Handbrake Application: When you have completed your parking manoeuvre, pull up thehandbrake to apply it.
To make application and release of
the handbrake easier, press thebrake pedal and pull the handbrakewith the engine running. Release: Press the button before releasing the handbrake.Anti-lock brake system(ABS)* In conjunction with approved tyres in good condition, the anti-lockbrake system improves the stabilityand handling of your 106, particu-larly on poor or slippery surfaces. The anti-lock brake system ope- rates automatically if there is a riskof wheel locking. Lighting of the ABS warning lamp may be due to the turning of awheel during an operation on thevehicle (changing a wheel, forexample) with the ignition on (posi-tion
M).
Note: In certain conditions, normal
operation of the system can berecognised by a light vibration ofthe brake pedal. Should an emergency stop be
necessary, press the brake pedal
Þrmly and continuously. Power steering*
This is a driving aid which offers the best compromise when parking andwhen driving at high speeds. Manual gearbox The gear positions are indicated on the gear lever knob.
1 - Reverse gear can only be
engaged with the vehicle stationary and the engineidling.
* According to speciÞcation.
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For your safety, always change a wheel:
Ð on level, solid, non-slippery ground,
Ð with the handbrake applied, Ð
with Þrst or reverse gear engaged,
Ð Chock the vehicle.
Ð Never position yourself under a vehicle which is supported only by a jack. Use a ramp.
After changing the wheel
Ð Have the wheel bolts and the tyre pressure checked as soon as possible.
Ð Have the damaged tyre repaired so that it can bereturned to the vehicle assoon as possible.
Ð The Òspace-savingÓ* type of spare wheel is Þtted with a
115/70R 15 tyre and is for
temporary use only.
- Pressure: 61 lbf. in 2
(4.2 bars).
- Maximum speed: 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h).
* According to speciÞcation
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Special procedure for Sport model Positioning the jack
Ð Close the jack completely.
Ð Position the jack under the vehicle at the jacking points tilting it by 90¡, so that the jack handle hinge is at the same height as the sill trim, then straighten it.
Ð Check that the jack is in correct contact with the sill. Replacing the wheel in the carrier
Ð Position the jack storage box with the arrow pointing forwards.
Never place the jack in contact with the sill trim.
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