TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the car must be
fitted with a certified tow hook and an adequate
electric system. Installation should be carried out by
specialised personnel who release a special
document for circulation on the road.
Install any specific and/or additional rear-view
mirrors as specified by law.
Remember that when towing a trailer, steep hills are
harder to climb, the braking spaces increase and
overtaking takes longer depending on the overall
weight.Engage a low gear when driving downhill, rather
than constantly using the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the car tow hook
reduces by the same amount the actual vehicle
loading capacity. To make sure the maximum
towable weight is not exceeded (given in the log
book) account should be taken of the fully laden
trailer, including accessories and personal
belongings.
Do not exceed the speed limits of the country you
are driving in. In any case do not exceed 100 km/h.
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WARNING
Under no circumstances should the vehicle brake system be altered to control the
trailer brake. The trailer braking system must be fully independent of the vehicle’s
hydraulic system.
WARNING
The ABS system with which the car may be fitted does not control the trailer braking
system. Great care should therefore be taken when driving on slippery road surfaces.
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FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Control box on dashboard
USERFUSE AMPERE
Right-hand dipped beam headlightF12 15
Left-hand dipped beam headlight / headlight aiming device F13 15
Reversing lights / engine compartment control box relay coils / body computer F31 7,5
+30 Driver’s / passenger’s door control units (*) F32 15
Left rear power windowF33 20
Right rear power windowF34 20
+15 Cruise control, signal from switch on brake pedal for control units (*) F35 7,5
+30 Presetting for trailer control unit, rear locks front locks with single door control unit (*) F36 20
+15 Third brake light, instrument panel, brake lights (*) F37 10
Boot unlockingF38 15
+30 EOBD diagnostic socket, sound system, navigator, tyre pressure control unit (*)F39 10
Rear heated screenF40 30
Heated door electric mirrorsF41 7,5
+15 ABS / ESP control unit (*)F42 7,5
Windscreen wiper/washerF43 30
Cigar lighter / current socket on tunnelF44 20
Heated seatsF45 15
Boot current socketF46 20
Driver’s door control unit power supply (power window, lock) F47 20
Passenger’s door control unit power supply (power window, lock) F48 20
+15 utilities (left and central dashboard control lights, electric mirrors, heated seat control
lighting, presetting for radiotelephone, navigator, rain / daylight sensors, parking sensor control unit,
sunroof control lighting) (*)F49 7,5
Airbag control unitF50 7,5
+15 Tyre pressure control unit, ECO / Sport control (*) F51 7,5
Rear screen wiper/washerF52 15
+30 Direction indicators, hazard lights, instrument panel (*) F5 10
(*) +30 = battery directive positive terminal (not under key)
+15 = positive terminal under key
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INDEX
– flashing .......................... 100
Manual climate control
system .............................. 83
Mechanical gearbox (use) .... 188
Multifunction display .......... 37
– controls........................... 38
Number plate light
– bulb replacement ........... 277
Oddment compartments ..... 119
– upper .............................. 118
Outlets ................................ 122
Parking ............................. 187
Parking sensors ................... 152
Performance ........................ 330
Plates ................................. 319
Power windows ................... 126
Pretensioners ....................... 162
Prolonged car inactivity ...... 208
Protecting the environment.. 156
Radio transmitters and
cellular telephones ............. 148
Rain sensor ......................... 106Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ............ 276
– control button ................. 116
Rear window washer
– control ........................... 108
– fluid level ...................... 302
Rear window wipers
– blades ............................ 311
– control ........................... 104
– nozzles ............................ 313
– smart washing ................ 105
Rearview mirrors ................. 79
Rev counter ......................... 27
Reversing light
– bulb replacement ............ 275
Rims and tyres .................... 325
Roof racks ......................... 136
Rubber tubing ..................... 311
Safety devices................... 157
Seat belts
– general instructions ....... 163
– height adjustment .......... 160
– maintenance .................. 165
– S.B.R. system .................. 159
– use ............................ 158-160Seats ................................... 70
Side bags ............................ 178
Side/taillights
– bulb replacement ....... 274-275
– control ........................... 99
Smart washing .................... 105
Snow chains ....................... 207
Sound system
– installation .................... 147
– preset system ................. 147
Spark plugs ......................... 322
Speedometer........................ 27
Starting the engine
– bump starting ................. 255
– emergency start-up ......... 253
– ignition switch ............... 22
– jump starting ................. 254
– JTD engines .................... 184
– petrol engines ................ 184
– stopping the engine ......... 186
– warming up the engine .. 186
Steering ............................... 324
Steering lock ...................... 22
Steering wheel (adjustment) 69
Sunroof ............................... 124
Sun visors ........................... 123
