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Front head restraints
Adjusting the height
Upward:
F p ull the head restraint up to the desired
position; the head restraint can be felt to
click into position.
Downward:
F

p
ress the lug A and push the head restraint
down to the desired position.
The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is level
with the top of your head.
Removing a head restraint
F Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.
F

P
ress the lug A to free the head restraint
and then pull it fully out.
F

S
tow the head restraint securely.
Refitting a head restraint
F Introduce the head restraint rods into the guides in the seat backrest.
F

P
ush the head restraint down as far as it
will go.
F

P
ress the lug A to free the head restraint
and push it down.
F

A
djust the height of the head restraint.Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
correctly adjusted for the occupant of
the seat.
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Heating and Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger
compartment is filtered and originates either
from the outside via the grille located at the
base of the windscreen or from the inside in air
recirculation mode.
Controls
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by
the driver, the front passenger and rear
passengers, according to the level of
equipment.
The temperature control enables you to obtain
the level of comfort required by mixing the air of
the various circuits.
The air distribution control enables you to
select the air vents used in the passenger
compartment by the combined use of the
associated buttons.
The air flow control enables you to increase or
reduce the speed of the ventilation fan.
Depending on your vehicle, the controls are
accessible in the "Air conditioning" menu of
the touch screen or are grouped together on
control panel on the centre console.
Air distribution
1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.
2. F ront side window demisting/defrosting
vents.
3.
S

ide adjustable air vents.
4.
C

entral adjustable air vents.
5.
A

ir outlets to the front footwells. 6. A
ir outlets to the rear footwells.
To close the air vents:
F

s
ide vents; place the cursor in the central
position, then move it sideways towards the
d o o r.
F

c
entre vents; place the cursor in the central
position, then move it sideways towards the
centre of the dashboard.
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Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning
systems only work when the engine is
running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you can
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t,
refer to the corresponding section.
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F

T

o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F

D

o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the air conditioning system.
F

O

perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
F

E

nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
W

e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to
its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F

T

o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the warranty and maintenance record.
F

I

f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability. The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
perfectly normal.
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very
high, first ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
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Maximum air conditioning
This function allows rapid cooling of the air in
the passenger compartment.
The system automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, air
distribution towards the centre and outer vents,
air flow to maximum and activates recirculation
of interior air.F

P
ress this button to activate the
function; its indicator lamp comes
on.
Automatic visibility
programme
For more information on Front demisting -
defrosting , refer to the corresponding section.
Air conditioning On / Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
-
l ower the temperature, in summer,
-
i

ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
Switching on
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set to
of f.
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
use recirculation of interior air for a few
moments. Then return to the intake of
exterior air.
Switching off
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, misting). F

P
ress this button, its indicator
lamp comes on.
F
P
ress this button again, its
indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off the system
This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight air
flow can still be felt however, resulting from the
for ward movement of the vehicle. F

P
ress this button; its indicator lamp
comes on and all other indicator
lamps of the system go off.
Avoid driving for too long with the
system switched off - Risk of misting
and deterioration of air quality!
Pressing any button reactivates the
system with the settings that were
previously in use.
F

P

ress this button again to deactivate the
function and return to the previous settings;
its indicator lamp goes off.
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The air conditioning is designed to operate
efficiently in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It allows you:
-
i
n summer, to lower the temperature,
-

i
n winter, above 3 °C, to improve demisting.
Air conditioning On / Off
Switching on
Switching off
Maximum air conditioning
F Press this button to activate the function; its indicator lamp comes
on.
F

P

ress this button again to deactivate the
function and return to the previous settings;
its indicator lamp goes off.
This function allows faster cooling of the air in
the passenger compartment.
The system automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, air
distribution towards the centre and outer vents,
air flow to maximum and activates recirculation
of interior air.
Avoid prolonged operation of the air
recirculation - Risk of misting and of
deterioration of the air quality!
The intake of exterior air avoids misting of the
windscreen and side windows.
Recirculation of the interior
air
Recirculation of interior air prevents exterior
odours and smoke from entering the passenger
compartment.
This function also allows the desired
temperature in the passenger compartment to
be reached in the shortest time.
F

P
ress this button to activate
the function; its indicator lamp
comes on.
F

P
ress this button again to deactivate the
function; its indicator lamp goes off.
F

P

ress this button; its indicator
lamp comes on.
The air conditioning cannot operate
when the air flow is set to off.
F

P

ress this button again; its
indicator lamp goes off.
Switching the air conditioning off may cause
some deterioration of the conditions in the
passenger compartment (humidity, misting).
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Front demist - defrost
With semi-automatic and
automatic air conditioning
With Stop & Start, when the demisting,
air conditioning and air flow functions
are activated, STOP mode is not
available.
Automatic visibility programme
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning (depending on version), air
flow and air intake, and provides optimum
distribution towards the windscreen and side
windows.
F

T

o switch it off, press this button; its
indicator lamp goes off.
With manual air
conditioning
F Adjust the temperature to maximum (red).
F A djust the air flow to maximum; all the
indicator lamps come on.
F

A
djust the air distribution to the
" Windscreen" position; its associated
indicator lamp comes on.
F

C
heck that recirculation of interior air is
deactivated; its indicator lamp must be off.
F

S
witch on the air conditioning by pressing
the " A/C" button; its indicator lamp comes
on. F

P
ress this button to demist or
defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible;
its indicator lamp comes on.
The system allows the manual modification of
air flow without causing automatic deactivation
of the automatic visibility programme.
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Rear seats
Rear head restraints
Bench seat with a fixed cushion and split folding backrests (2/3 -1/3) to adapt the boot load space.
They have two positions:
- a high position , for when the seat is in
use:
F

p
ull the head restraint fully up.
-
a low position , for stowing, when the seat
is not in use:
F

p
ress the lug A to release the head
restraint and push it fully down. The rear head restraints can be removed.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed; they must be in place and in
the high position.
The head restraint for the centre seat
and those for outer seats are not
interchangeable.
To remove a head restraint
:
F

p
ull the head restraint as far up as it will go,
F

p
ress the lug A to release the head
restraint and remove it completely,
F

s
tow the head restraint.
To refit a head restraint:
F

i
ntroduce the rods of the head restraint
into the guides of the corresponding seat
backrest,
F

p
ush the head restraint down as far as it
will go,
F

p
ress the lug A and then push the head
restraint fully down.
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Returning the backrests to
their original positionFolding from the boot
F Pull the backrest release lever 2 towards you.
The backrest 3 folds fully onto the cushion. First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically alongside the backrest
latching rings.
F

P
ut the backrest 3 in the upright position
and push on it to latch it home.
F

C
heck that the red indicator is no longer
visible in the release grip 1 .
F

E
nsure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the manoeuvre.
Caution, a backrest that has not latched
correctly compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden
braking or an accident.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forward - Risk of serious injury!
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Boot fittings
1. Load space cover
2. 12 V accessor y socket (120 W)
3.
B

oot lamp
4.
R

ear seat folding controls
5.
Hoo

ks
6.
S

towing rings
7.
A

djustable boot floor (2 positions )
8.
S

torage well / Tool box under the floorThe stowing rings are designed for
securing luggage by attaching a
retaining net to the rings.
Such nets are available as an option or
as an accessory.
For more information, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
For the installation of a high load
retaining net, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Luggage cover
It is in two parts:
- a f ixed part with an open storage space,
-

a m
obile part which rises as the tailgate
opens, with an open storage space. To remove the luggage cover:
F
u nhook the two cords,
F

r
aise the moving part slightly, then unclip it
on each side,
F

u
nclip the fixed part on each side, then
remove the luggage cover.
The luggage cover can be stowed under the
boot floor.
Under sudden deceleration, objects
placed on the luggage cover may be
turned into projectiles.
12 V accessory socket
F To connect a 12 V accessory (max power: 120 W), remove the cap and connect an
appropriate adaptor.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by PEUGEOT, such as a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor telephone
reception or inter ference with displays
in the screens.
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