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Under-inflation detection
The system monitors the pressures in the four t
yres, once the vehicle is moving.
It
compares the information given by the four
w
heel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised ever y time the
tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel
changed .
The
system triggers an alert as soon as it
d
etects a drop in the inflation pressure of one
o
r more tyres. The
under-inflation detection system
d
oes not replace the need for vigilance
o
n the part of the driver.
This
system does not avoid the need to
c
heck the tyre pressures (including the
s
pare wheel) every month as well as
b
efore a long journey.
Driving
with under-inflated tyres impairs
r
oad holding, extends braking distances
a
nd causes premature tyre wear,
p
articularly under arduous condition
(
high loading, high speed, long journey).
System
which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.
The inflation pressures defined for
y
our vehicle can be found on the tyre
p
ressure label.
For
more information on the
i
dentification markings, refer to the
c
orresponding
s
ection.
Tyre
pressures should be checked
w
hen the tyres are "cold" (vehicle
s
topped for 1 hour or after a journey of
l
ess than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate
s
peeds).
Other wise
(when hot), add 0.3 bar to
t
he pressures shown on the label.
Driving
with under-inflated tyres
i
ncreases fuel consumption.
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Driving
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Under-inflation alertReinitialisation
Before reinitialising the system, ensure t
hat the pressures of the four tyres are
correct
for the use of the vehicle and in
l
ine with the recommendations on the
t
yre pressure label.
The
under-inflation alert can only
b
e relied on if the reinitialisation of
t
he system has been done with the
p
ressures in the four tyres correctly
adjusted.
The
under-inflation detection system
d
oes not give a warning if a pressure is
i
ncorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
This
is
given
by
fixed
illumination
of
t
his
warning
lamp,
accompanied
by
a
n
audible
signal
and
the
display
of
a
m
essage.
It
is
necessary to reinitialise the system every
t
ime
one or more tyre pressures are adjusted,
a
nd
after changing one or more wheels.
F
R
educe
speed
immediately,
avoid
e
xcessive
steering
movements
and
sudden
b
raking
F
S
top the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so. F
I
f
you
have
a
compressor
(such
as
the
one
i
n
the
temporary
puncture
repair
kit),
check
t
he
pressures
of
the
four
tyres
when
cold.
I
f
it
is
not
possible
to
carry
out
this
check
s
traight
away,
drive
carefully
at
reduced
s
peed.
or
F
I
n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary
puncture
repair
kit
or
the
spare
w
heel
(depending
on
equipment),
The
loss
of
pressure
detected
does
not
a
lways
cause
visible
bulging
of
the
tyre.
D
o
not
satisfy
yourself
with
just
a
visual
c
heck. The
alert
is
maintained
until
the
system
i
s
r
einitialised.
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To w i n g
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
E nsure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The
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;
r
ope and straps are prohibited.
The
towing vehicle must move off gently.
When
towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking
o
r steering.
In
the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
-
v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-
w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the
par
king
b
rake,
-
t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-
w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
Procedure
for
having
your
vehicle
towed
or
for
towing
another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye
is
stowed
under
the
boot
floor,
o
r
may
be
located
under
the
front
passenger
sea
t, d
epending o
n v
ersion.
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In the event of a breakdown