179 Car care and technical information
Drive belts The alternator is situated on the right-hand
side of the engine, adjacent to the bulkhead.
It is driven via a Poly-Vee-belt from the
crankshaft pulley.
The Poly-Vee-belt also drives the water
pump, the A/C compressor and the steering
servo pump.
The belt tension is critical and is adjusted
automatically by the belt tensioner.
See also page 47, ”Warning, charging”.
WARNING
Keep hands and clothing well clear of
drive belts when engine is running.
Always stop engine before inspecting
drive belts.NOTESerious damage can be done to the car’s
electrical system if an alternator lead is
disconnected while the engine is running.
IB542
Routing of the Poly-Vee-belt:
4-cylinder engine with A/C
IB543
Routing of the Poly-Vee-belt:
V6 engine with A/C
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Relay panel under instrument panel
Relay panel under instrument panel (cont.)31 7,5 Cruise control; water valve
32 15 Ventilated front seats
33 7,5 Direction-indicator switch
34 30 Cigarette lighter
35 15 Daytime running light
36 30 Electric windows, left
37 30 Windshield wipers; fog lights, front
38 30 Electric heating, front seats
39 20 Limp-home solenoid (automatic transmission)
52-5
6Spare fuses
# Function
A
B Electric heating of rear seat
C
D
E Main relay (engine management system)
F Fuel filler flap
G Fuel pump
H Ignition switch
I Rear-window / door mirrors heating
J Reversing lights
KStarter relay
L Limp-home function
IB531
A
BC
D
GEF
HI
KL J
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