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Do not affix any stickers or cover over the padded boss of
the steering wheel -1- and the foam-lined surface of the
airbag unit on the front passenger side -2- or do not carry
out any modifications to these parts. These parts must
only be cleaned with a dry and slightly moistened cloth.
Inspect key switch for deactivation of
front passenger airbag
–Switch off ignition.
–Turn the key switch for deactivation of front passenger
airbag to the position „OFF“.
When the ignition is switched on the airbag warning lamp
must light up in the front interior light.
–Switch off ignition.
–Turn the key switch for deactivation of front passenger
airbag to the position „ON“.
After the ignition and the front passenger airbag is
switched on, the airbag warning light in the front interior
light must no longer light up after approx. 3 seconds.
Key switch for deactivation of front passenger airbag
must only be turned when ignition is switched off. If the
position of the switch is changed, the airbag control unit
can evaluate a fault; the individual contacts in the switch
make contact during different time intervals and subse-
quently the warning lamp lights up in the dash panel in-
sert (there is no risk of airbag activation).
Check underbody protection and body
paintwork for damage
The inspection of the underbody sealant and paintwork
should cover the following points:
1) undamaged layer of PVC Plastisol
–Vehicle floor
–Wings and wheel housings
–Sills
2) undamaged paintwork
–all body joints
–surround of windscreen
–surround of rear window
–flange of inner surfaces of engine hood
–horizontal and vertical painted surfaces
–Connection of the roof in the area of the luggage com-
partment lid
It is essential to rectify any defects found!
Note
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The specified tightening torque for the windscreen wiper
arms is 20 Nm.
Wiper arms of rear window: Inspecting park po-
sition, adjusting if necessary, spray nozzle of
rear window: Inspect setting and adjust if neces-
sary
The spray should strike the rear window as shown in the
illustration when the vehicle is stationary.
–Set the position of the windscreen wiper arm in such a
way that it is parallel to the edge of the ceramic
sprayed film (on vehicles with spray nozzles in the
windscreen wiper arm).
The spray should strike the rear window as shown in the
illustration when the vehicle is stationary.
–Set the position of the windscreen wiper arm in such a
way that it is parallel to the edge of the ceramic
sprayed film (on vehicles with spray nozzles in the ad-
ditional brake light).
The specified tightening torque for the windscreen wiper
arms is 12 Nm.
–Inspect setting of nozzle, if necessary adjust with a
tool, e.g. with a needle.
If the spray flows out unevenly, or if it cannot be adjusted,
replace the spray nozzle (repair measure).
Sun roof: Cleaning and greasing runners
–Carry out a visual inspection of the sun roof for leaks
and corrosion damage
–Clean the runners -1- and grease with lubricant
-G 052 778-.
–Inspect proper operation of the sun roof, pay attention
to possible abrasive residue.
Door locks, locking buttons, child safety
locks: Check for proper operation
Door locks and locking buttons:
–Unlock and lock the driver and front passenger doors.
Check whether the locking buttons move up and down
when this is done.
–Press down the locking button on the front passenger
door and on the rear doors and close the doors. The
doors must be locked.
The safety knob on the driver's door must not be pressed
in as long as the door is open.
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–As soon as the engine starts, press clutch and remove
gear to avoid driving into the towing vehicle.
Do not start the engine of vehicles fitted with an exhaust
catalyst by towing over a long distance as unburnt fuel
may get into the catalyst and burn there. This may result
in overheating and hence in the destruction of the cata-
lyst.
Perform a test drive
The following must be assessed within the scope of a test
drive according to the vehicle equipment and the availa-
ble possibilities (city/country, weather)
–Inspect engine for performance, misfiring, idling be-
haviour and acceleration.
–Foot and handbrake: Functional test (jerking, squeak-
ing, pulling to one side) ABS operation. Brake pedal-
idle travel: max.
1/3 of the idle travel.
–Inspect the lever position and smooth operation of the
gearshifts.
–Inspect the driving behaviour of the clutch as well as
the pedal force and smell.
–Inspect automatic gearbox: Selector lever position,
selector lever lock, shifting behaviour, display indica-
tion in dash panel insert.
–Inspect steering clearance of the vehicle standing on
its wheels, with engine running by turning the steering
wheel one way and then the other (wheels straight
ahead). There must be no play on the steering.
–Inspecting the sun roof operation.
–Pay attention to pulling and to the straigt ahead posi-
tion of the steering wheel during driving.
–Inspect the imbalance of the wheels, drive shafts and
propshafts.
–Inspecting functions: Heating, air conditioning, venti-
lation, instruments and warning lights, mirror adjust-
ment.
–Inspect engine, gearbox, axles, steering, brakes,
clutch, bodywork for abnormal noises
Raising the vehicle
Using a lift platform and a workshop jack
The vehicle must only be raised with a workshop jack in
the indicated jacking points -arrows-.
To avoid damage use a suitable rubber or wood insert.
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