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Under-inflation alert
this is given by fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal.
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educe speed immediately, avoid
excessive steering movements and sudden
braking.
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top the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
th

e loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual
check. F
I f you have a compressor (such as the one
in the temporary puncture repair kit) check
the pressures of the four tyres when cold.
I

f it is not possible to carry out this check
straight away, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
or
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n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).
th

e alert is maintained until the system
is reinitialised.
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Deactivating the passenger's
front airbag
Only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated.
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W
ith the ignition off , insert the key in the
passenger airbag deactivation switch.
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t
u
rn it to the "OFF" position.
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emove the key keeping the switch in the
new position.
When the ignition is on, this warning
lamp comes in the seat belt and
passenger's front airbag display
screen. It stays on while the airbag is
deactivated.
to a
ssure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag must
be deactivated when you install a
"rear ward facing" child seat on the front
passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
Reactivating the passenger's
front airbag
When you remove a "rear ward facing" child
seat, with the ignition off , turn the switch to
the "ON" position to reactivate the airbag and
so assure the safety of your front passenger in
the event of an impact.
Front airbags
Deployment
the airbags are deployed, except the
passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated, in the
event of a serious front impact to all or part of the
front impact zone A , in the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed
from the front to the rear of the vehicle.
th

e front airbag inflates between the thorax and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,
passenger's side to cushion their forward
movement. System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
thorax.
th
e driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
When the ignition is switched on, this
warning lamp comes on in the seat
belt and passenger's front airbag
display screen. It stays on while the
front airbag is activated.
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Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
object...). t
h
is could hamper the operation of
the airbags or injure the occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be
carried out by a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
ev

en if all of the precautions mentioned
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out.
t
h
e
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fit or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, this could cause
injuries with deployment of the airbags.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
Lateral airbags
use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a P
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dealer.
Refer to the "Accessories" section.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backs (clothing...).
t
h
is could cause injury
to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. th is
could cause injury to the head if the curtain
airbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the
grab handles installed on the roof, they play
a part in securing the curtain airbags.
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Dashboard fuses
the fusebox is located below the dashboard
(driver's side).
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n
clip the plastic cover for access to the
fuses.
When you have finished, carefully refit the
c ove r. Fuse

N° Rating

(A) Functions
1 5Fuel injection system - Audio system - VSC system
2 15Front and rear screenwash
3 5Main distribution unit - Instrument panel - Display screen -
Air conditioning - Heated rear screen and door mirror heating -
Heated seats - e
l
ectric fabric roof - Audio system
4 5
el
ectric power steering - Stop & Start
5 15Rear wiper
6 5Cooling fan - ABS system
e
S
P - VSC system
7 25Front wiper
8 10Heated door mirrors
9 1512 V socket (120 W max)
10 7. 5Door mirrors - Audio system - Stop & Start - Instrument panel -
Display screen
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FuseN° Rating
(A) Functions
11 5Steering lock - Fuel injection system -
e
l
ectronic gearbox
12 7. 5Airbags
13 5Instrument panel - Display Screen - Stop & Start
14 15* *
Steering - Fuel injection system - Brake lamps
7. 5 *
15 7. 5 * *
Fuel injection system - Stop & Start
10*
16 7. 5
en

gine diagnosis
17 10Brake lamps -
t
h
ird brake lamp - Fuel injection system - ABS
system - VSC system -
e
l
ectronic gearbox - Keyless e
n
try and
Starting system
18 10Sidelamps - Number plate lamps - Rear foglamp - Front
foglamps - Rear lamps - Lighting dimmer
19 40Air conditioning

* V
ti 8

2 engine.
** V
ti 6

8 engine.
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** Vti 68 engine.Fuse
N° Rating
(A) Functions
13 10Horn
14 30Distribution units
15* * 7. 5
ele
ctronic gearbox
16 7. 5Fuel injection system
17 7. 0Keyless e
n
try and Starting system
18* * 7. 5Battery
19 25Fuel injection system - Cooling fan
20 30Starter motor
21 7. 5Steering lock
22 25Front lamps
23 7. 5Fuel injection system
24 7. 5Fuel injection system - Starter motor - e
l
ectronic gearbox -
Stop

& Start
25 15Audio system - "Keyless e
n
try and Starting" system
26 7. 5Instrument panel - Display screen
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FuseN° Rating
(A) Functions
27 7. 5VSC system
28 60Passenger compartment fusebox
29** 125***Heated rear screen and door mirror heating - Heated seats
-
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ectric fabric roof - ABS system - VSC system - Cooling fan -
Front foglamps - L
eD

daytime running lamps
30 50
ele

ctronic gearbox
40 Stop & Start
31 50Power steering
32 50*
Cooling fan
30
40
33 50ABS system - VSC system
34 10Spare fuse
* V
ti 8

2 engine.
** V
ti 6

8 engine.
***
t
h

is fuse must be replaced only by a
P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
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towing the vehicle
F take the removable towing eye stowed in the tool box, under the boot carpet.
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u
n
clip the plastic cover, by pressing at the
bottom.
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F
ully screw in the towing eye.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
en
sure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
th

e driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing arm; rope and straps
are prohibited.
th

e towing vehicle must move off
g e nt l y.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
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our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...
Your vehicle can only be towed at the front.
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nstall the towing bar.
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ut the gear lever into neutral (position N
for the
etg
electronic gearbox).
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ailure to observe this instruction may
lead to damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, ...) and the absence
of braking assistance when the engine is
started.
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u
n

lock the steering and release the
parking brake.
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S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
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