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 card

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

The card does not lock or unlock the doors.

Card battery is flat.

Replace the battery or have it replaced. You will still be able to lock/unlock and start your vehicle. LOCKING, UNLOCKING THE DOORS and STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: 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 vehicle is started.

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

The message “Place the card near the START button” appears on the instrument panel.

The card battery is flat or the card is out of synch.

Check the card battery status or place the card in the placement area STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card provided for this purpose, then press the “START” button.

Using the card

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

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.

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 or have it replaced. You will still be able to lock, unlock, and start your vehicle. LOCKING, UNLOCKING THE DOORS and STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: 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 using the key in the door lock, then start the engine to synchronise the remote control.

The starter is activated

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

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.

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

The card does not work.

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: 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.

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

Electronic fault.

Press the starter button quickly five times.

The steering column remains locked.

Steering wheel locked.

Move the steering wheel whilst pressing the engine start button (or, depending on the vehicle, operating the ignition key) STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with key.

Faulty 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 necessarily a fault. Smoke may be caused by particle filter regeneration.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS.

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 up 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.

Fault with the electric assistance motor.

Fault in the assistance system.

Drive carefully at reduced speed, be aware of the level of force in the steering wheel needed to turn the wheels. Consult an approved 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 approved 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: If there is a significant lack of coolant, remember that it must never be topped up using cold coolant while the engine is very warm. 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 bulb.

FRONT HEADLIGHTS: replacing the bulbs or 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 lights and headlights.

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.