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Tyre inflation pressures when cold(in bar)
Versions 1.4 l 16V1.6 l 16V
2.0 l2.0 l IDE
Type
(see vehicle identification plate)EA10 - EAOD
EA1H - EAOWEA11 - EA1Y
EAO4 - EAOB
EAOJEAOP
EAO3
Normal use
•Front 2.1 2.2 2.2
•Rear 2.0 2.0 2.1
Fully laden (1)
•Front 2.3 2.4 2.4
•Rear 2.2 2.2 2.3
Emergency spare wheel2.3 2.4 2.4
Tyre
dimensions175/65 R 14 T - 185/55 R 15 H -185/60 R 15 H
195/50 R 16 V
Wheel sizes5.5 J 14 - 6.0 J 15 - 6.5 J 16
Tyre safety and use of chains
Refer to the information on tyres in section 5 for advice on tyre maintenance and, depending on the version, the use
of chains.
(1)Special note concerning vehicles used at full load(maximum permissible all-up weight and weight towed)and towing
atrailer
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre inflation pressure increased by0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on “weights” in section 6 for more details.
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OPENING THE DOORS
Opening the doors from the
outside
Use the key to unlock one of the
front door locks2.(Makesurethat
the key is insertedasfarasitwillgo
into the lock.) Place your hand
behind handle1and pull it towards
you.
Opening the doors from inside
the car
Move handle3.
“Lights on” warning buzzer
A warning buzzer will sound when
a door is opened if you have left the
lights switched on after switching
off the ignition (to prevent
discharge of the battery).
Electric central locking
This enables all the doors, the
luggage compartment and fuel flap
to be locked or unlocked
simultaneously.
Press the red spot on switch1to
lock the doors.
The door cannot be locked if it is
open.
Unlock by pressing on the side
opposite the red spot on switch1.
If you decide to keep the
doors locked when you
are driving, remember
that it may be more
difficult for those assisting you
to gain access to your vehicle in
the event of an emergency.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
To raise or lower the head restraint
Pull the head restraint towards you
and slide it up or down at the same
time.
To remove the head restraint
Raise the head restraint until it is at
the highest possible setting. Lift up
tab1and then pull the head
restraintupwardsuntilitis
released.To adjust the angle of the head
restraint
On certain vehicles the angle of the
head restraint can be adjusted. To
do this, move the front sectionAof
the head restraint forwards or
backwards until it feels
comfortable.To refit the head restraint
Insert the rods into the sleeves, with
the notches facing the front.
Lower the head restraint until it
locks in position.
The head restraint is
important for safety.
Ensure that it is in place
and in the correct
position. The distance between
your head and the head restraint
should be as small as possible.
The top of the head should be in
line with the top of the head
restraint.
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HORN AND WARNING LIGHTS
Horn
Press buttons1or2on the steering
wheel bossA.
Headlight flasher
Pull stalk3towards you at right
angles to flash the headlights, even
if the lights are not in use.
“Hazard” warning lights
Press switch4.
This switch illuminates all four
direction indicators simultaneously.
It is to be used to warn other road
users if you:
• are obliged to stop for any reason
beyond your control in a
forbidden location,
• are obliged to drive under
particular conditions.
Direction indicators
Move stalk3parallel to the steering
wheel and in the direction you are
going to turn.
When driving on a motorway, the
steering wheel is not usually turned
sufficiently to return the stalk
to0automatically. There is an
intermediate position in which the
stalk may be held when changing
lanes.
It will return automatically to0
when released.
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EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS
Side lights
Tu r n t h e e n d o f s t a l k1to
align with mark3opposite the
symbol.
The instrument panel will
illuminate. The intensity may be
adjusted by turning tumblewheel2,
if the vehicle is equipped with this
facility.
Headlight dipped beams
Tu r n t h e e n d o f s t a l k1to
align mark3opposite the symbol.
A tell-tale light will illuminate on
the instrument panel.
Headlight main beams
With stalk1in the dipped
headlight position, pull the stalk
towards you.
When the main beam headlights are
illuminated, a tell-tale light is
illuminated on the instrument
panel.
To return to the dipped headlight
position, pull the stalk towards you
again.
Switching off the lights
Tu r n t h e e n d o f s t a l k1back
to its original position.
“Lights on” warning buzzer
A warning buzzer will sound when
the driver’s door is opened and the
lights are left switched on after the
ignition has been switched off (to
prevent discharge of the battery).
Before driving at night,
check that the electrical
equipment is in good
condition and adjust the
headlight beams (if your vehicle
is not carrying its normal load).
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WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE
Windscreen wiper
With the ignition on, turn
handle1
•AOff
•BIntermittent wiping
The wipers will pause for several
seconds between sweeps. The
sweep interval may be varied by
turning the central ring on the
stalk switch1:
•CNormal wiping speed
•DFast wiping speed
Vehicles with automatic
selection of wiping speed
If a wiping speed is selectedwhen
driving, the wiping speed is
reduced to the lower speed when
the car stops:
• from fast wiping speed the speed
will change to normal wiping
speed;
• from normal wiping speed the
speed will change to intermittent
wiping.
As soon as the vehicle moves off,
wiping will return to the speed
originally selected.
When the vehicle is stationary:If
stalk switch1is operated, it
overrides and cancels automatic
operation.
Note:
If for any reason the wipers cannot
move (e.g. stuck to windscreen by
ice), the system will automatically
cut off the power supply to the
wipers.
Windscreen washer,
headlight washers
With the ignition on, pull the stalk1
towards you.
Press briefly to engage one sweep of
the wiper, press hold to engage three
sweeps.
•Carlightsoff
The windscreen washer will be
activated.
•Carlightson
The headlight washers will be
activated at the same time.
In frosty weather, make sure the
wiper blades are not stuck by ice
(risk of motor overheating).
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. Change the wiper blades as
soon as they become less efficient
(approximately once a year).
If you switch off the ignition before
switching off the windscreen wiper
(positionA) the blades will stop
randomly on the windscreen.
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ADVICE ON ANTI-POLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL(continued)
General hints
•Electricity is “fuel”; switch off all
the electrical units which are not
really needed.
However,(with safety always in
mind), keep your lights on when
the visibility is bad (see and be
seen).
• Try to use the air vents. Driving
with the windows open will
increase the use of fuel by 4%.•For vehicles with air
conditioning,theextrafuel
consumed in urban cycle can be
as high as 2 litres per 100 km:
switch the system off when it is
not needed.
• Never fill the fuel tank right to the
brim as this is wasteful.
• Do not leave an empty roof rack in
position.
• It is better to fit a trailer for bulky
objects.
• When towing a caravan, fit a wind
deflector and adjust it carefully.
• Avoid using the car for
door-to-door calls (short journeys
with long waits in between)
because the engine never reaches
its normal operating temperature.
Trytogroupyourcalls.
Tyres
•Inflation pressures which are
toolowmayincreasefuel
consumption.
• The use of non-recommended
tyres may also increase fuel
consumption.
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ENVIRONMENT
Your vehicle has been designed
with the aim of caring for the
environment.
• The majority of versions are
equipped with a depollution
system including acatalytic
converter,alambda sensorand
anactive carbon filter.(The
active carbon filter prevents
vapour from the petrol tank being
released into the open air.)
• These vehicles operate with
unleaded fuel only.
•The majority of components in
your vehiclecan be recycledand
your vehicle already contains
recycled materials.
• 95% of the plastic components in
your vehicle are marked with a
symbol which allows the
principle component material to
be identified. These markings
mean that parts removed can be
sorted more easily, thus
optimising the recycling of each
of them.In addition to this, your vehicle
meets the requirements laid down
in European legislation relating to
environmental protection.
Make your contribution towards
protection of the environment too!
Do not dispose of parts replaced in
thecourseofroutinevehicle
maintenance (battery, oil filter, air
filter, etc.) and oil containers (empty
or full of used oil, etc.) with
household waste.
Dispose of it through specialist
organisations. In all cases, comply
with local legislation.