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Practical information
Reverting to normal operation
"hands-free" function (Hands-Free Tailgate
Access).
Free-wheeling
►ꢀ While depressing the brake pedal, restart the
engine.
In certain situations, it is necessary to put the
vehicle into free-wheeling mode (e.g. towing, on
a rolling road, automatic car wash (Wash mode),
rail or sea transport).
When using a pressure washer, keep the jet
nozzle at a minimum distance of 30 cm from
the vehicle (particularly when cleaning areas
containing chipped paint, sensors or seals).
Promptly clean up any stains containing
chemicals liable to damage the vehicle's
paintwork (including tree resin, bird droppings,
insect secretions, pollen and tar).
Keyless Entry and Start
You must not depress the brake pedal
while switching the ignition on again, then
switching it off. If you do, the engine will start,
requiring you to restart the procedure.
The procedure varies according to the type of
gearbox and parking brake.
With EAT8 automatic gearbox
and electric parking brake
Depending on the environment, clean the
vehicle frequently to remove salty deposits
(in coastal areas), soot (in industrial areas)
and mud/salts (in wet or cold areas). These
substances can be highly corrosive.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop for
advice on removing stubborn stains requiring
special products (such as tar or insect
removers).
Advice on care and
maintenance
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Release procedure
General recommendations
Observe the following recommendations to avoid
►ꢀ With the vehicle stationary and the engine
running, select mode N and switch off the
ignition.
damaging the vehicle.
Within 5 seconds:
Exterior
►ꢀ Switch on the ignition again.
►ꢀ While depressing the brake pedal, move the
push selector forwards or backwards to confirm
mode N.
Preferably, have paint touch-ups performed by
a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Never use a high-pressure jet wash in the
engine compartment - risk of damaging
the electrical components!
Interior
►ꢀ While depressing the brake pedal, press the
control lever to release the parking brake.
►ꢀ Release the brake pedal, switch off the
ignition.
Do not wash the vehicle in bright sunshine or
extremely cold conditions.
When washing the vehicle, never use a
water hose or high-pressure jet to clean
the interior.
When washing the vehicle in an automatic
roller-brush car wash, be sure to lock the
doors and, depending on version, move the
electronic key away and deactivate the
Liquids carried in cups or other open
containers can spill, presenting a risk of
damage to the instruments and controls and
the controls located on the centre console. Be
vigilant!
If the 5-second time limit is exceeded, the gearbox
engages mode P; it is then necessary to restart
the procedure.
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