N.T.

3269A
JA0X - FA0X

Electrical special features

Scénic Phase II

For parts not dealt with in this Technical Note refer to

Workshop Repair Manual MR 312.

77 11 205 602 JULY 1999 Edition Anglaise

"The repair methods given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the
technical specifications current when it was prepared.
The methods may be modified as a result of changes by the manufacturer in the
production of the various component units and accessories from which his vehicles
are constructed".
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C RENAULT 1999
 Contents

Pages

80 BATTERY
Special features 80-1

FRONT LIGHTS

Light units 80-2

Fog lights 80-5

83 INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument panel 83-1
Speed information 83-8
Fuel level sensor 83-9
Engine coolant temperature
warning light 83-10
"Carminat" traffic information 83-11

84 CONTROL - SIGNALLING
Horn 84-1
Rotary switch under the steering 84-2
wheel

85 WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Rear wiper on tailgate 85-1

87 ELECTRICAL ASSISTANCE
EQUIPMENT

Electrical release of the tailgate 87-1

Automatic locking of the doors
while driving 87-3
Door locking indicator light 87-5
 BATTERY
Special features 80
The battery is now placed in the engine compart-
ment.

To remove it, unscrew fastener (A).

16475R

COMMENT:

These vehicles are fitted with a power fuse on the

"battery/starter" wiring (B).

This part must not be removed from the wiring in

any circumstances.

It can be checked by checking its continuity using

an ohmmeter (battery disconnected).

If this power fuse is damaged, it is essential to

change the wiring as the fuse cannot be removed
or repaired.

To prevent short circuits, cover this fuse with its

red cover after each operation.

80-1
 FRONT LIGHTS
Light units 80
The bumper must be removed in order to remove - the bolt located in the centre of the bumper
the light units. and the two bolts of the front section of the
body undertray.
REMOVAL - REFITTING

After disconnecting the battery and the hea-

dlight, remove:
- the two wheel arch protector bolts (A),

15900R

Disconnect the fog lights (if fitted) and remove

the bumper forwards.

COMMENT: To remove a headlight washer (if fit-

15897R ted), it is necessary to remove the bumper and the
nut (B).

- the bumper side mounting bolts after moving

the wheel arch protectors aside slightly to make
way for the wrench.

15899R

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 FRONT LIGHTS
Light units 80
Remove the three headlight mounting bolts and Special features of refitting
the pin (C) then remove the headlight forwards.
Refitting is carried out in the reverse order to
removal.

The lights must then be adjusted.

Adjustment

Ensure that the vehicle is unladen and that the

headlight height adjustment control is positioned
at "0".

16476R

IMPORTANT: These headlights are fitted with

plastic transparent covers. To clean them, use a
soft cloth or cotton wool lightly soaked in soapy
water. The use of alcohol-based products is
prohibited.
When a bulb is changed, it is essential to use
approved bulbs.

98923R1

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 FRONT LIGHTS
Light units 80
Adjust the height using bolt (C) and the direction
using bolt (D).

16477R

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 FRONT LIGHTS
Fog lights 80
For vehicles fitted with front fog lights. - the light unit forwards detaching the clips (B).

Disconnect the connector.

REMOVAL - REFITTING

Remove:
- the mounting bolt (A),

14906R1

On refitting, adjust the light using bolt (C).

15898R

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 INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument panel 83
DESCRIPTION

- Electronic speedometer.
- Display for mileometer and trip mileometer, oil level and trip computer (depending on version).
- Engine coolant temperature indicator.
- Fuel gauge.
- Check indicator lights.
- Rev counter.
- Automatic transmission display.

15390

COMMENTS:
• On this type of instrument panel, only the glass can be changed. In the event of a fault on one of the other
components, the whole instrument panel must be changed.
• On these instrument panels, the bulbs cannot be changed (welded electroluminescent diodes).
• These instrument panels are fitted with an autodiagnostics system (see below).
• The instrument panel lighting rheostat is specific. Do not fit a rheostat designed for this type of instrument
panel on a vehicle fitted with an old generation instrument panel (destruction of the rheostat).

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 INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument panel
OPERATION OF THE DISPLAY
• Oil level
This function is displayed when the ignition is
switched on or after starting of the engine for ap-
proximately 30 seconds.
The "blocks" displayed indicate the oil level.
They disappear as the level drops and are replaced
by dashes.
The word "ok" indicates that it is not necessary to
add oil.
When the oil level is at its minimum level, the
dashes and the word "oil" flash.
The word "ok" disappears, oil must be added.
NOTE:
• Under normal operating conditions, the oil le-
vel is only measured if the ignition has been off
for more than one minute. Otherwise, the old
value is displayed again.
However, when a fault is detected, the display
passes directly to the mileometer when the
ignition is switched on.
* U.K. version.
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• It is normal that the oil level is not always the
same. Different parameters may affect it:
- parking on a slope,
- waiting too short a time after running the
engine briefly (especially when the oil is
cold).
• Mileometer
The mileometer is displayed approximately 30 se-
conds after the ignition is switched on (after the
oil level information).
• Trip mileometer
The trip mileometer is displayed underneath the
mileometer on versions with a trip computer and
is displayed alone after the button at the end of
the windscreen wiper stalk is pressed on versions
with a trip computer.
It is reset by pressing button (A) (see previous
page).
• Trip computer (depending on version)
The various trip computer sequences are displayed
in place of the mileometers by pressing the button
on the end of the windscreen wiper stalk (trip
computer button).
It is reset (reset point) by pressing button (A).
The trip computer information appears on the dis-
play in succession after the trip mileometer as fol-
lows:
- Fuel consumed (in Litres or in Gallons*) since
the last reset point.
Maximum capacity: 999 litres or gallons*.
 INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument panel 83
- Average consumption (in Litres/100 KM or It is the potential range obtained by taking into
MPG*) since the last reset point. account the distance travelled, the amount of fuel
remaining in the tank and the fuel consumed.

Maximum capacity: 9999 KM or M*.

- Distance travelled (in KM or in M*) since the

last reset point.
This is only displayed after travelling 400 metres
or 0.2 mile*.

It takes into account the distance travelled and

the fuel consumed since the last reset point.

- Current consumption (in Litres/100 KM) Maximum distance: 9999 KM or M*.

- Average speed (in KM/H or in MPH*) since the

last reset point.

This is only displayed when the vehicle speed ex-

ceeds 25 km/h.

The value cannot exceed 29.9 Litres/100 KM.

If there is no flow pulse for at least 1 second and if
the speed is greater than 25 km/h the display will
be 0 L/100.
NOTE: this function does not exist on the U.K. ver-
sion.
- Estimated range with the fuel remaining (in
KM or in M*)
This is only displayed after travelling 400 metres
or 0.2 mile*.
It is obtained by dividing the distance travelled by
the time elapsed since the last reset point.
The time base is incorporated in the trip compu-
ter.

This is only displayed after travelling 400 metres

or 0.2 mile*.

* U.K. version.

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 INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument panel
INSTRUMENT PANEL AUTODIAGNOSTICS (with
and without trip computer)
The electronics of this type of instrument panel in-
corporate autodiagnostics:
• of the various indicators (speedometer, rev
counter, fuel gauge, coolant temperature),
• of the mileometer display (checking of the seg-
ments),
• of the automatic transmission display (checking
of the segments) (depending on equipment).
To gain access to the autodiagnostics:
Without trip computer, press and hold button (A),
located on the instrument panel, and switch on
the ignition without starting the engine.
With trip computer, press and hold the trip
computer button, located at the end of the winds-
creen wiper stalk, and switch on the ignition wi-
thout starting the engine.
The system then tests simultaneously:
• the speedometer moving the needle at inter-
vals of 40 km/h,
• the rev counter moving the needle at intervals
of 1000 rpm,
• the fuel gauge moving the needle by 1/4 of the
fuel quantity scale,
• the coolant temperature indication moving the
needle by 1/4 of the temperature scale,
• the display making all the segments appear.
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TRIP COMPUTER AUTODIAGNOSTICS
- Detection of failures
The trip computer has been designed to detect
the anomalies which may affect the indications gi-
ven by the display or the indicators.
If the indications:
- fuel consumed,
- fuel range,
- average consumption,
- current consumption,
are replaced by the display of flashing dashes, this
indicates a flow information fault for more than
16 consecutive kilometres.
If the fuel range indication only is replaced by flas-
hing dashes and the fuel low warning light illumi-
nates, this indicates a gauge information fault for
more than 100 consecutive seconds. If the fault di-
sappears, the fuel low warning light extinguishes
and the fuel indicator needle rises again (unless
the fuel is at its minimum level).
In addition to the signalling of a fault by flashing
of the display or malfunctioning of the receiver
needle, the trip computer stores the failure in a
non volatile memory.
In these different cases, it is possible to proceed to
the diagnostic sequence to display the storing of
the sensor failures.
The trip computer incorporates a test programme
(diagnostic sequence) for:
- the various segments of the display,
- the sensors used (fuel gauge, flow informa-
tion).
 INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument panel
- Diagnostic sequence
To gain access to the diagnostic sequence, press
and hold the trip computer button, located at the
end of the windscreen wiper stalk, and switch the
ignition on without starting the engine.
- The autodiagnostics of the various instrument
panel indicators appears (speedometer, rev
counter, fuel gauge, coolant temperature) as
well as the checking of the segments of the dis-
play (see "instrument panel diagnostics").
All the segments of the liquid crystal display
should be illuminated.
To move on to the next test, press the trip compu-
ter button.
- The quantity of fuel remaining in the tank test
will appear.
The value displayed should correspond to the
quantity of fuel remaining in the tank in litres
(even on the U.K. version).
To move on to the next test, press the trip compu-
ter button.
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- The fuel flow in litres/hour test will appear (en-
gine running)
A value should be displayed if the engine is run-
ning.
To move on to the next test, press the trip compu-
ter button.
- Displaying of stored failures
If the letter "t" is displayed this indicates that a
failure has been detected on the coolant tempera-
ture sensor line (disconnected).
If the letter "J" is displayed this indicates that a
failure has been detected on the fuel gauge line
(disconnected for more than 100 seconds).
If the letter "d" is displayed this indicates that a
failure has been detected on the flowmeter infor-
mation line for more than 16 kilometres.
If the letter "h" is displayed this indicates that a
failure has been detected on the oil level gauge
line (disconnected or short circuit).
If dashes only are displayed this indicates that no
failures have been detected.
- Reinitialisation and exiting the diagnostic se-
quence
To exit the diagnostic sequence, press the button
on the instrument panel (A). This will erase all the
stores failures and will reset the trip computer se-
quences to zero.
To exit the diagnostic sequence without erasing
the stored failures, simply switch off the ignition.
 INSTRUMENT PANEL
ALL
TYPES
Instrument panel 83
CONNECTIONS (the most complete)

15895R

Grey 30-way connector (A) Track Description

16 + after ignition
Track Description
17 Coolant temperature warning light
1 Not used
18 Oil pressure warning light
2 RH direction indicator indicator light
19 Not used
3 LH direction indicator indicator light
20 Coolant temperature indicator
4 + before ignition
21 + oil level sensor
5 Red engine immobiliser warning light
22 + fuel level indicator
6 Not used
23 Vehicle speed information
7 Pre-heating/injection warning light *
24 Earth
8 Dipped beam indicator light
25 - fuel level indicator
9 Main beam indicator light
26 - oil level sensor
10 Air bag warning light
27 + side lights
11 Rear fog light indictor light
28 Not used
12 Front fog lights indicator light
29 Brake pad wear warning light
13 Screenwash level warning light
Handbrake/ brake fluid level warning light
14 Battery charge warning light 30
(nivocode)
15 Heat rear screen indicator light

* Operational or not depending on engine

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 INSTRUMENT PANEL
ALL
TYPES
Instrument panel 83
Red 15-way connector (B)

Track Description
1 LPG warning light
2 Not used
3 Heated windscreen indicator light
4 Rev counter information
5 - Lighting by rheostat
6 Trip computer button
7 Flowmeter information (trip computer)
8 Automatic transmission information
9 Not used
10 Not used
11 Not used
12 Not used
13 Not used
14 ABS warning light
15 Brake fault warning light

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 INSTRUMENT PANEL
Speed information 83
Special features of vehicles fitted with ABS

For vehicles which are fitted with ABS, the speed

information is now supplied by the vehicle wheel
sensors then analysed and transmitted by the ABS
computer.

The instrument panel and the various electronic

units which use this function therefore take this
information from this computer (see Technical
Note "Wiring diagram).

83-8
 INSTRUMENT PANEL
Fuel level sensor 83
Connection Check

Example: pump gauge with incorporated pressure Ensure that the resistance varies by moving the
regulator float.

Value between
Petrol Diesel
tracks A1 and B1
Height(mm) Height(mm)
(in Ω)
170 170 7 maximum
137.5 134 54.5 ± 7
112.5 109.5 98 ± 10
87 85,5 155 ± 16
44 44 285 ± 20

Measurement of the height (in mm)

Remove the gauge and place it on a flat surface.

The height should be measured between the shaft
of the float and the work surface.

15754S NOTE: all these values are given as an indication.

Track Description
A1 - Fuel gauge
A2 Not used
B1 Fuel level information
B2 Not used
C1 + fuel pump (petrol)
C2 - fuel pump (petrol)

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 INSTRUMENT PANEL
Engine coolant temperature warning light 83
OPERATION

The coolant temperature information for this

warning light is now supplied by the injection
computer.

A thermistor located on the engine transmits a re-

sistance variation in line with the coolant tempe-
rature to the injection computer.

When the ignition is switched on, the injection

computer switches on the coolant temperature
warning light on the instrument panel for ap-
proximately 3 seconds after which it goes out
(warning light operation check).

In the event of engine over-heating (temperature

above 118 °) the injection computer will switch on
this warning light.

NOTE: the coolant temperature sensor located on

the engine has two detectors:
- a detector which provides the injection
computer with the coolant temperature infor-
mation.
- a detector which provides the indicator on the
instrument panel with the coolant temperature
information.

83-10
 INSTRUMENT PANEL
"Carminat" traffic information 83
The GPS aerial has changed position on vehicles REMOVAL - REFITTING
fitted with Carminat Traffic Information.
Remove:
It is now located under the scuttle panel grille (A). - the windscreen wiper arms,
- the two sections of the scuttle grille.

16394R 16393R

WARNING: the GPS aerial cable is very fragile, do Disconnect the aerial connector.
not bend or kink it.
Remove the aerial by means of its two bolts (B).

83-11
 CONTROL - SIGNALLING
Horn 84
The horn is now incorporated in the centre of the
steering wheel and can be operated by pressing
the air bag pad (A).

15891R

When the "floating air bag pad" is pressed it ope-

rates the switches (B) incorporated in the centre
of the steering wheel.

15892-1R

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 CONTROL - SIGNALLING
Rotary switch under the steering wheel
The stalk support and the rotary switch now form
a single part (they cannot be separated).
The rotary switch section provides the electrical
connection between the steering column and the
steering wheel.
This switch consists of a tape which has conductive
tracks (air bag) the length of which is designed to
permit 2.5 revolutions of the steering wheel (full
lock plus safety excess) to either side.
REMOVAL
WARNING: handling the pyrotechnic systems (air
bags and pretensioners) near a heat source or a
flame is prohibited; there is a risk of triggering.
IMPORTANT: whenever the steering wheel is re-
moved, it is essential to disconnect the air bag
connector (D). The air bag is fitted with a connec-
tor which short circuits when it is disconnected to
avoid any risk of unwanted triggering.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the driver’s air bag by means of its two
torx bolts (Eg.: Torx T30) (tightening torque:
0.5 daN.m) located behind the steering wheel and
disconnect its connector (D).
15892R
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84
Disconnect the connector (B) and the horn.
Remove:
- the steering wheel bolt,
- the steering wheel after straightening the
wheels,
- the half shells (three bolts).
Disconnect the stalks (windscreen wipers and
lights) and the rotary switch connector.
Before removing the assembly, it is essential to
mark the position of the rotary switch:
- ensuring that the wheels are straight on remo-
val in order to position the length of tape in the
centre,
- immobilising the rotary switch rotor using
adhesive tape.
Slacken bolt (C), then tap with the screwdriver to
release the cone and detach the assembly from
the steering column.
15902R
 CONTROL - SIGNALLING
Rotary switch under the steering wheel
Refitting
Ensure that the wheels are still straight.
Check that the rotary switch is still immobilised
before it is refitted (otherwise refer to the cen-
tring procedure described below).
WARNING: failure to follow these instructions
could result in abnormal operation of the systems
or even unwanted triggering of them.
Change the steering wheel bolt following each re-
moval (pre-bonded bolt) and observe its tighte-
ning torque (4.5 daN.m).
Reconnect the air bag and secure it to the steering
wheel (tightening torque: 0.5 daN.m).
WARNING: when the air bag is changed on these
vehicles, it is essential that the words "SRP air
bag" appear on the replacement part.
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At the air bag end, clip the connector (D) in place
fully (firm clipping).
After replacing the faulty parts and reconnecting
the connectors, carry out a check using the dia-
gnostic equipment.
If everything is correct, unlock the electronic unit,
otherwise refer to the "Air bag fault finding" sec-
tion.
WARNING
- To prevent destruction of the rotary switch, it is
important to keep the steering wheel in a fixed
position throughout the operation.
- If there is any doubt about it being correctly
centred the steering wheel must be removed
for checking.
- In the event of removal of the steering, the en-
gine, components of the transmission... which
involves the uncoupling of the steering rack
and the steering column, it is essential that the
steering wheel is immobilised using a "steering
lock" tool.
 CONTROL - SIGNALLING
Rotary switch under the steering wheel 84
Rotary switch centring procedure Then turn the upper section of the part clockwise
slightly and check that the rotary switch is in the
Turn the upper section of the rotary switch anti- position represented below.
clockwise.
The approach to the extreme position, represen-
ted below, is indicated by a stiffness of rotation
(do not use force).

PRD99530

Turn the part clockwise again through two

PRD99529 complete revolutions and after this operation en-
sure that the rotary switch is in the position descri-
bed above.

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 WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Rear wiper on tailgate 85
REMOVAL OF THE MECHANISM, WINDSCREEN
END

Ensure that the arm/blade assembly is in the park

position and secured.

16473R

With the tailgate open, remove the mechanism

mounting bolt (D).

16469R

Disconnect the battery.

Mark the rest position of the wiper arm.

With the tailgate closed, remove:

- the arm shaft blanking piece (push clips under
the arm) (A),
- the wiper arm by means of its nut (B),
- the plastic cover of the shaft, the nut (C) and
the plastic washer.

16474R

85-1
 WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Rear wiper on tailgate 85
Special features of refitting Remove the interior trim (four bolts and clips).

Ensure that the motor is in the park position.

Tighten the rotation shaft nut (C) to

6.5 N.m (±20 %).

Clean the wiper arm shaft splines using a metal

brush.

Ensure that the drive shaft (E) is correctly clipped

onto the part (F) before refitting the wiper arm.

Refit the wiper arm placing the blade on the mark

mad on removal.

Fit a new nut and tighten it to a torque of 10 N.m

(±15 %) using a torque wrench.

16472R
REMOVAL OF THE MOTOR

Disconnect the battery. Disconnect the windscreen wiper motor connec-

tor.
Open the tailgate.
Remove the three motor mounting bolts and re-
Unclip the cover (G). move it.

Remove the bolts (H) after removing the blanking

pieces.

Unclip the part (J).

16471R

16470R

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 ELECTRICAL ASSISTANCE EQUIPMENT
Electrical release of the tailgate 87
For vehicles which are fitted with it, the tailgate is Remove the interior trim (four bolts and clips).
controlled by an electric release system which is
operated by the Passenger Compartment Control
Unit.

The system consists of an electric lock and a

control button located between the two number
plate lights.

REMOVAL - REFITTING

Disconnect the battery.

Open the tailgate.

Unclip the cover (G).

Remove the bolts (H) after removing the blanking

pieces.

Unclip the part (J).

16472R

To remove the lock, disconnect its connector and

remove the two bolts (D).

To remove the button, disconnect its connector,

and the number plate lights connector, and re-
move the two nuts (E). The button is clipped onto
the light support.

16470R

16471R1

87-1
ELECTRICAL ASSISTANCE EQUIPMENT
Electrical release of the tailgate 87
BASIC DIAGRAM

16408S

PARTS LIST

645 Passenger Compartment Control Unit

(UCH)
821 Tailgate electric lock
1153 Tailgate release button
PP2 Black 12-way connector (UCH)
PE4 Grey 15-way connector (UCH)

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 ELECTRICAL ASSISTANCE EQUIPMENT
Automatic locking of the doors while driving 87
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This device is controlled by the Passenger To operate, the system uses:

Compartment Control Unit.
If the system is activated, it automatically locks the
doors of the vehicle when it exceeds a speed of
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h). The red indicator
light on the roof console indicates that the vehicle
doors are locked.
This function can be activated or inhibited by the
customer (ignition on) by pressing the door
locking / unlocking button for approximately 5 se-
conds until a beep is heard:
- locking side to activate the function,
- unlocking side to deactivate the function.
• the vehicle speed information to lock the
doors automatically when the threshold of ap-
proximately 5 mph (8 km/h) is reached,
• the "impact" information provided by the "air
bags / pretensioners" electronic unit to unlock
the doors in the event of an accident,
• the door locking indicator light on the roof
console which informs the users of the vehicle
that the doors are locked.

After the doors have been locked by the system,

they are opened as follows:

• when the driver or the front passenger opens

his door from inside the vehicle, all the vehicle
doors unlock automatically.

• when a rear passenger opens his door from in-

side the vehicle, only his door opens, the
others remain locked.

• the doors can be unlocked by the door locking

switch.

When the speed threshold again exceeds approxi-

mately 5 mph (8 km/h), the doors which are un-
locked are locked again automatically.

In the event of an accident, a safety device unlocks

the doors automatically and activates the vehicle’s
hazard warning lights.

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 ELECTRICAL ASSISTANCE EQUIPMENT
Automatic locking of the doors while driving 87
BASIC DIAGRAM PARTS LIST

123 Door locking / unlocking button

138 Right rear door locking/ unlocking motor
139 Left rear door locking / unlocking motor
140 Driver’s door locking / unlocking motor.
141 Passenger door locking / unlocking motor
142 Luggage compartment door locking / un-
locking motor
154 Luggage compartment switch
178 Right rear door switch
179 Left rear door switch
180 Driver’s door switch
181 Passenger door switch
184 + right-hand side light
282 Fuel filler flap locking / unlocking motor
645 Passenger compartment control unit
(UCH)
721 ABS computer
756 Air bag computer
1152 Door locking indicator light
PP1 Black 8-way connector (UCH)
PP2 Black 12-way connector (UCH)
PE3 Grey 30-way connector (UCH)
PE4 Grey 15-way connector (UCH)

NOTE: for the complete connection of the passen-

ger compartment connection unit or of other
units, refer to the relevant wiring diagram techni-
cal note.

16407S

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ELECTRICAL ASSISTANCE EQUIPMENT
Door locking indicator light 87
The indicator light is controlled by the passenger
compartment control unit.

It informs the users of the vehicle that the doors

are locked.

It is located on the roof console.

16478S

Condition for the lighting of this indicator light

when the doors are locked:

• by remote control, the indicator light comes

on for approximately one minute then goes
out,

• by the door locking / unlocking switch, the in-

dicator light remains on,

• by the automatic locking while driving sys-

tem, the indicator light remains on,

• by the driver’s door lock (vehicle without re-

mote control) the indicator light comes on for
approximately forty minutes then goes out.

NOTE: if one of the doors is open or is not fully

closed, the warning light does not come on.

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