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equipped with the special tools required (risk

of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic

systems that could cause breakdowns or

serious accidents). The Manufacturer cannot

be held responsible if this advice is not

followed.

– Any modification or adaptation not

intended or authorised by the Manufacturer

or carried out without meeting the technical

requirements defined by the Manufacturer

will result in the suspension of the commercial

warranty.

General safety

Hazard warning lamps

recommendations

Do not remove the labels attached in

different places on your vehicle. They

include safety warnings as well as

identification information for the vehicle.

For any work on your vehicle, use a

qualified workshop that has the technical

information, skills and equipment required, all

of which a dealer is able to provide.

►ꢀ Pressing the red button causes all the

direction indicators to flash.

They can operate with the ignition off.

Installation of accessory radio

Depending on country regulations, some

safety equipment may be compulsory:

high visibility safety vests, warning triangles,

breathalysers, spare bulbs, spare fuses, fire

extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps at the rear

of the vehicle, etc.

communication transmitters

Automatic operation of hazard

warning lamps

When braking in an emergency, depending on

the rate of deceleration, the hazard warning

lamps come on automatically. They switch off

automatically when you next accelerate.

They can be turned off by pressing the button

again.

Before installing a radio communication

transmitter with an external aerial, you

must without fail contact a dealer for the

specification of transmitters which can be

fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial

position, specific installation requirements),

in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic

Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).

Installing electrical accessories:

– The fitting of electrical equipment or

accessories not approved by the Manufacturer

may cause excessive current consumption

and faults and failures with the electrical

system of your vehicle. Contact a dealer

for information on the range of approved

accessories.

Declarations of conformity for radio

equipment

The relevant certificates are available on the

website.

– As a safety measure, access to the

diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's

electronic systems, is reserved strictly for

authorised dealers or qualified workshops,

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If an impact is detected by the airbag

control unit, an emergency call is made

automatically, independently of the

deployment of any airbags.

Horn

Emergency or assistance

call

‘Localised Emergency Call’ is a service

that can be accessed free of charge.

System operation

►ꢀ Press the central part of the steering wheel.

– Upon switching on the ignition, if the indicator

lamp lights up red, then green, and then goes out:

the system is operating correctly.

– If the indicator lamp is fixed red: system

malfunction

– If the indicator lamp flashes red: replace the

emergency battery.

In the latter two cases, emergency and assistance

call services may not work.

Pedestrian horn (Electric)

Localised Emergency Call

(PE112)

The pedestrian horn operates once the vehicle is

moving and at speeds of up to 19 mph (30 km/h),

in forward or reverse gear.

►ꢀ In an emergency, press button 1 for more than

2 seconds.

Malfunction

The lighting of the indicator lamp and a voice

message confirm that the call has been made to

the emergency services*.

‘Localised Emergency Call’ immediately locates

your vehicle and puts you in contact with the

appropriate emergency services**.

►ꢀ Pressing again immediately cancels the

request.

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp comes on on the instrument panel.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have

the system checked.

Contact a dealer or a qualified repairer as soon as

possible.

The system fault does not prevent the

vehicle from being driven.

Data processing

The indicator lamp flashes when the vehicle data

is sent, and then remains lit when communication

is established.

All processing of personal information

by the "Localised Emergency Call" system

(PE112) complies with the framework for

* In accordance with the general conditions of use of the service, available from dealers and subject to technological and technical limitations.

** In areas covered by ‘Localised Emergency Call’ and ‘Localised Assistance Call’.

The list of countries covered and telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.

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protection of personal information established

by Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and Directive

2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and

the Council, and in particular, seeks to protect

the vital interests of the data subject, in

accordance with Article 6.1, paragraph d) of

Regulation 2016/679.

call is made. The system is not traceable and

is not continuously monitored in its normal

operating mode.

The data in the system's internal memory is

automatically and continuously erased. Only

the vehicle’s three most recent locations are

stored.

Localised Assistance Call

►ꢀ If the vehicle breaks down, press button 2

for more than 2 seconds to request assistance

(confirmed by a voice message*).

►ꢀ Pressing again immediately cancels the

request.

Privacy mode allows you to manage the

level of sharing (data and/or position)

between your vehicle and the DS

AUTOMOBILES brand.

It can be configured in the Settings menu on

the touch screen.

By default, depending on equipment,

deactivate/reactivate geolocation by

simultaneously pressing the 2 buttons, then

press the "Localised Assistance Call" button

to confirm.

Personal information processing is strictly

limited to the management of the "Localised

Emergency Call" system used with the “112”

European single emergency call number.

The "Localised Emergency Call" system is

able to collect and process only the following

data relating to the vehicle: chassis number,

type (passenger vehicle or light commercial

vehicle), fuel type or power source, most

recent three locations and direction of travel,

and a timestamped log file recording the

automatic activation of the system.

The recipients of the processed data are the

emergency call handling centres designated

by the relevant national authorities in the

territory in which they are located, enabling

priority reception and handling of calls to the

“112” emergency number.

When an emergency call is triggered, the data

log is stored for no more than 13 hours.

Access to data

You have the right to access the data and,

if necessary, submit a request to rectify, erase

or restrict the processing of any personal

information not processed in accordance

with the provisions of Regulation 2016/679

(GDPR). Third parties to which data has

been communicated shall be notified of any

rectification, erasure or restriction carried

out in accordance with the aforementioned

Directive, unless doing so would be impossible

or require a disproportionate effort.

If you purchased your vehicle outside the

dealer network, we invite you to have a

dealer check the configuration of these

services and, if desired, modify it to suit your

wishes. In a multilingual country, configuration

is possible in the official national language of

your choice.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint

with the relevant data protection authority.

Data storage

Data contained in the system’s memory is

not accessible from outside the system until a

* According to the geographic coverage of ‘Localised Emergency Call’, ‘Localised Assistance Call’ and the official national language chosen by the owner of

the vehicle.

The list of countries covered and telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.

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For technical reasons, in particular to

improve the quality of telematic services

for customers, the Manufacturer reserves the

right to carry out updates to the vehicle's

on-board telematic system at any time.

control while cornering, particularly on poor or

slippery road surfaces.

ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of

emergency braking.

EBFD manages the braking pressure wheel by

wheel.

This warning lamp comes on fixed in the

event of an ABS malfunction.

The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive

carefully at a moderate speed.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop as soon

as possible.

This warning lamp, when lit together with

the STOP and ABS warning lamps,

accompanied by a message and an audible signal,

indicates an EBFD malfunction.

Emergency braking assistance

(EBA)

In an emergency, this system enables you to reach

the optimum braking pressure more quickly and

therefore reduce the stopping distance.

It is triggered in relation to the speed at which the

brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a reduction

in the resistance of the pedal and an increase in

braking efficiency.

If you benefit from the DS CONNECT BOX

offer with the SOS and Assistance Pack

included, you have available additional

services in your personal space, via the

website in your country.

For information about the SOS and Assistance

Pack, please refer to the general conditions for

these services.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR) /

Dynamic stability control (DSC)

Anti-slip regulation optimises traction using

engine braking and by applying the brakes on the

driving wheels to avoid wheel spinning. It also

enhances the vehicle's directional stability while

accelerating.

If there is a difference between the vehicle’s

trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the

dynamic stability control system automatically

uses engine braking and the brakes on one or

more wheels to return the vehicle to the desired

path, within the limits of the laws of physics.

These systems are activated automatically every

time the vehicle is started.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

Electronic stability control

(ESC)

The electronic stability control programme

includes the following systems:

– Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic

brake force distribution (EBFD).

– Emergency braking assistance (EBA).

– Anti-slip regulation (ASR).

The normal operation of the ABS may

result in slight vibrations in the brake

pedal.

When braking in an emergency, press very

firmly and maintain this pressure.

– Dynamic stability control (DSC).

When changing wheels (tyres and rims),

ensure that these are approved for your

vehicle.

They come into operation in the event of a grip or

trajectory problem.

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

and Electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD)

These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability

and handling during braking, and enable greater

This warning lamp on the instrument panel

flashes to indicate that they are operating.

After an impact, have these systems

checked by a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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Deactivation / Reactivation

Correct operation of these systems depends

on compliance with the manufacturer's

recommendations relating to the wheels (tyres

and rims), braking and electronic components,

as well as the assembly and repair procedures

used by dealers.

The use of snow tyres is recommended, to

ensure that these systems remain effective

in winter conditions. All four wheels must be

fitted with tyres approved for the vehicle.

►ꢀ Press the DRIVE MODE button to choose one of

the three driving modes; the different modes are

displayed in the instrument panel.

►ꢀ Depending on the circumstances, select

"Snow", "Mud" or "Sand".

The chosen mode continues to be displayed in the

instrument panel.

►ꢀ To deactivate, select "Normal" mode or any

other driving mode.

The system is automatically deactivated when

the ignition is switched off.

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle stuck

in mud, immobilised in snow, on soft ground, etc.),

it may be useful to deactivate the ASR system to

freely spin the wheels and regain traction.

Reactivate the system as soon as the level of grip

permits.

It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch

screen menu.

Deactivation is confirmed by the

illumination of this indicator lamp in the

instrument panel and the display of a message.

The ASR system is reactivated automatically

every time the ignition is switched back on or

from 31 mph (50 km/h).

Operating modes

Snow

Advanced Traction Control

This special patented traction control system

improves grip on snow, mud and sand.

This mode adapts its strategy to the conditions of

grip encountered for each of the two front wheels

on moving off.

Reactivation is manual below 31 mph (50 km/h).

For optimum grip on snow, it is

recommended to fit the vehicle with

winter tyres.

Malfunction

(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h))

In the event of a system malfunction, this

warning lamp comes on, accompanied by

an onscreen message and audible signal.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have

the systems checked.

Mud

This mode, when moving off, allows considerable

spin on the wheel with the least grip to optimise

clearing of the mud and to regain grip. At the

same time, the wheel with the most grip is

controlled in such a way as to transmit as much

torque as possible.

When moving, the system optimises wheel spin

to respond to the driver's requirements as fully as

possible.

Activation/Deactivation

ASR / DSC

These systems enhance safety during

normal driving, but should not encourage the

driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.

It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow,

ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It

is therefore important for your safety to keep

these systems activated in all conditions, and

particularly in difficult conditions.

(mode active up to 31 mph (50 km/h))

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The inertia reels are fitted with a device which

automatically locks the strap in the event of a

collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls

over. It can be released by pulling the strap firmly

and then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.

Pyrotechnic pretensioning

This system improves safety in the event of a

frontal or side impact.

Depending on the severity of the impact, the

pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly

tightens the seat belts against the body of the

occupants.

Front seat belts

This mode allows little spin on the two driving

The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic

pretensioning system and a force limiting system.

wheels at the same time to allow the vehicle to

move forward and limit the risks of getting stuck

in the sand.

Rear seat belts

(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))

Do not use the other modes on sand as

the vehicle may become stuck.

Recommendations

The vehicle is designed principally to

drive on tarmac roads, but it allows you to

occasionally drive on other less passable

terrain.

The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are

enabled when the ignition is on.

Force limiter

However, it does not permit off-road driving

such as:

– driving on terrain which could damage the

underbody or strip away components (fuel

pipe, fuel cooler, etc.) due to obstacles or

stones in particular,

– driving on terrain with steep gradients and

poor grip,

– crossing a waterway.

This system reduces the pressure of the seat belt

on the chest of the occupant, thus improving their

protection.

Each of the rear seats has a three-point seat belt

with inertia reel.

The outer seats are fitted with a pyrotechnic

pretensioning and force limiting system.

In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and seriousness

of the impacts, the pyrotechnic device may

trigger before and independently of airbag

deployment. Deployment of the pretensioners

is accompanied by a slight discharge of

harmless smoke and a noise, due to the

activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge

incorporated in the system.

In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes

on.

Following an impact, have the seat belt system

checked, and if necessary replaced, by a dealer

or a qualified workshop.

Fastening

►ꢀ Pull the strap, then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

►ꢀ Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly

by pulling the strap.

Seat belts

Inertia reel

The seat belts are equipped with an inertia reel

which allows the strap length to automatically

adjust to your shape. The seat belt returns to its

storage automatically when it is not used.

Unlocking

►ꢀ Press the red button on the buckle.

►ꢀ Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

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remains on until the driver or the front/rear

passenger fasten their seat belt.

Installation

Seat belt not fastened/

unfastened alerts

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.

The upper part must be positioned in the

hollow of the shoulder.

In order to be effective, a seat belt:

– must be tightened as close to the body as

possible;

– must be pulled in front of you with a smooth

movement, ensuring that it is not twisted;

– must only be used to secure one person;

– must not show signs of tearing or fraying;

– must not be changed or modified, in order to

avoid affecting its performance.

Front seat belt warning lamp(s)

On switching on the ignition, the warning lamp

comes on in the instrument panel and the

corresponding warning lamp(s) come(s) on in

red in the seat belt and front passenger airbag

warning lamp display if the driver's seat belt and/

or the passenger(s) seat belt is/are not fastened

or is/are unfastened.

1. Front left seat belt warning lamp

2. Front right seat belt warning lamp

3. Rear left seat belt warning lamp

4. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp

5. Rear right seat belt warning lamp

Rear seat belt warning lamp(s)

The corresponding warning lamp comes on in

red in the seat belt and front passenger airbag

warning lamp display screen if one or more rear

passengers unfasten their seat belts.

Recommendations for children

Use a suitable child seat if the passenger

is less than 12 years old or shorter than one

and a half metres.

Never use the same seat belt to secure more

than one child.

Never carry a child on your lap.

For more information on Child seats, refer to

the corresponding section.

If the corresponding seat belt is not fastened

or is unfastened, when the ignition is switched

on, the seat belts warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel and the corresponding warning

lamp (1 to 5) comes on in red in the seat belt and

front passenger airbag warning lamps display.

Advice

The driver must ensure that passengers

use the seat belts correctly and that they

are all fastened before setting off.

Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must

always fasten the seat belt, even for short

journeys.

Do not interchange the seat belt buckles, as

they will not fulfil their role fully.

Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt

is reeled in correctly.

If a rear seat belt is not fastened, the

corresponding warning lamp (3 to 5)

comes on for around 30 seconds.

Maintenance

In accordance with current safety

regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's

seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with the

skills and equipment needed, which a dealer is

able to provide.

From about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for 2 minutes,

each warning lamp corresponding to an occupied

seat whose seat belt is unfastened flashes,

accompanied by an audible signal. After these 2

minutes, the corresponding seat warning lamp

After folding or moving a seat or rear bench

seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned

and reeled in correctly.

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Have your seat belts checked regularly by a

dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if

the straps show signs of damage.

The seriousness of the impact depends on the

nature of the obstacle and the speed of the

vehicle at the moment of collision.

Front airbags

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or

a textile cleaning product, sold by dealers.

The airbags do not operate when the

ignition is switched off.

This equipment will only deploy once. If a

second impact occurs (during the same or a

subsequent accident), the airbag will not be

deployed again.

Airbags

General information

System designed to help improve the safety of the

occupants sitting in the front seats and the rear

outer seats, in the event of a violent collision. The

airbags supplement the action of the seat belts

equipped with a force limiting system.

Electronic detectors record and analyse the

front and side impacts sustained in the impact

detection zones:

Impact detection zones

This system protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious front impact,

in order to limit the risk of head and chest injuries.

The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the

steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is

fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

– In the event of violent impact, the airbags

deploy instantly and help better protect the

occupants of the vehicle; immediately after the

impact, the airbags deflate rapidly in order not

to hinder the visibility or the possible exit of the

occupants.

– In the event of a slight impact, a rear impact

and under certain rollover conditions, the airbags

may not deploy; only the seat belt helps to protect

you in these situations.

A. Front impact zone

B. Side impact zone

Deployment

They deploy, except the front passenger airbag if

it is deactivated*, in the event of a serious front

impact to all or part of the front impact zone A.

The front airbag inflates between the thorax and

head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the

steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,

passenger's side, to cushion their forward

movement.

When one or more airbags are deployed,

the detonation of the pyrotechnic charge

incorporated in the system makes a noise and

releases a small quantity of smoke.

This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive

individuals may experience slight irritation.

The detonation noise associated with the

deployment of one or more airbags may result

in a slight loss of hearing for a short time.

* For more information on Deactivating the front passenger airbag, refer to the corresponding section.

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of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a

serious side impact in order to limit the risk of

injury to the side of the head.

Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and the

upper passenger compartment area.

Lateral airbags

Advice

For the airbags to be fully effective,

observe the safety recommendations

below.

Adopt a normal upright sitting position.

Fasten the seat belt ensuring it is correctly

positioned and adjusted.

Do not leave anything between the occupants

and the airbags (a child, pet, object, etc.), nor

fix or attach anything close to or in the way of

the airbag release trajectory; this could cause

injuries during their deployment.

Deployment

It deploys simultaneously with the corresponding

lateral airbag in the event of a serious side impact

applied to all or part of the side impact zone B.

The curtain airbag inflates between the front

and rear occupants of the vehicle and the

corresponding windows.

Never modify the original definition of your

vehicle, particularly in the area directly around

the airbags.

In the event of a serious side impact, this system

protects the driver and front passenger to

mitigate the risk of injury to the chest between

the hip and the shoulder.

At the front, each lateral airbag is fitted in the

seat backrest frame, door side. At the rear, each

lateral airbag is fitted in the rear pillar.

Malfunction

If this warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, you must contact a

dealer or a qualified workshop to have the system

checked.

After an accident or if the vehicle has been

stolen, have the airbag systems checked.

All work on the airbag systems must only be

carried out by a dealer or a qualified workshop.

Even if all of the precautions mentioned are

observed, a risk of injury or of minor burns to

the head, chest or arms cannot be ruled out

when an airbag is deployed. The airbag inflates

almost instantly (within a few milliseconds)

then deflates within the same time

The airbags may not be deployed in the event of a

serious impact.

Deployment

In the event of a minor impact or bump at

the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle

rolls over, the airbags may not be deployed.

In the event of a rear or front collision, none of

the lateral airbags are deployed.

The lateral airbags are deployed on one side in

the event of a serious side impact applied to all or

part of the side impact zone B.

The lateral airbag inflates between the hip

and shoulder of the vehicle's occupant and the

corresponding door panel.

discharging the hot gas via openings provided

for this purpose.

Front airbags

Curtain airbags

System contributing towards greater protection

for the driver and passengers (with the exception

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by

its spokes or resting your hands on the centre

part of the wheel.

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Passengers must not place their feet on the

dashboard.

sensors - risk of malfunction of the lateral

airbags!

It is recommended that children travel on

the rear seats of the vehicle:

Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags

can cause burns or the risk of injury from a

cigarette or pipe.

Such work must only be done by a dealer or a

qualified workshop.

– "rearward facing" up to the age of 3,

– "forward facing" over the age of 3.

Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or

hit it violently.

Do not fix or attach anything to the steering

wheel or dashboard, as this could cause

injuries when the airbags are deployed.

Curtain airbags

Make sure that the seat belt is correctly

positioned and tightened.

For child seats with a support leg, ensure that

the support leg is in firm and steady contact

with the floor.

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,

as this could cause head injuries when the

curtain airbag is deployed.

Do not remove the grab handles installed on

the roof, as they play a part in securing the

curtain airbags.

Lateral airbags

An incorrectly installed child seat

compromises the child's safety in the

event of an accident.

Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt

buckle under the child seat, as this could

destabilise it.

Remember to fasten the seat belts or the

harness of child seats, keeping the slack

relative to the child's body to a minimum, even

for short journeys.

When installing a child seat using the seat

belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened

correctly on the child seat and that it secures

the child seat firmly on the seat of the vehicle.

If the passenger seat is adjustable, move it

forwards if necessary.

Use only approved covers on the seats,

compatible with the deployment of the lateral

airbags. For information on the range of seat

covers suitable for your vehicle, contact a

dealer.

Do not fix or attach anything to the seat

backrests (clothing, etc.), as this could cause

injuries to the chest or arm when the lateral

airbag is deployed.

Do not sit with the upper part of the body any

nearer to the door than necessary.

At the rear, any objects placed on the outer

seats or the folded backrest of the 1/3 bench

seat could become projectiles when the lateral

airbags are deployed.

Child seats

The legislation on carrying children is

specific to each country. Refer to the

legislation in force in your country.

For maximum safety, please observe the following

recommendations:

– In accordance with European regulations, all

children under the age of 12 or less than one and

a half metres tall must travel in approved child

seats suited to their weight, on seats fitted with a

seat belt or ISOFIX mountings.

Statistically, the safest seats in your vehicle for

carrying children are the rear seats.

A child weighing less than 9 kg must travel in

–

The vehicle's front door panels include side

impact sensors.

A damaged door or any unauthorised or

incorrectly executed work (modification or

repair) on the front doors or their interior trim

could compromise the operation of these

Remove the head restraint before installing a

child seat with a backrest on a passenger seat.

Ensure that the head restraint is stored or

attached securely to prevent it from being

thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp

–

the "rearward facing" position both in the front

and in the rear.

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braking. Refit the head restraint once the child

seat has been removed.

Child seat at the rear

Child seat at the front

"Forward facing" or "Rearward facing"

Installing a booster seat

The chest part of the seat belt must be

positioned on the child's shoulder without

touching the neck.

Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt passes

correctly over the child's thighs.

►ꢀ Adjust the front passenger seat to the highest

and fully back longitudinal position, with the

backrest straightened.

Use a booster seat with backrest, equipped

with a belt guide at shoulder level.

"Forward facing"

Additional protections

►ꢀ Move the vehicle's front seat forward and

straighten the backrest so that the legs of the

child in the "forward facing" child seat or the

"rearward facing" child seat itself do not touch

the vehicle's front seat.

To prevent accidental opening of the

doors and rear windows, use the "Child lock".

Take care not to open the rear windows by

more than one third.

To protect young children from the rays of the

sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.

As a safety precaution, do not leave:

– a child alone and unattended in a vehicle,

– a child or an animal in a vehicle which is

exposed to the sun, with the windows closed,

– the keys within reach of children inside the

vehicle.

►ꢀ Verify that the backrest of the "forward

facing" child seat is as close as possible to the

backrest of the vehicle's rear seat, and is ideally

in contact with it.

You must leave the front passenger airbag

active.

Centre rear seat

A child seat with a support leg must never be

installed on the centre rear passenger seat.

"Rearward facing"

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The front passenger airbag must be

deactivated before installing a rearward

facing child seat. Otherwise, the child risks

being seriously injured or killed if the airbag is

deployed.

Deactivating the front

passenger airbag

For your child’s safety, the front

passenger airbag MUST be deactivated

when a "rearward facing" child seat is

installed on the front passenger seat.

Otherwise, the child would be exposed to the

risk of death or serious injury in the event of

airbag deployment.

Vehicles not equipped with a

deactivation/reactivation control

Installing a "rearward facing" child seat on the

front passenger seat is strictly prohibited - risk

of death or serious injury in the event of airbag

deployment!

With the ignition off:

►ꢀ To deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the

switch to the "OFF" position.

►ꢀ To reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON"

position.

Warning label - Front passenger airbag

When the ignition is switched on:

This warning lamp comes on and remains

lit to signal the deactivation.

Or

Deactivating/Reactivating the front

passenger airbag

For vehicles on which it is fitted, the control is

located by the glove box.

You must comply with the following instruction,

reminded by the warning label on both sides of

the passenger sun visor:

This warning lamp comes on for about 1

minute to signal the activation.

NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on

a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front

of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD

can occur.

Recommended child seats

Range of recommended child seats secured using

a three-point seat belt.

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Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

L1

L6

"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus"

"GRACO Booster"

The 2 latches of ISOFIX child seats are secured

Installed in the "rearward facing" position.

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

Only suitable for installation on the front

passenger seat or on the rear side seats.

to them.

– One ring B, located behind the seat, called the

TOP TETHER, for fixing seats fitted with an upper

strap.

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

“ISOFIX" mountings

The seats shown below are fitted with ISOFIX

compliant mountings:

L5

"RÖMER KIDFIX XP"

Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX

mountings.

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

Only suitable for installation on the side rear

seats.

Front seat

The head restraint on the vehicle seat must be

removed.

The mountings comprise three rings for each

seat, indicated by a marking:

– Two rings A, located between the vehicle seat

backrest and cushion.

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Rear seats

Recommended ISOFIX child seats

"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX"

(size category: B1)

This system prevents the child seat from tipping

forward in the event of a front impact.

This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,

reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in the

vehicle.

To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER:

►ꢀ Remove and stow the head restraint before

installing the child seat on this seat (refit it once

the child seat has been removed).

►ꢀ Pass the upper strap of the child seat behind

the seat backrest, between the head restraint

rods.

►ꢀ Secure the upper strap hook to ring B.

►ꢀ Tighten the upper strap.

Also consult the user guide from the child

seat’s manufacturer to find out how to

install and remove the seat.

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Suitable for forward-facing installation only.

Attached to rings A and ring B, referred to as

TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.

Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining, lying

down.

This child seat can also be used in seat

positions not equipped with ISOFIX mountings.

In this case, it must be secured to the vehicle's

seat by the three-point seat belt. Adjust the

front seat of the vehicle so that the child's feet

do not touch the backrest.

"RÖMER Baby-Safe Plus and its ISOFIX base"

(size category: E)

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX

base which is attached to rings A.

The base has a support leg, height-adjustable,

which rests on the vehicle's floor.

This child seat can also be secured with a seat

belt. In this case, only the shell is used and

attached to the vehicle seat using the three-

point seat belt.

When fitting an ISOFIX child seat to the

left-hand rear seat of the bench seat,

before fitting the seat, first move the centre

rear seat belt towards the middle of the

vehicle, so as to avoid the seat interfering with

the operation of the seat belt.

i-Size child seats

i-Size child seats have two latches that engage on

the two rings A.

These i-Size child seats also have:

– either an upper strap that is attached to ring B,

– or a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor,

compatible with the approved i-Size seat position,

the role of which is to prevent the child seat from

tipping forward in the event of a collision.

For more information on the ISOFIX mountings,

refer to the corresponding section.

An incorrectly installed child seat

compromises the child's safety in the

event of an accident.

Strictly observe the fitting instructions

provided in the user guide supplied with the

child seat.

"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX"

(size category: B1)

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

For information about the installation

possibilities for ISOFIX child seats in your

vehicle, refer to the summary table.

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seats secured using the seat belt and universally

approved (a) as well as the largest ISOFIX and

i-Size child seats at the positions fitted with

ISOFIX anchoring points in the vehicle.

Installing ISOFIX and i-Size

universal child seats

In compliance with European regulations, this

table indicates the possibilities of installing child

Seat number

Front seats

Rear seats

5

1

3

1

4

6

3

5

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated “OFF”

Activated “ON” (c)

(b)

Position compatible with a universal child

no

yes (d) (f)

yes

yes (e)

yes

seat (a)

Position compatible with an i-Size child seat

no

yes

no

yes

Position equipped with a TOP TETHER

anchorage

"Carrycot" type child seat

no

yes (g)

no

yes

(g)

"Rearward facing" ISOFIX child seat

"Forward facing" ISOFIX child seat

Booster child seat

no

R3

no

R3 (h) (i)

F3

no

B3

R3 (h) (i)

F3

B3

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Key

(h) Adjust the driver's seat to the highest

– A position that is i-Size compatible is also

compatible for R1, R2 and F2X, F2, B2.

– A position that is R3 compatible is also

compatible for R1 and R2.

Seat position where the installation of a

child seat is forbidden.

Front passenger airbag deactivated.

position.

(i) Adjust the front passenger seat to the fully

forward position.

– A position that is F3 compatible is also

compatible for F2X and F2.

Front passenger airbag activated.

– A position that is B3 compatible is also

compatible for B2.

Seat position suitable for the installation

of a child seat secured using the seat belt

and universally approved "rearward facing" and/

or "forward facing".

(a) Universal child seat: child seat that can be

installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.

Seat position suitable for the installation a

child seat secured using the seat belt and

universally approved "forward facing".

Seat position where securing an i-Size

child seat is authorised.

Seat position where securing a "forward

facing" i-Size child seat is authorised.

Presence of a TOP TETHER anchoring point

at the rear of the backrest, authorising the

attachment of a universal ISOFIX "forward

facing" child seat.

(b) To install a "rearward facing" at this seat

position, the front passenger airbag must be

deactivated "OFF" .

(c) Only a "forward facing" child seat is

authorised at this seat position with the front

passenger airbag activated "ON".

(d) For a seat with height adjustment, adjust

the seat to the highest position and move it

fully back.

Presence of a TOP TETHER anchoring point

at the rear of the backrest, authorising the

attachment of a "forward facing" universal

ISOFIX child seat.

(e) Never install a child seat with a support leg

on the centre rear passenger seat.

(f) For a seat without height adjustment, the

backrest must be upright.

"Rearward facing" ISOFIX child seat:

(g) Installing a “Carrycot” type child seat on

this seat may prevent the installation of

additional child seats in the rear.

–

R1: ISOFIX child seat for baby.

R2: ISOFIX reduced size child seat.

R3: ISOFIX large size child seat.

"Forward facing" ISOFIX child seat:

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–

F2X: ISOFIX child seat for toddlers.

F2: ISOFIX reduced height child seat.

F3: ISOFIX full height child seat.

Child booster seat.

• To the left on the right-hand rear door.

►ꢀ To unlock, turn it in the opposite direction.

ISOFIX "carrycot" type child seat:

– L1: head to the left.

– L2: head to the right.

Activation/Deactivation

►ꢀ With the ignition on, press this button

to activate/deactivate the child lock.

When the indicator lamp is on, the child lock is

activated.

Manual child lock

This system prevents opening of a rear door using

its interior handle.

The control, red in colour, is located on the edge of

each rear door (marked by a label).

Do not confuse the child lock control,

which is red, with the back-up locking

control, which is black.

With the child lock activated, it is still

possible to operate the rear electric

windows from the driver's controls.

Locking / Unlocking

This system is independent and in no

circumstances does it take the place of

the central locking control.

Check the status of the child lock each time

you switch on the ignition.

Always keep the electronic key with you when

leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.

In the event of a serious impact, the electric

child lock is switched off automatically to

permit the exit of the rear passengers.

Electric child lock

This remote control system prevents the use of

rear electric windows and, depending on version,

the opening of the rear doors using their interior

handles.

►ꢀ To lock, turn the red control as far as it will go

using the integral key:

• To the right on the left-hand rear door.

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