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3.27
Always position the heavi-
est items directly on the 
floor. Use the lashing 
points 1 on the boot floor, if 
these are fitted to the vehicle. The 
luggage should be loaded in such a 
way that no items will be thrown for-
ward and strike the occupants if the 
driver has to brake suddenly. Fasten 
the rear seat belts, even if the seats 
are not occupied.
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT 
Always position the objects transported 
so that the largest surface is against:
–  The rear bench seatback for normal  loads (example  A).
–  The front seatbacks with the rear  seatbacks folded down, as is the case 
for maximum loads (example  B).
If you have to place objects on the folded 
seatback, it is necessary that you lower 
the headrests before folding the seat-
back so that it can be folded as flat as 
possible against the seat.
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B
A    
     
        
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3.28
Permissible nose weight, maxi-
mum permissible towing weight, 
braked and unbraked: refer to 
the information on “Weights” in 
Section 6.
Choice and fitting of towing 
equipment
Maximum weight of towing equip-
ment: 
–  18 kg (5-door version);
–  18 kg (Utility version);
–  21.5 kg (Estate version).
For fitting and conditions of use, 
refer to the equipment’s fitting ins-
tructions.
Please keep these instructions with 
the rest of the vehicle documenta-
tion.
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS towbar
A
A: 697 mm (5-door version).
A: 697 mm (Utility version).
A: 948 mm (Estate version).
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
Oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.6
Levels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.7engine coolant  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4.7
Brake fluid  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4.8
windscreen washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . .  4.9
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.9
Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.10
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.12
Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.13
Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4.15 
     
        
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4.8
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 the manufacturer’s net-
work or web site.
Topping up
After any operation on the hydraulic cir-
cuit, a specialist must replace the brake 
fluid.
Only use fluids approved by our 
Technical Department (and taken from 
a sealed container).
Replacement interval
Refer to the Maintenance Document for 
your vehicle.
Brake fluid level
The level should be read with the engine 
switched off and on level ground.
This should be checked frequently, 
and immediately if you notice even the 
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
LEVELS (2/3)
2
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.
Consult your approved dealer at 
once if you notice an abnormal or 
repeated drop in any of the fluid 
levels.  
     
        
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5.7
TYRE PRESSURE KIT (2/3)
Depending on the vehicle, in the event 
of a puncture, use the kit located in the 
boot or underneath the luggage com-
partment carpet.
Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure 
loss warning system
If under-inflated (puncture, low pres-
sure, etc.), the warning light 
 on 
the instrument panel comes on. See 
“Tyre pressure loss warning” in 
Section 2.
With the engine running and the 
parking brake applied,
–  unroll the hose from the container;
–  connect the compressor hose  3 to 
the container’s inlet  8;
–  depending on the vehicle, connect  the container  8 to the compressor 
from the container recess  7; 
–  unscrew the valve cap on the rele- vant wheel and screw on the con-
tainer’s inflation adapter  1;
–  disconnect any accessories previ- ously connected to the vehicle’s ac-
cessories sockets;
– adapter  2 must be connected to the 
vehicle accessories socket;
45
1
Before using this kit, park 
the vehicle at a sufficient 
distance from traffic, switch 
on the hazard warning 
lights, apply the handbrake, ask all 
passengers to leave the vehicle and 
keep them away from traffic.
8
If the vehicle is parked on 
the hard shoulder, you must 
warn other road users of 
your vehicle’s presence 
with a warning triangle or with other 
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
– press switch  4 to inflate the tyre to 
the recommended pressure (please 
refer to the information in the section 
on “Tyre pressure”);
–  after a maximum of 15 minutes, stop  inflating and read the pressure (on 
pressure gauge  5).
Note: while the container is empty-
ing (approximately 30 seconds), the 
pressure gauge  5 will briefly indicate 
a pressure of up to 6 bar. The pres-
sure will then drop.
– adjust the pressure: to increase  it, continue inflation with the kit; to 
reduce it, press button 6.
2
3
7
6  
     
        
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5.11
Continue to crank the jack so that the 
baseplate is correctly positioned (it 
should be underneath the vehicle and 
aligned with the jack head).
Turn it a few times to lift the wheel off 
the ground.
Switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights.
Keep the vehicle away from 
traffic and on a level surface 
where it will not slip.
Apply the parking brake and engage 
a gear (first or reverse, or P for auto-
matic transmissions).
Ask all the passengers to leave the 
vehicle and keep them away from 
traffic.
CHANGING A WHEEL (1/2)
2
1
Vehicles equipped with a jack 
and wheelbrace
If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
Use the wheelbrace  1 to slacken off the 
wheel bolts. Position it so as to be able 
to push from above.
Crank up jack  2 by hand to position the 
jack head against the jacking point clos-
est to the relevant wheel and marked 
by an arrow 3.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a 
jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain 
these from your approved dealer.
3
If the vehicle is parked on 
the hard shoulder, you must 
warn other road users of 
your vehicle’s presence 
with a warning triangle or with other 
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.  
     
        
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5.20
To release the light unit, start by moving 
the exterior edge away to a suffi-
cient extent (movement A) to release 
clip  3, then pull the light unit backwards 
(movement B).
Remove the bulb holder by carefully 
releasing clips  4, lightly raise the bulb 
holder and then release clip  2.
Change the bulb.
The bulbs are under pres-
sure and can break when 
replaced.
Risk of injury.
Refit the bulb holder and push the unit 
in fully until it locks in place.
Check that the light is properly locked 
in position.
Tighten screws 1.
5  Side light and brake light
Bulb type: P21/5W.
6  Direction indicator lights
Bulb type: PY21.Five-door version
Side lights/brake and direction 
indicator lights
Open the boot lid and remove screws  1.
REAR AND SIDE LIGHTS: changing bulbs (1/4)
5
6
1
4
2
3
To comply with current legislation, or 
as a precaution, you can obtain an 
emergency kit from your approved 
dealer containing a set of spare 
bulbs and fuses.
B
A    
     
        
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5.21
REAR AND SIDE LIGHTS: changing bulbs (2/4)
Estate version
Side lights/brake and direction 
indicator lights
Unclip the cover to access nut 7.
Unscrew nut 7.
Unscrew screw  8.
Pull the light unit backwards (move-
ment A). Remove the bulb holder by carefully re-
leasing clips 
9, and gently pull the bulb 
holder.
Change the bulb.
Refit the bulb holder and push the unit 
as far as it will go, until it locks into 
place.
Check that the light is properly locked 
in position.
Tighten the screw 8 and nut 7.
Clip the cover in place.
10  Side light and brake light
Bulb type: P21/5W.
11  Direction indicator lights
Bulb type: PY21.
7
8
9
1011
A