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Sommaire Général (X06 - C06 - S06 - X35 - L35 - X44 - C44 - G44 - X45 - H45 - X73 - B73 - X74 - B74 - K74 - X77 - J77 - F77 - R77 - X81 - J81 - X84 - B84 - C84 - E84 -

Getting to know your vehicle ...............................

Driving ...................................................................

Your comfort .........................................................

Maintenance .........................................................

Practical advice ....................................................

Technical specifications ......................................

Alphabetical index ...............................................

Sections

CONTENTS

Main Page

Contents5
Exterior6
Passenger Compartment7
Driver’s Position8
Driving Aids9
Safety on Board10
Identifying a Vehicle - Labels11
The Engine Compartment12
Routine Maintenance12
Breakdown Recovery13
Table of Contents15
Getting to Know Your Vehicle15
Key, Radio Frequency Remote Control16
General Information16
Remote Control with Switchblade Key16
Remote Control Unit Failure17
Radio Frequency Remote Control Operating Range17
Replacement and Additional Keys or Remote Controls17
Interference17
Radio Frequency Remote Control Unit18
Locking the Doors18
Unlocking the Doors18
Locking/Unlocking Only the Boot18
Deadlocking19
CARD: General Information20
Battery Life20
Card Operating Range20
Distance Lighting Function21
Replacement: Need for an Additional Card21
"Hands-Free" Card22
Deactivating/Activating the “Hands-Free” Mode22
Special Features of the Unlocking System24
Special Features Relating to Hands-Free Locking24
Using the Card as a Remote Control25
Locking Using the Card25
CARD: Deadlocking26
Locking, Unlocking the Doors27
- The Card’s Built-In Key27
- Vehicles with Key/Remote Control28
- Locking the Doors Manually28
- Interior Locking/Unlocking Door Control29
- Locking the Opening Elements Without the Card or the Key29
- Door and Tailgate Status Indicator29
- Opening the Doors from the Outside30
- Opening from the Inside30
Opening and Closing the Doors30
- Child Safety31
- Lights-On Reminder Buzzer31
- Door/Tailgate Open Buzzer31
- Operating Principle32
- Activating/Deactivating the Function32
- Operating Faults32
Automatic Locking When Driving32
- Front Headrests33
- To Raise the Headrest33
- To Lower the Headrest33
- To Refit the Headrest33
- Front Seats with Manual Control34
- To Tilt the Seatback34
- To Adjust the Seat’s Lumbar Position34
- To Move the Seat Forwards or Back34
- Table Function35
- With the Ignition on36
- Heated Seats36
- Repositioning the Seat36
- Adjusting the Seat Position37
- Driver’s Seat with Electric Controls37
- Adjusting the Lumbar Support on the Driver’s Seat37
- Adjusting the Seatback37
- FRONT SEATS: Functions39
- Massage39
- Easy Driver Access40
- Storing Your Driving Position41
- Recalling the Driving Position41
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel Height and Depth42
- Steering Wheel Heating42
- Activating the Function42
Steering Wheel42
Adjusting Your Driving Position43
Seat Belts43
- Adjusting the Seat Belts44
- Rear Seat Belt Reminder45
- Adjusting the Height of Front Seat Belts46
- Rear Seat Belts 846
- Methods of Restraint in Addition to the Front Seat Belts48
- Depending on the Vehicle48
- Pretensioners48
- Load Limiter49
- Driver and Passenger Front Airbags49
- Warnings Concerning the Driver’s Airbag53
- Warnings Concerning the Passenger Airbag53
- Force Limiter54
- Curtain Air Bags55
- Warning Concerning the Side Air Bag55
- Side Air Bags55
- Side Protection Devices55
Additional Methods of Restraint56
Carrying Children57
CHILD SAFETY: General Information57
- Using a Child Seat58
- CHILD SAFETY: Choosing a Child Seat59
- Rear-Facing Child Seats59
- Forward-Facing Child Seats59
- Booster Cushions59
- CHILD SAFETY: Choosing a Child Seat Mounting60
- Attachment Via the Seat Belt60
- Attachment Using the ISOFIX System61
- CHILD SAFETY: Fitting a Child Seat, General Information64
- In the Front Seat64
- In the Rear Seat65
- CHILD SEATS: Attachment by Seat Belt66
- Fitting Diagram68
- CHILD SEATS: Attachment Using the Isofix System69
- CHILD SAFETY: Deactivating, Activating the Front Passenger Airbag72
- Horn75
- Headlight Flasher75
- Hazard Warning Lights75
Audible and Visual Signals75
Driver’s Position, Left-Hand Drive76
Instrument Panel77
- Driving Position: Right-Hand Drive78
- Warning Lights80
- Low Fuel Level Warning Light81
- Side Light Warning Light81
- STOP Light81
- Warning Light81
- Anti-Lock Braking Warning Light82
- Battery Charge Warning Light82
- Brake Circuit Fault Warning Light82
- Oil Pressure Warning Light82
- Air Bag Warning Light83
- Coolant Temperature Warning Light83
- Preheating Warning Light83
- Toxic Fume Filter System Warning Light83
- Displays and Indicators86
- Engine Oil Level Low Warning86
- Instrument Panel in Miles86
- Instrument Panel a87
- Overspeed Buzzer87
- Rev Counter87
- Speedometer87
- Coolant Temperature Indicator88
- Fuel Gauge88
- Multimedia Information88
- Instrument Panel89
- Trip Computer 2991
  - TRIP COMPUTER: General Information95
  - Vehicle Fitted with Trip Computer a96
  - Vehicle Fitted with Trip Computer B97
  - Vehicle Fitted with Trip Computer C97
  - Automatic Resetting of the Journey Parameters98
  - Interpreting some of the Values Displayed after Resetting98
  - Selections98
  - Current Fuel Consumption99
  - TRIP COMPUTER and WARNING SYSTEM: Journey Parameters99
  - Trip Log99
  - Mileage before Service101
  - Service Distance101
  - Check Airbag104
  - Check Anti- Pollution System104
  - Check Vehicle104
  - Clean Diesel Filter104
  - Accessing the Settings Menu106
  - Adjusting the Settings106
- Vehicle Settings Customisation Menu106
  - Accessing the Settings Menu on Display 2107
  - Dashboard107
  - Lighting107
  - Vehicle107
- Variable Power-Assisted Steering109
- Special Feature of Stop and Start109
Power-Assisted Steering109
- Clock and Exterior Temperature110
- Vehicles Fitted with a Multimedia Screen110
- Vehicles Not Fitted with a Multimedia Screen110
- External Temperature Indicator111
- Rear View Mirrors112
- Exterior Rear View Mirrors112
- Heated Door Mirrors112
- Folding Rear View Mirrors112
- Recalling the Memorised Position113
- Returning to the Driving Position113
- Position Memory113
- Rear View Mirrors Which Tilt in Reverse Gear113
- Interior Rear View Mirror114
- Rear View Mirror with Lever114
- Rear View Mirror Without Lever114
Headlight Beam Adjustment115
- Side Lights116
- Daytime Running Lights Function116
- Dipped Beam Headlights116
Exterior Lighting and Signals116
- Main Beam Headlights117
- Automatic Main Beam Headlights117
- To Deactivate Automatic Main Beam Headlights118
- Switching off the Lights119
- Welcome and Goodbye Function119
- See-Me-Home Lighting120
- Rear Fog Lights121
- Front Fog Lights121
- Windscreen Wash, Wipe122
- Vehicle Fitted with Intermittent Windscreen Wipers122
- Efficiency of a Wiper Blade122
- Precaution for Using the Wipers122
- Vehicle Fitted with Front Windscreen Wiper Rain Sensor123
- Single Sweep123
- Automatic Wiper Function123
- Specific Front Wiper Position125
- Windscreen Washer126
- Headlight Washers127
- Headlights on127
- Rear Screen Wash, Wipe128
- Rear Screen Wash/Wipe129
- Useable Tank Capacity130
- Fuel Grade130
Fuel Tank (Filling with Fuel)130
- Diesel Versions131
- Petrol Versions131
- Filling with Fuel131
- Running out of Fuel on Diesel Versions132
- Vehicles with Card132
- Reagent Quality133
- Capacity of the Tank133
Reagent Tank133
- Precautions for Use134
- When Filling134
- Maintenance/Range135
- System Fault136
- Driving137
- Running in138
  - IGNITION SWITCH: Vehicle with Key139
  - “LOCK 0 Position139
  - “ON" 2 Position139
  - “START" 3 Position139
- Starting, Stopping the Engine140
  - Conditions for Starting the Engine141
  - STARTING, STOPPING the ENGINE: Vehicle with Card141
  - “Hands-Free” Starting with the Tailgate Open141
  - Accessories Function142
  - Conditions for Stopping the Engine143
  - Conditions for Engine Standby144
  - Function Stop and Start144
  - Conditions for Coming out of Engine Standby145
  - Preventing the Engine from Standing by145
  - Conditions Preventing Standby of the Engine146
  - Deactivating, Activating the Function147
- Special Features of Petrol Versions148
  - Starting Problems148
  - Particle Filter149
  - Diesel Engine Speed150
  - Precautions to be Taken in Winter150
  - Running out of Fuel150
- Special Features of Diesel Versions150
- Gear Lever, Handbrake152
- Assisted Operation153
- Electronic Parking Brake153
  - Assisted Release of the Parking Brake154
  - Manual Operation154
  - Brief Stop155
  - Manually Releasing the Electronic Parking Brake155
  - Special Cases155
  - Versions with an Automatic Gearbox156
  - Conditions for Interrupting the Braking Force157
  - Conditions for Maintaining the Braking Force157
  - “Autohold" Function157
- Driving Advice, Eco-Driving158
  - Free-Wheel Function158
  - Gear Change Indicator159
  - Driving Style Indicator 2160
  - Acceleration Indicator Eco 3161
  - Journey Record162
  - On the Multimedia Screen162
  - Disabling the Function163
  - ECO Mode163
  - Driving Advice and ECO Driving164
  - Advice on Use165
  - Tyres165
  - Engine Adjustments166
  - Exhaust Gas Monitoring System166
- Maintenance and Antipollution Advice166
- Emissions167
- Environment167
  - Recycling167
  - Tyre Pressure Loss Warning168
  - Resetting the Standard Level for the Tyre Pressures169
  - Resetting Procedure170
  - Emergency Spare Wheel172
  - Readjustment of Tyre Pressures172
  - Replacing Wheels/Tyres172
  - Tyre Pressure Faults172
  - Tyre Pressure Monitor174
  - Tyre Repair Product and Inflation Kit177
  - ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)179
- Driver Correction Devices and Aids179
  - Electronic Stability Control ESC181
  - Traction Control181
  - Understeer Control181
  - Braking Anticipation182
  - Emergency Brake Assist182
  - Hill Start Assistance183
  - Rear Wheel Steering184
- Lane Departure Warning185
  - Conditions for Non-Activation of the System187
  - Temporarily Not Available187
  - In the Event of System Disturbance189
  - System Servicing/Repairs189
- Lane Keeping Assist190
- Blind Spot Warning196
  - Location of the Camera 1203
  - Location of the Radar 2203
- Safe Distance Alert203
- Active Emergency Braking207
  - Detection of Vehicles208
  - Special Features of Stationary Vehicles208
  - Special Features of Warnings208
  - Detection of Pedestrians and Cyclists209
- Fatigue Detection Warning215
- Detection of Road Signs217
- Controls221
- Speed Limiter221
  - Switching on222
  - Exceeding the Limit Speed223
  - Limited Speed Cannot be Maintained223
  - Varying the Limit Speed223
  - Putting the Function on Standby224
  - Recalling the Limit Speed224
  - Switching off the Function224
- Cruise Control225
  - Activating Cruise Control226
  - Adjusting the Cruising Speed227
  - Cruising Speed Cannot be Maintained227
  - Exceeding the Cruising Speed227
  - Returning to the Cruising Speed228
- Adaptive Cruise Control230
  - Overtaking Manoeuvre234
  - Stopping and Starting on Vehicles Fitted with an Automatic Gearbox235
  - Exit from Standby236
  - Take Control of the Vehicle236
  - Temporary Unavailability237
  - Detection During Cornering238
  - Limitations of System Operation238
  - Vehicle Detection238
  - Detection of Vehicles in Adjacent Lanes239
  - Vehicles Hidden Due to Variations in Ground Relief239
  - Vehicles Outside the Camera and Radar Detection Areas239
  - Non-Detection of Fixed Obstacles and Objects of a Small Size240
  - Stationary and Slow Moving Vehicles240
  - Deactivating the Function241
- Parking Distance Control243
  - Detection of Obstacles to the Side245
  - If a Side Obstacle Is Detected245
  - Automatic Deactivation of the Parking Distance Control247
  - Deactivating the Parking Distance Control Manually247
- Reversing Camera248
  - Fixed Clearance Gauge249
  - Moving Guide Line249
- Parking Exit Warning250
  - Limitation of the System Operation253
  - System Disturbance253
- Assisted Parking254
  - Choice of Manoeuvre255
  - Exiting a Parallel Parking Space256
  - Cancelling the Manoeuvre257
  - Suspending/Resuming the Manoeuvre257
  - Automatic Transmission259
  - Accelerating and Overtaking260
- Automatic Gearbox260
  - Driving in Automatic Mode260
  - Economical Driving260
  - Maintenance Period261
- Emergency Call262
  - Emergency Call Has Two Modes262
  - System Operation Warning Light262
  - Automatic Mode263
  - Manual Mode263
  - Test Mode263
  - To Activate Test Mode263
  - Your Comfort265
  - Mode Comfort266
  - Mode Eco266
- Multi-Sense266
  - My Sense Mode266
  - AIR VENTS: Air Outlets267
  - Air Flow268
  - Front Seats268
  - Rear Seats268
  - Indicators269
  - Manual Air Conditioning269
  - Switching Air Conditioning on or off269
  - Adjusting the Air Temperature270
  - Distribution of Air in the Passenger Compartment270
  - Rear Screen De-Icing/Demisting270
  - Clear View Function271
  - Stopping the System271
  - Switching the Air Recirculation on271
  - Varying the Ventilation Speed271
  - AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL: Control a272
  - SYNC Function273
  - Temperature Adjustment273
  - Air Recirculation276
  - Manual Use276
  - The Controls277
  - Adjusting the Ventilation Speed278
  - Fuel Consumption287
  - Presence of Water under the Vehicle287
  - Type of Refrigerant Fluid288
  - Outside Air Quality and Deodorisation Function289
  - Hands-Free Telephone Integrated Control290
- Multimedia Equipment290
  - Multimedia Settings290
  - Multimedia Sockets 5291
  - Driver’s Responsibility292
- Electric Windows292
  - Safety of Rear Occupants292
  - Impossible to Operate the One-Touch Electric Window293
  - One-Touch Mode293
  - Remote Control Window Closing293
- Electric Sunroof294
  - To Slide the Curtain294
  - To Slide the Sunroof294
  - Closing the Sunroof by Remote Control295
  - Special Features295
  - Precautions During Use296
  - Courtesy Light297
- Interior Lighting297
  - Map Reading Lights297
  - Luggage Compartment Light298
  - Front Sun Visor299
- Sun Visor, Blinds299
  - Ticket Holder299
  - Vanity Mirror299
  - Passenger Compartment Storage Space and Fittings300
  - Passenger Storage Compartment300
  - Sun Blind Storage Compartment300
  - Central Storage Compartment301
  - Cup Holders301
  - Grab Handle302
  - Rear Armrest with Cup Holder303
  - Ashtray, Cigarette Lighter, Accessories Socket304
- Cigarette Lighter 1304
  - Accessories Sockets305
  - Centre Seat Headrest B Storage Position306
  - Position for Using the Central Headrest a306
- Rear Headrests306
  - To Remove a Headrest306
  - Storage Position for the Side Headrests307
- Rear Bench Seat308
  - To Manually Fold down the Seatbacks308
  - To Automatically Fold down309
  - Luggage Compartment: 4 Door Version310
  - Using the Hands-Free Function311
  - Activation/Deactivation of the Hands-Free Function312
- Luggage Compartment312
  - Opening the Doors Manually from the Inside312
  - User Precautions312
  - Luggage Compartment: 5-Door Version313
  - Opening Manually from Inside the Vehicle313
- Rear Parcel Shelf314
  - Luggage Compartment Cover315
  - Luggage Compartment Cover Storage315
- Luggage Cover 2315
  - Removing/Refitting the Luggage Cover315
  - Fitting the Luggage Net Behind the Front Seats316
- Luggage Net316
  - Fitting the Luggage Net Behind the Rear Seats317
  - Boot Storage Space and Fittings318
  - Storage under the Carpet318
  - Mobile Floor319
  - Separation Position319
  - Storage under Floor320
  - Anchorage Points321
  - Bag Hooks322
  - Storage Compartment322
- Transporting Objects in the Luggage Compartment323
- TRANSPORTING OBJECTS Towbar324
- Access to the Mounting Points325
- Roof Bars325
  - Vehicles Not Fitted with Longitudinal Roof Bars325
  - Handling the Tailgate326
  - Vehicles Fitted with Longitudinal Roof Bars326
  - Maintenance327
- Bonnet328
  - Opening the Bonnet328
  - Unlocking the Bonnet Catch328
  - Closing the Bonnet329
  - Adding Engine Oil330
- ENGINE OIL LEVEL: General Information330
  - Reading the Oil Level330
  - ENGINE OIL LEVEL: Topping Up, Filling, Draining331
  - Topping Up/Filling331
  - Engine Oil Grade333
- Oil Change333
  - Oil Change Capacity333
  - Checking Intervals334
  - Coolant Level334
  - Levels, Filters334
  - Replacement Intervals334
  - Brake Fluid Level335
  - Topping up335
- Filters336
  - Jets336
  - Liquid336
- Windscreen Washer Reservoir336
- Battery337
- Replacing the Battery338
- Tyre Pressure339
- Abrasive Action341
- Bodywork Maintenance341
  - Minor Impacts341
  - Cleaning the Headlights, Sensors and Cameras343
  - Use Wax-Based Products343
  - Using a Roller Type Car Wash343
  - Glass Instrument Panel344
- Interior Trim Maintenance344
  - Multimedia Screen344
  - Solid or Pasty Stain344
  - Practical Advice347
  - In Case of Puncture348
  - Puncture, Emergency Spare Wheel348
  - Vehicle Fitted with a Subwoofer349
  - Vehicle Not Fitted with a Subwoofer349
  - To Refit the Wheel Carrier350
  - Tyre Pressure Kit351
  - Engine Running, Handbrake Applied352
  - Precautions When Using Kit353
  - Tool Box354
  - Tool Kit354
- Tools354
  - Hubcap Tool355
  - Jack355
  - Screw Guide355
  - Wheelbrace355
  - Hubcap356
- Changing a Wheel357
  - Vehicles Equipped with a Jack and Wheelbrace357
  - Anti-Theft Bolt358
  - Vehicle Fitted with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System358
  - Maintaining the Tyres359
- Tyres (Tyre and Wheel Safety, Use in Winter)359
  - Changing Wheels Around360
  - Incorrect Tyre Pressures360
  - Tyre Pressures360
  - Fitting New Tyres361
  - Snow or Winter Tyres361
  - Studded Tyres361
  - Use in Winter361
  - Additional Lights362
  - FRONT HEADLIGHTS: Replacing the Bulbs362
  - Vehicles with LED Headlights362
  - Halogen Dipped Beam Headlight363
  - Halogen Main Beam Headlight363
- Headlights (Changing Bulbs)363
  - Type of Bulb: H16363
  - Vehicles with Halogen Headlights363
  - REAR LIGHTS and SIDE LIGHTS: Replacing the Bulbs364
  - Number Plate Lights365
- Rear Lights and Side Lights (Replacing Bulbs)365
  - Estate Version366
  - 4-Door Version368
  - Brake Light368
  - Direction Indicator Light368
  - High Level Brake Light369
  - Reversing Light369
  - LED Number Plate Lights370
  - Ambient Lighting371
- INTERIOR LIGHTING: Changing Bulbs371
- Glove Box Light372
- Fuses374
  - Allocation of Fuses375
  - BATTERY: Troubleshooting376
  - Connecting a Battery Charger376
  - To Avoid All Risk of Sparks376
  - Starting the Vehicle Using the Battery from Another Vehicle377
- CARD: Battery378
- RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: Batteries380
- When Replacing381
- Accessories382
  - Electrical and Electronic Accessories382
  - Fitting Aftermarket Accessories382
  - Using the Diagnostic Socket382
  - Replacing Windscreen Wiper Blades383
  - Wiper Blades: Replacement383
  - Rear Screen Wiper Blade384
  - Steering Column Unlocking385
  - Towing a Vehicle with an Automatic Gearbox385
  - TOWING: Breakdown Recovery385
  - Access to Towing Points386
  - Front Towing Point386
  - Rear Towing Point386
- Operating Faults387
- Technical Specifications395
- Vehicle Identification Plates396
- Engine Identification Plates397
  - DIMENSIONS (in Metres)399
  - Five-Door Version399
  - Estate Versions400
  - Four-Door Version401
- Engine Specifications402
- Towing Weights405
- Replacement Parts and Repairs406
- Service Sheets407
- Anticorrosion Check413
Alphabetical Index419

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