Installation and use of accessories: important recommendations

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Electrical and electronic accessories

Before installing this type of accessory (particularly for transmitters/receivers: frequency bandwidth, power level, position of the aerial, etc.), make sure it is compatible with your vehicle. Contact an approved dealer.

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Fuses

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Fuse boxes

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If any electrical component does not work, check the condition of the fuses.

Fuses in the passenger compartment A

Place your hand in location 2 and pull to open the flap 1.

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Wiper blades: replacement

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Replacing the windscreen wiper blades 2

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To replace the wipers, first put them in the service position B.

With the ignition on and the engine stopped:

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Exterior lighting: replacing bulbs

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Headlights: changing bulbs

Vehicles with halogen headlights

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Dipped beam headlights

Remove the cover A.

Move the bulb holder 1 to unclip it and replace the bulb.

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Battery: breakdown recovery

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To avoid all risk of sparks:

  • Ensure that the "energy consumers" (ceiling lights, etc.) are switched off before disconnecting or reconnecting a battery;
  • when charging, switch off the charger before connecting or disconnecting the battery;
  • do not place any metal objects on the battery as this may create a short circuit across the terminals;
  • wait for at least five minutes after switching off the engine before disconnecting the battery;
  • make sure that you reconnect the battery terminals

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Towing: breakdown recovery

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Before towing, set the gearbox to neutral (position N on vehicles with an automatic gearbox), unlock the steering column and then release the parking brake.

Steering column unlocking

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Wheel trims, wheel trim – wheel

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Wheel trim with concealed wheel bolts

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Remove it using the hubcap tool 1 (located in the tool kit) by engaging the hook in the opening near the valve 2.

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