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3.16
INTERIOR LIGHTING (2/2)Luggage compartment light  7
Depending on the vehicle, light  7 
comes on when the luggage compart-
ment is opened.
7
Glove box light  6
Light 6 comes on when the cover is 
opened.
6
7   
         
        
        
     
        
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3.17
Vanity mirror
Slide cover 3.
Depending on the vehicle, light  2 is au-
tomatic.
SUN BLIND/MIRRORS
Child minder mirror
Pull on recess  4 to open it.
Front sun visor
Lower the sun visor  1 over the wind-
screen or unclip it and lower it over the 
side window.
1
3
24    
         
        
        
     
        
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3.25
ASHTRAY/CIGAR LIGHTER/ACCESSORIES SOCKET
1
2
Cigar lighter 1
With the ignition on, push in cigar 
lighter 1; it will spring back with a click 
when it is ready. Pull it out to use. After 
use, replace it without pushing it all the 
way in.
Ashtray 2
To open, lift the cover. To empty it, pull 
the assembly.
Connect accessories 
with a maximum power of 
120 Watts only.
Fire hazard.
3
If your vehicle is not fitted with a 
cigar lighter and an ashtray, these 
can be obtained from an approved 
Dealer.
Accessories sockets
You may use cigar lighter recess  1 or 
one of the sockets  3 (depending on the 
vehicle). They are designed for con-
necting accessories with a maximum 
power rating of 120 Watts (voltage: 
12V) which have been approved by our 
Technical Department.
3    
         
        
        
     
        
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3.38
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE BOOT (2/2)/TOWING
C
Permissible nose weight, maxi-
mum permissible towing weight, 
braked and unbraked: refer to 
the information on “Weights” in 
Section 6.
For fitting and conditions of use, 
refer to the equipment’s fitting in-
structions.
Please keep these instructions with 
the rest of the vehicle documenta-
tion.
Normal chassis  C = 832 mm
Long chassis C:
5 and 7 seats = 981 mm
If the towbar ball obscures the regis-
tration plate or the rear fog lights, it 
should be removed when not in use.
In all cases, comply with local leg-
islation.   
         
        
        
     
        
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4.1
Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.2
Engine oil level: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.4
Engine oil level: topping up, filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.5
Engine oil change  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.7
Levels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.8engine coolant  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4.8
brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4.9
windscreen/headlight washer reservoir  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . .  4.10
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.10
Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.11
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.13
Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.15
Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.17 
         
        
        
     
        
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4.3
BONNET (2/2)
Closing the bonnet
Check that nothing has been left in the 
engine compartment.
To close the bonnet again, hold the 
bonnet in the middle and guide it down, 
allowing a 30 cm gap before it is closed, 
then release it. It will latch automatically 
under its own weight.
After carrying out any work 
in the engine compart-
ment, check that nothing 
has been left behind (cloth, 
tools, etc.).
These may damage the engine or 
cause a fire.
Ensure that the bonnet is 
properly locked.
Check that nothing is pre-
venting the catch from lock-
ing (gravel, cloth, etc.).
In the event of even a slight 
impact involving the radia-
tor grille or bonnet, have the 
bonnet lock checked by an 
authorised dealer as soon as pos-
sible. 
         
        
        
     
        
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4.9
LEVELS (2/3)
Brake fluid level
This should be checked frequently, and 
any time you notice even the slightest 
loss in braking efficiency.
The level should be read with the engine 
switched off and on level ground.Level 2
It is normal for the level to drop as the 
brake shoes become worn, but it must 
never drop lower than the 
“MINI” warn-
ing line.
If you wish to check the disc and drum 
wear yourself, you should obtain the 
document explaining the checking pro-
cedure from our network or from the 
manufacturer’s website. Topping up
After any operation on the hydraulic cir-
cuit, a specialist must replace the fluid.
Only use fluids approved by our 
Technical Department (and taken from 
a sealed container).
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Document for 
your vehicle.
The engine may be hot 
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In 
addition, the engine cooling 
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
2  
         
        
        
     
        
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4.10
LEVELS (3/3)/FILTERS
Windscreen/headlight washer 
reservoir
Topping up
Open cap 3, fill until you can see the 
fluid, then refit the cap. Liquid
Windscreen washer fluid. In winter, use 
anti-freeze product.
Jets
Use a tool such as a needle to adjust 
the height of the windscreen washer 
jets.
NOTE
Depending on the vehicle, to find 
out the fluid level, open cap 
3 and 
pull out the dipstick.
Filters
The replacement of filter elements (air 
filter, passenger compartment filter, 
diesel filter, etc.) is scheduled in the 
maintenance operations for your vehi-
cle.
Replacement intervals for filter el-
ements:  refer to the Maintenance 
Document for your vehicle.3
Before performing any 
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must 
be switched off by pressing 
the engine stop button (please see 
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).