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Your vehicle is fitted with a fixed one-piece cushion bench rear seat, and depending on version:
- a f olding split (50/50) backrest,
-

a f
olding one-piece backrest.
When not in use, or before folding the seat
backrest(s), stow the rear seat belts by
inserting their tongues in the dedicated holders,
located on the side pillars.
th

e seat backrest is folded from the rear of the
vehicle, with the boot open.
F

P
lace the head restraints in the low
position.
R

efer to the "rear head restraints" section.
F

P
ull the strap(s) A, located behind the seat
backrest(s) to release them, and lay them
on the seat cushion.
Rear seats
Stowing the seat belts Folding the seat backrest
F unfold the backrest to the rear and engage it on the anchorage B .
F
e
n
sure that the seat back has locked in
place correctly.
Returning the backrest of the
bench seat to its initial position
3-door 5-door
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Comfort

103
Under-inflation detection
the system monitors the pressures in the four
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the four
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised ever y time the
tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel
changed.
th

e system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one
or more tyres.
th

e under-inflation detection system
does not replace the vigilance or the
responsibility of the driver.
th

is system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs
road holding, extends braking distances
and causes premature tyre wear,
particularly under arduous condition
(high loading, high speed, long journey).
System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.
th

e inflation pressures defined for
your vehicle can be found on the tyre
pressure label.
See the "Identification markings"
section.
ty

re pressures should be checked
when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle
stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of
less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate
speeds).
Other wise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to
the pressures shown on the label. Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
Hazard warning lamps
A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
F

P
ress this button, the direction indicators
flash.
th

ey can operate with the ignition off.
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Safety

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Access to the spare wheel
and tools
Tools provided
the following tools are installed in a carrier,
located in the centre of the spare wheel:
1.

Wheelbrace
2.
J

ack with handle
3.
R

emovable towing eye.
R

efer to the "
to
wing the vehicle" section.
Tyre pressures
these are indicated on the label affixed to the
middle pillar of the left door, driver's side.
Refer to the "Identification markings" section.All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to
equipment. Do not use them for any
other purposes.
Never go underneath a vehicle
supported only by a jack (use an axle
stand).
Do not use:
-

t
he jack for anything other than
lifting the vehicle,
-
a
ny other jack than the one
provided by the manufacturer.
Depending on version, the spare wheel and
tools are stowed in the boot under the floor.
F

R

emove the boot carpet.
F

R

emove the tool carrier.
F
S
lacken the central wheel retaining bolt.
F
R
emove the wheel.
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towing the vehicle
F take the removable towing eye stowed in the tool box, under the boot carpet.
F
u
n
clip the plastic cover, by pressing at the
bottom.
F

F
ully screw in the towing eye.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
en
sure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
th

e driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing arm; rope and straps
are prohibited.
th

e towing vehicle must move off
g e nt l y.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
-
f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...
Your vehicle can only be towed at the front.
F
I
nstall the towing bar.
F

P

ut the gear lever into neutral (position N
for the
etg
electronic gearbox).
F

ailure to observe this instruction may
lead to damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, ...) and the absence
of braking assistance when the engine is
started.
F
u
n

lock the steering and release the
parking brake.
F

S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
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Practical information