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Combo van
The jack and the vehicle tools are secured
behind the driver’s seat.
The jack is secured in place by a wing
screw. The vehicle tools are secured to the
jack with rubber bands.
Changing wheels There may be a tyre repair kit instead of a
spare wheel 3142.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
zPark the vehicle on a level, firm and non-
skid surface. The front wheels must be in
the straight-ahead position.
zSwitch on the hazard warning flashers,
apply the hand brake, engage first gear
or reverse.
zSet up the warning triangle correctly.
Warning triangle 3133.
zRemove the spare wheel from beneath
the vehicle floor 3134.
zNever change more than one wheel at
once. zUse the jack only to change wheels.
zIf the ground on which the vehicle is
standing is soft, a solid board (max. 1 cm
thick) should be placed under the jack.
zBlock the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed by placing wedge
blocks or equivalent in front and behind
the wheel.
zNo people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked up.
zNever crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
zDo not start the vehicle when it is raised
on the jack.
zBefore screwing in the wheel bolts, clean
them and lightly coat the taper of each
wheel bolt with commercially available
grease.
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Alloy wheels with anti-theft lock3:
unscrew the hub cap with anti-theft key
and remove it. Vehicle tools 3136.
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2. Push the wheel bolt wrench 3 on as far
as possible and slacken the wheel bolts
half a turn.
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3. The jacking points are marked.
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4. Pre-adjust the jack 3 to the required
height. Position the jack arm in the front
or rear so that the jack claw (arrow in
picture) grips the vertical web in the
recess. Make sure that it is correctly
seated.
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The edge of the jack base must be
planted firmly and vertically in line with
the contact point.
Raise vehicle by turning crank handle.
If this is not the case, carefully lower the
vehicle immediately and reposition the
jack.5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.
On some versions, the wheel trim is
removed together with the wheel bolts.
If there are lock washers 3 on the wheel
bolts, these must not be removed.
6. Changing wheels. Notes on spare wheel
3134. Notes on temporary spare wheel
3125, 3135, 3191.
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7. Screw in the wheel bolts. Push the wheel
bolt wrench 3 on as far as possible and
tighten the wheel bolts slightly.
On some versions, the wheel trim must
be positioned before the wheel bolts
are tightened.
8. Lower vehicle. 9. Push the wheel bolt wrench 3 on as far
as possible and tighten crosswise.
Tightening torque is 110 Nm.
Alloy wheels 3: put hub cap on and
engage, inserting pin on rear of hub
cap into relevant hole in wheel.
Alloy wheels with anti-theft lock3: Put
hub cap on. Insert and tighten anti-
theft lock3.
10. Before refitting the wheel trim, clean the
wheel around the retaining clips. Valve
symbol 3 on back of wheel trim must
point towards valve on wheel.
Align and engage hub cap or wheel
trim 3 and wheel bolt caps 3.11. Stow the replaced wheel, tools and
warning triangle 3133, 3136.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the newly
mounted wheel.
13. Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
(110 Nm) checked.
14. Replace the faulty tyre on the wheel
that was removed.
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Bulb replacement Switch off the ignition and switch off the
relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not
touch the bulb glass with your bare hands.
The replacement bulb must be in
accordance with the data on the base of
the defective bulb. Do not exceed wattage
given on bulb base.
To change the bulbs on the left side, open
the fuse box cover. With the Z 13 DTJ
engine
1), also pull the relay box in front of
the fuse box upwards out of the guides.
Pull off the air hose on the air filter on the
right.
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Halogen headlamp system,
dipped and main beam The headlamp system has separate
systems for dipped beam 1 (outer bulbs)
and main beam 2 (inner bulbs).
Dipped beam
1. Open bonnet and engage support.
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2. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and
remove.
6
1)Sales designation
3184.
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3. Push bulb on plug connector
downward.
4. Remove bulb with connector from
reflector housing.
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5. Detach plug connector from bulb base.
6. Plug the plug onto the new bulb.
7. Insert the bulb with connector so that
the lug engages in the recess in the
reflector.
8. Place headlamp protective cover in
position and close.
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Main beam
1. Open bonnet and engage support.
2. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and
remove.
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3. Detach plug connector from bulb.
4. Disengage spring wire clip from
retaining lugs by moving it forward and
swivelling it to the side.
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5. Remove bulb from reflector housing.
6. When fitting the new bulb, insert lugs in
the reflector recesses.
7. Engage spring wire clip, plug connector
onto bulb.
8. Place headlamp protective cover in
position and close.
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Parking lamps
1. Open bonnet and engage support.
2. Rotate the main beam headlamp cap
anticlockwise and remove.
3. Detach plug connector from main
beam bulb.
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162 Self-help, vehicle careExterior lights
Headlamp and other lamp lens are made
of plastic. Do not use any abrasive or
caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper,
and do not clean them dry.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned
with the same cleaner as used to clean the
body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do
not use any other agent. Avoid solvents
and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Interior and upholstery
Clean the vehicle interior, including the
instrument panel fascia, using interior
cleaner.
The instrument panel is only to be cleaned
with a soft, damp cloth.
Clean the fabric upholstery with a vacuum
cleaner and brush. Remove stains with an
upholstery cleaner.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or
interior cleaner. Windows and windscreen wiper blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather
together with window cleaner and insect
remover.
When cleaning the rear window, make sure
the heating element inside the window is
not damaged.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a sharp-
edged ice scraper. Press the scraper firmly
against the glass so that no dirt can get
under it and scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a soft
cloth and window cleaner.
Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder grease.
Use de-icing agent only where absolutely
necessary, as this removes grease and
impairs lock function. After using de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop. Engine compartment
Clean painted surfaces in the engine
compartment like any other painted
surface.
For best results, wash and wax the engine
compartment before and after winter.
Before washing the engine, cover the
alternator and brake fluid reservoir with
plastic sheeting.
When washing the engine with a steam-jet
cleaner, do not direct the steam jet at
components of the Anti-lock Braking
System 3, the automatic air conditioning
system 3 or the belt drive and its
components.
After an engine wash, have all engine room
components preserved thoroughly by a
workshop using protective wax.
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open Velcro
fasteners on clothing could damage
seat upholstery.