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Position changes may only be made when the engine is run-ning.
Adjustable ground clearance responds to all types of situation. A p a r t f r o m a f e w s p e c i fi c s i t u a -tions, driving in the normal road position is imperative.
To change the position
Press once on one of the adjust-ment controls. The change in posi-tion is indicated by a message on the instrument panel screen:
Maximum height
Changing a wheel (Not possible if speed > 10 km/h).
Intermediate position
For an increased ground clearance (Not possible if speed > 40 km/h).
F o r u s e o n d i f fi c u l t r o a d s w h e n t r a v e l l i n g at reduced speed, as well as on carpark ramps.
Normal road position
Note: If the speed authorised for a par-ticular position is exceeded, the vehicle reverts automatically to the normal road position.
Minimum height
To facilitate loading or unloading the vehicle.
For workshop inspections.
Not to be used in normal driving (Not possible if speed > 10 km/h).
For your safety if you are operating underneath the vehicle, it is obligatory to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Viewing of the position of the vehicle
Once the adjustment has been made, a message is displayed on t he instru-ment panel screen.
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Before positioning the jack, always adjust the vehicle's ground clearance to the “maximum height” position and retain this adjustment for as long as the jack is under the veh icle (do not use the hydraulic adjustments).
Never get underneath the vehicle if it is supported only by the jack.
T h e j a c k a n d a l l t h e t o o l s a r e d e s i g n e d s p e c i fi c a l l y f o r u s e on your particular vehicle.Do not use them for any other applications.
Have the original wheel repaired and refitted as soon as possible.
REMOVAL1. P a r k t h e v e h i c l e o n s t a b l e , fi r m g r o u n d t h a t i s n o t s l i p p e r y . A p p l y t h e parking brake.2. If your vehicle is equipped with “Hydractive III+” suspension, wit h the engine running at idle, adjust the ground clearance to its maximum height. See chapter “Hydractive III+ Suspension”.3. S w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r o r r e v e r s e g e a r d e p e n d i n g on any slope (for a vehicle with automatic gearbox, select posit ion P).4. Position the chock in front of the front wheel diametrically opposite to the one to be replaced.5. Position the jack at one of the four jacking-points provided o n the sub-frame close to the wheels, then use the handle to unwind the jack until it reaches the ground.6. Remove the protector from each bolt using tool 3. See illustration.7. Slacken the wheel bolts.8. Continue to extend the jack until the wheel is a few centimetres off the ground.9. Undo the bolts, remove the wheel.
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T h e fi l t e r s e n a b l e y o u t o s e l e c t t h e t y p e s o f information which you wish to receive.This menu gives you access:To the g e o g r a p h i c a l fi l t e r: information concerning incidents situated around your vehicle, around a given location and/or on an itinerary (radius of 3 to 200 km),To road information: information con- c e r n i n g r o a d i n c i d e n t s s u c h a s t r a f fi c , road closures, height /width limitations, state of the roadway or weather condi-t i o n s (d e p e n d i n g o n t h e i n f o r m a t i o n available).To u r b a n t r a f fi c i n f o r m a t i o n: information concerning the town where you are, such as parking, public transport and demon-strations (depending on the information available). T h e fi l t e r s c a n b e c u m u l a t i v e . I f n o fi l t e r i s s e l e c t e d , a l l t h e T M C i n f o r m a t i o n will be displayed.
