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FUSES (1/5)
1
If any electrical component does not
work, check the condition of the fuses.
Remove the fuse using tweezers 1, lo-
cated at the back of flap A.
To remove the fuse from the tweezers,
slide the fuse to the side.
It is not advisable to use the free fuse
locations.
To comply with legislation, or as a
precaution, you can obtain an emer-
gency kit containing a set of spare
bulbs and fuses from an approved
dealer.
Your vehicle is equipped with two fuse
boxes: in the passenger compartment
and in the engine compartment.
A
Fuses in the passenger
compartment
Unclip flap A using notch B to help you.
To identify the fuses, refer to the fuse
allocation label (see the next page for
details), located on the rear of flap A.
B
Check the fuse in question
and replace it, if neces-
sary, by a fuse of the same
rating.
If a fuse is fitted where the rating is
too high, it may cause the electrical
circuit to overheat (risk of fire) in the
event of an item of equipment using
an excessive amount of current.
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FITTING THE RADIO
If your vehicle is not fitted with an audio
system, one can be fitted and locations
have been provided for:
– radio 1;
– front speakers 2 (depending on the
vehicle).
To install any equipment, please con-
sult an approved dealer.
Radio location 1Unclip the blanking cover. The aerial, +
and – supply and speaker wire connec-
tions are located behind it.
– In all cases, it is very important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions care-
fully.
– The specifications of the brackets and wires (available from our networ\
k) vary depending on the equipment level of your vehicle and the type of radio.
Consult an approved Dealer to find out the correct part number.
– No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio circuits, except by approved dealers: an incorrectly connected system may result in damag\
e
being caused to the electrical equipment and/or the components connected\
to
it.
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ACCESSORIES
Electrical and electronic accessories
Before installing this type of accessory (particularly for transmitters\
/receivers: frequency bandwidth, power level, po-
sition of the aerial, etc.), make sure it is compatible with your vehic\
le. You can get advice from an authorised dealer.
Connect accessories with a maximum power of 120 Watts only. Fire hazard. When several accessory sockets are
used at the same time, the total power of the connected accessories must\
not exceed 180 watts.
No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio circuits, except by authorised dealers: an incorre\
ctly connecte d
system may result in damage being caused to the electrical equipment and\
/or the components connected to it.
If the vehicle is fitted with any aftermarket electrical equipment, make\
sure that the installation is correctly protected by a fuse.
Establish the rating and position of this fuse.
Using the diagnostic socket
The use of electronic accessories on the diagnostic socket may cause ser\
ious disturbance to the vehicle’s electronic systems.
For your safety we recommend that you use only electronic accessories ap\
proved by the manufacturer, consult an Approved
Dealer. Serious accident risk.
Use of transmitting/receiving devices (telephones, CB equipment etc.).\
Telephones and CB equipment with integrated aerials may cause interferenc\
e to the electronic systems originally fitted to the
vehicle: it is advisable only to use equipment with an external aerial. \
Furthermore, we remind you of the need to conform
to the legislation in force concerning the use of such equipment.
Fitting aftermarket accessories
If you wish to install accessories on the vehicle: please contact an aut\
horised dealer. Also, to ensure the correct operation o f
your vehicle, and to avoid any risk to your safety, we recommend that you use only accessories specifically designed for y\
our
vehicle, which are the only accessories for which the manufacturer will \
provide a warranty.
If you are using an anti-theft device, only attach it to the brake pedal\
.
Obstructions to the driver
On the driver’s side, only use mats suitable for the vehicle, attached with the pre-fi\
tted components, and check the fitting re gu-
larly. Do not lay one mat on top of another. There is a risk of wedging the pedals.
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OPERATING FAULTS (4/4)
Electrical equipmentPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck. Free the blades before using the wipers.
Faulty electrical circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
The wiper does not stop. Faulty electrical controls.Consult an approved dealer.
Direction indicators flashing more
quickly. Blown bulb.
See the information on “Headlights: chang-
ing bulbs” or “Rear lights: changing bulbs”
in Section 5.
The direction indicators do not work. Faulty electrical circuit. Consult an approved dealer.
The lights do not come on or go off. Faulty electrical circuit or control. Consult an approved dealer.
Traces of condensation in the lights. Traces of condensation may be a nat- ural phenomenon caused by varia-
tions in temperature.
In this situation, these traces soon dis-
appear when the lights are switched
on.