Using the card

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

The card does not lock or unlock the doors.

Card battery is flat.

Replace the battery. You will still be able to lock/unlock and start your vehicle. LOCKING, UNLOCKING THE DOORS and IGNITION SWITCH: vehicle with key or STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card.

Use of appliances operating on the same frequency as the card (mobile phone, etc.).

Stop using the devices or use the key provided. LOCKING, UNLOCKING THE DOORS.

Vehicle located in a high electromagnetic radiation zone.

Vehicle battery flat.

Use the key that is built into the card LOCKING, UNLOCKING THE DOORS.

The message “Place card on zone + START” appears on the instrument panel.

Place the card in the placement area STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card then press the START button.

The vehicle is started.

With the engine running, the card’s locking/unlocking device is blocked. Turn off the ignition.

Desynchronisation of the card

Unlock the driver’s door by inserting the key integrated in the card into the door lock LOCKING, UNLOCKING THE DOORS then place the card in the placement area STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card and press the START button to synchronise the card.

The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always contact an approved dealer as soon as possible.

Using the remote control

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ACTION REQUIRED

The remote control does not lock or unlock the doors.

The remote control battery is flat.

Use the emergency key.

Use of appliances operating on the same frequency as the remote control (mobile phone, etc.).

Stop using the devices or use the key.

Vehicle located in a high electromagnetic radiation zone.

Discharged battery.

Replace the battery. You will still be able to lock/unlock and start your vehicle. LOCKING, UNLOCKING THE DOORS and IGNITION SWITCH: vehicle with key or STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card.

The vehicle is started.

With the engine running, the key’s locking/unlocking device is blocked. Turn off the ignition.

Desynchronisation of the remote control

Unlock the driver’s door by inserting the key into the door lock LOCKING, UNLOCKING THE DOORS, then start the engine to synchronise the remote control STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with key or STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card.

The starter is activated

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ACTION REQUIRED

The instrument panel indicator lights are weak or fail to light up and the starter does not turn.

Battery terminals not tight, battery terminals disconnected or oxidised.

Retighten or reconnect the terminals, or clean them if they are oxidised.

Discharged battery or not operational.

Connect another battery to the faulty battery. BATTERY: troubleshooting or replace the battery if necessary.

Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is locked.

Faulty circuit.

Consult an approved dealer.

The engine will not start.

Starting conditions are not fulfilled.

IGNITION SWITCH: vehicle with key or STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card.

The card does not work.

Place the card in the recess provided for this purpose on the centre console.

IGNITION SWITCH: vehicle with key or STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card.

With the vehicle stationary, engine cold, the engine’s idle speed is high.

Petrol version, this is not necessarily a fault. This may be caused by the increase in the engine temperature.

The engine’s idle speed should decrease after about one minute. Otherwise, this may be caused by another fault. Call an approved Dealer.

The engine cannot be switched off.

Card not detected.

Place the card in the recess provided for this purpose on the centre console.

Press and hold the start button.

Electronic fault.

Press the start button 3 times quickly or press and hold.

The steering column remains locked.

Steering wheel locked.

Move the steering wheel while pressing the engine start button (or, depending on the vehicle, operating the ignition key) IGNITION SWITCH: vehicle with key.

Faulty electrical circuit.

Consult an approved dealer.

On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Vibrations.

Tyres not inflated to correct pressures, incorrectly balanced or damaged.

Check the tyre pressures: if this is not the problem, have them checked by an approved Dealer.

White smoke from the exhaust.

In the diesel version, this is not necessarily a fault. Smoke may be caused by particle filter regeneration.

SPECIAL FEATURE OF DIESEL VERSIONS, PARTICLE FILTER.

Petrol version, this is not necessarily a fault. Depending on the climate conditions (cold, humidity etc.), smoke may be produced under hard vehicle acceleration.

Reduce the engine speed and avoid sudden acceleration to gradually make the smoke disappear. Otherwise, this may be caused by another fault. Consult an approved dealer.

Smoke under the bonnet.

Short-circuit or cooling system leak.

Stop, switch off the ignition, stand away from the vehicle and contact an approved dealer.

The oil pressure warning light comes on:

while cornering or braking

The level is too low.

Top up the engine oil ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling, draining.

is slow to go out or remains lit under acceleration

Loss of oil pressure.

Stop the vehicle and contact an approved Dealer.

On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Steering becomes heavy.

Assistance overheating.

Drive carefully at reduced speed, be aware of the level of force in the steering wheel needed to turn the wheels.

Fault with the electric assistance motor.

Fault in the assistance system

Consult an authorised dealer.

The engine is overheating. The coolant temperature indicator is in the warning zone and warning light ® comes on.

Engine cooling fan not working.

Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and contact an approved dealer.

Coolant leaks.

Check the coolant reservoir: it should contain fluid. If there is no coolant, consult an authorised dealer as soon as possible.

Coolant boiling in the coolant reservoir.

Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder head gasket.

Stop the engine.

Contact an approved dealer.

Radiator: In the event of a significant lack of coolant, remember that you must never top up using cold coolant while the engine is very hot. After any procedure on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling system, it must be refilled with a new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical Department may be used for this purpose.

Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

The wipers do not work.

Wiper blades stuck.

Free the blades before using the wipers.

Faulty electrical circuit.

Consult an approved dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse or have it replaced FUSES.

The wiper does not stop.

Faulty electrical controls.

Consult an approved dealer.

Direction indicators flashing more quickly.

Blown rear bulb.

REAR LIGHTS AND SIDE LIGHTS: replacing the bulbs

The direction indicators do not work.

Faulty electrical circuit or control.

Consult an approved dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse or have it replaced FUSES.

The lights do not come on or go off.

Faulty electrical circuit or control.

Consult an approved dealer.

Fuse damaged.

Replace the fuse or have it replaced FUSES.

Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Traces of condensation in the headlights or rear lights.

Traces of condensation may be a natural phenomenon caused by variations in temperature and humidity.

In this case, the traces will disappear slowly once the lights are switched on.

The front seat belt reminder light comes on when the seat belts are fastened.

An object is stuck between the floor and the seat and is disrupting the operation of the sensor.

Remove all objects from underneath the front seats.