Contents
Using this Handbook .............................................................................................................................................. 7
1. Before taking to the road........................................................................................................................................... 8
Explanation of Dashboard...................................................................................................................................... 9
Speedometer .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Trip recorder reset button ............................................................................................................................... 9
Tachometer ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Oil pressure gauge ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Temperature gauge ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Fuel gauge .....................................................................................................................................................10
Warning lights ................................................................................................................................................10
Before you drive away ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Pedal adjustment facility ............................................................................................................................... 13
Seats/seat belts/harness .............................................................................................................................. 13
Weather equipment assembly ............................................................................................................................. 14
Security ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Keys/key numbers ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Immobilisation ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Vehicle battery disconnection ....................................................................................................................... 16
Steering lock ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Starting the engine ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Starting in cold climates ................................................................................................................................ 17
Warming up .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Running-In............................................................................................................................................................ 17
Catalytic converter ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Filling up with fuel: ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Starting the engine: ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Driving the car: .............................................................................................................................................. 17
Switching off: ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Vehicle maintenance: ................................................................................................................................... 18
Gearbox ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
Selecting reverse gear .................................................................................................................................. 18
Precautions while driving .............................................................................................................................. 18
Sequential Gearbox Operation. .................................................................................................................... 18
Fuel ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Fuel Filling .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Filling difficulties............................................................................................................................................ 19
Braking System .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Brake pads .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Handbrake .................................................................................................................................................... 19
2. Useful information ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Technical data ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Vehicle type .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Construction .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Braking system (170 only) ............................................................................................................................ 22
Parking brake ................................................................................................................................................ 22