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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Roof bars/Roof rack
Recommendations
Distribute the load uniformly, taking care
to avoid overloading one of the sides.
Arrange the heaviest part of the load as
close as possible to the roof.
Secure the load firmly.
Drive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds
and its stability may be affected.
Regularly check the security and tight
fastening of the roof bars and racks, at
least before each trip.As a safety measure and to avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to use
the roof bars and racks approved for your
vehicle.
Obser ve the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the
roof bars and racks. In the event of loading (
not exceeding
40 cm in height) on the roof, do not
exceed the following loads:
-
T
ransverse bars on longitudinal bars:
80 kg
.
-
T
wo transverse bars bolted to the roof:
100
kg
.
-
T
hree transverse bars bolted to the
roof: 15 0
kg
.
-
A
n aluminium rack: 120
kg
.
-
A s
teel rack: 115
k g
.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars
or the roof rack and the fixings on the
vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer than
the vehicle. To fit the transverse roof bars or a roof rack,
use the fixing points provided for this purpose:
F
R
emove the fixing covers installed on the
vehicle.
F
P
ut each fixing in place and lock them on
the roof one by one.
F
E
nsure that the roof bars or the roof rack
are correctly fitted (by shaking them).
The bars are suitable for each fixing point.
Bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode.
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Practical information
