
4.15
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (1/2)
You should
Wash your car frequently, with the 
engine off, with cleaning products rec-
ommended by the manufacturer (never 
use abrasive products). Rinse thor-
oughly beforehand with a jet:
–   spots of tree resin and industrial 
grime;
–   mud in the wheel arches and under-
neath the body which forms damp 
patches;
–   bird droppings , which cause a 
chemical reaction with the paint that 
rapidly discolours paintwork and 
may even cause the paint to peel 
off;
   wash the vehicle  immediately to 
remove these marks since it is im-
possible to remove them by polish-
ing;
–   salt, particularly in the wheel arches 
and underneath the body after driv-
ing in areas where the roads have 
been gritted.
Remove any plant matter (resin, leaves, 
etc.) from the vehicle regularly.
What you should not doDo not degrease or clean mechani-
cal components (e.g. the engine com-
partment), underneath the body, parts 
with hinges (e.g. inside the doors) and 
painted plastic external fittings (e.g. 
bumpers) using high-pressure clean-
ing equipment or by spraying on prod-
ucts not approved by our Technical 
Department. Doing this could give rise 
to corrosion or operational faults.
Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or 
freezing temperatures.
Do not scrape off mud or dirt without 
pre-wetting.
Allow dirt to accumulate on the exterior.
Allow rust to form following minor im-
pacts.
Do not use solvents not approved by 
our Technical Department to remove 
stains as this could damage the paint-
work.
Do not drive in snow or muddy condi-
tions without washing the vehicle, par-
ticularly under the wheel arches and 
body.
A well-maintained vehicle will last 
longer. It is therefore recommended to 
maintain the exterior of the vehicle reg-
ularly.
Your vehicle has been treated with very 
effective anti-corrosion products. It is 
nevertheless subject to various outside 
influences.
Corrosive agents in the atmosphere
–  
atmospheric pollution (built-up and 
industrial areas),
–   saline atmospheres (near the sea, 
particularly in hot weather),
–   seasonal and damp weather condi-
tions (e.g. road salt in winter, water 
from road cleaners, etc.).
Minor impacts
Abrasive action
Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit 
thrown up by other vehicles, etc.
You should take a number of minor pre-
cautions in order to safeguard your ve-
hicle against such risks. 

4.16
Respect local regulations about wash-
ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-
hicle on a public highway).
Observe the vehicle stopping distances 
when driving on gravelled surfaces to 
prevent paint damage.
Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas 
where the paint has been damaged, to 
prevent corrosion spreading.
Remember to visit the body shop pe-
riodically in order to maintain your 
anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the 
Maintenance Document.
If it is necessary to clean mechani-
cal components, hinges, etc., spray 
them with products approved by our 
Technical Department to protect them 
after they have been cleaned.
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (2/2)
We have selected special products 
to care for your vehicle and you can 
obtain these from the manufactur-
er’s accessory outlets.
Using a roller type car wash
Return the windscreen wiper stalk to 
the Park position (refer to the informa-
tion on the “Windscreen washer, wiper” 
in Section 1). Check the mounting of 
external accessories, additional lights 
and mirrors, and ensure that the wiper 
blades are secured with adhesive tape.
Remove the radio aerial mast if your 
vehicle is fitted with this equipment. 
Remember to remove the tape and refit 
the antenna after washing.
Cleaning the headlights
As the headlights are made of plastic 
“glass”, use a soft cloth or cotton wool 
to clean them. If this does not clean 
them properly, moisten the cloth with 
soapy water, then wipe clean with a soft 
damp cloth or cotton wool.
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry 
cloth.
Cleaning products  containing  alco-
hol must not  be used.
Vehicles with a matte paint 
finish
This type of paint requires certain pre-
cautions.
Do not do the following
–  use wax-based products (polishing);
–   rub hard;
–   wash the vehicle in a roller-type car 
wash;
–   wash the vehicle using a high-pres-
sure device;
–   attach stickers to the paintwork (risk 
of leaving marks).
You should do the following
Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty 
of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle 
sponge. 

4.17
Glass instrument panel(e.g.: instrument panel, clock, exterior 
temperature display, radio display, mul-
timedia or multifunction display etc.)
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).
If this does not clean them properly, 
use a soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly 
moistened with soapy water and then 
wipe clean with another soft damp cloth 
or cotton wool.
Finally, carefully  dry off with a soft dry 
cloth.
Do not use products containing alco-
hol and/or spray fluids on the area.
Seat belts
These must be kept clean.
Use products selected by our Technical 
Department (Approved outlets) or 
warm, soapy water and a sponge and 
wipe with a dry cloth.
Detergents or dyes must not be used 
under any circumstances.
INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE (1/2)
Textiles (seats, door trim, etc)
Vacuum-clean the textiles regularly.
Liquid stain
Use soapy water.
Dab lightly (never rub) with a soft cloth, 
rinse and remove the excess.
Solid or pasty stain
Carefully remove the excess solid or 
pasty material immediately  with a spa-
tula (working from the edges to the 
centre to avoid spreading the stain).
Clean as for a liquid stain.
Special instructions for sweets or 
chewing gum
Put an ice cube on the stain to solidify 
it, then proceed as for a solid stain.
A well-maintained vehicle will last 
longer. It is therefore recommended to 
maintain the interior of the vehicle re-
gularly.
A stain should always be dealt with 
swiftly.
Whatever type of stain is on the trim, 
use 
cold  (or warm) soapy water with 
natural soap.
Detergents (washing-up liquid, pow-
dered products, alcohol-based pro-
ducts) should not be used.
Use a soft cloth.
Rinse and soak up the excess.
For further recommendations for 
maintaining the interior, and/or for 
any unsatisfactory results, please 
see an authorised dealer. 

5.1
Section 5: Practical advice
Puncture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.2
Emergency spare wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.2
Tyre inflation kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.4
Tools  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.8
Wheels, trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.10
Changing a wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.11
Tyres  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.13
Headlights: changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.16
Fog lights: changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.18
Rear lights: changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.19
Indicator lights: changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.22
Interior lighting: changing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.23
Battery: troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.25
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.27
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.29
Towing: breakdown  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.31
Fitting a radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.33
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.35
Key, radio frequency remote control: battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . .   5.36
Operating faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5.37 

5.2
PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL (1/2)
To store the wheel in the cage
–  Make sure the wheel is correctly po-sitioned in the cage, valve facing 
down.
–  Reposition the cage using handle  3 
and retighten the nut using span-
ner 1 to refit the assembly.
–  Make sure it is correctly locked.
2
3
1
4
In the event of a puncture, there is 
either an emergency spare wheel or 
tyre inflation kit available, depending on 
the vehicle (refer to the information in 
the following pages).
Emergency spare wheel 2
This is stored in cage  4 under the floor 
at the rear of the vehicle.
To access the emergency spare 
wheel
–  Open the tailgate.
–  Undo the nut with the wheelbrace  1.
–  Detach the cage using handle  3.
– Release the emergency spare  wheel.
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.
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.  

5.3
PUNCTURE, EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL (2/2)
If the emergency spare wheel has been stored for several years, have it \
checked by your Dealer to ensure that it is 
safe to use.
Vehicle fitted with an emergency spare wheel that differs from the other \
wheels:
–  Never fit more than one emergency spare wheel to the same vehicle.
–  As the punctured wheel is wider than the emergency spare wheel, the vehi\
cle’s ground clearance is reduced.
–  Replace the emergency spare wheel as soon as possible with a wheel ident\
ical to the original one.
–  If wheel bolts are supplied with the emergency spare wheel, it is impera\
tive that they are used and that they are used for th e 
emergency spare wheel only: refer to the label affixed to the emergency spare wheel.
–  When this is fitted to the vehicle, which must only be a temporary measu\
re, the driving speed must not exceed the speed  indicated on the label on the wheel.
–  Fitting an emergency spare wheel may alter the way the vehicle usually r\
uns. Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration and  reduce your speed when cornering.
–  If you need to use snow chains, fit the emergency spare wheel to the rea\
r axle and check the tyre pressure.
–  The warning light 
 on the instrument panel flashes for several seconds, then stays on. 

5.5
TYRE INFLATION KIT (2/4)
Depending on the vehicle, in the event 
of a puncture, use the kit located in the 
glove box or in the luggage compart-
ment, in rear wheel arch C or D.
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.
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.
C
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.
D  

5.11
2
3
1
Vehicles equipped with a jack 
and wheelbrace 
If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
Use the wheelbrace to slacken off the 
wheel bolts 2. Position it so as to be 
able to push from above.
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)
Crank up jack  3 by hand to posi-
tion the jack head against the jacking 
point closest to the relevant wheel and 
marked by an arrow  1.
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.
To prevent any risk of injury 
or damage to the vehi-
cle, raise the jack until the 
wheel you are replacing is 
a maximum of 3 centimetres off the 
ground.
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.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a 
jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain 
these from your approved dealer.