Contents
4Accessories, parts replacement and
modifications
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Accessories and parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof aerial* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile telephones and two-way radios . . . . . . .
Fitting a towing bracket* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and refilling levels
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Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working in the engine compartment . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid and windscreen wiper blades . . . .
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If and when
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Vehicle tools, spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamp change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing and tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
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General notes on the technical data
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What you should be aware of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are the figures measured? . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Te ch n ica l D ata
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Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 1.2 47 kW (64 CV) . . . . . . . . . . . . Petrol engine 1.4 16 V 55 kW (75 CV) . . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 1.4 16 V 55 kW (75 CV) Automatic
Petrol engine 1.4 16 V 74 kW (101 CV) . . . . . . .
Petrol engine 2.0 85 kW (115 CV) . . . . . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 1.4l TDI 51 kW (70 bhp) . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 1.4l TDI 55 kW (75 bhp) . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 1.4l TDI 59 kW (80 bhp). . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 1.9l SDI 47 kW (64 bhp) . . . . . . .
Diesel engine 1.9l TDI 47 kW (101 bhp) . . . . . .
Diesel engine 1.9l TDI 96 kW (131 bhp) . . . . . .
Dimensions and capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Content
6ContentThis manual is structured to give you the information you need as quickly and
clearly as possible. The contents of t his Manual are grouped into relatively
short sections making up chapters (e.g.“Air conditioning”). The entire
manual is divided into five large parts which are:1. Safety FirstInformation on the vehicle equipment relating to passive safety such as seat
belts, airbags, seats, etc.2. Controls and equipmentInformation about the distribution of co ntrols in the driver position of the
vehicle, about the seat adjustment possibilities, how to create a suitable
climate in the passenger compartment, etc.3. Tips and MaintenanceAdvice relating to driving, care and ma intenance of your vehicle and certain
problems which you may solve yourself.4. Technical DataFigures, data, dimensions and measurements (for example fuel consump-
tion) of your vehicle.5. Alphabetic indexAt the end of this manual there is a detailed alphabetical index, this will help
you to rapidly find the information you require.
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Accessories, parts replacement and modifications165
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
If a towing bracket is to be fitted after the vehicle is purchased, this must be
completed according to the instructions of the towing bracket manufacturer.
The attachment points for the towing bracket are underneath the vehicle.
The distance between the centre of th
e ball coupling and the ground should
never be lower than the measurement indicated when the vehicle is fully
loaded including the maximum resting weight.
Measurement for securin g the towing bracket:
72 mm
420 mm (empty vehicle) to 350 mm (fully laden vehicle) 958 mm
413 mm
166 mm
Fitting a towing bracket
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Towing a trailer places added strain on the vehicle. Therefore, before
fitting a towing bracket, please contact an Authorised Service Centre to check
whether your cooling system needs modification.
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Observe the legal requirements in yo ur country (e.g. the fitting of a sepa-
rate warning lamp).
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Certain vehicle componen ts, e.g. the rear bumper must be removed and
reinstalled. The towing bracket securi ng bolts must be tightened using a
torque wrench, and an electrical sock et must be used to connect to the
vehicle's electrical system. This requires specialist knowledge and tools.
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The figures in the illustration show the dimensions and attachment points
which must be observed if you are retrofitting a towing bracket.
WARNING
Towing brackets should be fitted by specialists.•
If the towing bracket is incorrectly installed, there is serious danger of
an accident.
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For your own safety, please observe the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the towing bracket.Caution
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If the electrical socket is incorrectly installed, this could cause damage to
the vehicle's electrical system.
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WARNING (continued)
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Technical Data243
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Dimensions and capacities
Dimensions
Length, width 4,280 mm/ 1,698 mm
Height at kerb weight 1,447 mm
Front and rear projection 831 mm/ 839 mm
Wheelbase 2,460 mm
Turning circle 10.54 m
Track width
a)
a)This data will change depending on the type of wheel rim.
Front Rear
1,435 mm 1,424 mm
1,419 mm 1,408 mm
Capacities
Fuel tank 45 litres, reserve 7 litres
Windscreen washer fluid container with headlight washer 2 l/ 4.5 l
Tyre pressure
Summer-grade tyres:
The correct tyre pressure can be seen on the sticker on the inside of the tank flap.
Winter tyres:
The pressure of these tyres is the same as the summer tyre pressure plus 0.2 bar.
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Index251
Tank
fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
reserve indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
TCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
TCS (Traction control system) Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
The danger of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . 20
Tightening torque of wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149, 222
Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Towing bracket, fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Traction control system warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Trailer turn signals Indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Trailer weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Trips, checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 92
Two-way radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Type plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Tyres and wheels
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Tyres service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Tyres tread depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Tyres with directional tread pattern . . . . . . . . . 186
UUnderbody sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158VVehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Vehicle data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Vehicle identification data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Vehicle interior heating or cooling system . . . 116
Vehicle paint Car care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Vehicle tools Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Vehicle wallet storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Ventilation slits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Volumetric sensor * Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80WWarning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Warning triangles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Washing by hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Washing with high pressure cleaners . . . . . . . 155
Water in the windscreen washer tank . . . . . . . 179
Wear indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194, 223
Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Wheel change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Wheel trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185, 222
Why assume the correct sitting position? . . . . . 28
Why should head restraints be correctly adjusted? 12
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 19
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Windscreen defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Windscreen wiper blades Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Changing blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Changing the rear blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Winter driving Diesel engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Wiper/wash automatic function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Working in the engine compa rtment . . . . . . . . 169
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