202 Car care and technical informationDrive belts The alternator is situated on the right-hand
side of the engine, adjacent to the bulkhead.
It is driven via a Poly-V-belt from the crank-
shaft pulley.
The Poly-V-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 49, ”Warning, charging”.
WARNING
Keep hands and clothing well clear of
drive belts when engine is running.
Always stop engine before inspecting
drive belts.
The fan can start even when the
engine is switched off.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-V-belt:
4-cylinder engine
IB543
Routing of the Poly-V-belt:
3.0t V6
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218 Car care and technical informationRelay panel under instrument panel Relay panel under instrument panel (cont.)30 7,5 Starter motor
31 7,5 Cruise control; water valve; fog lights, front
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; rain sensor
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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