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–Unscrew bolts ⇒ page 272, fig. 216.
– Detach air duct from guide and take it out.Fitting the air duct
Once the bulb(s) for the right-side headlight have been
changed, the air duct must be re-installed.– Place the air duct in the correct position.
– First turn the two screws in lightly, then tighten both screws.
– Push air duct into guide .
Bi-Xenon AFS headlight bulbs
Indicator light
Xenon headlight (dipped-beam/main beam)
Side lights
DRL light (day light)
AA
AB
Fig. 217 Air duct on right
side of vehicle
AAAB
Fig. 218 Bi-Xenon AFS
headlight bulbs
AAABACAD
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Changing the turn signal bulb
The procedure for changing the bulbs on the front
passenger's side is the same as on the driver's side.
– Switch off the ignition and the lights.
– Raise the bonnet.
– Pull the rubber cap ⇒fig. 220 to remove it.
– Remove the bulb holder by pulling on the grip and turning it anti- clockwise ⇒fig. 221 .
– Replace the blown bulb in the bulb holder (press and turn anti- clockwise to remove) with a new bulb (press and turn clockwise
to insert).
– Insert the bulb holder into the socket with the tab facing upwards and the grip horizontal. Press it against the socket and turn
clockwise. When changing the bulb, you can check the position
of the bulb through the headlight glass.
– Fit the rubber cap and tighten, making sure it fit properly into the headlight casing.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
Fig. 220 Indicator bulbFig. 221 Indicator bulb
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Changing bulbs for rear lights (in side panel)Overview of rear lightsRear lights in side panel•Brake lights and rear lights•Indicator light
Removing rear light
To change the bulbs you must remove the rear light assembly.
Removing the light requires a certain degree of practical skill.
F ig. 224 O ver vie w of rear
lights
Fig. 225 Luggage
compartment: Location of
the bolt securing the rear
lightFig. 226 Removing rear
light from side panel
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Changing bulbs
All bulbs can be changed easily in the bulb holder.The bulbs are secured with a bayonet fastener. The table below
gives an overview of the bulb positions.
– Lightly press the defective bulb into the bulb holder, then turn it
to the left and remove it.
– Fit the new bulb, pressing it into the bulb holder and turn it to the
right as far as it will go.
– Use a cloth to remove any fingerp rints from the glass part of the
bulb.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Re-install the bulb holder ⇒page 279.
Position of the bulbsFitting the bulb holder
The bulb holder is easy to fit.– Check that the seal is seated correctly on the bulb holder.
– Position the bulb holder on the rear light and align it so that it is
securely seated.
– Press the bulb holder into the rear light until it engages.
Fig. 228 Position of the
bulbs in the bulb holder:
Example: Outer left rear
light
Pos. ⇒ fig. 228
Bulb function
A
Indicator light
B
Side/stop lights
Fig. 229 Securing the
bulb holder in the rear
light unit
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Caution
Take care when fitting the rear light unit to make sure there is no damage to
the paintwork or any of its components.Changing rear light bulbs (in boot lid)Overview of rear lightsRear lights in the boot lid•Rear light•Rear fog light•Reverse light
Removing the bulb holder
The tailgate must be open to change the bulbs.
F ig. 232 O ver vie w of rear
lights
Fig. 233 Remove the
cover of the tailgate trimFig. 234 Remove the bulb
holder
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– Put the screwdriver back into the tool kit.
– Make sure that all bulbs for the rear lights are working.Side 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 th e opening in the bodywork, fixing
the tabs ⇒ fig. 236, arrow . – Insert the bulb as shown by the arrow
⇒fig. 236 .
Luggage compartment lights
Fig. 236 Side indicator
A1
A2
Fig. 237 Luggage
compartment lightFig. 238 Luggage
compartment light
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Sunroof light– Remove the bulb carefully, using the screwdriver on its flat side
⇒fig. 241 . – Use a screwdriver to remove the protective cover.
– Remove the bulb, moving it in the direction of the arrow and
outwards ⇒fig. 242 .
Jump-startingJump leads
The jump lead must have a su fficient 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.
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. 241 Removing sun
visor lightFig. 242 Removing sun
visor light
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WARNING
•Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine
compartment ⇒page 227.•The battery providing assistance must have the same voltage as the flat
battery (12V) and approximately the same capacity (see imprint on
battery). Failure to comply could result in an explosion.•Never use jump leads when one of the batteries is frozen. Danger of
explosion! Even after the battery has thawed, battery acid could leak and
cause chemical burns. If a battery freezes, it should be replaced.•Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes away from batteries, danger
of explosion. Failure to comply could result in an explosion.•Observe the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the jump
leads.•Do not connect the negative cable from the other vehicle directly to the
negative terminal of the flat battery. The gas emitted from the battery could
be ignited by sparks. Danger of explosion.•Do not attach the negative cable from the other vehicle to parts of the
fuel system or to the brake line.•The non-insulated parts of the battery clamps must not be allowed to
touch. The jump lead attached to the positive battery terminal must not
touch metal parts of the vehicle, this can cause a short circuit.•Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact
with any moving parts in the engine compartment.•Do not bend over the batteries. This could result in chemical burns.Note
The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as
soon as the positive terminals are connected.
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