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Window Cleaning
Use a window cleaning solution on all glass surfaces.
An automotive glass cleaner is recommended.
There are 2 steps in the front bumper. This makes it
easier to clean the windshield.Wiper Blade
Clean the wiper blade rubber with a clean cloth and
detergent solution.
WARNING!
For safety reasons, remove key from ignition lock
before cleaning the windshield, otherwise the
wiper motor can suddenly turn on and cause in-
jury.
Dirty or iced-up steps create a risk of slipping or
falling. Do not use the step in the front bumper
when it is icy or dirty.
WARNING!
For safety reasons, remove key from ignition lock
before cleaning the wiper blade, otherwise the
wiper motor can suddenly turn on and cause se-
vere personal injuries and death.
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Upholstery
Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that
have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet
etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently
discolored. By lining the seats with a proper
intermediate cover, contact discoloration will be
prevented.
Leather Upholstery
Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry
thoroughly or clean with a leather care product.
Exercise particular care when cleaning perforated
leather as its underside should not become wet.
Cloth Upholstery
Clean with soft bristle brush, or use a dry-shampoo
cleaner in case of excessive dirt.
Tex Upholstery
Pour an interior care product onto soft lint-free cloth
and apply with light pressure.
Hard Plastic Trim Items
Pour an interior care product onto soft lint-free cloth
and apply with light pressure.Plastic and Rubber Parts
Do not use oil or wax on these parts.
Do not use any caustic or alcohol-based or solvent-
based substances to clean plastic surfaces.
Avoid the use of stain removers, iodine tincture, nail
varnish and nail varnish remover, acetone, methylated
spirits, chlorine or ammonium-based cleaning agents,
cleaning agents containing abrasive substances.
ELECTRICAL FUSES
Damaged fuses are recognizable from their burnt-out
filament.
Prior to exchanging a fuse, turn the key in the ignition-
column lock to the 0 position and switch off the
consumer involved.
NOTE: Fuses must not be bridged. Replace fuses with
specified rated current. Only replace fuses when the
cause of the malfunction has been rectified.
NOTE: Fuses and relays (standard equipment) are on
the underside of the ignition column, refer to "Fuses
and Relays Standard Equipment".
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Fuses, relays and diodes (optional equipment) are
below the driver’s seat, refer to "Optional Fuse and
Relay Equipment".Standard Fuse and Relay Equipment
Locked (1)
Unlocked (2)
Detent spring – engage when the cover is fitted (3)
CAUTION!
When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage
rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than
indicated may result in a dangerous electrical
system overload. If a properly rated fuse
continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the
circuit that must be corrected.
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No. Rated Circuit
1. 10A Parking lamp right, taillamp right
2. 10A High beam head lamp,right
3. 10A High beam head lamp, left,
high beam indicator lamp
4. 10A Backup lamp
5. 10A Brake lamp
6. 20A Windshield wiper motor
7. 15A Horn, heated rear window,
air recirculation switch,
optional equipment relay (terminal 15)
8. 20A Interior lighting, cigarette lighter,
radio (terminal 30)
9. 15A Clock, hazard warning lamps,
parking lamps10. 10A Instrument lighting, license plate lamp
daytime driving lamps
11. 10A Side lamp, left; taillamp, left
12. 10A Low beam headlamp, right
13. 10A Low beam headlamp, left
14. 15A Fog lamp
15. 10A Radio (terminal 15)
16. 25A Engine control unit
17. 15A Engine control unit
18. 15A Ignition (terminal 15)
19. 15A Not in use
20. 15A Heater controls (terminal 30)
21. 30A Heater blower (terminal 30)
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NOTE: The arrangement of the fuses (1) depends on
the optional equipment installed on the vehicle. The
assignments are shown on the inside of the cover of the
fuse box.
Diodes:
No. Circuit
1. Not in use
2. Not in use
3. Not in use
4. Not in use
Fuses:
No. Rated Circuit
5. 10A Immobilizer
6. 7.5A Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Electronic
Stability program (ESP
®)*
7. 25A Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Electronic
Stability program (ESP®)*
8. 40A Not in use Electronic Stability program
(ESP®)*
9. 40A Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
10. Not in use
Relays:
No. Circuit
11. Not in use
12. Starter relay
13. Not in use
* 2500 Type Vehicles only
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7Turn signal lamp and sidemarker lamp,
3457 NA – 12V 28 / 7.5W, yellow glass (1)
Low beam headlamp, H7 – 12V 55W (2)
Fog lamp, H1 – 12V 55W (3)
Side and parking lamps, W5W – 12V 5W (4)
High beam headlamps, H1 – 12V 55 (5)Turn Signal Lamps and Side-Marker Lamps
1. Turn bulb holder, together with bulb,
counterclockwise and remove.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder.
3. Insert a new bulb in the bulb holder.
4. Insert the bulb holder together with the bulb and
turn clockwise to the stop.
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Taillamps
Cargo/Passenger Van
Locked (1)
Unlocked (2)
Bulbs are changed from inside the cargo area.
The rear lamp cluster bulb holder is located behind the
interior paneling. Remove the paneling.Brake lamp, taillamp, standing lamp,
P21/5W – 12V 21/5W (1)
Backup lamp, P21W – 12V 21W (2)
Turn signal lamp, P21W – 12V 21W (3)
Side-marker lamp, R5W – 12V 5W (4)
1. Unclip and remove the bulb socket.
2. To change a bulb, press the bulb into the bulb
socket, turn it counterclockwise and remove.
3. Insert the new bulb.
4. Clip the bulb socket into place.
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Chassis
(1) Retaining screws
(2) Clearance lamp, R5W - 12V 5W
(3) Turn signal lamp, P21W - 12V 21W
(4) Stop lamp, P21W - 12V 21W
(5) Taillamp, R5W - 12V 5W
(6) Backup lamp, P21W - 12V 21W
(7) License plate lamp (driver‘s side only),
R5W - 12V 5W1. Loosen retaining screw a and remove lamp
housing.
2. To change a bulb, press the bulb into the bulb
socket, turn it counterclockwise and remove.
3. Insert the new bulb.
4. Install lamp housing.