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346If and when
Fitting the towline anchorage to the rear for vehicles without factory fitted
tow hitch
● Take the towline anchorage from the vehicle tool kit in the luggage com-
partment ⇒ page 323.
● Press on the upper cover and carefully remove it back. This may require
some strength. Allow the cover to hang.
● Screw in the towline anchorage into its position anticlockwise as far as
it will go ⇒ 
. Use a suitable tool to firmly tighten the towline anchorage in
its location.
● After towing, remove the towline anchorage by turning it clockwise and
put the cover back in place.
CAUTION
● The towline anchorage must always be completely and firmly tightened.
Otherwise, it could be released while towing and tow-starting.
● Vehicles with a factory fitted towing bracket, can only be used for towing
with a tow bar, specially designed to fit on a tow hitch ball. Otherwise, the
tow hitch ball and the vehicle may be damaged. Otherwise, a tow rope
should be used. 
Towing advice
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. For this
reason, inexperienced drivers should abstain.
While driving, avoid excessive traction forces and jerking. When towing on
an unpaved road, there is always a risk of overloading and damaging the
anchorage points.
If the vehicle is towed, with the hazard warning lights on and the ignition
switched on, the turn signal may be used to indicate changes of direction.
Simply operate the turn signal lever as usual. Meanwhile, the hazard warn- ing lights will go off. When the turn signal lever is returned to the rest posi-
tion, the hazard warning lights will be turned on automatically.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
●
Leave the ignition on to avoid locking the steering wheel, to release the
electronic parking brake and to activate the turn signals, the horn as well as
the window wipers and window washers.
● As the power assisted steering does not work if the engine is not run-
ning, you will need more strength to steer than normally.
● The brake must be depressed must harder as the brake servo does not
operate. Avoid hitting the towing vehicle.
● Note the instructions and information contained in the Instruction Man-
ual for the vehicle to be towed.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
● Accelerate gently and carefully. Avoid sudden manoeuvres.
● Brake well in advance than usual and brake gently.
● Note the instructions and information contained in the Instruction Man-
ual for the vehicle to be towed. 

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Description of specifications
Technical Specifications
Description of specifications Important information
Important
The information in your vehicle's official documents always
take precedence over the information in the current instruc-
tion manual. All technical specifications provided in this documentation are valid for the
standard model in Spain. The vehicle data card included in the Inspection
and Maintenance Plan in the vehicle documentation shows which engine is
installed in the vehicle.
The figures may be different depending whether additional equipment is fit-
ted, for different models, for special vehicles and for other countries.
Additional information and warnings:
● Transporting ⇒ page 13
● Ecological driving ⇒ page 228
● Fuel ⇒ page 270
● Engine oil ⇒ page 282
● Engine coolant ⇒ page 286
● Wheels and tyres ⇒ page 296
● Notes for the user ⇒ page 258 Abbreviations used in the Technical Specifications section
Abbrevia-
tionMeaning
kWKilowatt, engine power measurement.
PSPferdestärke (horsepower), formerly used to denote engine
power.
rpmRevolutions per minute - engine speed.NmNewton metres, unit of engine torque.l/100 km(mpg)Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km.
g/kmCarbon dioxide emissions in grams per km travelled.CO 2Carbon dioxideCNCetane number, indication of the diesel combustion power.
RONResearch octane number, indication of the knock resistance
of petrol.
WARNING
Failure to observe requirements for weight, loads, dimensions and maxi-
mum speed may lead to severe accident.
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348Description of specifications
Vehicle code
Fig. 222 Vehicle identifi-
cation number
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (chassis number) can be read from out-
side the vehicle through a viewer in the windscreen ⇒ Fig. 222. This viewer
is located in the lower part of the windscreen. The vehicle identification
number (chassis number) is also stamped on the right water drain channel.
The water drain channel is located between the suspension tower and the
wing. Open the bonnet to read the vehicle identification number 
⇒  page 278.
Vehicle data plate
The vehicle data plate is attached to the luggage compartment, and con-
tains the following information:
Vehicle identification number (chassis number)
Vehicle type, engine power, gearbox type
Engine and gearbox code, paint number, interior equipment.
Optional extras, PR numbers
These data are also provided in the Maintenance Programme. 1
234
Type plate
The type plate is visible when the driver door is opened, on the lower part of
the strut. Vehicles for certain export countries do not have a type plate.
The manufacturer's type plate contains the following data:
Gross vehicle weight
Maximum authorised weight of vehicle and trailer
Maximum gross front axle weight
Maximum rear axle weight 
5678

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Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Checking fluid levels
From time to time, the levels of the different fluids in the ve-
hicle must be checked. Never fill with incorrect fluids, other-
wise serious damage to the engine may be caused.
Fig. 223 Diagram for the location of the various elements Coolant fluid deposit
Engine oil dipstick
Oil filler neck
Brake fluid reservoir
Vehicle battery (underneath a cover)
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
The checking and refilling of service fluids are carried out on the compo-
nents mentioned above. These operations are described in ⇒ page 278.
Overview
Further explanations, instructions and restrictions on the technical data are
contained as of ⇒ page 347 
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Net Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Net partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
New engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
New tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
New tyres and wheels About your tyres and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Noise Auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Noises Brake assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Notes for the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Number of seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
O Octane rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Oil See engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Older tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Onboard diagnostic system (ODB) . . . . . . . . . 264
Opening Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Electric sliding door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 From the inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
See "Unlocking" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Sliding doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Opening doors individually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Operating fault Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Operating faults Radio reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Optical parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Overview Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
P Panoramic sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Anti-trap function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Convenience closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Convenience opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Park assist system Automatic stoppage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Leaving the parking space . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Preparing to park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Switching on or off (leaving the parking
space) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Switching on or off (parking) . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Park Assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184, 187
Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Parking aid system Use of high pressure cleaning equipment 247
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Automatic release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Emergency braking function . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
See "Parking brake" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Parking distance warning system Use of high pressure cleaning equipment 247
Parking indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Parking light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Parking sensor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199, 200 Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Optical parking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
With towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 177
Petrol Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
376 Index