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 can still lock/unlock and start your vehicle (refer to the information on “Locking/unlocking the doors” in Section 1 and “Starting/Stopping the engine” in Section 2).

The vehicle is started.

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

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.

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 disconnected, oxidised or incorrectly secured.

Retighten, reconnect or clean them if they are oxidised.

Battery discharged or worn.

Connect another battery to the faulty battery. Refer to the paragraph “Battery: troubleshooting” in Section 5 or replace the battery if necessary.

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

The engine will not start.

Starting conditions are not fulfilled.

Refer to the information on “Starting/stopping the engine” in Section 2.

The steering column remains locked.

Steering wheel locked.

To unlock, move the key and steering wheel (see “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2).

On the road

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Vibrations.

Tyres not inflated to the correct pressure, incorrectly balanced or damaged.

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

Coolant boiling in the coolant reservoir.

Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder head gasket.

Stop the engine.

Contact 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 level (refer to the information on “Engine oil level: topping up/filling” in Section 4).

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.

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 overheats. The coolant temperature indicator and the warning light ® come 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.

Radiator: If there is a 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; refer to the information in the “Fuses” section.

The wiper does not stop.

Faulty electrical controls.

Consult an approved dealer.

Direction indicators flashing more quickly.

Blown bulb.

See information on “Headlights: changing bulbs” or “Rear and side lights: changing 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; refer to the information in the “Fuses” section.

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; refer to the information in the “Fuses” section.

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.