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OPERATING FAULTS
The following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repairs. For safety reasons you should always
contact an approved dealer as soon as possible.
The starter is activated
Warning lights dim or fail to
come on ; the starter does not
run.
The engine is not starting.
The steering column remains
locked.
Traces of condensation in the
lights.
On the road
Vibrations.
Coolant boiling in the
coolant reservoir.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Battery terminals disconnected,
oxidised or incorrectly secured.
Battery discharged or worn.
Starting conditions are not fulfilled.
Steering wheel locked.
This is not a fault. Traces of
condensation are a natural
phenomenon caused by variations in
temperature. The traces will
disappear slowly once the lights are
switched on.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Tyres not inflated to correct pressures,
incorrectly balanced or damaged.
Mechanical fault : cylinder head gasket
damaged, faulty coolant pump.
WHAT TO DO
Retighten them, reconnect them or clean them if they
are oxidised.
Connect another battery to the faulty battery. Refer to
the information on "Battery : troubleshooting" in
Section 5 or replace the battery if necessary.
Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is
locked.
Please refer to the information on "Starting, stopping
the engine" in Section 2.
To unlock, gently move the key and the steering wheel
(refer to the information on the "Ignition switch" in
Section 2).
WHAT TO DO
Check the tyre pressures ; if this is not the cause, have
their condition checked by an approved dealer.
Stop the engine.
Contact an approved dealer.
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