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30Keys, doors and windows
To replace the battery, press the
locking mechanism and remove the
cap by applying light pressure. Press
the cap on the other side outward.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), noting the installation
position. Engage caps.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
The radio remote control
synchronises itself automatically
during every starting procedure.
Fault
If the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ Fault in remote control 3 26,
■ electronic key out of reception range.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the entire vehicle and opens
the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident of a
certain severity, the vehicle unlocks
automatically.Unlocking
Radio remote control
Press button q.
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152Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................152
Vehicle checks ........................... 153
Bulb replacement .......................159
Electrical system ........................166
Vehicle tools .............................. 173
Wheels and tyres .......................173
Jump starting ............................. 186
Towing ....................................... 187
Appearance care .......................189General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend using genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
Following must be done if the vehicle
should be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change engine oil.
■ Drain washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check coolant antifreeze.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park vehicle in dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or reverse gear
or set selector lever to P. Prevent
the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply parking brake.
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202Technical dataEngine dataSales designation1.81.8Engine identifier codeA18XELA18XERNumber of cylinders44Piston displacement [cm3
]17961796Engine power [kW]88103at rpm56006300Torque [Nm]175175at rpm38003800Fuel typePetrolPetrolOctane rating RONrecommended9595possible9898possible9191Oil consumption [l/1000 km]0.60.6
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Technical data203
Sales designation1.71.7Engine identifier codeA17DTJA17DTRNumber of cylinders44Piston displacement [cm3
]16861686Engine power [kW]8192at rpm38004000Torque [Nm]260280at rpm23002300Fuel typeDieselDieselOil consumption [l/1000 km]0.60.6PerformanceEngineA17DTJA17DTRMaximum speed [km/h]Manual transmission179189Manual transmission automated––Automatic transmission––