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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.

General safety

recommendations

Hazard warning lamps

Do not remove the labels attached in

different places on your vehicle. They

include safety warnings as well as

– 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.

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 this button causes all the direction

indicators to flash.

They can work with the ignition switched off.

Installation of accessory radio

Depending on country regulations, certain

safety equipment may be mandatory: 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.

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).

They can be switched off by pressing the button.

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

– 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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Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

►ꢀ Pressing again immediately cancels the

request.

Horn

The indicator lamp flashes while the vehicle

data is being sent, and then remains lit when

communication is established.

Emergency or assistance

call

If an impact is detected by the airbag

control unit, an emergency call is made

automatically, irrespective of the deployment

of any airbags.

This service is available free of charge.

►ꢀ Press the central part of the steering wheel.

Operation of the system

1. Localised Emergency Call

2. Localised Assistance Call

– Upon switching on the ignition, the indicator

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

the system is operating correctly.

– The indicator lamp is fixed red: system

malfunction.

Pedestrian horn

(Rechargeable hybrid)

This system alerts pedestrians that the vehicle is

approaching, when driving in Electric mode (100%

electric driving).

Localised Emergency Call

(PE112)

►ꢀ In an emergency, press button 1 for more than

2 seconds.

– The indicator lamp flashes red: replace the

back-up battery.

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 the latter 2 cases, the emergency and

assistance call services may not work.

Contact a dealer or a qualified repairer as soon as

possible.

The lit indicator lamp and a voice message

confirm that the call has been made to the

emergency services*.

This function cannot be deactivated.

Malfunction

"Localised Emergency Call" immediately locates

your vehicle and puts you in contact with the

appropriate emergency services**.

A system fault does not prevent the

vehicle from being driven.

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp lights up on the instrument panel.

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

** Depending on the geographic coverage of "Localised Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance Call".

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

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Data processing

Data storage

Localised Assistance Call

All processing of personal information

Data contained in the system’s memory is

not accessible from outside the system until a

call is made. The system is not traceable and

is not continuously monitored in its normal

operating mode.

►ꢀ 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.

by the "Localised Emergency Call" system

(PE112) complies with the framework for

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.

The data in the system's internal memory is

automatically and continuously erased. Only

the vehicle’s three most recent locations are

stored.

Privacy mode allows you to manage the

level of sharing (data and/or location)

between your vehicle and DS AUTOMOBILES.

It can be configured in the Settings menu on

the touch screen.

When an emergency call is triggered, the data

log is stored for no more than 13 hours.

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.

By default, depending on equipment,

deactivate/reactivate geolocation by

simultaneously pressing the 2 buttons, then

press the "Localised Assistance Call" button

to confirm.

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.

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.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint

with the relevant data protection authority.

For technical reasons, in particular to

improve the quality of telematic services

* 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 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.

After an impact

Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of

emergency braking.

Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

manages overall braking pressure on each

individual wheel.

If you benefit from the DS CONNECT BOX

offer with the SOS and Assistance Pack

included, there are additional services

available to you in your personal space, via the

website for your country.

Emergency braking assistance

(EBA)

This system reduces the emergency stopping

distance, by optimising the braking pressure.

It is triggered in relation to the speed at which

the brake pedal is depressed. The effect of this is

a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an

increase in braking efficiency.

►ꢀ When braking in an emergency, depress the

pedal very firmly and maintain this pressure.

For information about the SOS and Assistance

Pack, please refer to the general conditions for

these services.

Normal operation of the ABS may make

itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake

pedal.

The fixed illumination of this warning lamp

signals that there is a fault with the ABS.

The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive

carefully at a moderate speed.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR) /

Dynamic stability control (DSC)

Anti-slip regulation (or traction control) optimises

traction by using engine braking and by applying

the brakes on the driving wheels to avoid one

or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the

vehicle's directional stability.

Electronic stability control

(ESC)

Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

The electronic stability control programme

includes the following systems:

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.

– Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic

brake force distribution (EBFD).

– Emergency braking assistance (EBA).

– Anti-slip regulation (ASR).

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 the vehicle.

– Dynamic stability control (DSC).

– Trailer stability assist (TSA).

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off

the ignition.

Anti-lock braking system

(ABS)/Electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD)

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

When changing wheels (tyres and rims),

ensure that these are approved for your

vehicle.

These systems are activated in the event

of a problem with grip or trajectory

These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability

and handling during braking, and enable greater

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(confirmed by this warning lamp flashing on the

instrument panel).

ASR/DSC

The electronic stability control system (ESC) must

not have any faults.

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.

The vehicle speed must be between 37 and 99

mph (60 and 160 km/h).

E-TENSE 4X4 360

The dynamic stability control is optimised

to be able to react later on this vehicle.

If the system detects that the trailer is

snaking, it applies the brakes to stabilise

the trailer and reduces engine power, if necessary,

to slow the vehicle (indicated by the flashing of

this warning lamp on the instrument panel and

the brake lamps coming on).

Deactivation/Reactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle

which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft

ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate

the ASR system, so that the wheels can turn

freely and regain grip.

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

provided by dealers.

For information on weights and towed loads, refer

to the Engine technical data and towed loads

section or your vehicle’s registration certificate.

To ensure safe driving with a Towing device, refer

to the corresponding section.

Reactivate the system as soon as the level of grip

permits.

In order to ensure that these systems remain

effective in wintry conditions, the use of snow

or all-season tyres is recommended. All four

wheels must be fitted with tyres approved for

your vehicle.

The settings are changed via the Driving/

Vehicle touch screen menu.

Malfunction

If a fault occurs, this warning lamp lights

up on the instrument panel, accompanied

by a message and an audible signal.

To continue towing a trailer, reduce speed and

drive carefully!

Deactivation/reactivation is confirmed by the

display of a message.

The ASR system is reactivated automatically

every time the ignition is switched on or at speeds

over 31 mph (50 km/h).

All tyre specifications are listed on the

tyre/paint label. For more information

on Identification markings, refer to the

corresponding section.

Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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

Malfunction

The trailer stability control system

provides an extra safety feature under

normal driving conditions, when following the

recommendations for use of trailers and

current legislation in force in your country. It

must not encourage the driver to take extra

risks, such as using a trailer in unsuitable

conditions of operation (e.g. excessive load,

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp lights up on the instrument panel,

accompanied by the display of a message and an

audible signal.

Trailer stability assist (TSA)

When towing, this system reduces the risk of the

vehicle or trailer snaking.

Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Operation

The system is activated automatically when the

ignition is switched on.

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exceeded nose weight, worn or under-inflated

tyres, faulty braking system) or driving at

excessive speed.

This system reduces the pressure of the seat belt

on the chest of the occupant, thus improving their

protection.

Rear seat belts

In certain cases, the system may not detect

trailer snaking, particularly with a light trailer.

When driving on slippery or poor surfaces, the

system may not be able to prevent sudden

trailer snaking.

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.

Seat belts

Inertia reel

In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes

on.

The seat belts are equipped with an inertia

reel which allows the strap length to adjust

automatically to the shape of the user. The seat

belt returns to its storage automatically when it

is not used.

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

with inertia reel.

Following an impact, have the seat belt system

checked, and if necessary replaced, by a dealer

or a qualified workshop.

The outer seats are fitted with a pyrotechnic

pretensioning and force limiting system.

For the centre seat, the buckle is held horizontally

by an elastic strap if the centre seat belt is not

being used.

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

Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic

Fastening

►ꢀ Pull the strap, then insert the tongue into the

pretensioning system and a force limiting system.

buckle.

This system improves safety in the event of a

frontal or side impact.

►ꢀ Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly

by pulling on the strap.

Depending on the severity of the impact, the

pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly

tightens the seat belts against the body of the

occupants.

Unfastening

►ꢀ Press the red button on the buckle.

►ꢀ Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are

enabled when the ignition is on.

Force limiting system

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remain on as long as the front seatbelts are not

fastened.

To ensure the proper functioning of the belt

buckles, make sure that there are no foreign

bodies present (e.g. a coin) before fastening.

Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt

is reeled in correctly.

Seat belt not fastened/

unfastened alerts

Not fastened at the rear (depending on

version)

When the ignition is switched on, with the engine

running or the vehicle moving at a speed below

12 mph (20 km/h), the warning lamp and the

corresponding indicator lamps light up for around

sixty seconds, if one or more rear seat belts are

not fastened.

After folding or moving a seat or rear bench

seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned

and reeled in correctly.

Installation

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible over the pelvis.

The upper part must be positioned in the

hollow of the shoulder.

Unfastened

After the ignition is switched on, the warning

lamp and the corresponding indicator lamps light

up if the driver and/or one or more passengers

unfasten their seat belts.

Not fastened/unfastened warning lamp

It comes on in red on both the instrument panel

and the front passenger airbag and seat belts

warning lamps display, once the system detects

that a seat belt is not fastened or has been

unfastened.

At the front, adjusting the position of the

seat belt may require the seat height to be

adjusted.

At a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h), these

warning lamps flash, accompanied by an audible

signal for approximately two minutes. After this

time, these warning lamps remain on as long as

the seatbelts are not refastened.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:

– be tightened as close to the body as

possible.

Seat belts not fastened/unfastened identification

indicator lamp

– be pulled in front of you with a smooth

movement, checking that it is not twisted.

– must only be used to secure one person.

– not show signs of tearing or fraying.

– not be changed or modified, in order to avoid

affecting its performance.

The red indicator lamps on the display indicate

the location of the seat belts which are not

fastened or have been unfastened.

Advice

Not fastened

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.

When the ignition is switched on, the warning

lamp and the corresponding indicator lamps light

up if the driver and/or one of the passengers have

not fastened their seat belt.

Recommendations for children

Use a suitable child seat if the passenger

is less than 12 years old or shorter than 1.5

metres.

At a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h),

these warning lamps flash, accompanied by an

increasing audible signal for approximately two

minutes. After two minutes, these warning lamps

Do not invert the seat belt buckles, as they will

not fulfil their role properly.

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Never use the same seat belt to secure more

than one child.

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.

incorporated in the system makes a noise and

releases a small quantity of smoke.

Never carry a child on your lap.

For more information on Child seats, refer to

the corresponding section.

This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive

individuals may experience 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.

– 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.

Maintenance

In accordance with current safety

The seriousness of the impact depends on the

nature of the obstacle and the speed of the

vehicle at the moment of collision.

regulations, for all work on your vehicle's seat

belts, contact a qualified workshop with the

skills and equipment needed, which a dealer is

able to provide.

Front airbags

The airbags do not operate when the

ignition is switched off.

Have your seat belts checked regularly by a

dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if

the straps show signs of damage.

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.

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or

a textile cleaning product, sold by dealers.

Impact detection zones

Airbags

This system protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious front impact,

limiting the risk of head and chest injury.

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.

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.

A. Front impact zone

B. Side impact zone

Depending on version, the front airbags

may be adaptive. They inflate less firmly

in the presence of a smaller occupant, with the

seat set in a forward longitudinal position.

Electronic detectors record and analyse the

front and side impacts sustained in the impact

detection zones:

When one or more airbags are deployed,

the detonation of the pyrotechnic charge

– In the event of violent impact, the airbags

deploy instantly and help better protect the

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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.

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.

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.

The lateral airbag inflates between the chest of

the vehicle's occupant and the corresponding

door panel.

Central airbag

Malfunction

This system protects the front occupants in the

event of a serious side impact in order to limit the

risk of head injury.

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp lights up on the instrument panel.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have

the system checked.

Lateral airbags

The central airbag is integrated into the driver's

seat backrest frame, on the centre console side.

It deploys simultaneously with the lateral airbag

in the event of a serious side impact applied to all

or part of the side impact zone B.

The airbags may not be deployed in the event of a

serious impact.

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.

Curtain airbags

System contributing towards greater protection

for the driver and passengers (with the exception

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.

Advice

This system protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious side impact,

limiting the risk of injury to the chest, between

the hip and the shoulder.

For the airbags to be fully effective,

observe the safety recommendations

below.

Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and the

upper passenger compartment area.

Adopt a normal and upright sitting position.

Fasten your seat belt and position it correctly.

Do not place anything between the occupants

and the airbags (e.g. child, animal, object), do

Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest

frame, on the door side.

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

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not fix or attach anything near or in the path of

the airbags, as this could cause injuries when

they are deployed.

Lateral airbags/Central airbag

Use only approved seat covers compatible

with the deployment of these 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 (e.g. clothing) as this could cause

injuries to the chest or arm when the airbag is

deployed.

Child seats

The legislation on carrying children is

Never modify the original definition of the

vehicle, particularly in the area directly around

the airbags.

specific to each country. Refer to the

legislation in force in your country.

For maximum safety, please observe the following

recommendations:

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 bag inflates

almost instantly (within a few milliseconds)

then deflates within the same time,

discharging the hot gas via openings provided

for this purpose.

– 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.

Do not sit with the upper part of the body any

nearer to the door than necessary.

The vehicle's front door panels include side

impact sensors.

–

Statistically, the safest seats in your vehicle for

carrying children are the rear seats.

A child weighing less than 9 kg must travel in

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

sensors - risk of malfunction of the lateral

airbags!

After an accident or if the vehicle has been

stolen, have the airbag systems checked.

All work must be carried out only by a dealer or

a qualified workshop.

–

the "rearward facing" position both in the front

and in the rear.

It is recommended that children travel on

the rear seats of the vehicle:

All work must be carried out only by a dealer or

a qualified workshop.

Front airbags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel by

its spokes or resting your hands on the centre

part of the wheel.

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

– "forward facing" over the age of 3.

Curtain airbags

Passengers must not place their feet on the

dashboard.

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,

as this could cause head injuries when the

curtain airbag is deployed.

Make sure that the seat belt is correctly

positioned and tightened.

Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags

can cause burns or the risk of injury from a

cigarette or pipe.

For child seats with a support leg, ensure that

the support leg is in firm and steady contact

with the floor.

Do not remove the grab handles installed on

the roof.

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.

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Use a booster seat with a backrest, equipped

with a belt guide at shoulder level.

child in the forward-facing or rearward-facing

child seat itself do not touch the vehicle's front

seat.

Advice

An incorrectly installed child seat in a

vehicle compromises the child's safety in

►ꢀ Check that the backrest of the forward-facing

child seat is as close as possible to the backrest

of the vehicle's rear seat, and ideally in contact

with it.

Additional protections

the event of an accident.

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.

Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt

buckle under the child seat, as this could

destabilise it.

Centre rear seat

Remember to fasten the seat belts or the child

seat harness keeping the slack relative to

the child's body to a minimum, even for short

journeys.

To protect young children from the rays of the

sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.

As a safety measure, do not leave:

– a child alone and unsupervised inside a

vehicle,

A child seat with a support leg must never be

installed on the centre rear passenger seat.

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 vehicle seat. If the

passenger seat is adjustable, move it forwards

if necessary.

Child seat at the front

– 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.

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

braking. Refit the head restraint once the child

seat has been removed.

►ꢀ Adjust the front passenger seat to the highest

and fully back longitudinal position, with the

backrest straightened.

Child seat at the rear

Forward-facing or rearward-facing

"Forward 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.

►ꢀ Move the vehicle's front seat forward and

straighten the backrest so that the legs of the

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You must leave the front passenger airbag

active.

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!

"Rearward facing"

You must comply with the following instruction,

as reminded by the warning label on both sides of

the passenger sun visor:

Deactivating/Reactivating the front

passenger airbag

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.

For vehicles on which it is fitted, the switch is

located inside the glove box.

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

Passenger airbag OFF

To ensure the safety of the child, the front

passenger airbag MUST be deactivated

when a "rearward facing" child seat is

installed on the front passenger seat.

Otherwise, the child risks being seriously

injured or killed in the event of deployment of

the airbag.

With the ignition off:

Warning label - Front passenger airbag

►ꢀ To deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the

switch to the "OFF" position.

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

position.

When the ignition is switched on:

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This warning lamp comes on and remains

lit to signal deactivation.

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

Or

L5

"RÖMER KIDFIX 2R"

This warning lamp comes on for about 1

minute to signal activation.

Can be fitted to the vehicle's ISOFIX

mountings.

Recommended child seats

Range of child seats secured using a three-point

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

Only suitable for installation on the side rear

seats.

seat belt.

The head restraint on the vehicle seat must be

removed.

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

The mountings comprise three rings for each

seat, indicated by a marking:

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

– Two rings A, located between the vehicle seat

backrest and cushion.

L1

"RÖMER Baby-Safe"

Installed in the "rearward facing" position.

L6

"GRACO Booster"

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

Only suitable for installation on the front

passenger seat or on the rear side seats.

The 2 latches on ISOFIX child seats are secured

to them.

"ISOFIX" mountings

The seats shown below are fitted with ISOFIX

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

TOP TETHER, for attaching seats fitted with an

upper strap.

compliant mountings:

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►ꢀ Pass the strap of the child seat behind the

seat backrest, centring it between the openings

for the head restraint rods.

"RÖMER Baby-Safe and its ISOFIX base"

(size category: E)

►ꢀ Secure the upper strap hook to ring B.

►ꢀ Tighten the upper strap.

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

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.

Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX

base which is attached to rings A.

Front seat

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.

An incorrectly installed child seat in a

vehicle 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)

For information about the options for

fitting ISOFIX child seats in your vehicle,

refer to the summary table.

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

Rear seats

This system prevents the child seat from tipping

forwards in the event of a front impact.

This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,

reliable and safe fitting of the child seat in the

vehicle.

Recommended ISOFIX child seats

Also consult the user guide from the child

seat’s manufacturer to find out how to

install and remove the seat.

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).

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"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX"

(size category: B1)

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.

i-Size child seats

i-Size child seats have two latches that are anchored to 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.

Their role 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.

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Installing universal, ISOFIX and i-Size child seats

In compliance with European regulations, this table indicates the possibilities for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally approved

(a) as well as the largest ISOFIX and i-Size child seats for the seat positions fitted with ISOFIX anchorage points in the vehicle.

Seat number

Front seats

(h)

Rear seats

(h)

1

3

1

4

5

6

3

5

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated "OFF"

Activated "ON" (c)

yes (e)( j)

(b)

Position compatible with a universal (a)

no

yes (e)(i)

yes

no

yes

child seat

Position compatible with an i-Size child seat

Position equipped with a TOP TETHER hook

no

yes

no

yes

"Carrycot" type child seat

"Rearward facing" ISOFIX child seat

"Forward facing" ISOFIX child seat

Child booster seat

no

yes

R3 (f)(g)

F3

no

yes

R3 (f)(g)

F3

R3 (d)

no

F3

B3 (d)

B3

Rules:

– A position that is R2 compatible is also

compatible with R1.

– A position that is R3 compatible is also

compatible with R1 and R2.

– A position that is i-Size compatible is also

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

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– A position that is F3 compatible is also

Seat position where the installation of a

child seat is forbidden.

( j) For a "forward facing" universal child seat

compatible with F2X and F2.

(UF) in groups 1, 2 or 3.

– A position that is B3 compatible is also

compatible with B2.

Front passenger airbag deactivated.

Front passenger airbag activated.

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

installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.

Seat position suitable for the installation

of a child seat secured using the seat belt

and universally approved "rearward facing" and/

or "forward facing" for all sizes and weight

groups.

(b) To install a "rearward facing" child seat 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").

Seat position suitable for the installation

of a child seat secured using the seat belt

and universally approved "forward facing" for

groups 1, 2 & 3.

(d) The vehicle seat must be as far back as

possible.

Seat position where securing an i-Size

child seat is authorised.

(e) For a seat with height adjustment, adjust

the seat to the highest position and move it

fully back.

Seat position where securing a "forward

facing" i-Size child seat is authorised.

Presence of a TOP TETHER anchorage

point at the rear of the backrest,

authorising the attachment of a universal ISOFIX

child seat.

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

position.

(g) Adjust the front passenger seat to the fully

Presence of a TOP TETHER anchorage

point at the rear of the backrest,

authorising the attachment of a "forward facing"

universal ISOFIX child seat.

forward position.

(h) Depending on version, refer to the legislation

in force in your country before installing a

child in this seat position.

"Rearward facing" ISOFIX child seat:

(i) For a "rearward facing" and/or "forward

facing" universal child seat (U) in groups 0,

0+, 1, 2 or 3.

–

R1: ISOFIX child seat for baby.

R2: ISOFIX reduced size child seat.

R3: ISOFIX large size child seat.

►ꢀ

Key

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"Forward facing" ISOFIX child seat:

A message is displayed on the instrument panel,

confirming activation/deactivation of the child

lock.

–

F2X: ISOFIX child seat for toddlers.

F2: ISOFIX reduced height child seat.

F3: ISOFIX full height child seat.

Booster child seat:

With the child lock activated, it is still

possible to open the doors from outside

and to operate the rear electric windows from

the driver's controls.

–

B2: reduced width booster seat.

B3: full width booster seat.

This system is independent and in no

circumstances does it take the place of

the central locking control.

ISOFIX "carrycot" type child seat:

–

L1: left-hand facing.

L2: right-hand facing.

Check the status of the child lock each time

you switch on the ignition.

For seat adjustments, refer to the table "Installing

universal, ISOFIX and i-Size child seats".

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 control prevents the opening of the rear

doors using their interior handles and the use of

the rear electric windows.

Activation/Deactivation

►ꢀ With the ignition on, press this button to

activate/deactivate the child lock.

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