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320 Jack
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Vehicle jack
To prepare the jack for use:
Remove the jack from its compartment in cargo area.
Push the crank handle up and turn clockwise until it
engages (operational position).Storing the jack in the cargo area:
Before storing the jack, it should be fully collapsed, with
handle folded in (storage position).
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331 Battery
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Release three clamps (1) and remove filter box.
Installation of filter box:
Install filter box properly and secure with
three clamps (1).
Notes:
The gear selector lever will remain locked in
position “P” and the electronic key could not be turned
in the starter switch, if the vehicle battery is
disconnected or discharged.After reconnecting the battery also set the clock
(vehicles with COMAND: see COMAND operator’s
manual) resynchronize the front seat head restraints,
the express feature of the power windows, the sliding /
pop-up roof, and the electronic stability program (see
individual settings on page 115, head restraints on
page 50, power windows on page 185, synchronizing the
sliding / pop-up roof on page 190 and electronic stability
program on page 270).
Battery recycling
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment with improper disposal.
Large 12 Volt storage batteries contain lead.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of
disposal.
Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old
batteries for recycling.
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341 Exterior lamps
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H7 (55 W)
Open hood.
Press the clamp and remove headlamp cover (1 or 2).
Pull electrical connector off.
Unclip the retainer spring and take out the bulb.
Insert the new bulb so that the base locates in the
recess on the holder.
Clip in retainer springs and plug the connector onto the
bulb.
Align headlamp cover (1 or 2) and click into place.
Xenon (optional)
Bulb for low beamTurn signal lamp
1156 NA (26.9 / 5 W/32/4 cp)
Open hood.
Twist bulb socket (3) counterclockwise and pull out.
Push bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket.
Parking and standing lamp
W5W
Open hood.
Press the clamp and remove headlamp cover (2).
Pull out bulb socket (6). Remove bulb from socket.
Insert new bulb in socket and push in. Reinstall bulb
socket.
Align headlamp cover (2) and click into place.
Wa r n i n g !
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp
and its components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.
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343 Exterior lamps
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5Turn signal lamp (PY 21 W bulb [yellow])
6Backup lamp (P 21 W/32 cp bulb)
7Rear fog lamp (driver’s side)/tail, parking, standing
and side marker lamp (P 21/4 W)To r eplace bulb, twist bulb socket c oun terc lockwis e, p ull
out socket and remove bulb. Insert new bulb into socket,
insert socket and turn clockwise.
Insert bulb holder and close trim panel.
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344 Exterior lamps
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License plate lamp
Loosen both securing screws (1), remove lamp and
replace tubular lamp (C 5 W/4 cp).Side marker lamp, front (5 W/4 cp bulb)
Carefully slide lamp towards rear (arrow 1), and remove
front end first (arrow 2).
Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out.
Remove bulb from socket.
Insert new bulb in socket. Reinstall bulb socket, push in
and twist clockwise.
To reinstall lamp, set rear end of lamp in bumper and let
front end snap into place.
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349 Fuel filler flap, manual release
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Press button (1) and fold down trim panel (2).
Reach inside through opening (3) and turn release
knob (4) clockwise (arrow). Open the fuel filler flap.Emergency operation of sliding / pop-up roof
The sliding / pop-up roof can be opened or closed
manually should an electrical malfunction occur.
The sliding / pop-up roof drive is located behind the
lens (1) of the interior overhead light.
Pry off the lens (1) using a screwdriver.
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350 Emergency operation of sliding / pop-up roof
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Slide both locking tabs (2) in direction of arrow, lower
rear of cover and remove.
Note:
Do not disconnect electrical connectors.Obtain crank (3) (supplied with vehicle) and insert
through hole.
To slide roof closed or to raise the roof at the rear:
turn crank clockwise.
To slide the roof open or to lower the roof at the rear:
turn crank counterclockwise.
See page 190 for instructions on synchronizing the
sliding / pop-up roof after closing manually.
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