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Ease of use and comfort
'Two-way' adjustment model
Correct driving position
Front seats
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and
controls, carry out these adjustments in the
following order:
Caution when moving the
front seats
For safety reasons, only adjust seats
when the vehicle is stationary.
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the height of the head restraint,
the seat backrest angle,
the seat cushion height,
the longitudinal position of the seat,
the height and reach of the steering wheel,
the rear view mirror and door mirrors.
Before moving the seat backwards, ensure
that there is no person or object that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
Upwards:
F pull the head restraint up to the desired
position; the head restraint can be felt to
click into position.
Downwards:
F press lug A and push the head restraint
down to the desired position.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or
of jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat.
Front head restraints
'Four-way' adjustment model
Adjusting the height
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
Once these adjustments have been made,
check the instrument panel can be viewed
correctly from your driving position.
Upwards:
F pull the head restraint up to the desired
position; the head restraint can be felt to
click into position.
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Downwards:
F press and hold button B and push the head
restraint down to the desired position.
F Press the lug(s) A (depending on version)
to unlock the head restraint and remove it
completely,
F Release the bar to lock the seat in position
on one of the runners.
F Stow the head restraint securely.
Backrest angle
Adjusting the angle
Refitting a head restraint
F Introduce the head restraint rods into the
guides in the seat backrest.
'Four-way' adjustment model
F Push the head restraint down as far as it will
go.
F Press the lug(s) A (depending on version) to
release the head restraint and push it down.
F Adjust the height of the head restraint.
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F Turn the knob forwards or rearwards.
Lumbar support
(driver only)
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
correctly adjusted for the occupant of the
seat.
F press and hold button B and push the
lower part of the head restraint forwards or
backwards.
Manually-adjusted seats
Removing a head restraint
Longitudinal
F Turn the knob forwards or backwards to
obtain the desired level of lumbar support.
F Raise the control bar and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
F Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.
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Height
Backrest angle
Seat cushion height and angle
F Tilt the rear of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required height.
F Tilt the front of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required angle.
F Pull the control upwards to raise or push
it downwards to lower, as many times as
necessary to obtain the position required.
F Tilt the control forwards or rearwards.
Electric lumbar adjustment
Electrically-adjusted seats
Comfort functions
Storing driving positions
(Depending on the country of sale.)
To avoid discharging the battery, carry
out these adjustments with the engine
running.
The control allows independent adjustment of
the depth and vertical position of the lumbar
support.
Associated with the electrically-adjusted
driver's seat, this function allows two driving
positions to be memorised, to make these
adjustments easier if there are frequent driver
changes.
Longitudinal adjustment
F Press and hold the front or rear
of the control to increase or
reduce the lumbar support.
F Press and hold the top or bottom
of the control to raise or lower the
lumbar support area.
It takes account of the electric adjustments of
the seat and the door mirrors.
F Push the control forwards or rearwards to
slide the seat.
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Heated seats
Prolonged use is not recommended for
persons with sensitive skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness,
taking medication, etc.).
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 system:
Using buttons M/1/2
F Take your seat and switch on the ignition.
F Adjust your seat and the door mirrors.
F Press button M, then press button 1 or
2 within 4 seconds.
An audible signal confirms the memorisation.
Memorising a new position cancels the
previous position.
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if wearing damp clothing,
if child seats are fitted.
F Press the button corresponding to your
seat.
F Each press changes the level of heating; the
corresponding number of indicator lamps
come on (low/medium/high).
F Press the button again until all the indicator
lamps are off.
The state of the system stays in the memory
when the ignition is switched off.
To avoid breaking the heating element in
the seat:
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do not place heavy objects on the seat,
do not kneel or stand on the seat,
do not place sharp objects on the seat,
do not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
Recalling a stored position
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do not use liquid products for cleaning
the seat,
With the ignition on or engine running
F Press button 1 or 2 to recall the
corresponding position.
An audible signal sounds when the adjustment
is finished.
You can interrupt the current movement by
pressing button M, 1 or 2 or by using one of the
seat adjustment controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled while
driving.
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never use the heating function when
the seat is damp.
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, stop the function; reducing
the consumption of electrical current
reduces fuel consumption.
Multi-point massage
System with a choice of type of massage and
adjustment of its intensity.
This system operates with the engine running,
as well as in STOP mode of Stop & Start.
Recalling stored positions is deactivated
45 seconds after switching off the ignition.
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