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If and when
Xenon 1)
/adaptive headlights*
- D1S2)
- LED 3)
- LED 3)
- PY 21W
Fog lights - H11
WARNING
● Take particular care when working on components in the engine com-
partment if the engine is warm - risk of burns!
● Bulbs are highly sensitive to pressure. The glass can break when you
touch the bulb, causing injury.
● The high voltage element of gas discharge bulbs* (xenon light) must
be handled correctly. Otherwise, there is a risk of death.
● When changing bulbs, please take care not to injure yourself on sharp
parts in the headlight housing.
CAUTION
● Remove the ignition key before working on the electric system. If not, a
short circuit could occur.
● Switch off the lights or parking lights before you change a bulb.
Dipped and full beam
Position
DRL (day light)
Turn signals
Fog light/cornering
For the sake of the environment
Please ask your specialist retailer how to dispose of used bulbs in the prop-
er manner.
Note
● Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog
lights, the tail lights and the turn signals may be temporarily misted. This
has no influence on the useful life of the lighting system. By switching on
the lights, the area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly
be demisted. However, the edges may continue to be misted.
● Please check at regular intervals that all lighting (especially the exterior
lighting) on your vehicle is functioning properly. This is not only in the inter-
est of your own safety, but also that of all other road users.
● Before changing a bulb, make sure you have the correct new bulb.
● Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with your bare hands, use a cloth
or paper towel instead. Otherwise, the fingerprints left on the glass will va-
porise as a result of the heat generated by the bulb, they will be deposited
on the reflector and will impair its surface. 
1)
With these types of headlights, the user can replace the indicator bulb. Replacement of the
dipped/main beam bulb must be done by a Technical Service, given that complex elements
must be removed from the vehicle and the automatic control system that incorporates it
must be reset.
2) The Xenon bulbs discharge 2.5 times the light flux and have an average lifespan of 5 times
more than that of halogen bulbs, this means that, except due to unusual circumstances,
there is no need to change the bulbs for the whole life of the vehicle.
3) In the event that there is a fault in the LEDs, the complete headlight must be replaced.
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Dipped/main beam headlights
Fig. 144 Dipped beam/
main beam, single head-
light
Fig. 145 Dipped beam/
main beam, single head-
light
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop ⇒ fig. 144 1
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover. –
Remove the connector ⇒ fig. 145 2
from the bulb.
– Unclip the retainer spring ⇒ fig. 145 3
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.
– Fit the connector.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure that the gasket sits
well on the casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 
Side light
Fig. 146 Side lights
– Raise the bonnet. 
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– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop 1
in the direction of the arrow and remove the
cover ⇒ fig. 148.
– Remove connector ⇒ fig. 149 2
by pulling outward.
– Remove the bulb by pulling it out and fitting the new one.
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure that the gasket sits
well on the casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 
Main beam headlights
Fig. 150 Main beam
headlights
Fig. 151 Main beam
headlights
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the loop 1
in the direction of the arrow and remove the
cover ⇒ fig. 150.
– Remove connector ⇒ fig. 151 2
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.
– Fit the cover and close the strap. Make sure that the gasket sits
well on the casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. 
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– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒ fig. 154 A
to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and rotating at
the same time to the left.
– Installation is done in the reverse order. 
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Changing the fog light bulbs
Fog lights bulb
Fig. 157 Fog lights
Fig. 158 Fog lights –
Remove the bolt ⇒ fig. 157 A
from the fog light grill with a
screwdriver.
– Subsequently, unclip the clips situated on the contour of the
grill by making a small movement of the lever.
– Remove the bolts (3x) ⇒ fig. 158 B
to remove the fog light.
– Remove the metal clip situated on the upper part of the fog
light pulling towards the exterior of the vehicle ⇒ fig. 158 C
.
Remove the bulb holder
Fig. 159 Fog lights
– Extract the connector ⇒ fig. 159 A
from the bulb.
– Rotate the bulb holder ⇒ fig. 159 A
to the left and pull.
– Remove the bulb by pressing on the bulb holder and rotating at
the same time to the left. 
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Changing the rear, side and interior light
bulbs
Rear pilot lights
Fig. 160 Left pilot light
Fig. 161 Right pilot light Turn signals
Side and brake
Position
Retro-fog light (left pilot light)
Reverse light (right pilot)
Note
In countries driving on the right (left-driving), both D and E headlights are
placed the other way round (Retro-fog light on driver side and reverse light
on passenger side). 
Access to rear pilot lights
Fig. 162 Access to tail
lights
– Open the tailgate.
– Turn the bolt in the direction of the arrow, by hand or with a
screwdriver ⇒ fig. 162. 
A
BCDE
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– Insert the bulb holder in the turn signal guide until it clicks into
place.
– First fit the turn signal in the opening in the chassis, fastening
the tabs 1
⇒ fig. 165, and then fit in the bulb as shown by the
arrow 2 ⇒ fig. 165. 
Number plate light
– Insert the flat part of a screwdriver into the special slot and re-
move the bulb.
– Remove the bulb holder, by turning it until it is free.
– Change the bulb.
– Replace the bulb holder, by turning it until it fits fully.
– Fit the light into the space and press until you hear a “click”. Interior light and front reading light
Fig. 166 Front reading
light
To remove the glass
– Insert a fine screwdriver between the casing and the glass
⇒ fig. 166.
– Carefully remove the glass, levering it to avoid possible dam-
age.
To replace the bulbs
– Pull the bulbs outwards.
– To remove the central bulb, hold and press to one side.
Assembly
– Proceed in the reverse order, pressing gently on the outer edge
of the side light. 
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Jump leads
Jump leads must comply with standard DIN 72553 (see manufacturer's doc-
umentation). The wire cross section must be at least 25 mm 2
for petrol en-
gines 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: description
Fig. 169 Diagram for
connecting jump leads if
the vehicle providing as-
sistance the current is
not fitted with the Start-
Stop system: flat battery A
and battery providing
current B.
Fig. 170 Diagram for
connecting jump leads if
the vehicle providing as-
sistance is fitted with the
Start-Stop system: flat
battery A
and battery
providing current B.
Jump lead terminal connections
1. Switch off the ignition of both vehicles ⇒ 
.
2. Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal
⇒ fig. 169 +
or ⇒ 
fig. 170 + of the vehicle with the flat bat-
tery A.
3. Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive ter-
minal +
in the vehicle providing assistance B.
4. On vehicles with no Start-Stop system , connect one end of the
black jump lead to the negative terminal -
in the vehicle pro-
viding assistance B ⇒ fig. 169.
5. On vehicles with the Start-Stop system , connect one end of the
black jump lead X
to a suitable ground terminal, to a solid
metal part bolted to the engine block or to the engine block it-
self ⇒ fig. 170. 
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