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Driving
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If the outside temperature is high, let the
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
►ꢀ Reduce speed and lower the engine speed, so
as to limit the heating-up.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the STOP warning
lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch
off the engine as soon as possible.
Starting/Switching off the
engine
The electronic key must be present in the
passenger compartment.
If it is not detected, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key so that the engine can
be started or switched off.
Before setting off
Nose weight
►ꢀ Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle
and the nose weight (at the point where it joins
your vehicle) approaches the maximum permitted
without exceeding it.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a
trailer. To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use
of engine braking is recommended.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key not
detected - Back-up starting or Back-up switch-
off" section.
Side wind
Tyres
The lighting state of the "START/STOP"
button indicates the presence or absence
of the electronic key in the passenger
compartment.
Bear in mind the increased susceptibility to the
wind that the vehicle will have.
►ꢀ Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle
and of the trailer, observing the recommended
pressures.
Anti-theft protection
Lighting
►ꢀ Check the electrical signalling on the trailer
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
Starting
Electronic immobiliser
►ꢀ With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in
neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
►ꢀ With an automatic gearbox, select mode P
or N and press the brake pedal.
The keys include an electronic engine immobiliser
system, with a code that must be recognised in
order for starting to be possible.
If a genuine towing device is used, the
rear parking sensors will be deactivated
automatically to avoid the audible signal.
If the system malfunctions, indicated by the
display of a message, the engine will not start.
Contact a dealer.
►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the engine
starts.
For Diesel engines, when the temperature is below
zero and/or the engine is cold, starting will only
occur once the preheating warning lamp is off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill increases the temperature
of the coolant. The maximum towable load
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature. The cooling capacity of the fan does
not increase with engine speed.
pressing the "START/STOP" button:
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