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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ADJUSTING THE
HEADLAMPS
Vehicles with Xenonheadlamps
Vehicles with Xenon headlamps arefitted with automatic headlamplevelling.
The headlamps can be adjusted fordriving on the left or right hand sideof the road i.e. when travellingabroad. This adjustment should onlybe carried out by an expert.
HEADLAMP LEVELLING
Without headlamp levellingA
With headlamp levellingB
The level of the headlamp beams canbe adjusted according to the vehicleload. Turn the thumbwheeldownward to lower the beams, andupward to raise them.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Recommended headlamp levelling control positions
Control positionLoad
EstateSaloonLoad inluggagecompart-ment1
Persons
with self-level. susp.withoutself-level.susp.
Rear seatsFront seats
000--1-2
01212-31-2
02222max.131-2
123232max.1-1
1 See Technical specifications (page 173).
2Control position must be increased by 0.5 on vehicles with 2.0 l Duratorq-TDCi
or 2.5 l Duratec-VE engines and automatic transmission. Higher controlpositions (+1) may be necessary when towing a trailer.
HAZARD WARNING
FLASHERS
Press the switch to turn on or off. Thehazard warning flashers can also beoperated when the ignition is off.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Briefly tap the lever up or down andthe direction indicators will flash threetimes.
INTERIOR LAMPS
OffA
Door contactB
OnC
On some models, with the switch inposition B, the interior lamps will stayon for a while after the doors areshut. They will switch off immediatelywhen the ignition is switched on.
When parking your vehicle with thedoors open for a long period of time,the interior lamps are switched offautomatically after 30 minutes.
To switch the lamps back on switchon the ignition (position II) for a shorttime.
Reading lamps
CHANGING A BULB
WARNINGS
On vehicles fitted with Xenonheadlamps, have the headlampbulbs changed by an expert. Thereis a risk of injury due to high voltage.
During operation, the bulbs andtheir surroundings get hot.Switch off the lights and let the bulbscool down before replacing them.
Note: Have the headlamp alignmentchecked after each replacement ofa bulb.
Always switch off lights and ignitionbefore replacing any bulb.
Never touch the glass of the bulbs.Fit only bulbs having a UV filter.Always replace a faulty bulb with anew one of the same type. Afterreplacing a bulb, check that the lightsoperate correctly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Headlamps, side lamps,direction indicators
Note: It is necessary to remove theheadlamp assembly to remove anyof the bulbs.
Removing the headlampassembly
Open the bonnet.
Remove the rotary clip on both endsof the radiator grille and pull out theradiator grille.
Grasp one of the tabs and pull outthe retaining pin. Repeat with theother tab.
Carefully pull out the headlampassembly and disconnect the wiringconnector.
Front direction indicators
21 watt spherical bulb, orange
•Turn the bulb holder anticlockwiseand pull out.
•Turn the bulb under slightpressure anticlockwise andremove it.
•Replace the bulb.
When installing in the reverse order,pay attention to the guide tabs.
Side lamps
5 watt wedge base bulb
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •Turn the cover anticlockwise, andremove.
•Using a flat-bladed screwdriver,carefully prise out the socket.
•Pull out the bulb and replace it.
When installing in the reverse order,pay attention to the guide tabs.
Opening the headlampassembly
•Disconnect the wiring connector.
•Release the clips on the rear ofthe headlamp assembly andremove the cover.
When installing in the reverse order,make sure the clips engage properly.
Headlamps – dipped beam
H7, 55 watt halogen bulb
•Disconnect the wiring connector.
•Release the wire clip and pull outthe bulb.
•Replace the bulb.
Install in the reverse order.
Headlamps – main beam
H1, 55 watt halogen bulb
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •Disconnect the wiring connector.
•Release the wire clip and pull outthe bulb.
•Replace the bulb.
Install in the reverse order.
Side repeater indicator
5 watt wedge base bulb
•Slide the lamp assemblydownwards and pull it out.
•Grasp the bulb holder, turn thelamp housing anticlockwise andremove it.
•Pull the bulb out.
Install in the reverse order.
Approach lamps
Please consult an expert.
Fog lamps (vehicles withsport bumpers)
H3, 55 watt halogen bulb
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •Loosen the screw in the fog lampbezel. Prise out the fog lampbezel.
•Loosen the screws, and pull outthe lamp assembly.
•Disconnect the wiring connector.
•Pull the bulb out and replace it.
Install in the reverse order.
Fog lamps (ST variants)
H7, 55 watt
•Remove the screws in the foglight bezel.
•Prise out the ring around the lensand the fog light bezel.
•Loosen the screws and pull outthe light assembly.
•Remove the wiring connector.
•Turn the back of the lightassembly anti-clockwise and pullit out.
•Pull the bulb out and replace it.
Install in the reverse order.
Rear lamps (4-door and 5-door)
Open the tailgate.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine From inside the luggagecompartment, release the rotary clipsof the rear light assembly cover.
Remove the cover.
Press the two red tabs towardseacht other and separate theassembly from the light housing.
Remove the wiring connector.
Direction indicator 21 wattA
Brake/tail lamp 21/4 wattB
Tail lamp 5 wattC
Reversing lamp H1 halogenbulbD
Tail lamp 5 wattE
Rear fog lamp 21 wattF
Turn the bulb anticlockwise underslight pressure, and remove it.
Replace the bulb.
Install in the reverse order. Afterinstallation, check that the lightsoperate correctly.
Rear lamps (Estate)
Open the tailgate.
From inside the luggagecompartment, remove the top rearlight assembly cover. The bottomcover is fastened with clips. Removethe cover.
Unscrew the two wing nuts from thelight assembly. Make sure the wingnuts do not fall into the opening.
Gently pull out the light assembly.
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