5.43
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to the correct pres-
sure, incorrectly balanced or dam-
aged. Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the
problem, have them checked by an ap-
proved dealer.
Coolant boiling in the coolant reservoir. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket.Stop the engine.
Contact an approved Dealer.
Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit or cooling system leak.Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away
from the vehicle and contact an approved
dealer.
The oil pressure warning light comes
on: while cornering or braking The level is too low. Top up the engine oil (refer to the informa-
tion on “Engine oil level – Topping up/refill-
ing” in Section 4).
is slow to go out or remains lit under
acceleration Loss of oil pressure.
Stop the vehicle and contact an approved
Dealer.
White smoke from the exhaust. This is not necessarily a fault. Smoke
may be caused by regeneration of
the particle filter. Refer to the information on “Special fea-
tures of diesel versions” in Section 2.
OPERATING FAULTS (2/4)
5.44
On the roadPOSSIBLE CAUSESWHAT TO DO
Steering becomes heavy. Assistance overheating.Consult an approved Dealer.
The engine is overheating. The cool-
ant temperature warning light and the
STOP warning light come on. Engine cooling fan not working. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and
contact an approved Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the coolant reservoir: it should con-
tain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an
approved Dealer as soon as possible.
OPERATING FAULTS (3/4)
Radiator: If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must
never be topped up using cold coolant while the engine is very warm.
After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial drain\
-
ing of the cooling system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepar\
ed
in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.
