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IGNITION SWITCH
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops to the reserve level, the \
system switches to energy economy mode: the power supply is cut off
automatically to preserve the remaining battery charge.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp can stay on for a longer
period. When the engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come
on.
STARTING-SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
It has 3 positions:
-
position 1 (Stop): insert and removing the key,
-
position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column unlocked, ignition on,
Diesel preheating, engine running,
-
position 3 (Starting).
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox in neutral or
position
N or P:
F
depress the clutch pedal fully (manual gearbox),
or
F press
the brake pedal firmly (automatic gearbox),
F
insert the key into the ignition switch; the system recognises
the
code,
F
unlock the steering column by simultaneously turning the steering
and the key
.
F
With a petrol engine, operate the starter motor by turning the key to
position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine is running, release the key.
F
With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position 2
, ignition on, to
operate the engine pre-heating system.
In certain cases, you may have to apply more force to the steering
(wheels on full lock, for example).
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key, which would weigh down
on its blade in the ignition switch and could cause a malfunction. Switching off the engine leads to a loss of braking assistance. Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the instrument panel
then operate the starter motor by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine starts.
Once the engine is running, release the key.
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6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBO x
ENGAGING 5TH OR 6TH GEAR
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th gear.
ENGAGING REVERSE GEAR
F Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left
then forwards.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:
-
always select neutral,
-
press the clutch pedal.
Failure to observe this procedure may cause permanent damage
to the gearbox (engaging 3
rd or 4th gear by mistake).
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle.
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DRIVING
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CRUISE CONTROL
System which automatically maintains the speed of the vehicle at the
value programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator
pedal.
The cruise control is switched off manually or by pressing the brake or
clutch pedal or on triggering of the trajectory control system for safet\
y
reasons.
Switching off the ignition cancels any programmed speed value.
STEERING MOUNTE d CONTROL
The functions of this system are grouped together on the steering
mounted control.
1.
Cruise control mode selection dial.
2.
Speed programming / value decrease button.
3.
Speed programming / value increase button.
4.
Cruise control of
f / resume button.
The cruise control cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need
to respect speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance on
the part of the driver.
You are advised to keep your feet near the pedals at all times.
The cruise control is
switched on
manually:
it
requires
a
minimum
vehicle speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) and the engaging:
-
of fourth gear on the manual gearbox,
-
of
second
gear
on
the
automatic
gearbox,
in
sequential
driving
mode,
-
of position
d
on the automatic gearbox.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed temporarily by pressing
the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply release the accelerator
pedal.
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dASHBOARd FUSES
The fusebox is placed in the lower section of the dashboard (left-hand \
side). It consists of two boxes.
Access to the fuses
F Refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools".
Fuse tables
Fuse N° RatingFunctions
F2 30 ALocking and deadlocking earth.
F3 5 AAirbags, active bonnet and pretensioners
control unit.
F4 10 AClutch pedal switch, electrochromatic
rear view mirror, automatic gearbox,
switching and protection unit.
F5 30 AOne-touch electric windows, folding door
mirrors supply.
F7 5 AFront and rear courtesy lamps, map
reading lamps, sun visor lighting, glove
box lighting.
F8 20 AAudio
equipment, audio/telephone,
multifunction
screen, tyre under-inflation
detection, clock.
F9 30 A12 V socket.
F10 15 ASteering mounted controls.
F
11 15 ALow current ignition switch.
F12 15 AInstrument panel, air conditioning,
driver's seat memory unit, rain /
sunshine sensor, airbags.
Box 1
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