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Loosening the wheel bolts Fig. 75
Wheel: loosen the wheel bolts.
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Snow chains Use Snow chains should only be used on the front
wheels.
Check that they ar e corr
ectly seated after
driving for a few yards; correct the position if
necessary, in accordance with the manufac-
turer
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Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle
and t ak
e car
e to avoid jerking the tow rope.
When towing on an unpaved road, there is al-
ways a risk of overloading and damaging the
anchorage points.
Switch on the ignition so that the turn signals,
windscreen wipers and windscreen washer
can work. Ensure that the steering wheel is
unlocked and moves freely.
Place the gear lever in neutral on vehicles
with a manual gearbox. With an automatic
gearbox, place the lever in N.
To brake, press the brake pedal firmly. The
brake servo does not work when the engine is
switched off.
The power steering only works when the igni-
tion is switched on and the vehicle is moving,
provided that the battery is sufficiently
charged. Otherwise, it will need more force.
Ensure that the tow rope remains taut at all
times.
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How to jump start: description Fig. 81
Diagram of connections for vehicles
without St art Stop syst
emFig. 82
Diagram of connections for vehicles
with St art Stop syst
emJump lead terminal connections
Swit
ch off the ignition of both v
ehicles
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(12V) and approximately the same capaci-
ty (see imprint on batt
ery). F
ailure to com-
ply could result in an explosion.
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Changing the windscreen and rear
windo w wiper bl
adesFig. 84
Changing the windscreen wiper
bl ades Fig. 85
Changing the rear wiper blade Raising and lowering windscreen wiper
arms
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Safety
Safety
Saf e driving
Advice about driving Saf et
y first! WARNING