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.

FAULTS

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Impossible to charge the traction battery.

No electrical current in domestic sockets or poor connection of cable to domestic socket.

Check your installation (circuit breaker, programmer, etc.).

Check the connections (power socket, etc.). Please refer to the information on “Electric vehicle: charging” in Section 1.

The outdoor temperature is extremely low.

Recharge your vehicle in a more suitable environment. Please refer to the information on “Electric vehicle: charging” in Section 1.

The cord is defective.

Please see an authorised dealer to replace it.

The steering column remains locked.

Steering wheel locked.

Move the steering wheel while pressing the engine start button (refer to Section 2 “Starting the engine”).

Vibrations.

Tyres incorrectly inflated or damaged.

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

The engine performance is limited.

The outdoor temperature is extremely high.

Opt for a calmer driving style.

The traction battery reserve has been reached.

Recharge the traction battery as soon as possible. Please refer to the information on “Electric vehicle: charging” in Section 1.

The vehicle will not start.

The charging flap is open or not properly closed.

Check that the charging flap is correctly locked. In other cases, contact an authorised dealer as soon as possible.

Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ACTION REQUIRED

The wipers do not work.

Wiper blade stuck.

Free the blade before using the wipers.

Broken windscreen wiper fuse.

Consult an approved dealer.

Motor fault.

Consult an approved dealer.

The wiper does not stop.

Faulty electrical controls.

Consult an approved dealer.

Direction indicators flashing more quickly.

Blown bulb.

Replace the bulb.

The indicators are not working.

On one side only:

- blown bulb,

- faulty earth connection.

Replace the bulb.

On both sides:

- fuse blown,

Replace it.

- faulty flasher unit.

Needs replacing: please see an authorised dealer.

Electrical equipment

POSSIBLE CAUSES

ACTION REQUIRED

The headlights

are not working.

Only one:

- blown bulb,

Replace the bulb.

- disconnected wire or incorrectly-positioned connector,

Check and reconnect the wire or the connector.

- faulty earth connection.

See above.

Both:

- if the circuit is fused.

Check and replace if necessary.

The headlights do not switch off.

Faulty electrical controls.

Consult an approved dealer.

Traces of condensation in the lights.

This is not a fault. The presence of traces of condensation in lights is a natural phenomenon linked to variations in temperature.

These traces soon disappear when the lights are switched on.