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â–º Lock the front feet using the handles.
â–º T ip the bench seat backwards until the rear
feet lock into place.
Be careful of passengers' feet when
tipping.


â–º 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)

â–º Using the handle, release the rear feet then
tip the seat forward.
â–º

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
â–º Place the head restraints in the low position. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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â–º From the rear, lower the lever to release the
backrest.
â–º

From the front, raise the lever to release the
backrest.
â–º


Fold the backrest onto the seat cushion.
â–º


T
o return the backrest to the normal position,
raise the lever and pull the backrest up (from the
rear, lower the lever).
Do not leave objects (such as a bag or
toys) on the seat cushion when folding
the backrest.
Tilting
(example of an individual seat)
â–º If your vehicle has the facility , place the
backrest in the table position.


â–º Using the handle, release the rear feet then
tip the seat forward.
â–º

T
o return the seat to the normal position,
unfold the seat backwards until the rear feet
engage in their anchorages.
Removing
(example of an individual seat)
â–º T ip the seat.


â–º Release the front feet using the handles.
â–º Disengage the seat from its anchorages. â–º

Remove the seat through the side door for
row
2 or from the rear for row 3.
Refitting
(example of an individual seat)
â–º
Check that there is no object obstructing the
anchorage points and preventing the feet locking
correctly into place.


â–º Engage the front feet in the anchorage points
on the floor (as shown above).


â–º Lock the front feet using the levers.
â–º T ilt the seat towards the rear until the rear
feet lock into place.
Be careful of passengers' feet during the
manoeuvre.
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â–º 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.


â–º To recline the backrest, pull the control
upwards (from the rear, lower the handle). â–º

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:
â–º

From the rear
, pull the strap without going
beyond the point of resistance and push the seat
forward or pull it backward.
â–º

From the front, raise the control and slide the
seat forward or backward. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Moving the seat along the
full length of the rail


â–º Slide the seat by pulling on the front control
or rear strap.
Folding the backrest to the
table position
(example for an individual seat)
â–º Put the head restraints in the low position.

â–º From the rear , lower the handle to release the
backrest.
â–º

From the front, raise the handle to release
the backrest.
â–º


Fold the backrest onto the cushion.
Do not leave objects (such as a bag or
toys) on the cushion when folding the
backrest.
Removing
(example of an individual seat)
â–º Move the seat forward for access to the
strap.
â–º

Fold the backrest to the table position

â–º From the rear , pull the strap fully to release
the anchorages and tip the seat forwards to
place it in the vertical position.
â–º

Remove the seat through the side door for
row 2 or through the rear for row 3.
Refitting

Before refitting the seat or bench 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 or
bench seat.
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3â–º Check that nothing is obstructing the rails.

â–º Place the front part of the guides on the rails.
â–º T ip the seat to align the rear of the guides in
the rails.
â–º

Slide the seat forwards or backwards until it
engages in the notches.
â–º


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.

â–º Pull the armrest fully up.
â–º Lower it fully .
â–º

Raise the armrest to the desired notched
position.
Adjusting the angle of the backrest
The backrest can be adjusted to several
positions.


â–º To recline the backrest, pull the control
upwards (from the rear, lower the handle).
â–º

Release the control when the desired position
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Moving forward or backward

Two controls are provided for moving the seat
forward and backward:
â–º
From the rear
, pull the strap without going
beyond the point of resistance and push the seat
forward or pull it backward.
â–º

From the front, raise the control and slide the
seat forward or backward.
Folding the backrest to the
table position


Ensure that nothing (examples: bag,
case, toy, folding and sliding table) is
interfering with the operation to fold the
backrest.
â–º

Put the head restraints in the low position.

â–º From the rear , lower the handle to release the
backrest.
â–º

From the front, raise the handle to release
the backrest.
â–º


Fold the backrest onto the cushion.
Removing
â–º Move the seat forwards for access to the
strap.
â–º

Fold the backrest to the table position.

â–º From the rear , pull the strap beyond the point
of resistance to release the anchorages and tip the seat forwards to place it in the vertical
position.
â–º

Remove the seat through the side door for
row 2 or through the rear for row 3.
Changing the direction of
the seat


When the seat is removed, your can rotate it by
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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.
â–º

Check that nothing is obstructing the rails.

â–º Fit the front part on the rails.
â–º T ip the seat to align the rear of the guides in
the rails.
â–º

Slide the seat forwards or backwards until it
engages in the notches.
â–º


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
at the front, underneath the bench seat. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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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

â–º With just one hand, pull one of the straps A
upwards to fold the bench seat. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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3â–º Using handle B , guide the movement of the
bench seat until it locks in the folded position.
Bench seat position

â–º To put the bench seat back in place, pull the
strap C to unlock the bench seat, then release
the strap.
â–º

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
â–º To remove it on the driver's side, move
the seat as far back as possible and give the
fasteners a quarter turn.


â–º To refit it, position the mat and replace the
fasteners, giving them a quarter turn.
â–º

Check that the mat is secured correctly
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To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:– Only use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle; these
fixings must be used.
–

Never fit one mat on top of another
.
The use of mats not approved by PEUGEOT
may interfere with access to the pedals and
hinder the operation of the cruise control/
speed limiter.
The approved mats have two fasteners
located underneath the seat.
In row 2 and row 3



Use the Velcro straps to attach the transverse
mat in row 2 with the longitudinal mats in rows
2 and 3.
Glove box
It houses the front passenger airbag deactivation
switch and can hold a bottle of water, the
vehicle's handbook pack, etc.
Never drive with the glove box (if
equipped) open when a passenger is
sitting at the front. It may cause injury during
sharp deceleration.
Storage compartment
This can hold a bottle of water, the vehicle's
documentation, etc.


â–º To open the storage compartment, press the
left-hand end of the control and guide the lid to
its open position notch.
If your vehicle is so equipped, it is lit when the lid
is opened.
When driving , keep the storage
compartment closed. Otherwise, there is
a risk of injury in the event of an accident or
sudden braking.
Front door storage pockets
Liquids carried in an open vessel (e.g. a
cup or mug) could be spilt, presenting a
risk of damage on contact with the controls in
the dashboard and centre console. Be
careful.
Upper glove box
This is located in the dashboard, behind the
steering wheel.


Press the control to open the lid (depending on
version) then guide it to its fully open position.
To close it, guide the lid then press the centre
gently. CarM an uals 2 .c o m