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Turn signal  lamps–Raise the bonnet.
– Rotate the lamp holder  ⇒fig. 181   to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the lamp holder and rotating at  the same time to the left.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Dipped beam lights– Raise the bonnet.
Fig. 181  Turn signal 
lamps
AA
Fig. 182  Dipped head-
lightsFig. 183  Dipped head-
lights
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– Remove the loops  ⇒page 255, fig. 182    in the direction of 
the arrow and remove the cover.
– Remove the connector  ⇒page 255, fig. 183    from the bulb.
– Disengage the retainer spring ⇒ page 255, fig. 183  pressing 
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.Main beam lights
–Raise the bonnet.
– Remove the cover  ⇒fig. 184    by pulling on this.
– Remove the connector  ⇒fig. 185   from the bulb.
– Press the spring  ⇒fig. 185   inwards and to the right.
– 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.
A1
A2
A3
Fig. 184  Main beam 
headlights
Fig. 185  Main beam 
headlights
AC
A1
A2
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Side lights–Raise the bonnet.
– Remove the cover  ⇒fig. 186   by pulling on this. – Extract the lamp holder 
⇒fig. 187   outwards.
– Replace the bulb by pulling this out and inserting the replace- ment.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Rear lights•
On the body
– Indicator, side and brake light
•
On the tailgate
– Left side: position and antifog.
– Right side: reverse and position.
Fig. 186  Side lightsFig. 187  Side lights
AD
A1
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258Indicator, side and brake lights on the bodywork– Remove the cover of the luggage compartment lateral panel 
⇒fig. 188. – Turn the lampholder to the left 
⇒fig. 189.
– Extract the failed bulb and change it for a new one.
– To refit follow the steps in reverse order, taking special care when  fitting the lamp holder.
Fig. 188  Lights on 
vehicle bodyFig. 189  Lights on 
vehicle body
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Position light, fog light and reverse light on the tailgateSide lights
– Open the tailgate. –Pull the cover off.
– Take the lampholder out pressing on the securing pins and 
extract it outwards.
– Remove the blown bulb and replace it with another.
– To refit follow the steps in reverse order, taking special care when  fitting the lamp holder.
Antifog and reverse light
–Open the tailgate.
–Pull the cover off.
– Turn the lampholder to the left.
– Remove the blown bulb and replace it with another.
– Installation is in the reverse order.
Fig. 190  Lights on the 
tailgateFig. 191  Side lights
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260Side indicators– Press the indicator to the left or to the right to remove the lamp.
– Remove the lamp holder from the indicator.
– Remove the failed glass bulb and replace with a new bulb.
– Insert the lamp holder in the indicator guide until it clicks into 
place.
– First place the indicator in the opening in the bodywork, fixing  the tabs  ⇒fig. 192 , arrow  .
– Insert the bulb as shown by the arrow    ⇒fig. 192.
Luggage compartment lights– Remove the bulb by pressing on the inside edge of this -arrow- 
using the flat side of a screwdriver  ⇒fig. 193.
Fig. 192  Side indicator
A1
A2
Fig. 193  Luggage 
compartment lightFig. 194  Luggage 
compartment light
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– Press the lamp sideways and remove it from the housing 
⇒page 260, fig. 194 .Registration light
– To remove the tulip-shaped fitting, unscrew the bolts ⇒ fig. 195.
– Remove the bulb, moving it in  the direction of the arrow and 
outwards  ⇒fig. 196.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
Fig. 195  Registration 
light
Fig. 196  Registration 
light
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262Sunroof light– Carefully remove the lamp, using the flat side of the screwdriver, 
as shown in the figure  ⇒fig. 198 . – Remove the bulb, moving it in the direction of the arrow and 
outwards  ⇒fig. 198 .
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 anot her vehicle to start the engine.
Jump 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.
Fig. 197  Removing 
sunroof lightFig. 198  Removing 
sunroof light
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