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Starting a petrol engine* Do not press the accelerator pedal. Operate the starter without relea- sing the key until the engine starts. * According to speciÞcationStarting a diesel engine Engine cold: Do not press the accelerator pedal. T
urn the key to position “M”, the
pre-heat warning lamp lights.W ait until the warning lamp goes
out, then operate the starter in posi- tion “D” until the engine runs
smoothly.
Engine hot: Do not press the accelerator pedal.
Operate the starter.If the engine stops or does not start
immediately, always wait a fewseconds before trying again using
the pre-heater.Never race a cold engi- ne.
Never run the engine inan enclosed space. If the engine cannot be
stopped using the ignition key, press the brake pedal, engage agear and release the clutch inorder to stall the engine. Do not modify the steering
lock in any way.
NOTE: according to speci fica-
tion, the pre-heat warning lamp does not light if the engi-ne is suf ficiently hot.
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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 the brake 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- R
everse gear can only be
engaged with the vehicle stationary and the engineidling.
* According to speciÞcation.
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Direction indicator bulbs PY21W Access to the bulbs is from inside the wheel arch. Turn the wheels to full lock (to the
left to change the right hand bulb and vice versa). Open the access ßap.T urn the socket 1/4 turn.
Change the bulb. Ensure that the flap is closed
correctly. Side repeater W5W* Pull the rear part of the transparent
cover and detach the assembly. Support the connector and turn the transparent cover 1/4 turn. Change the bulb.
Rear lights Direction indicators
PY21W
Reversing lights P21W
Fog lamp P21W
T ail lights P5W
Brake/tail lights P21/5W
From inside the luggage com- partment: Remove the plastic protector 1.
Remove the air outlet grille 2using
a cross-head screwdriver. Slacken the two wing nuts 3and
release the light block 4.
Pinch the lugs 5to remove the
bulb-holder. Change the bulbs. * According to speciÞcation
84
4
3
1
2
5
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Additional brake light 5 W5W bulbs Access to the light is easier if the luggage compartment is open. Remove the plastic protector by pressing the side tabs. Pinch the lugs to release the bulb-
holder. Change the bulbs.Front fog lamps/long range lights H1/55W* Access to the bulbs is from under- neath the vehicle. T
urn the socket a 1/4 turn.
Change the bulb. * According to speciÞcation
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Direction indicator bulbs PY21W Access to the bulbs is from inside the wheel arch. Turn the wheels to full lock (to the
left to change the right hand bulb and vice versa). Open the access ßap.T urn the socket 1/4 turn.
Change the bulb. Ensure that the flap is closed
correctly. Side repeater W5W* Pull the rear part of the transparent
cover and detach the assembly. Support the connector and turn the transparent cover 1/4 turn. Change the bulb.
Rear lights Direction indicators
PY21W
Reversing lights P21W
Fog lamp P21W
T ail lights P5W
Brake/tail lights P21/5W
From inside the luggage com- partment: Remove the plastic protector 1.
Remove the air outlet grille 2using
a cross-head screwdriver. Slacken the two wing nuts 3and
release the light block 4.
Pinch the lugs 5to remove the
bulb-holder. Change the bulbs. * According to speciÞcation
84
4
3
1
2
5
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Additional brake light 5 W5W bulbs Access to the light is easier if the luggage compartment is open. Remove the plastic protector by pressing the side tabs. Pinch the lugs to release the bulb-
holder. Change the bulbs.Front fog lamps/long range lights H1/55W* Access to the bulbs is from under- neath the vehicle. T
urn the socket a 1/4 turn.
Change the bulb. * According to speciÞcation
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Fuse Rating*Functions*
1ÑNot used.
2 25A Heater blower.
325A Heated rear screen Ð air conditioning Ð pressure switch Ð heated seats.
425A Radio Ð map reading light.
530A Heated rear screen - horn - lighter + heated mirrors.
610A Direction indicators / hazard warning lights.
710A Engine cooling Ð electronic immobiliser Ð coolant temperature control unit Ð instrument
panel Ð power steering Ð reversing lights.
8 20A Central locking - electronic immobiliser Ð interior lighting Ð boot lighting -
coolant temperature control unit - instrument panel - radio - clock.
9 30A Electric windows - hazard warning lights - electric mirrors Ð brake lights Ð front and rear
wipers - instrument panel.
10 20A Front electric windows.
11 5A Rear fog light + instrument panel lights.
12 5A Left tail-light Ð front sidelights - instrument panel lighting (rheostat) + headlamp height
adjustment.
13 5A Switch lighting Ð radio panel lighting Ð number plate lighting Ð right tail light
13 fuse box (passenger compartment)
* According to speciÞcation.
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