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Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Control of the set speed is switched off if you reduce speed by depressing the
brake pedal. You can reactivate the control by pressing once on the upper part
of the rocker switch or button .
WARNING
It is dangerous to use a set speed whic
h is too high for the prevailing road,
traffic or weather conditions. This may cause an accident.Switching off system temporarilySwitching off the control temporarily in vehicles with a manual
gearbox
– Depress the brake or clutch pedal or
–Push the switch ⇒page 176, fig. 133 to “OFF”, or
– Press the lower part of the button .
Switching off the control temporaril y in vehicles with an automatic
gearbox
– Press the brake pedal or
– Select positions N or 1 or
–Push the switch ⇒page 176, fig. 133 to “OFF”, or
– Press the lower part of the rocker button .The speed stored will remain in the memory if the control is switched off
temporarily, unless you select positions N or 1. In this case, the speed stored
in the memory will be deleted. To resume the control function, release the brake or clutch pedal, move the
switch to ON or press the button
⇒page 176, fig. 133 or button
⇒ page 176, fig. 134 once.
WARNING
It is dangerous to use a set speed whic h is too high for the current road,
traffic or weather conditions. Risk of accident.
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If and when
252To w i n g a n d t o w - s t a r t i n gTo w - s t a r t i n g *
The use of jump leads is preferable to tow-starting.We recommend that you do not t o w - s t a r t yo u r v e h i c l e . J u m p - s ta r t i n g
is preferable ⇒page 249.
However, if your vehicle has to be tow-started:
– Engage the 2
nd or the 3
rd gear.
– Keep the clutch pressed down.
– Switch on the ignition.
– Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.
– As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and move the gear lever into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing
vehicle.
WARNING
The risk of accidents is high when tow-starting. The vehicle being towed
can easily collide with the towing vehicle.
Caution
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it.
Towing eye at the front of the vehicleThe towline anchorage is located on the right of the front bumper ⇒fig. 174 .
To access the housing it is necessary to remove the cover.
Removing the cover of the front towing eye
- Remove the cover in the direction shown by the arrow ⇒fig. 174 levering
it out with a screwdriver.
Assembling the cover of the front towing eye
- Put the cover into its socket and press until it is firmly in place.
- Check that it is correctly fitted.
The towing eye should always be kept in the vehicle. Remember the instruc-
tions for tow starting or towing that are in the user's manual
Fig. 174 Towing eye at
the front of the vehicle
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Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Rear towline anchorageOn the right hand side of the lower rear section of the body, there is a fixed
towline anchorage ⇒ fig. 175 (arrow).
Towing bracket
If the vehicle has a factory-fitted towing bracket, it should also be used for
towing other vehicles.To w - s t a r t i n g
The use of jump leads is preferable to tow-starting.We recommend that you do not tow-start your vehicle. Jump-starting
is preferable ⇒page 250. However, if your vehicle has to be tow-started:
– Engage 2nd or 3rd gear.
– Keep the clutch pressed down.
– Switch on the ignition and switch on the hazard warning lights.
– Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.
– As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and move the gear
lever into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing
vehicle.
WARNING
The risk of accidents is high when tow-starting. The vehicle being towed
can easily collide with the towing vehicle.
Caution
When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it.
Note
•
The legal requirements concerning towing should be observed.
•
Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles. However, observe
any regulations to the contrary.
•
For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be
tow-started.
Fig. 175 Rear towline
anchorage
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