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Cockpit 81
Safety First Controls and equipment Practical tips Technical Data
• The wheel on one axle is changed.
Tyre pressure adjustment
Following the modification to tyre pressure or after changing one or more
wheels, the button ⇒ page 80, fig. 49 must be kept pressed while the igni-
tion is on until an acoustic signal is heard and the warning lamp goes out.
If the wheels are under excessive load (for example, driving with a trailer or
heavy load), the tire pressure must be increased to the recommended value
for a full load (see the sticker on the inside of the fuel flap). If the tyre monitor
system button is pressed down, the new tyre pressures are confirmed.
The tyre pressure monitor indicator
lights up
If the tyre pressure of one or more wheels is much lower than the value set by
the driver, then the tyre control warning lamp lights up ⇒ .
The tyre pressure monitor indicator
flashes
If the tyre pressure indicator flashes, this indicates a fault. Go to the nearest
specialist workshop.
WARNING
• When the tyre pressure indicator lights, reduce speed immediately and
avoid any sudden manoeuvre or braking. Stop when possible, and check
the tyre pressure and status.
• The driver is responsible for correct tyre pressure. For this reason, tyre
pressure must be regularly checked.
• Under certain circumstances (for example, in a sports situation, in
winter conditions or on a dirt track) the tyre monitor indicator may light or
function incorrectly.
Note
If the battery is disconnected, the yellow indicator lights up after turning
the ignition on. This should turn off after a brief journey.
Bulb defect
The warning lamp lights up when a bulb in the vehicle's exte-
rior lighting is defective.
The warning lamp lights up when a bulb in the vehicle's exterior lighting
(e.g. left-hand main beam) is defective.
The dash panel displays the following message
13)
: LEFT FULL BEAM
FAULTY.
Brake system* / handbrake
The warning lamp lights up if the handbrake is applied, if the
brake fluid level falls too low or if there is a fault in the brake
system.
This warning lamp lights up if
• If the handbrake is on.
If you drive faster than 6 km/h with the handbrake on, the following message
will appear on the dash panel display
14)
: HANDBRAKE ON. Also, an audible
warning is given.
• If the brake fluid level is too low ⇒ page 226.
The dash panel displays the following message
14)
: STOP BRAKE FLUID
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
• If there is a fault in the brake system.
The dash panel displays the following message
14)
: BRAKE SYSTEM FAULT
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL.
13)
Depending on the version of the model.
14)
Depending on the version of the model.
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