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WARNING LAMPS*I-13
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Immediate STOP command Lights simultaneous- ly with another war-
ning lamp.
Handbrake and lowbrake fluid level war-ning With the engine running,
the warning lamp indicates that the handbrake is on, or is not fullyreleased, or that the brake fluid
level is too low. See Chapter II - Ç Brakes È and Chapter IV Ç Levels È.
Battery charge Must not light when the engine is running. If it
lights continuously, con-
tact your nearest dealer. Low coolant level If the warning lamp comes on: stop the vehicle.
Check the level (see chapter IV -Maintenance - Ç Levels È).
Engine oil pressure If it comes on while driving, stop the engine and checkthe level (refer to section IV
Ð Maintenance Ç Levels È). If it remains on, despite the level being correct, contact the nearest
dealer.
Low level fuel warning
When it comes on conti-
nuously, there areapproximately 6 litres offuel left in the tank. Coolant temperaturewarning lamp If the warning lamp
comes on, stop immediately, switch
off the engine - the cooling fan maycontinue to operate for a period
after switching off - and allow tocool before checking the coolantlevel, taking the necessary precau-tions (refer to section IV ÐMaintenance - Ç Levels È). Engine overheating can have various causes. Contact your nea-
rest dealer.
On TURBO DIESEL versions:
¥ Orange lamp on = warning.
Reduce speed, the lamp should go out.
¥ STOP and orange warning lamps
on = Danger (stop immediately).
* According to model or country
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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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Lowering the handbrake lever without releasing the handbrake. Engage the handbrake firmly and de-clutch the lever by pulling the release button out. To return the lever to its nor-
mal position, pull it upwards until the pawl engages.When the lever is de-clutched, the warning lamp will remain lit indicating that the handbrake is not released. Handbrake
To create a passage between the front seats, the handbrake lever is mounted
to the right of the driverÕs seat. The handbrake is operated by pulling the lever firmly up - pressing the foot-
brake will reduce the effort required to apply the handbrake. The handbrake is capable of holding the vehicle on all slopes likely to be
encountered but increased effort will be needed on steep slopes.
In all circumstances, as a precautionary measure, engage first gear.On steep slopes, turn the steering towards the kerb.
To release the brake, pull the lever lightly up, press the button on the end of the lever and return the lever to the fully down position. The warning lamp will come on if the handbrake is on or not fully released when the
engine is running .
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CHANGING A WHEEL87V- 5
Removal 1 - If possible, place the car on firm, level ground. Engage the handbrake firmly.
2 - Wait until the vehicle has reached maximum height then switch off the ignition and engage 1st or reverse gear depen-
ding on the incline.
3 - Position the jack at one of the four jacking points on the underside of the vehicle adjacent to the wheels. Using the
wheel brace, extend the jack until it touches the ground.
4 - To remove the embellisher, pull on one of the holes in the embellisher using the end of the wheel brace.
5 - Extend the jack until the wheel is a few centimetres off the ground.
6 - Unscrew the wheel bolts and remove the wheel.
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