
If and when221
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Operating instructions
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Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Main beam and side lights–Raise the bonnet – Remove the loop in the direction of the arrow and remove the
cover ⇒fig. 147.
– Remove the connector by pulling outward.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that it sits correctly into the cut-out on the reflector.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Single headlamps
Side lights - Dipped beam/main beam
Indicator
Fig. 147 Main beam
headlightsFig. 148 Side lights
A2
Fig. 149 Single head-
lamp
AAAB
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If and when223
Safety First
Operating instructions
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– Remove the loop ⇒page 222, fig. 151 in the direction of the
arrow and remove the cover.
– Remove the connector ⇒page 222, fig. 152 from the bulb.
– Disengage the retainer spring ⇒page 222, fig. 152 by
pressing it inwards to the right.
– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that the rim of the attachment plate is on the reflector cut-out.Side lights–Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop ⇒page 222, fig. 151 in the direction of the
arrow and remove the cover. – Extract the lamp holder
⇒fig. 153 outwards.
– Replace the bulb by pulling this out and inserting the replace- ment.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
A1
A2
A3
Fig. 153 Side lights
A1
A4
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If and when
224Rear pilot lights Indicators
Side and Brake lights Side light
Retro-fog light (left pilot light)
Reverse light (right pilot)
Note
In countries driving on the right (lef
t-driving), both D and E headlamps are
placed the other way round (Retro-fog light on driver's side and reverse light
on passenger side).Access to rear pilot lights–Open the tailgate
– Turn the bolt in the direction of the arrow, by hand or with the a
screwdriver ⇒fig. 156 .
Fig. 154 Left pilot lightFig. 155 Right pilot light
AAAB
ACADAE
Fig. 156 Access to rear
lights
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If and when225
Safety First
Operating instructions
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– Remove the pilot light, by pulling it outwards.Changing bulbs on rear lights
– Remove the housing connector ⇒fig. 157.
– Remove the lamp holder, separating it from the casing. To do this, press tabs in the direction of the arrows ⇒fig. 157 .
– Once the lamp holder has been removed, press downwards in the direction of the arrow and at the same time, turn in the
direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 158.Side indicator lamps– Press the indicator to the left or to the right to remove the lamp.
– Remove the lamp holder from the indicator.
– Remove the failed bulb and replace with a new bulb.
Fig. 157 Changing bulbs
on rear lightsFig. 158 Changing bulbs
on rear lights
AA
AB
A1
A2
Fig. 159 Side indicators
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If and when227
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Operating instructions
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– First fit the glass with the fastening tabs over the frame of the
switch. Next press the front part until the two long tabs click on
the support.Additional brake lights*Given the difficulty involved in the replacement of this light it should be done
by the Technical Service.Boot light*
– Extract the tulip shaped fitting by pressing on the inside edge of this -arrow- using the flat side of a screwdriver ⇒fig. 161.
– Press the lamp sideways and remove it from its housing ⇒fig. 162.Jump-startingJump leads
The jump lead must have a sufficient wire cross section.If the engine fails to start because of a discharged battery, the battery can be
connected to the battery of another vehicle to start the engine.
Fig. 161 Luggage
compartment light
Fig. 162 Luggage
compartment light
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If and when
228Jump leads
Jump leads must comply with the standard DIN 72553 (see manufacturer's
documentation). The wire cross section must be at least 25 mm
2 for petrol
engines and at least 35 mm
2 for diesel engines.
Note
•
The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as
soon as the positive terminals are connected.
•
The discharged battery must be properly connected to the vehicle elec-
trical system.
How to jump start: descriptionIn ⇒ fig. 163 the flat battery is represented and in the
charged battery is represented. Jump lead terminal connections
– Switch off the ignition in both vehicles
⇒.
1. Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive ⇒fig. 163
terminal of the vehicle with the flat battery ⇒.
2. Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal in the vehicle providing assistance.
3. Connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal on the battery of the vehicle providing assistance.
4. Connect the other end of the black jump lead to a solid metal component which is bolted on to the engine block, or onto the
engine block itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. Do not
connect it to a point near the battery ⇒.
5. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
6. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let it run at idling speed.
7. Start the engine of the car with the flat battery and wait one or two minutes until the engine is “running”.
Removing the jump leads
8. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the headlights (if they are switched on).
9. Turn on the heater blower and rear window heater in the vehicle with the flat battery. This helps minimise voltage peaks which are
generated when the leads are disconnected.
Fig. 163 How to connect
the jump leads
AA
AB
A+
A+
A-
AX
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If and when231
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Operating instructions
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Do not pull too hard with the towing vehi
cle and take care to avoid jerking the
tow-rope. When towing on an unpaved road, there is always a risk of over-
loading and damaging the anchorage points.
The ignition of the vehicle being towed must be switched on to prevent the
steering wheel from locking and also to allow the use of the turn signals,
horn, windscreen wipers and washers.
As the brake servo does not work if th e engine is not running, you must apply
considerably more pressure to the brake pedal than you normally would.
As the power assisted steering does not wo rk if the engine is not running, you
will need more strength to steer than you normally would.
Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox
•
Put the selector lever into position “N”.
•
Do not drive faster than 50 km/h when towing a vehicle.
•
Do not tow further than 50 km.
•
If a breakdown vehicle is used, the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels raised.Note
•
Observe legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.
•
Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles. However, observe
any regulations to the contrary.
•
For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be
tow-started.
•
If damage to your vehicle means that there is no lubricant in the gearbox,
you must raise the drive wheels while the vehicle is being towed.
•
If the vehicle has to be towed more than 50 km, the front wheels must be
raised during towing, and towing should be carried out by a qualified person.
•
The steering wheel is locked when the vehicle has no electrical power. The
vehicle must then be towed with the front wheels raised. Towing should be
carried out by a qualified person.
•
The towing eye should always be kept in the vehicle. Please consider the
notes on.
Trailer eyesFitting the towing eye
– Take the towing ring from the onboard tools.
– Pull the lower front cover down and leave the cover hanging on the vehicle.
– Remove the cover of the screw hole, insert a screwdriver into the lower slot and lever gently.
– Screw the eye to its limit to the left, in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 164.
Fig. 164 Fitting the
towing eye to the rear of
the vehicle
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Index247
Index
AABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Acoustic signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Acoustic warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Adjustable service interval display . . . . . . . . . . 56
Air conditioning system Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Air recirculation Semi-automatic air conditi oning . . . . . . . . 122
Air recirculation mode Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Alarm system Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Alternator Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Ambient temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 55
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Anti-theft wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Aquaplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror* Activating the anti-dazzle function . . . . . . . 99
Deactivating anti-dazzle function . . . . . . . . . 99
Automatic car washing tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Kick-down feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Automatic wiper/wash function for the rear window 98
AUX input connection/USB* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Auxiliary audio input connection: AUX . . . . . . . 113
BBall coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Battery Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Winter conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Belt tension device Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Belt tension devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Biodiesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Boot* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95, 227
Brake Assist System
Warning lights auto matic lighting . . . . . . . 149
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149, 153
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Braking distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Bulb changes general notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Bulb defect Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 130
CCar phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
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