
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Rear head restraintsRelax head restraints
Never drive with the head restraints 
removed; they must be fitted and correctly 
adjusted.
Flat floor
Folding the seat
F Place the seats in the maximum rear wards longitudinal position. 
The rear head restraints are removable and 
have two positions:
-
 
h
igh, the position for use,
-
 
l
ow, the position for storage.
To raise the head restraint, pull it upwards.
To lower it, press the lug A then push the head 
restraint downwards.
To remove it:
-
 
m
ove the head restraint to the high position,
-
 
p
ress the lug A while pulling the head 
restraint upwards.
To replace it:
-
 
e
ngage the head restraint rods in the 
apertures, keeping the head restraint in line 
with the seat backrest. Depending on the version, you can fold the 
sides to obtain a  better comfortable position.
Each seat folds down to the floor to adapt the 
boot volume as required.
" Comfort " position
F Pull strap B and push the seat back.
The backrest tilts and the cushion rotates 
s l i g ht l y.
Returning the seat to its initial 
position
F Pull strap B and push the seat forward.
Do not allow children to operate the 
seats unsupervised.
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From outside the vehicle
From the boot, for example when loading F 
G
 ive a   firm upward pull on strap C , as 
shown by the arrow, to unlock the seat; 
keep pulling the strap until the seat is 
completely folded. Push the backrest 
slightly for ward so that the backrest tilts 
and folds over the cushion. The seat and 
cushion fold down to the floor.
Replacing the seat
F If necessary, straighten the continuity  panels of the 2nd row of seats and lock 
them.
F
 
R
 aise the backrest and push it back until it 
latches into place. Before per forming any operations on the 
rear seats, to avoid damage to the seat 
belts, make sure that the side belts are 
properly tensioned. The central seat belt 
must be put away. Secure the buckles 
of the three seat belts to their anchoring 
points.
Continuity panels
You can fold the second row seat(s) directly 
from the boot, after having first folded the third 
row seats.
F
 
P
 ull strap D to unlock the desired seat and 
give the backrest a
  slight push for ward. To 
prevent any damage to the mechanism, 
strap D will unclip if excessive force is 
applied. It is just a
  matter of clipping it back 
into place to make the system operational 
again.
Each seat has a
  continuity panel at the bottom 
of the backrest, which, once unfolded:
-
 
a
 llows for a   continuous loading sur face in 
the boot, whatever the position of the seats,
-
 
p
 revents objects from sliding beneath the 
2nd row seats.
These continuity panels are not designed 
to support a
  weight greater than 30   kg. 
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Getting out of the vehicle 
from third row seatsReplacing the seat from 
outside the vehicle, with 
door open
If passengers are seated in the third row seats:
F
 
m
 anually push the seat and cushion back as 
far as it can go; the seat does not return to 
the maximum back position, leaving space 
free for the third row passengers' legs,
F
 
f
 old the cushion until it locks.
Make sure there is nothing on or under the 
cushion of the seat you want to move.
If this system fails (lever E ), the third row 
passengers can also get out after having 
folded the backrest of the second row 
seats using strap D .
Do not let children operate the seats 
unsupervised.
F
 P
ull lever E . The seat unlocks and the 
cushion comes up against the backrest.
F
 
Ke
ep lever E up by pushing it for wards. The 
seat and cushion slide towards the front 
seat.
This frees space behind the seat, allowing 
the third row seat passengers to get into their 
seats.
F
 
L
ift lever E . The seat unlocks and the 
cushion moves up to the backrest.
F
 
P
ush the backrest holding lever E upwards.
Third row seats
Concertina boards
The two rigid concertina boards, which are built 
in to the vehicle, cover the two third row seats, 
when these are in the folded away position.
Before moving the seats, make sure that 
the trays behind the front row seats are 
properly stowed.
Unlocking/Locking the continuity panels
F
 
B
efore unfolding the continuity panels, 
check that the 2nd row seats are moved 
back as far as possible.
F
 
S
lide the latch of the continuity panel 
upwards to unlock it.
F
 
S
traighten out the continuity panel, then 
slide the latch downwards to lock it. 
Access to third row seats
Third row seats are accessed via the second 
row lateral seats.
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Each of the two boards can support 
a  maximum load of 100   kg.
Folding the concertina 
boards
Pull the strap, the 3 parts of the board fold into 
c oncertina form.
When the third row seats are straightened, 
these folded concertina boards can be left:
-
 ei
ther flat behind the seats,
-
 
o
 r in the vertical position,
thus clearing the inside of the seat as a
  storage 
space.
Installing the seats Seat storage
F Remove the load space cover.
For more information on the Interior 
fittings  and particularly on the load space 
cover, refer to the corresponding section.
F
 
S
 traighten the continuity panels of the 
second row of seats and lock them in place.
F
 
F
 old the concertina board and straighten it 
vertically.
F
 
P
 ull strap F , located behind the backrest 
of the seat. The backrest tilts backwards 
bringing the cushion. The seat locks in the 
open position. F
 S traighten the continuity panels of the 
second row of seats and lock them in place.
F
 
L
 ower the head restraints.
F
 
C
 orrectly position the concertina board 
vertically behind the seat.
F
 
M
 ake sure that the seat belts of the 3
rd row 
of seats are correctly fastened to the loops 
and that they do not have any creases. 
F
 
P
ull strap G , located at the bottom of the 
backrest of the seat. The seat is unlocked.
F
 
T
hen, push the backrest slightly for wards. 
The backrest tilts and folds on the cushion. 
The folded seat is arranged at the back of 
its storage area provided for this purpose.
F
 
P
ut the concertina boards back above the 
folded down seats. 
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Configuration examples
4 seats
3   seats
Transporting items
7
  seats 6
  seats
Transporting items
5
  seats
4
  seats
Before working on the seats of the third 
row, straighten the rigid boards of the 
seats of the second row and lock them in 
place.
Do not try to fold a
 
seat in the third row 
without having opened it until the backrest 
is fully locked.
Do not leave objects on the cushion or 
below the cushion of the seats of the third 
row, when you fold them.
Do not guide strap G when storing the 
seat, your may jam your fingers.
Do not let children manipulate the seats 
unsupervised.
Seat modular design and 
configuration
Configuration examples
5 seats
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In order to easily adapt your interior 
space, you can fold all of the rear seats 
individually and fold them onto the second 
row floor, and beneath the floor on the 
third row. This gives you a  continuous load 
floor up to the back of the front seats.
Folding or unfolding the seats must only 
be done with the vehicle stationary.
Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary , pull the control lever 
to release the steering wheel adjustment 
mechanism.
F
 
A
 djust the height and reach to suit your driving 
position.
F
 
P
 ush the control lever to lock the steering wheel.
As a safety measure, these adjustments 
s hould only be carried out with the vehicle 
stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass 
permitting the lateral rearward vision necessary 
for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded for parking in narrow 
spaces.
Demisting – Defrosting
Demisting-defrosting of the door 
mirrors operates with the engine 
running, by switching on the heated 
rear screen.
For more information on Rear screen 
demist - defrost , refer to the associated 
section.
Adjustment
As a safety measure, the mirrors should 
b e adjusted to reduce the blind spots.
Objects seen in the mirror are in reality 
closer than they appear.
Take this into account when assessing 
the distance of vehicles approaching from 
behind.
F
 
M
 ove control A to the right or to the left to 
select the corresponding mirror.
F
 
M
 ove control B in any of the four directions 
to adjust.
F
 
R
 eturn control A to the central position.
Folding
F From outside: lock the vehicle using the 
electronic key or the " K eyless Entry and 
Starting" system.
F
 
F
 rom inside: with the ignition on, pull 
the control A from the central position 
rearwards. 
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