Battery: breakdown recovery

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To avoid all risk of sparks:

  • Ensure that the "power 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 metal objects on the battery as this could create a short circuit between the terminals;
  • always wait at least one minute after the engine has been switched off before disconnecting a battery;
  • make sure that you reconnect the battery term

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Towing: breakdown

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Steering column unlocking

Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the "On" position. Put the lever in neutral.

The steering column unlocks and the accessory functions are powered: you can use the vehicle's lights (direction indicators, brake lights, etc.). At night the vehicle must have its lights on.

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Wheel trims, wheel trim – wheel

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Wheel trim with concealed wheel bolts

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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Changing a wheel

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Switch on the hazard warning lights.

Keep the vehicle away from traffic and on a level surface where it will not slip.

Apply the parking brake and engage a gear (first or reverse).

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Puncture, emergency spare wheel

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In case of puncture

Depending on the vehicle, either a tyre inflation kit or an emergency spare wheel is provided.

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Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure monitoring system

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Tools

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Accessing the tools

The presence of the tools depends on the vehicle.

The tools are located in the luggage compartment.

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Tyre inflation kit

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The kit repairs tyres when the tread A has been damaged by objects smaller than 4 mm. It cannot repair all types of puncture, such as cuts larger than 4 mm, cuts in the tyre sidewall B, etc.

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Tyre pressure

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Label A

Open the driver's door to read it.

Tyre pressures should be checked when the tyres are cold.

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Tyres

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Tyre and wheel safety

The tyres are the only contact between the vehicle and the road, so it is essential to keep them in good condition.

You must make sure that your tyres con- form to local road traffic regulations.

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For your safety and to comply with the law.

When they need to be replaced, only tyres of the same make, size, type and profile should be used on a single axle.

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