A290
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.
During charging | POSSIBLE CAUSES | ACTION REQUIRED |
|---|---|---|
Impossible to charge the traction battery. The charging flap warning light flashes red. | The outdoor temperature is lower than -26°C. | Recharge your vehicle in a more suitable environment. If necessary Towing: breakdown. |
No electrical current in the wall socket or poor connection of the cable in the domestic socket. | Check your installation (circuit breaker, programmer, etc.). Check the connections (charging socket, etc.) Electric vehicle. | |
The cable is defective. | Please see an authorised Dealer to replace it. | |
Impossible to charge the traction battery. The charging flap indicator light flashes in white. | The charging cable is not correctly locked to the vehicle. | Connect the charging cable correctly to the vehicle Electric vehicle. |
The traction battery range displayed is different to last time the engine was stopped. | The variation in the temperature of the traction battery between stopping and restarting the vehicle can influence the range displayed on the instrument panel. Low outside temperatures can lead to a reduction in range compared to the last time the engine was stopped. | Drive a few kilometres and the battery range automatically readjusts as soon as its temperature reaches its optimal level. |
Using the card | POSSIBLE CAUSES | ACTION REQUIRED |
|---|---|---|
The card does not lock or unlock the doors. | Card battery is flat. | Replace the battery or have it replaced. You will still be able to lock, unlock and start your vehicle Card and Starting, stopping the engine. |
Use of devices operating on the same frequency as the remote control (mobile phone, etc.). | Stop using the devices or use the built-in key Card. | |
Vehicle located in a high electromagnetic radiation zone. 12 V battery discharged. | Use the key that is built into the card Doors and opening elements. | |
Desynchronisation of the card. | Unlock the driver's door by inserting the card's built-in key into the door lock Doors and opening elements, then place the card on the placement area Starting, stopping the engine and press the "START" button to synchronise the card. | |
The "Place the card near the START button" message appears on the instrument panel. | The card battery is flat or the card is out of synch. | Check the card battery status or place the card in the dedicated placement area Card. |
On the road | POSSIBLE CAUSES | ACTION REQUIRED |
|---|---|---|
Steering becomes heavy. | Assistance overheating. | Drive carefully at reduced speed, be aware of the level of force in the steering wheel needed to turn the wheels. |
Fault with the electric assistance motor. Fault in the assistance system. | Consult an approved Dealer. | |
Vibrations. | Tyres not inflated to the correct pressure, incorrectly balanced or damaged. | Check the tyre pressures. If this is not the problem, have them checked by an approved Dealer. |
Electrical equipment | POSSIBLE CAUSES | ACTION REQUIRED | |
|---|---|---|---|
The wipers do not work. | Wiper blades stuck. | Free the blades before using the wipers. | |
Broken wiper fuse. | Consult an approved Dealer. | ||
Blown rear screen wiper fuse (intermittent, permanently stopped). | Replace the fuse Fuses or have it replaced. | ||
Motor fault. | Consult an approved Dealer. | ||
The wiper does not stop. | Faulty electrical controls. | Consult an approved Dealer. | |
Direction indicators flashing more quickly. | Faulty bulb. | Consult an approved Dealer. | |
The indicators are not working. | On one side: | Faulty bulb. | Consult an approved Dealer. |
On both sides: |
| Replace the fuse Fuses or have it replaced. | |
| Replace: contact an approved Dealer. | ||
Electrical equipment | POSSIBLE CAUSES | ACTION REQUIRED | |
|---|---|---|---|
The headlights are not working. | One only: |
| Consult an approved Dealer. |
| Consult an approved Dealer. | ||
| Replace the fuse Fuses or have it replaced. | ||
Both: | Two fuses damaged. | Replace the fuses Fuses or have them replaced. | |
The headlights do not switch off. | Faulty electrical controls. | Consult an approved Dealer. | |
Traces of condensation in the headlights or rear lights. | Traces of condensation may be a natural phenomenon caused by variations in temperature and humidity. In this case, the traces will gradually disappear once the lights are switched on. | ||
Stopped | POSSIBLE CAUSES | ACTION REQUIRED |
|---|---|---|
The air conditioning and ventilation fan switch on after the ignition is switched off or when the vehicle is being charged. | This is not necessarily a fault, the air conditioning compressor and the ventilation fan switch on to regulate the temperature of the system when the exterior temperature is low. | |
As soon as the ignition is switched off, the air conditioning compressor and the fan are activated beyond 30 minutes. | Consult an approved Dealer. | |
The programmable air conditioning fails to work. | One of the usage conditions is not complied with (the traction battery is not charged, etc). | |
The passenger compartment air conditioning and the heating functions are switched off with no action by the user, even if the battery is sufficiently charged. | This is not necessarily a fault, the system switches off by default to preserve battery autonomy or optimise recharging. | To enter the extended life on board mode, press the Start button without pressing the brake pedal. The air conditioning nevertheless stops after a few minutes. You can always reactivate the system by pressing the air conditioning controls Automatic climate control. |
Electrical fault. | Consult an approved Dealer. |