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3.18
Special features
Depending on the vehicle, remote un-
locking of the doors triggers timed light-
ing of the passenger compartment. If 
one of the front or rear doors is opened, 
the period for which the light is switched 
on will start again.
Then the courtesy light and the luggage 
compartment light dim and go out.
The lighting timer will cut out for vari-
ous reasons:
–  if a door has been open for 15 min-utes;
–  if all the doors have been closed for  15 seconds or 5 minutes, depending 
on the vehicle;
–  when the ignition is switched on.
B
Luggage compartment light  B(depending on vehicle)
INTERIOR LIGHTING (2/2)
C
Sliding side door light C(depending on vehicle)
Pressing switch 5 gives:
– permanent lighting;
–  light when the sliding side door is  opened. It goes out when the door in 
question is correctly closed;
–  immediate switching off.
5   
         
        
        
     
        
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3.23
Removable ashtray 1
This is a removable ashtray which can 
be placed in the cup holders  3.
Lift the cover to open.
To empty it, pull the assembly. The ash-
tray will come out of its housing.
2
ASHTRAYS/CIGAR LIGHTER/ACCESSORIES SOCKETS
1
Accessories sockets
You may use the cigar lighter recess  2 
or one of sockets  4 (depending on the 
vehicle). They are designed for con-
necting accessories with a maximum 
power rating of 120 Watts (voltage: 
12V) which have been approved by our 
Technical Department.
Depending on the battery charge, the 
accessories socket may stop working.
4
3
Cigar lighter  2
With the ignition on, press it in. It will 
spring back with a click when it is ready. 
Pull it out to use.
After use, replace it without pushing it 
all the way in.
3
If your vehicle is not fitted with a 
cigar lighter and an ashtray, these 
can be obtained from an approved 
Dealer.
Connect accessories 
with a maximum power of 
120 Watts only.
Fire hazard.    
         
        
        
     
        
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3.32
TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE BOOT (2/2)/TOWING
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.
A = 781 mm.
A
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: 23 kg
For fitting and conditions of use, 
refer to the equipment’s fitting in-
structions.
Please keep these instructions with 
the rest of the vehicle documenta-
tion.   
         
        
        
     
        
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4.3
Closing the bonnet
Check that nothing has been left in the 
engine compartment.
To close the bonnet again, hold the 
bonnet in the middle and lower it to 
30  cm above the closed position, then 
release it. It will latch automatically 
under its own weight.
After carrying out any work 
in the engine compart-
ment, check that nothing 
has been left behind (cloth, 
tools, etc.).
These may damage the engine or 
cause a fire.
Ensure that the bonnet is 
properly locked.
Check that nothing is pre-
venting the catch from lock-
ing (gravel, cloth, etc.).
In the event of even a slight 
impact involving the radia-
tor grille or bonnet, have 
the bonnet lock checked by 
an approved dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
BONNET (2/2) 
         
        
        
     
        
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4.4
Minimum oil level display A
If the level is above the minimum 
level
The “OIL LEVEL” message appears on 
the display, accompanied by squares 
indicating the level. These squares dis-
appear as the level drops and they are 
replaced by dashes.
To advance to trip computer reading, 
press button 1 or 2 again. If the level is at the minimum
The “TOP-UP OIL LEVEL” message 
and warning light © are displayed 
on the instrument panel.
It is vital to top up the oil as soon as 
possible.
The display only warns the 
driver if the oil level is at the 
minimum level. It does not 
inform the driver that the oil 
level has exceeded the maximum 
level as this can only be measured 
using a dipstick.
It is normal for an engine to use oil for 
lubrication and cooling of moving parts 
and it is normal to top up the level be-
tween oil changes. 
However, contact an approved Dealer if 
more than 0.5 litres is being consumed 
every 600 miles (1,000 km) after the 
running in period.
Oil change frequency: check the oil 
level from time to time and certainly 
before any long journey to avoid the 
risk of damaging your engine.
Reading the oil level
The oil level should be read with the ve-
hicle on level ground, after the engine 
has been switched off for some time.
The dipstick must be used to read 
the exact oil level and make sure 
that the maximum level has not been 
exceeded (risk of engine damage).  
Refer to the following pages.
The instrument panel display only 
alerts the driver when the oil level is at 
its minimum.
1
2A
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information (1/2)   
         
        
        
     
        
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4.8
LEVELS (1/3)
Brake fluid level
This should be checked frequently, 
and immediately if you notice even the 
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
The level should be read with the engine 
switched off and on level ground. Level 1
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 our network or from the 
manufacturer’s website. Topping up
After any operation on the hydraulic cir-
cuit, a specialist must replace the fluid.
Only use fluids approved by our 
Technical Department (and taken from 
a sealed container).
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Document for 
your vehicle.
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.
1
Consult your approved dealer at 
once if you notice an abnormal or 
repeated drop in any of the fluid 
levels.
Before performing any 
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must 
be switched off (please see 
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).  
         
        
        
     
        
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4.11
Battery 1 does not require any mainte-
nance.  You should not open it or add 
any fluid.
Handle the battery with care 
as it contains sulphuric acid, 
which must not come into 
contact with eyes or skin. If 
it does, wash the affected area with 
plenty of cold water. If necessary, 
consult a doctor.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot 
objects and sparks do not come into 
contact with the battery as there is a 
risk of explosion.
BATTERY (1/2)
Depending on the vehicle, a system 
continuously checks the battery charge 
status.
When the ignition is off, some consum-
ers may also be switched off (dipped 
beam headlights, radio, ventilation, 
etc.). On the instrument panel, the 
“BATTERY MODE : ECONOMY” mes-
sage appears when they are switched 
off. When the level is extremely low, 
the messages “BATTERY LOW” and 
“START ENGINE” are displayed.
The charge status of the battery can 
decrease, especially if you use your ve-
hicle:
–  for short journeys;
–  for driving in town;
–  when the temperature drops, etc.;
–  with the vehicle stopped and the  engine off.
The engine may be hot 
during operations in close 
proximity. In addition, the 
engine cooling fan may 
start at any moment.
Risk of injury.
1
Label A
Observe the indications on the battery:
–  2  naked flames and smoking forbid-
den;
–  3 eye protection required;
–  4 keep away from children;
–  5 explosive materials;
–  6 please consult the driver’s hand-
book;
–  7 corrosive materials.
A234
567   
         
        
        
     
        
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4.13
TYRE PRESSURE WHEN cold  (1/2) 
B: front tyre pressure when driving 
(non-motorway), or if less than 4 people 
occupy the vehicle.
C : rear tyre pressure when driving 
(non-motorway), or if less than 4 people 
occupy the vehicle.
D : tyre pressures for the front wheels 
(motorway) or when driving with a sig-
nificant load.
E : tyre pressures for the rear wheels 
(motorway) or when driving with a sig-
nificant load.
C
DE
BA
A
Label A
Open the driver’s door to read it.
Tyre pressures should be checked 
when the tyres are cold.
If the tyre pressures cannot be checked 
when the tyres are  cold, increase the 
pressures from 0.2 to 0.3 bar (or 3 PSI). 
Never deflate a hot tyre. Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure 
loss warning system
If under-inflated (puncture, low pres-
sure, etc.), the warning light 
 
lights up on the instrument panel. See 
“Tyre pressure loss warning” in 
Section 2.
Vehicles used fully laden  (Maximum 
Permissible All-up  Weight)  and towing 
a trailer
The maximum speed must be limited to 
60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pres-
sure increased by  0.2 bar.
Please refer to the information on 
“Weights” in Section 6.