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2.14
MAINTENANCE AND ANTIPOLLUTION ADVICE 
Your vehicle complies with criteria for 
recycling and recovering vehicles at the 
end of their service life which will come 
into force in 2015.
Some parts of your vehicle have there-
fore been designed to facilitate future 
recycling.
These parts are easy to remove so 
that they can be recovered and reproc-
essed by recycling companies.
By virtue of its design, moderate fuel 
consumption and initial settings, your 
vehicle also conforms to current anti-
pollution regulations. The manufac-
turer is actively striving to reduce pol-
lutant exhaust gas emissions and to 
save energy. But the fuel consumption 
of your vehicle and the level of pollutant 
exhaust gas emissions are also your 
responsibility. Ensure that it is main-
tained and used correctly.
Maintenance
It is important to remember that fail-
ure to respect anti-pollution regulations 
could lead to legal action being taken 
against the vehicle owner.In addition, replacing engine, fuel 
supply system and exhaust compo-
nents with parts other than those origi-
nally recommended by the manufac-
turer may alter your vehicle so that it 
no longer complies with anti-pollution 
regulations.
Have your vehicle adjusted and 
checked by an authorised dealer, in ac-
cordance with the instructions given in 
your maintenance schedule: they will 
have all the equipment necessary for 
ensuring that your vehicle is maintained 
to its original standard.
Engine adjustments
– Spark plugs:
 for optimum condi-
tions of use, output and performance 
the specifications laid down by our 
Design Department must be strictly 
applied.
  If the spark plugs have to be changed,  use the make, type and gap specified 
for your vehicle’s engine. Contact an 
authorised dealer for this.
–  Air filter, fuel filter:  a choked ele-
ment will reduce efficiency. It must 
be replaced.
–  Ignition and idle speed:  no adjust-
ment is needed.
Exhaust gas monitoring 
system
The exhaust gas monitoring system will 
detect any operating faults in the vehi-
cle’s antipollution system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic sub-
stances may be released into the at-
mosphere or damage may occur.
ÄThis warning light on the in-
strument panel will indicate if 
there are any faults in the system:
This lights up when the ignition is 
switched on and goes out when the 
engine is started.
–  If it lights up continuously, consult an  approved Dealer as soon as possi-
ble;
–  if it flashes, reduce the engine speed  until the light stops flashing. Contact 
an authorised dealer as soon as pos-
sible. 
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2.17
TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING (2/9)
1
SYSTEM A
Operating principle
This system detects a loss of pressure 
in one of the tyres by measuring the 
wheel speed while driving.
Warning light 
 1  comes on to 
alert the driver in the event of insuffi-
cient pressure (deflated wheel, punctu-
red tyre, etc.).
Operating conditions
The system should be reset with an 
inflation pressure equal to that given 
on the tyre inflation pressure label. 
Otherwise it risks not giving a reliable 
warning in the event of a significant loss 
of pressure. Please refer to the informa-
tion on “Tyre pressures” in Section 4.
In the following situations, the system 
risk coming into action late or not func-
tioning correctly:
–  system not reset after reinflation or  any operation on the wheels;
–  system badly reset: different inflation  pressures from the recommended 
pressures;
–  significant change in load or distribu- tion of load on one side of the vehi-
cle;
–  sporty driving with strong accelera- tion;
–  driving on snowy or slippery surface; –  driving with snow chains;
–  fitting a single new tyre;
–  use of tyres not approved by the net-
work.
– ...
This function is an addi-
tional driving aid.
However, the function does 
not take the place of the 
driver. It cannot, therefore, under 
any circumstances replace the vig-
ilance or the responsibility of the 
driver.
Check the tyre pressures, including 
the emergency spare wheel, once a 
month.  
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2.18
TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING (3/9)
SYSTEM A (cntd.)
Resetting the standard level for the 
tyre pressures
This should be done:
–  after each reinflation or readjustment  of the pressure of one of the tyres;
– when the standard tyre pressure  needs to be changed to adapt to 
usage conditions (empty, carrying a 
load, motorway driving, etc.);
–  after changing a wheel;
–  after using the tyre inflation kit;
–  after swapping a wheel (however,  this practice is not recommended).
It should always be done after checking 
the tyre pressure of all four tyres when 
cold.
Tyre pressures must correspond to the 
current usage of the vehicle (empty, 
carrying a load, motorway driving, etc.).
2
3
Resetting procedure
With the ignition on, depending on the 
vehicle:
–  repeatedly press button  2 or 3  to 
select the “SET 
” warning light 
on the display  B;
–  press and hold (around 3 seconds)  button  2 or 3  to start initialisation. 
When the “SET 
” warning light 
flashes for around five seconds, this 
indicates that the reset request for 
the tyre pressure reference value 
has been taken into account. Or
– repeatedly press the button 2
 to 
select the “SET 
” warning light 
on the display  B;
–  press and hold (around 3 seconds)  the button 2 to start initialisation. The 
flashing, lasting around five seconds, 
followed by a constant display of the 
“SET 
” indicates that the reset 
request for the tyre pressure refer-
ence value has been taken into ac-
count.
Reinitialisation is carried out after a few 
minutes’ driving.
B  
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2.19
System unavailable
Warning light 
 1 flashes for sev-
eral seconds, then stays on.
TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING (4/9)
The sudden loss of pressure in a 
tyre (burst tyre, etc.) cannot be de-
tected by the system.
SYSTEM A (cntd.)
Inflate tyres and reset
The 
  1  warning light comes on 
(not flashing).
This indicates that at least one tyre is 
flat or punctured.
In the event of a flat tyre, inflate the re-
levant tyre.
In the event of a puncture, change the 
tyre or consult an authorised dealer.
Check and readjust the pressure of the 
four tyres when cold, and launch the 
reinitialisation of the tyre pressure refe-
rence value. Warning light 
 
1  goes out after 
launching the reset of the tyre pressure 
reference value.
System to be checked
Warning light 
  1 flashes for sev-
eral seconds, then stays on. This warn-
ing light appears along with the 
© 
warning light.
They indicate a system fault. Please 
consult an authorised dealer.
1  
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2.21
TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING (6/9)
SYSTEM B
Operating principle
Each wheel (except for the emergency 
spare wheel) has a sensor in the infla-
tion valve which periodically measures 
the tyre pressure while driving.
Warning light 
  1  comes on to 
alert the driver in the event of insuffi-
cient pressure (deflated wheel, punctu-
red tyre, etc.).
1
Resetting the standard level for the 
tyre pressures
This should be done:
– when the standard tyre pressure  needs to be changed to adapt to 
usage conditions (empty, carrying a 
load, motorway driving, etc.);
– after swapping a wheel (however  this practice is not recommended);
–  after changing a wheel.
It should always be done after checking 
the tyre pressure of all four tyres when 
cold.
Tyre pressures must correspond to the 
current usage of the vehicle (empty, 
carrying a load, motorway driving, etc.).
This function is an addi-
tional driving aid.
However, the function does 
not take the place of the 
driver. It cannot, therefore, under 
any circumstances replace the vig-
ilance or the responsibility of the 
driver.
Check the tyre pressures, including 
the emergency spare wheel, once a 
month.  
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2.22
TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING (7/9)
SYSTEM B (cntd.)
Resetting procedure
With the ignition on, depending on the vehicle:
–  repeatedly press button  2 or 3  to 
select the “SET 
” warning light 
on the display  B;
–  press and hold (around 3 seconds)  button 2 or 3 to start initialisation. When the “SET” warning light flashes 
for around five seconds, this indicates 
that the reset request for the tyre pres-
sure reference value has been taken 
into account.
Reinitialisation is carried out after a few 
minutes’ driving.
Note: the standard tyre pressure 
cannot be less than that recommended 
and indicated on the door frame.
Or
– repeatedly press the button 2
 to 
select the “SET 
” warning light 
on the display  B;
–  press and hold (around 3 seconds)  the button 2 to start initialisation. The 
flashing, lasting around five seconds, 
followed by a constant display of the 
“SET 
” indicates that the reset 
request for the tyre pressure refer-
ence value has been taken into ac-
count.
2
3
B
Reinitialisation is carried out after a few 
minutes’ driving.  
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2.23
TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING (8/9)
SYSTEM B (cntd.)
Inflate tyres
The 
  1  warning light comes on 
(not flashing).
This indicates that at least one tyre is 
flat.
Check and, if necessary, readjust the 
pressures of the four wheels when cold. 
The warning light 
  1 goes off after 
a few minutes’ driving.
The sudden loss of pressure in a 
tyre (burst tyre, etc.) cannot be de-
tected by the system.
Puncture
Warning light 
  1 comes on steady, 
accompanied by a beep and warning 
light 
®.
They indicate that at least one wheel 
is punctured or severely underinfla-
ted. Replace it or contact an authorised 
dealer if it is punctured. Top up the tyre 
pressure if the wheel is deflated.
Warning light ® re-
quires you to stop immedi-
ately, for your own safety, 
as soon as traffic conditions 
allow.
Check tyre sensors
The warning light 
  1  flashes for 
several seconds, then stays on, along 
with the warning light 
©.
These indicate that at least one of the 
sensors is defective or missing. In other 
cases, contact an authorised dealer.
1  
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2.24
SYSTEM B (cntd.)
Readjustment of tyre pressures
The tyre pressures must be adjusted 
when cold (please refer to the label lo-
cated on the edge of the driver’s door).
If tyre pressures cannot be checked 
when the tyres are cold, the recom-
mended pressures must be increased 
by 0.2 to 0.3 bar (3 PSI).
Never deflate a hot tyre.
TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING (9/9)
Replacing wheels/tyres
This system requires specific equip-
ment (wheels, tyres, hubcaps, etc.). 
Please see the information on “Tyres” 
in Section 5.
Contact an approved Dealer to fit new 
tyres and to find out about available ac-
cessories compatible with the system 
and available from your dealer net-
work: the use of any other accessory 
could affect the correct operation of the 
system or damage a sensor.
Emergency spare wheel
If the vehicle is equipped with an emer- -
gency spare wheel, it will not have a 
sensor. When it is fitted on the vehicle, 
the warning light 
 flashes for sev-
eral seconds, then stays on, together 
with the warning light 
©.
Tyre repair product and inflation kit
Because the valves are specially desi-
gned, only use equipment approved by 
the approved network. Please refer to 
“Tyre inflation kit” in Section 5. 
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2.26
Electronic stability control 
(ESC) with understeer 
control, traction control and 
assistance with side winds
Electronic stability control ESC
This system helps you to keep control 
of the vehicle in critical driving condi-
tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip 
on a bend, etc.).
A sensor in the steering wheel detects 
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle 
measure the actual direction.
The system compares driver input to 
the actual trajectory of the vehicle and 
corrects the trajectory if necessary by 
controlling the braking of certain wheels 
and/or engine power. In the event that 
the system is engaged, indicator light 
 flashes on the instrument panel.
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (2/4)
Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the 
ESC in the case of pronounced under-
steer (loss of front axle road holding).
Assistance with side winds
This system optimises the action of the 
ESC and also helps to control the vehi-
cle in case of variation of side winds. 
It helps maintain the vehicle trajectory 
through the use of the brakes.
If the system is activated, the indicator 
light 
 may flash on the instrument 
panel.
Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of 
the drive wheels and to control the ve-
hicle when pulling away accelerating or 
decelerating.
Using the wheel sensors, the system 
measures and compares the speed of 
the drive wheels at all times and slows 
down their over-rotation. If a wheel is 
starting to slip, the system brakes au-
tomatically until the drive supplied be-
comes compatible with the level of grip 
under the wheel again. The system also adjusts the engine 
speed to the grip available under the 
wheels, independently of the pressure 
exerted on the accelerator pedal.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-
ing fault the warning lights 
© and 
 appear on the instrument panel. 
In this case, the ESC and traction con-
trol system are deactivated. 
Consult an approved dealer. 
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2.27
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (3/4) 
Emergency brake assist
This system supplements the ABS 
and helps reduce vehicle stopping dis-
tances.
The system allows an emergency brak-
ing situation to be detected when the 
brake pedal is pressed. In this case, the 
braking assistance immediately devel-
ops maximum power and may trigger 
ABS regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as 
the brake pedal is applied.Hazard warning lights switching on
Depending on the vehicle, these may 
light up in the event of sudden decel-
eration.
Braking anticipation
Depending on the vehicle, when you 
rapidly release the accelerator, the 
system anticipates the braking ma-
noeuvre in order to reduce stopping 
distances.
When using the cruise control:
–  if you use the accelerator, when you 
release it, the system may be trig-
gered;
–  if you do not use the accelerator, the  system will not be triggered.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operating 
fault, the warning light 
©  comes 
on on the instrument panel.
Consult an approved dealer.
These functions are an ad-
ditional aid in the event of 
critical driving conditions, 
enabling the vehicle behav-
iour to be adapted to suit the driving 
conditions.
However, the functions do not take 
the place of the driver. They do 
not increase the vehicle’s limits 
and should not encourage you 
to drive more quickly.  Therefore, 
they can under no circumstances 
replace the vigilance or responsibil-
ity of the driver when manoeuvring 
the vehicle (the driver must always 
be ready for sudden incidents which 
may occur when driving).