Operation
During an accident, even small and light ob-
j ects
c
an have so much kinetic energy that
they can cause very severe injuries. The
amount of kinetic energy depends on the
speed of the vehicle and the weight of the
object. However, the speed of the vehicle is
the most important factor.
Example: An unsecured object weighing 4.5
kg produces energy corresponding to 20
times its weight in a frontal collision at 50
km/h (31 mph). This means that its weight
reaches around 90 kg. You can imagine the
severity of the injuries that might be sus-
tained if this “projectile” strikes an occupant
as it flies through the vehicle interior. WARNING
● Stor e o
bjects in the luggage compartment
and secure to the fastening points.
● In an accident or sudden manoeuvre, loose
obj
ects in the interior can be flung forward
and possibly injure vehicle occupants or oth-
ers. This risk is even greater if the flying ob-
jects hit a triggering airbag. In this case, any
rebounding objects could injure vehicle occu-
pants. Risk of fatal injuries!
● Take into account that transporting heavy
obj
ects changes the centre of gravity that
could also cause changes in vehicle handling.
Risk of accident! Therefore, always adjust
your speed and driving style to suit these cir-
cumstances. ●
Securin g the lo
ad to the rings using unsuit-
able or damaged straps could lead to injuries
in the event of an accident or sudden braking
manoeuvre. Secure suitable straps safely to
the rings to ensure this does not happen.
● Position the load so it cannot move forward
during a sud
den braking manoeuvre. Risk of
injuries!
● If transporting sharp or dangerous objects
in the spac
e provided when the rear seats are
folded, ensure the safety of the occupant of
the remaining rear seat ››› page 59.
● If the rear seat located alongside a folded
seat i
s occupied, ensure safety, for example,
by placing the load so that it stops the seat
from folding backward in the event of being
hit from behind.
● Never drive with the rear lid open or half-
closed, e
xhaust gases may penetrate into the
interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
● Never exceed the allowed axle loads or al-
lowed m
aximum weight. Risk of accident!
● Never transport passengers in the luggage
compar
tment! CAUTION
Make sure sharp objects stored in the boot
cannot not
damage the rear window heating
filaments. Note
Tyre pressure must be adapted to suit the
loa d ›
›› page 218, Service life of tyres . Category N1 vehicles
Category N1 vehicles with no protection grille
mus
t
use a retaining set compliant with
Standard EN 12195 (1 – 4) to secure the
load.
Retaining elements* Fig. 162
Luggage compartment: retaining el-
ements. The following retaining elements are fitted in
the boot
›
›
› Fig. 162:
Rings to secure the load and the retain-
ing nets.
Rings used solely for the retaining nets.
A B
142
Transport and practical equipment
CAUTION
The rings support a maximum load of 3.5 kN
(350 kg). Note
The front ring B is below the folding back-
re s
t of the rear seats ››› Fig. 162. Hook*
Fig. 163
Luggage compartment: hook. There are hooks on both sides of the boot to
sec
ur
e light
items of luggage such as bags,
etc. ›››
Fig. 163. CAUTION
The side hooks support a maximum load of
7.5 kg. Retaining nets*
Fig. 164
Retaining nets. Fig. 165
Retaining nets. Example of securing retaining nets
› ›
›
Fig. 164 and ››› Fig. 165.
Sideways bag
Ground net
Lengthways bag
A B
C WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum load that the
nets c
an support. Heavy objects cannot be
safely secured. Risk of injury! CAUTION
● The ret ainin
g nets support a maximum load
of 1.5 kg.
● Do not place any item with sharp edges in
the net. Risk
of damaging the net! 143
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Operation
Rear shelf Fig. 166
Remove the shelf. Fig. 167
Remove the shelf. The shelf can be removed if a large load is to
be tr
an
s
ported.
Removing the shelf
– Remove the straps from the shelf 1›››
Fig. 166. –
Remo
v
e the shelf from its housing 2 by
knoc k
in
g it gently from underneath be-
tween the supports.
Fitting the shelf – Place the shelf on the side supports on the
trim.
– Adjust the shelf supports 3
› ››
Fig. 167
t
o
fit the supports 2 in the trim.
– Fit into place by knocking the top of the
shelf g
ently
between the supports.
– Attach the straps 1 to the tray.
WARNING
Do not place objects on the rear shelf that
cou l
d endanger the vehicle occupants in case
of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an acci-
dent. CAUTION
● The re ar shelf
supports a maximum load of
1 kg.
● If handled incorrectly, the rear shelf could
bend when clos
ing the rear lid, and become
damaged or damage the trim. Follow the in-
structions below:
–The shelf supports 3
››› Fig. 167 mu
st be
securely in place in the trim supports 2 .
– The siz e of
the load must not exceed the
height of the shelf. –
When open, the shelf mu s
t not be bent
against the shelf seal.
– There must be no objects in the space be-
tween the open shelf and the backrest of
the rear seat. Note
The shelf will lift when the rear lid is opened. Roof rack*
Introduction WARNING
● The loa d on the r
oof carrier must be proper-
ly secured. Risk of accident!
● Always secure the load using retaining
strap
s that are in good condition.
● Distribute the load evenly.
● When transporting heavy or large objects
on the roof, an
y change in normal vehicle be-
haviour due to a change in the centre of gravi-
ty or increased wind resistance must be taken
into account. Risk of accident! For this rea-
son, speed and driving style must be adjus-
ted for the situation.
● Avoid sudden manoeuvres and braking.
● Adjust your driving style to suit visibility,
the weather and r
oad and traffic conditions.144
Operation
In the event of prolonged, irregular distribu-
tion of the air flo
w fr
om the outlets (particu-
larly the footwells) and significant differen-
ces in temperature, e.g. on leaving the vehi-
cle, sensitive people may catch cold.
Air recirculation Air recirculation prevents unpleasant smells,
e.g. when p
a
ssing through a tunnel or in
queuing traffic, from entering the interior.
Switching on air recirculation mode
● Press the button 17
› ›
› Fig. 172
and the
symbol is displayed on the screen.
Switching off air recirculation mode
● Press the button 17
› ›
› Fig. 172
and the
symbol disappears from the screen. WARNING
Read and observe the safety warnings ›››
in
Genera l
notes on page 146. Note
If air recirculation mode remains on for 15 mi-
nute s, the
symbol will start to flash on
the screen to indicate prolonged air recircula-
tion. If air recirculation is not switched off,
the symbol will continue to flash for about 5
minutes. Blower selection
Climatronic automatically regulates blower
speed ac
c
ording to the interior temperature.
It is possible, however, to set the blower
speed to suit requirements.
● Turn control 10
››› Fig. 172 c
ounter-clock-
wise (to lower the speed) or clockwise (to in-
crease the speed).
Climatronic will switch off when the blower
switches off. WARNING
Read and observe the safety warnings ›››
in
Genera l
notes on page 146. Windscreen defrost
Switching on windscreen defrosting
●
Press the button
12
› ›
›
Fig. 172.
Switching off windscreen defrosting
● Press the button 12
› ›
›
Fig. 172 sev-
eral times or press the button.
The temperature is regulated automatically.
The air output is increased from vents 1
››› page 147 and 2. Driving
St ar
tin
g and stopping the en-
gine
Introduction Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
page 18 WARNING
● When mov in
g with the engine switched off,
the ignition key must always remain in posi-
tion 2
››› Fig. 173 ›
›› page 154 (ignition on).
The control lamps will light up in this posi-
tion. Otherwise, the steering lock could en-
gage suddenly. Risk of accident!
● Do not remove the key from the ignition un-
til the
vehicle has come to a standstill and is
secure (e.g. the handbrake is engaged). Oth-
erwise, the steering lock could suddenly en-
gage. Risk of accident!
● Always take the ignition key with you when
you le
ave the vehicle. This is particularly im-
portant if you leave children in the vehicle.
Children could, for example, start the engine
with the subsequent risk of accident.
● Never leave the engine running in unventi-
lated or c
losed rooms. The exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, an odourless and
colourless poisonous gas. Risk of fatal acci-
dents! Carbon monoxide can cause people to
lose consciousness and can cause death. 152
Operation
Go to a specialised workshop as soon as
po s
s
ible and have the fault repaired. WARNING
Take it immediately to a specialised work-
shop and hav e the f
ault repaired: risk of acci-
dent! Note
If the lamp (in red) or (in
yellow) lights
up briefly, you may continue driving. Start-up lock security system (immo-
b
i
li
ser) There is an electronic chip in the key. The
el
ectr
onic
immobiliser is deactivated when
the key is inserted into the ignition. The elec-
tronic immobiliser is automatically activated
when the key is removed from the ignition.
The engine will not start if an unauthorised
key is used.
The informative display indicates:
Immobiliser active! Ignition lock
Fig. 173
Ignition key positions. Petrol engines
1 – Ignition switched off, engine stopped,
s t
eerin
g can be locked
2 – Ignition switched on
3 – Starting
Die sel
en
gines
1 – Fuel supply stopped, ignition switched
off , en
gine s
topped, steering can be locked
2 – Engine pre-heating, ignition switched
on
3 – Starting
T o en
g
age the Steering lock without the key
in the ignition, turn the steering wheel slight-
ly until you hear it engage. If the
steering lock is engaged and it i
s diffi-
cult or impossible to turn the key to position 2 , release the lock by turning the steering
wheel s
lightly
in both directions.
154
Towing bracket device
The ball-headed bar should be placed in the
ser v
ic
e position so that it is ready to be inser-
ted into the clamping bush ››› .
– Place the cover over the clamping bush 4›››
Fig. 194. WARNING
● Never leave the ball-headed bar unsecured
in the boot. It c
ould be damaged in the event
of sudden braking, putting the safety of pas-
sengers at risk!
● Never disassemble the ball-headed bar
with the trai
ler still hitched. CAUTION
● If y
ou do not turn the manual regulator
fully, it will return to its original position
when the ball-headed bar is removed. The
manual regulator will be stuck to the ball-
headed bar and you will not be able to put it
in the service position. Therefore, before you
assemble it again, you must place the ball-
headed bar in this position.
● After disassembly, place the cap on the
clampin
g bush’s orifice. This way you will
prevent dirt from entering the clamping bush. Note
● Bef or
e disassembling the ball-headed bar,
we recommend placing the cover on the ball
head. ●
Cle
an the ball-headed bar thoroughly be-
fore returning it to the on-board toolbox. Use and maintenance
Cover the clamping bush with the cap to pre-
vent
dir
t from entering.
Before hooking on the trailer, check the ball
head and, if necessary, lubricate it with ade-
quate lubricant.
Place the protective cover over the ball head
when storing the bar. This way, you will avoid
getting the boot dirty.
If it gets dirty, clean and dry the clamping
bush thoroughly with an appropriate prod-
uct. CAUTION
The top part of the clamping bush opening is
lubricat ed. B
e careful not to remove this lu-
brication. 193
Technical data
Advice
Operation
Emergencies
Safety
Advice
Water in the fuel filter 1)
If
y
our vehicle has a diesel engine and is
equipped with a fuel filter with a water sepa-
rator, the instrument panel may display the
following warning: Water in the
fuel filter. If this is the case, take the
vehicle to a specialised workshop so that
they can drain the fuel filter. CAUTION
● The v ehic
le is not designed for the use of
FAME fuel (biodiesel). The fuel system would
be damaged if you used biodiesel.
● Do not mix fuel additives, the so-called
“thinners”, petro
l or similar additives with
diesel fuel.
● If poor-quality diesel fuel is used, it may be
neces
sary to drain the fuel filter more fre-
quently than is specified in the Maintenance
Programme. We recommend having this done
by a specialised workshop. If water is allowed
to collect in the filter, this can cause engine
performance problems. Engine compartment
Intr oduction Read the additional information carefully
›› ›
page 11
Always be aware of the danger of injury and
scalding as well as the risk of accident or fire
when working in the engine compartment,
e.g. when checking and refilling fluids.
Therefore, always observe the warnings and
follow all general safety precautions. The en-
gine compartment is a dangerous area . WARNING
● Never open the bonnet if
you see steam,
smoke or coolant escaping from the engine
compartment. Risk of scalding! Wait until no
steam or coolant can be seen before opening
the bonnet.
● Switch off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition.
● Eng
age neutral in vehicles with manual
gearbo
x and move the selector lever to posi-
tion P in vehicles with automatic gearbox.
● Apply the handbrake firmly.
● Wait for the engine to cool down.
● For safety reasons, the bonnet must always
be closed when the
vehicle is moving. There- fore, after closing the bonnet always check
that
it
is properly secured.
● Should you notice that the bonnet is not
safely
secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet properly. Risk of accident!
● Keep children away from the engine com-
partment
.
● Do not touch hot engine parts. Risk of
burns!
● Nev
er spill fluids on hot engine compart-
ments. The
se fluids can cause a fire (e.g. anti-
freeze in coolant)!
● Take care not to cause short circuits in the
electrica
l system, especially when working
on the battery.
● Never touch the radiator fan when the en-
gine is hot
. The fan may start running sud-
denly!
● Never cover the engine with additional in-
sul
ating materials such as a blanket. Risk of
fire!
● Do not unscrew the cap on the coolant ex-
pans
ion tank when the engine is hot. The
cooling system is under pressure!
● Protect face, hands and arms from any hot
ste
am or hot coolant released by covering the
cap with a large, thick rag when opening the
expansion tank.
● Do not leave any objects, such as cloths or
tool
s, in the engine compartment. 1)
Valid for the market: Algeria.
204
Advice
Fig. 204
Locking the bonnet. Opening the bonnet
–
Open the front left door.
– Pull the lever 1
› ››
Fig. 203
u nder the dash
panel in the direction indicated by the ar-
row.
Before opening the bonnet, make sure that
the windscreen wiper arms are not lifted
away from the glass. Otherwise the paint-
work may be damaged.
– Pull the release catch in the direction of the
arrow 2
› ››
Fig. 203
and the bonnet
will be
released.
– Hold and lift the bonnet.
– Remove the support strut 3
› ›
› Fig. 204
fr
om its fastening in the direction of the ar-
row and secure the raised bonnet so that
the end of the strut hooks onto the opening
in the bonnet 4 .Closing the bonnet
– Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the
sup
por
t strut keeping the bonnet open and
insert it into its fastening 3 .
– Let the bonnet drop from a height of
ar ou
nd 20 c
m into the catch Do not press
down afterwards!
– Check that the bonnet is correctly closed.
206