Precautions regarding the
passenger air bag
For a vehicle fitted with a disarming switch:
– disarm the
air bag if
you install a
rear-facing
child seat,
– arm the air
bag for an
adult passenger.
For a vehicle not fitted with a
disarming switch:
– do not install
a rear-facing child
seat on
the front
passenger
seat.
In no circumstances should you
place your feet or any other
object on the fascia.
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Never race a cold
engine.
Never run the engine in a
confined space.
Do not make any modifications
to the steering lock.
Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until the
engine turns.
Starting a diesel
engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Turn the key to the ''Running''
position.
If the engine is warm enough, the
pre-heat light does not come on
and you can start immediately.
If the pre-heat light comes on,
wait for it to go out before
operating the starter.
If the engine stalls, it is necessary
to return the key to the ''STOP''
position before restarting.
FRONT AIR BAGS
Operating check
* According to destination.
Disarming the passenger
air bag*
Insert the ignition key in the switch
1 and turn it to:
– the ''ON'' position, the passen-
ger air bag is armed,
– the ''OFF'' position, the pas-
senger air bag is disarmed.
With the ignition on (2nd notch),
illumination of this warning light,
accompanied by an audible
signal and the message
"Passenger air bag deactivated"
on the multifunction display, indicates that the passenger air bag
is disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position).
The warning light remains on
throughout the disarming process.