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Under-inflation detection
the system monitors the pressures in the
f our t yres, once the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the four
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised ever y time the
tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel
changed .
the s

ystem triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one
or more tyres.the u nder-inflation detection system
does not replace the need for vigilance
on the part of the driver.
thi

s system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs
road holding, extends braking distances
and causes premature tyre wear,
particularly under arduous condition
(high loading, high speed, long journey).
System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.the i
nflation pressures defined for
your vehicle can be found on the tyre
pressure label.
For more information on the
identification markings, refer to the
corresponding section.
tyr

e pressures should be checked
when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle
stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of
less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate
speeds).
Other wise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to
the pressures shown on the label.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
Snow chains
the system does not have to be
r einitialised after fitting or removing
snow chains.
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Under-inflation alertReinitialisation
Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressures of the four tyres are
correct for the use of the vehicle and in
line with the recommendations on the
tyre pressure label.
the u

nder-inflation alert can only be
relied on if the reinitialisation of the
system has done with the pressures in
the four tyres correctly adjusted.
the u

nder-inflation detection system
does not give a warning if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
thi

s is given by fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and, depending on
equipment, the display of a message. It is necessary to reinitialise the system every
time one or more tyre pressures are adjusted,
and after changing one or more wheels.
A label attached to the middle pillar, driver's
side, gives a reminder of this.
F
Red

uce speed immediately, avoid
excessive steering movements and sudden
braking
F
St

op the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do
s

o. F
In t

he event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment),
or
F
if y

ou have a compressor, such as the one
in the temporary puncture repair kit, check
the pressures of the four tyres when cold,
or
F
if i

t is not possible to make this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced
speed.the l
oss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual
check.
the a

lert is maintained until the system
is reinitialised.
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General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.ens
ure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
the d

river 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; rope and straps are prohibited.
the t

owing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
-
ve

hicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
fou

r-wheel drive vehicle,
-
wh

en it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
-
to

wing with only two wheels on the ground,
-
wh

ere there is no approved towing arm available...
F
On t

he rear bumper, press the cover
(as
s

hown above) to unclip it.
F
Sc

rew the towing eye in fully.
F
In

stall the towing arm.
F
Sw

itch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F
Mov

e off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
Towing another vehicle
For more information on the electric parking brake (brake released), refer to the
corresponding section.
In the event of a breakdown