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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.Warning

/ indicator lamp State Cause Action


/ Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicato r flashing with buzzer.
The lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction
indicator flashing with buzzer.
The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
The lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglamps fixed. The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamp fixed. The rear foglamp has been switched
on using the ring on the lighting
control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk to the rear to
switch off the rear foglamp.
For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the " Visibility" section.
Monitoring

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Lighting controlSystem for selection and control of the various front and rear lights providing the vehicle's lighting.
Main lighting
The various front and rear lamps of the vehicle
are designed to adapt the driver's visibility
progressively in relation to the climatic and light
conditions:
-
s
idelamps, to be seen,
-

d
ipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,
-

m
ain beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are installed to fulfil the
requirements of particular conditions of
visibility:
-
a

rear foglamp,
-
f

ront foglamps.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
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Visibility

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Headlamp beam height adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, the headlamp beams should be adjusted
according to the load in the vehicle.
This adjustment can be carried out using the control located:
-
u
nder the bonnet,
-

b
elow and to the left of the steering wheel (depending on version).
The initial setting is position "0".
0

1 o
r 2 people in the front seats.
-

5 p
eople.
1

5 p
eople + maximum authorised load in
the


boot.
-

D
river + maximum authorised load in the
boot.
The higher number positions can be used,
but may limit the area illuminated by the
headlamps.
Under the bonnet
F Raise the bonnet for access to the control (one per headlamp).
F

T
urn the control to adjust the height of the
headlamp beam.
Travelling abroad
The design of the dipped beam
headlamps allows, without modification,
driving in a country that drives on the
other side of the road to the country in
which your vehicle was sold.
To the left of the steering wheel
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Changing a bulb
Front lamps
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
F

d

o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F

u

se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F

w

hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals.
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F

D

o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification. 1.
D

irection indicators (PY21W amber).
2.
M

ain beam headlamps (H1-55W).
3.
D

ipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
4.
D

aytime running lamps

/ sidelamps
(W21/5W).


or
S

idelamps (W5W).
5.
F

ront foglamps (H11-55W).
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F14 15 AHeated lower windscreen.
F15 5 AAir conditioning compressor.
F16 15 AFront foglamps.
F18 10 ARight hand main beam headlamp.
F19 10 ALeft hand main beam headlamp.
F29 40 AFront wiper motor.
F30 80 APre-heater plugs (Diesel).
Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover.
F
C hange the fuse (see corresponding
paragraph).
F

W
hen you have finished, close the cover
carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.
Fuse tableEngine compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand side).
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