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❒Turn off all vehicle accessories, except
those necessary for safety reasons (for
example, headlights or hazard lights).
❒Make jump lead connections as follows:
– Connect one end of the first jump
lead to the positive (+) terminal of
the flat battery (1).
– Connect the other end to the posi-
tive (+) terminal of the booster bat-
tery (2).
– Connect one end of the second jump
lead to the negative (–) terminal of
the booster battery (2).
– Make the final connection to an un-
painted, heavy metal part (i. e. engine
hook (3)) of the engine of the vehi-
cle with the flat battery (1).
❒If the booster battery you are using is
fitted to another vehicle, start the en-
gine of the vehicle with the booster bat-
tery. Run the engine at moderate
speed.
❒Start the engine of the vehicle with the
flat battery.
❒Remove the jump leads in the exact re-
verse order in which you connected
them. IMPORTANT Your vehicle should not be
started by pushing or towing. This start-
ing method could result in permanent
damage to the catalytic converter. Use
jump leads to start a vehicle with a weak
or flat battery.
WHEN JUMP STARTING YOUR
VEHICLE, USE THE
FOLLOWING PROCEDURE
❒Use only a 12 volt battery to jump start
your vehicle. Position the good 12 V
battery close to your vehicle so that the
jump leads will reach both batteries.
When using a battery installed on an-
other vehicle, DO NOT LET THE VE-
HICLES TOUCH. Set the parking
brakes fully on both vehicles.
– To avoid harm to yourself
or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow the jump starting in-
structions below precisely and in order.
If you are in doubt, call for qualified
road service.
WARNING
(1)
(3)
(2)
54G079
Never connect the jump lead
directly to the negative (–)
terminal of the discharged battery, or
an explosion may occur.
WARNING
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When washing the vehicle, park it where
direct sunlight does not fall on it and fol-
low the instructions below:
Flush the underside of body and wheel
housings with pressurized water to remove
mud and debris. Use plenty of water.
IMPORTANT When washing the vehicle,
avoid directing steam or hot water of
more than 80°C (176°F) on plastic parts.
To avoid damaging engine components, do
not use pressurized water in the engine
compartment.Rinse the body to loosen the dirt. Remove
dirt and mud from the body exterior with
running water. You may use a soft sponge
or brush. Do not use hard materials which
can scratch the paint or plastic. Remem-
ber that the headlight covers or lenses are
made of plastic in many cases.
IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the
paint or plastic surface, do not wipe the
dirt off without ample water. Be sure to
follow above procedure.
Wash the entire exterior with a mild de-
tergent or vehicle wash soap using a
sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or cloth
should be frequently soaked in the soap
solution.
IMPORTANT When using a commercial
vehicle wash product, observe the cau-
tions specified by the manufacturer. Nev-
er use strong household detergents or
soaps.
– Never attempt to wash
and wax your vehicle with
the engine running.
– When cleaning the underside of the
body and fender, where there may
be sharp-edged parts, you should
wear gloves and a long sleeved shirt
to protect your hands and arms from
being cut.
– After washing your vehicle, care-
fully test the brakes before driving to
make sure they have maintained
their normal effectiveness.
WARNING
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ENGINE .................................................................................. 244
FUEL FEED – IGNITION .................................................... 244
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ......................................... 245
BULBS ..................................................................................... 245
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 246
BRAKES .................................................................................. 246
SUSPENSIONS ...................................................................... 246
STEERING .............................................................................. 246
WHEELS ................................................................................. 247
DIMENSIONS ....................................................................... 247
WEIGHTS .............................................................................. 248
PERFORMANCE .................................................................. 248
CAPACITIES .......................................................................... 248
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BRAKES
Service brakes Front
Rear
Parking brake
Vacuum brake
SUSPENSIONS
Front
Rear
STEERING
Type
Minimum steering cycleDisc (Ø 280 mm - 11 in.)
Drum (Ø 220 mm - 8.65 in.)
Controlled by hand lever, it works on rear brakes
10”
Mc Pherson independent wheels
Bent twisting axle
Electric, pinion
11 m (433 in.)
TRANSMISSION
Drive 4WD
Clutch
Gearbox1.6 16V
1.9 Multijet4-wheel drive, electronic-control self-locking differential
Dry single disc, Belleville washer,
hydraulic control
5 forward gears + reverse
6 forward gears + reverse
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Battery .......................................210-245
Before driving.................................. 9
Bodywork care................................ 233
Brake fluid ............................................ 202
Brake system ....................................... 159
Brakes
– Brake fluid ..................................... 202
– Brake pedal .............................131-203
– Brake system ................................ 246
– Parking brake lever ...............130-204
– Vacuum brake ............................... 160
Bulbs
– Replacement ................................. 217
– Type ................................................ 245
Can holder .......................................... 142
Capacities ......................................10-248
Catalytic converter ............................ 165
Child-proof locks ................................ 22
Children
– Child-proof locks ......................... 22
– Child restraint systems ............... 37
– Installation with Isofix
type anchorages ........................... 42
– Installation with lap-shoulder
seat belts ........................................ 42
Cigar lighter ......................................... 90Clock ..................................................... 98
Clutch .............................................131-205
CO
2emissions .................................... 241
Cup holder ........................................... 142
Daily inspection checklist ................ 150
Dimensions .......................................... 247
Dipped beam headlights .................... 63
– Bulb replacement ......................... 218
Doors
– Central door locking
system ........................................13-19
– Child-proof locks ......................... 22
– Dead lock ...................................... 14
– Keyless Start ................................. 15
– Opening/closing ............................ 12
Drive belt (servicing) ......................... 189
Driving tips....................................... 167
– Driving on hills ............................. 168
– Driving on slippery roads ........... 169
– Highway driving ............................ 168
Emergency service....................... 225
Engine
– Air cleaner ..................................... 198
– Engine coolant .............................. 195
– Engine oil and filter ...................... 189
– If the engine is flooded ............... 230
ABS ...................................................... 160
Air bags ................................................. 47
– Front ............................................... 48
– How the system works .............. 52
– Servicing ......................................... 54
– Side ................................................. 50
Air cleaner ........................................... 198
Air conditioning ...........................99-223
Ashtray ................................................. 90
Assist grips ........................................... 140
Audio systems
– Antenna ...................................112-147
– Anti-theft system ......................... 121
– Cautions on handling .................. 110
– CD Changer ................................. 118
– CD player ...................................... 116
– Error display messages ............... 125
– General .......................................... 112
– Radio .............................................. 113
– RDS (Radio Data System) .......... 115
– Steering wheel controls ............. 126
– System ............................................ 109
– Troubleshooting .......................... 123
Automatic heating and air
conditioning system ......................... 104
– Maintenance ...........................109-223
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