Traffic and road
conditions
Rather high consumption levels are
linked to situations with heavy traffic, for
instance when travelling in queues
with frequent use of the lower gears or
in cities with many traffic lights. Winding
mountain roads and rough road
surfaces also adversely affect
consumption.
Stops in traffic
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. level
crossings) the engine should be
switched off.TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
The vehicle must be provided with a
type-approved tow hook and adequate
electrical system to tow caravans or
trailers. Installation should be carried
out by specialised personnel who
will issue the required papers for
travelling on roads.
Install any specific and/or additional
door mirrors as specified by the
Highway Code.
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 of the trailer on the vehicle
tow hook will reduce the loading
capacity of the vehicle by the same
amount. Consider the weight of the
trailer fully laden, including accessories
and luggage, to make sure you do
not exceed the maximum towable
weight (shown on the vehicle
registration document).Do not exceed the speed limits specific
to each country you are driving in, in
the case of vehicles towing trailers.
In any case, the top speed must not
exceed 100 km/h.
You are advised to fit a suitable
stabiliser to the trailer drawbar.
In the vehicles equipped with parking
sensors, after fitting the tow hook
malfunctioning warnings may be
displayed, as some parts (tow bar, ball
tow hook) may be within the sensor
detection range. In this case the
detection range must be adjusted or
the parking assistance function must be
deactivated.
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INSTALLING THE TOW
HOOK
The towing device should be fastened
to the body by specialised personnel
according to any additional and/or
integrative information supplied by the
Manufacturer of the device.
The towing device must meet current
regulations with reference to Directive
94/20/EC and subsequent
amendments.
For any version the towing device used
must match the towable weight of the
vehicle on which it is to be installed.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Parking sensors ............................. 100
Performance .................................. 284
Pollen filter ..................................... 250
Power socket ................................. 67
Power steering fluid........................ 247
Power supply ................................. 267
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life ........... 360
Pretensioners ................................. 161
Prolonged vehicle inactivity............. 199
Protecting the environment ............ 113
Radio ............................................ 106
Rain sensor .................................... 53
Rear camera .................................. 96
Rear door with two wings............... 74
Rear fog lights ................................ 60
Rear footboard ............................... 75
Rear partition ................................. 65
Rear roof light (changing a bulb) ..... 221
Rear view mirrors ........................... 25
Refrigerated compartment ............. 63
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 109
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 216
Replacing a wheel .......................... 203
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades .......................................... 256
Rev counter ................................... 120
Revolving seat with seat belts ........ 18
Rim Protector................................. 271
Rims and tyres ............................... 270Roof lights...................................... 58
Roof rack ....................................... 79
Rubber hoses ................................ 255
Saving fuel .................................... 188
SBR system ................................... 161
Seat base plastic covers ................ 20
Seat belts
– Use ........................................... 160
Seats (Combi versions)................... 21
Seats ............................................. 16
Seats (Panorama version)............... 20
Seats with adjustable armrests....... 17
Seat with revolving base................. 18
Setup for Isofix child restraint
system ......................................... 168
Shelf above cab ............................. 67
Side bags....................................... 179
Side lights ......................... 48-217-221
Ski rack.......................................... 79
Sliding door.................................... 73
Sliding side window ....................... 73
Snow chains .................................. 198
Snow tyres ..................................... 198
Spare wheel ................................... 270
Speed block................................... 69
Speed Limiter................................. 56
Speedometer ................................. 120
Spray nozzles................................. 256
Sprung seat ................................... 17Starting the engine ................. 184-202
Start&Stop system ......................... 102
Steering ......................................... 269
Steering wheel ............................... 25
Stopping the engine ....................... 184
Sun visors ...................................... 66
Supplies ......................................... 327
Suspension .................................... 268
Symbols......................................... 11
Tablet Holder ................................ 67
Tachograph .................................... 68
third brake lights ............................ 220
Towing the vehicle .......................... 233
Towing trailers ................................ 190
TPMS............................................. 87
Traction Plus system ...................... 86
Transmission .................................. 268
Tray under the seat ........................ 19
Trip Computer ................................ 131
Tyres .............................................. 270
Upper storage compartment......... 63
Usage conditions ........................... 189
VIN plate ....................................... 262
Warming up the engine just
after it has started ........................ 184
Warning lights and messages......... 134
Weights.......................................... 286
Wheel geometry ............................. 270
