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De-activating the passengerÕs airbag *
- With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the switch A.
- Turn the key to the Ò OFFÓ position. The passengerÕs airbag is now de-activated.
- The warning lamp, on the instrument panel, lights up when the ignition is switched on (if it flashes, there is a problem).
To re-activate the passengerÕs airbag
- Do not forget to re-activate the passengerÕs airbag. To do so, with the ignition switched off :
- Insert the key into the switch and turn to the Ò ONÓ position. The passengerÕs
airbag is now re-activated.
- The warning light in the instrument panel lights for six seconds on switching on the ignition.
* According to specification.
19I-8THE AIRBAG SYSTEM*
Never place a rearwards facing child seat on the front passenger seat when the vehicle is fitted with an airbag.
Depending on the vehicleÕs equipment, it may be possible to de-activate the
front passengerÕs airbag (see below).
The wearing of seat belts is compulsory in conjunction with the front airbags.Never deactivate the passenger's airbag when the front passenger is present
(with the exception of the use of a rear- facing child seat).
A
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1Left air vent
2 Left speaker
3 Upper glove box or passenger's airbag
4 Location of radio or glove compartment
5 Controls :
¥ Electric windows
¥ Rear screen /exterior mirror
demister
¥ Air-conditioning
¥ Hazard warning lights
¥ Heated seats
6 Location of radio / CB, car phone
7 Central air vents
8 Controls :
¥ Horn
¥ Headlamps
¥ Direction indicators
¥ Rear fog lamp
9 Instrument panel
10 Controls :
¥ Windscreen wipers
¥ Rear screen wiper
¥ Windscreen wash 11
Right speaker
12 Right air vent
13 Key-operated switch :
¥ Activation/de-activation of
the passengerÕs airbag
14 Controls :
¥ Passenger's side electric mirror
¥ Headlamp angle adjuster
15 Fusebox access flap
16 Ignition lock
17 Driver's airbag
18 Steering wheel adjustment
19 Heating controls
20 Handbrake
21 Ashtray
22 Gear lever
23 Lighter
24 Lower glove box
25 Courtesy light
* According to specification.
25I-13INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS *
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Electronic key warning lamp Lights up when switching
on ignition if the key is not recogni- sed
* Depending on version or country.
35I-15WARNING LAMPS *
Minimum coolant fluid level warning lamp If the warning lamp lights
up, it is imperative to stop the vehicle. Check the level and takethe precautions detailed in chapter
ÒLEVELS AND CHECKSÓ).
Battery charge warninglamp Should not be on when the engine is running. If it
comes permanently on, contact
your nearest approved Dealer.
Imperative stopwarning lamp Lights up at the same time as ano-
ther visual warning or if the maxi-mum permissible coolant fluid tem-perature is reached.
Engine oil pressurewarning lamp If it lights up while you are
driving, stop the engine, check the
level, (See ÒLEVELS ANDCHECKSÓ). If it remains lit despite the level being correct, contact your nearest
approved Dealer. Warning lamp for hand-brake and for brakefluid level Indicates that the brake
is applied or incorrectly released. Also that the brake fluid level is
insufficient. See ÒBRAKESÓ,
ÒLEVELS AND CHECKSÓ . The warning lamp may also indica- te a malfunction of the electronicbraking distribution.
Engine operation war-ning lamp (autodiagno-sis)
If it flashes or lights up, this indi-cates a malfunctioning of either theinjection, ignition or emissioncontrol systems (depending oncountry). Quickly consult your nearest
approved dealer.
AIRBAG operation war-ning lamp
See ÒTHE AIRBAG SYSTEMÓ. Doors open warninglamp Lights up when swit- ching on ignition.
Goes out when all the doors are
closed correctly.
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AB
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Manual windows
Turn the handle to raise or lower the windows. Electric windows* The switches
Aand Bon the fascia
are used to raise and lower the dri- ver's and passenger's windows(with ignition switched on and for 1
minute after ignition is switched off). One-touch control Press switch Ato raise or lower
the driver's window to the desired
position. To fully raise or lower the
driver's window, press the switchmore firmly and then release it. Ensure that children are clear of the windows before opening orclosing them. Side windows
To open the side windows, pull the
lever and push the window.
To close, pull then push the lever. CAUTION As a (child) safety measure, remove the ignition key whenleaving the vehicle, even for ashort period.I-11WINDOWS
* According to specification.
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These warning lights are tested with the key in the ignition on position : M
64III-1STEERING LOCK-IGNITION-STARTER
¥ S : Steering lock
To release the steering lock, turn the steering wheel slightly, without forcing it, at the
same time as turning the key.
¥ A : Accessories Allows operation of some electrical accessories (radio, electric windows, map rea-
ders, etc.). The battery charge light comes on. ¥ M : Ignition
The following warning lamps * should illuminate : ABS, preheating (Diesel), battery
charge, STOP, oil pressure, handbrake and brake fluid level, engine autodiagnosis,airbags, door closing. If any of these warning lamps do not illuminate, there is a malfunction. ¥ D : Starter Release the key as soon as the engine has started. Never operate the key with the
engine running (see ÒSTARTING THE ENGINEÓ).
* According to model or country
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Steering lock SWith the key removed and the steering lock engaged, the steering is loc- ked; the lock will engage in a number of positions of the steering wheel.The key can only be removed in the Sposition.
A The steering lock is released (by turning the key to position A, turning the
steering wheel slightly, if necessary).
M Driving position.
D Starting position.
For starting and stopping the engine, see ÒSTARTING THE ENGINEÓ.
65III-1STEERING LOCK-IGNITION-STARTER
WARNING
Never remove the ignition key before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Never attempt to move the
vehicle without the engine running. If the engine is not running, the vehicleÕs steering and braking systemswill not be power-assisted (there is a risk of the steering lock engaging and the safety features not opera-ting). After parking, remove the ignition key and turn the steering wheel until the steering column locking peg engages.
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Check that the gear lever is in neutral.
PETROL ENGINEStarting with the engine cold. Do not press the accelerator pedal. Operate the starter until the engine starts (not more than ten seconds).In very low temperatures, press the clutch pedal when operating the starter to ease starting of the engine. Release
the clutch pedal slowly.
DIESEL ENGINEStarting with engine cold
Turn the ignition key to position M(ignition, preheater) and wait until the preheater warning light goes out. Then
operate the starter until the engine starts. In very low temperatures, press the clutch pedal when operating the starter to ease starting of the engine. Release
the clutch pedal slowly. Note : Do not press the accelerator pedal during starting.
Starting with engine hot
Operate the starter. If the engine fails to start at the first attempt, repeat using the preheater. In all cases, if the engine stops or fails to start at the first attempt, wait a few seconds before operating the starter again. Note : The preheater warning lamp does not come on when the engine is hot.
Recommendation : It is not necessary to warm up the engine before starting off. Wait for the warning lamp to go out and then drive
off slowly, accelerating gently until the engine warms up.
66III-2STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
Do not run the engine in an enclosed or poorly ventilated space.
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3
2
1
2
3
Reading lamps * These are on the roof console.
To switch them on, turn them to the left or the right.
The ÔoffÕ position is in the centre. Front courtesy light The light switch has three positions :1Off
2 Lighting controlled by the ope- ning of one of the front doors, by
removing the ignition key, or byunlocking using the plip.
3 Light permanently on Rear courtesy light The switch has three positions :1
Off
2 Lighting controlled by the ope- ning of one of the front doors, by
removing the ignition key, or byunlocking using the plip.
3 Light permanently on
The front and rear courtesy lightscan switch on when one of thevehicle doors is opened. Upper glovebox * When open, the cover serves as a tray with two cup holders and twopen holders. For safety reasons, remember to keep the glovebox closed whendriving.
75IV-3COMFORT *
* According to specification.