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SIGNALLING*31I-14Horn Press the end of the stalk. Headlamp flash Pull the stalk towards you to flash headlamps.
The headlamp flash operates even with the ignition off. Direction indicators Left: move the stalk downwards.Right: move the stalk upwards.
Movement of the steering wheel returns the stalk to the off position automati-
cally. Hazard warning lamps
Operates the direction indicators simultaneously.
Use only in case of danger, emergency stop or in hazardous conditions.
Also operates with the ignition off.The direction indicators will not work when the hazard warning lamps are in use.
* According to model or country
Protection fuses under the dashboardF7 - F26 - F30Protection fuses under the dashboardF4 - F9 - F18 - F19
(under the bonnet)
F3 - F4 - F7 - F8 (with ABS)
F2 - F3 - F12 - F13 (without ABS)
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CHECKS*57IV-1
Beware:When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could operate if
the engine is hot (even when switched off). The engine oil level should be checked frequently between services (as recommended by the manufacturer), as well as before long journeys.
Air filter Follow the recommenda- tions in the maintenanceguide. Coolant The level should be bet- ween the maximum andminimum marks on the
reservoir. If the engine is hot, wait 15 minutes.Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
Never work on the cooling sys- tem if the engine is hot. (see
Ç Levels È).
Windscreen, rear screenand headlamp washerfluid It is recommended to use
manufacturer approved products.
12 volt batterySee Ç Emergency starting
with a slave battery È. Engine oilCheck with the vehicle on level ground, and the
engine off for at least
10 minutes. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
Take out the oil dipstick.The level must be bet- ween the MAX and MINmarks on the dipstick.
It must not exceed
the maximum mark. Brake fluid The level should be bet- ween the maximum andminimum marks on the
reservoir. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
If the warning lamp comes on: stop the vehicle
Power steering oilCheck the level with the
engine switched off. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
B
Max Min
* According to model or country
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CHECKS*59IV-2
Beware:When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could operate if
the engine is hot (even when switched off). The engine oil level should be checked frequently between services (as recommended by the manufacturer), as well as before long journeys.
Priming pump Refer to the section
Ç Diesel
injection equipment È.
CoolantThe level should be bet- ween the maximum andminimum marks on the
reservoir. If the engine is hot, wait 15 minutes.Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
Never work on the cooling sys- tem if the engine is hot. (see
Ç Levels È).
Windscreen, rear screenand headlamp washerfluid It is recommended to use
manufacturer approved products.
12 volt batterySee Ç Emergency starting
with a slave battery È. Engine oilCheck with the vehicle on level ground, and the
engine off for at least
10 minutes. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
Take out the oil dipstick.The level must be bet- ween the MAX and MINmarks on the dipstick.
It must not exceed
the maximum mark. Brake fluid The level should be bet- ween the maximum andminimum marks on the
reservoir. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
If the warning lamp comes on: stop the vehicle
Power steering oilCheck the level with the
engine switched off. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
A
Air filter Follow the recommendations in the maintenance guide.
B
Max Min
* According to model or country
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CHECKS*61IV-2
Beware:When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could operate if
the engine is hot (even when switched off). The engine oil level should be checked frequently between services (as recommended by the manufacturer), as well as before long journeys.
Air filter Follow the recommenda- tions in the maintenanceguide. Coolant The level should be bet- ween the maximum andminimum marks on the
reservoir. If the engine is hot, wait 15 minutes.Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
Never work on the cooling sys- tem if the engine is hot. (see
Ç Levels È).
Windscreen, rear screenand headlamp washerfluid It is recommended to use
manufacturer approved products.
12 volt batterySee Ç Emergency starting
with a slave battery È. Engine oilCheck with the vehicle on level ground, and the
engine off for at least
10 minutes. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
Take out the oil dipstick.The level must be bet- ween the MAX and MINmarks on the dipstick.
It must not exceed
the maximum mark. Brake fluid The level should be bet- ween the maximum andminimum marks on the
reservoir. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
If the warning lamp comes on: stop the vehicle
Power steering oilCheck the level with the
engine switched off. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
B
Max Min
* According to model or country
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LEVELSIV-5
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Beware: When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could operate if the engi-
ne is hot (even when switched off).
Windscreen, rear screen andheadlamp washer fluid
For best results and for your safety, use the products approved by the
manufacturer. Capacity:
see Ç Capacities È. Brake fluidThe synthetic fluid not only gives protection against corrosion but also ensures correct functioning of the braking system in all environmental conditions, the-refore you should only use the synthetic product recommended by the manu-
facturer. (this fluid must be replaced every two years). These important requirements are detailed in your vehicle's Maintenance Guide. Oil quality:
see Ç Lubricants and fluids È.
Brake fluid reservoirCheck and top up at regular inter- vals.
Level: The level should be between the
maximum and minimum
marks on the reservoir. If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop immediatelyand make contact with a dealer ofthe network.
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STEERING LOCK - IGNITION - STARTERII-1
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¥ S : Steering lock
To free the steering, turn the steering wheel slightly at the same time as tur- ning the key; avoid using undue force.
¥ A : Accessories
Allows certain electrical accessories to be used. The battery charge warning lamp illuminates.
¥ M : Ignition The following warning lamps should come on: battery charge, handbrake, oil
pressure, engine coolant temperature According to the specific version of
vehicle, the following warning lamps should also come on: Stop, ABS, Engineautodiagnostic, Preheating (Diesel), Front airbag. If one of these lamps fails to light, it could indicate a fault in the system concerned. ¥ D : Starter Release the key as soon as the engine has started. Never operate with the engine running.
These warning lamps are tested with the ignition key in the ignition on position.
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STEERING LOCK - IGNITION - STARTER41II-1
WARNING
NEVER REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY STATIONARY. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE VEHICLE BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINE AND WAITING FOR THE HYDRAULIC LOW PRESSURE WARNING
LAMP TO GO OUT. IF THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING, THE STEERING WILL NOT HAVE POWER ASSISTANCE AND THERE MAY BE NO RESERVE OF PRESSURE AVAILABLE TO OPERATE THE FOOTBRAKE. THERE IS ALSO A RISK OF THE
STEERING LOCK ENGAGING AND THE SAFETY FEATURES NOT OPERATING IF THE IGNITION IS NOT SWITCHED ON. ONLY IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION
SHOULD YOU ATTEMPT TO MOVE A VEHICLE WITHOUT STARTING THE ENGINE.
TAKE ALL THE NECESSARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND BE PREPARED TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
When parking, remove the ignition key and turn the steering wheel until the steering column locking peg engages.
Steering lock
S With the key removed and the steering lock peg engaged, the steering column is locked; the lock peg will engage in
a number of positions of the steering wheel. The key can only be removed in position S.
A The steering is unlocked - to enable the key to be turned to position A, it may be necessary to turn the steering slightly.
M Running position.
D Starting position.
For starting and stopping the engine, see Ç Starting È.
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STARTING43II-2
WARNING
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED OR POORLY VENTILATED AREA
DIESEL Starting the engine
Turn the ignition key to the ignition position. Wait for the preheater lamp to go out, then operate the starter motor until the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, switch off the ignition and start again.At temperatures below 0¡C, depress the clutch pedal to ease starting. Release the pedal slowly when the engine has started. Note:
Do not depress the accelerator pedal while operating the starter.
Advice
Vehicles equipped with a Turbo:
Turbo equipped engines MUST be allowed to return to idle for several seconds before switching off the ignition. Failure to do so could cause serious damage to the turbo unit.
Flicking the throttle pedal as the ignition is turned off can lead to severe damage to the turbo unit.