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334If and when
To replace the xenon headlights bulb
Fig. 208 In the engine
compartment: Turn signal
cover
Fig. 209 Turn signal
lamp holder 1 and turn-
ing light 2.
There is no need to remove the headlight to replace bulbs.
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
Turn signals 1Turning lights 2
1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary ac-
tions ⇒ page 331.
2.Open the bonnet  ⇒ page 279.
3.Rotate the cover ⇒  Fig. 208 in the direction of the arrow and remove
it.
4.
Rotate the lamp holder 1⇒ Fig. 209 to the left all the way
and pull it out backwards with
the bulb.Press the wire clip downwards
and pull the lamp holder 2
⇒ Fig. 209 out with the bulb.
5.Depending on the model, the bulb is removed directly from the
lamp holder or it may need to be rotated and then removed.
6.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb.
7.Place the bulb holder in the
headlight and rotate to the right
all the way.Place the lamp holder in the
headlight and pull the wire clip
upwards until it clicks into place.
8.Rotate the cover ⇒  Fig. 208 in the opposite direction to the arrow as
far as it will go.
Always seek the help of a specialist when changing the Xenon dipped beam
and main beam headlamps ⇒  in Introduction on page 330.
Note
The illustrations show the left hand headlight. The structure of the right
hand side headlight is symmetric. 

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If and when
To replace the front bumper bulbs
Fig. 210 On the right-
hand side of the front
bumper: Removing the
headlights
Fig. 211 Changing the
bulbs in the headlights
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary ac-
tions ⇒ page 331.
2.Pull the cover forwards, in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 210.
3.Unscrew the attachment screw ⇒ Fig. 210 1 using the screwdriver
from the vehicle tool kit ⇒ page 324.
4.Tilt the headlight slightly forward and extract it from its lateral at-
tachments ⇒ Fig. 211 (small arrows).
5.Release the connector ⇒ Fig. 211 1 and remove it.
6.Rotate the lamp holder ⇒ Fig. 211 2 to the left all the way, in the
direction of the arrow, and pull it out backwards with the bulb.
7.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb.
8.Place the bulb holder in the headlight and rotate to the right all the
way.
9.Insert the connector ⇒ Fig. 211 1 on the lamp holder 2. The con-
nector must audibly click into place.
10.Place the headlight into its position ⇒ Fig. 211 (small arrows) and
tilt it backwards.
11.Tighten the attachment screw ⇒ Fig. 210 1 using the screwdriver.12.Replace the cover on the bumper ⇒ Fig. 210.
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336If and when
To replace the rear lid light bulbs
Fig. 212 On the rear lid:
Remove the cover
Fig. 213 On the rear lid:
Remove the lamp holder Complete operations only in the sequence given:
1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary ac-
tions
⇒ page 331.
2.Open the rear lid ⇒ page 84.
3.Extract the cover carefully using the flat part of the screwdriver from
the vehicle tool kit as a lever ( ⇒ Fig. 201) on the indent ⇒ Fig. 212
1
.
4.Release the lamp holder connector by pulling on the red connector
block.
5.Press on the attachment tabs in the direction of the arrow
⇒ Fig. 213 and pull out the lamp holder.
6.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb.
7.Install the lamp holder. The attachment tabs should audibly click
into place.
8.Insert the cover. The cover should lock into place.

337
If and when
To replace the tail light bulbs
Fig. 214 On the side of the luggage compartment: To
remove the left and right hand side tail lights. 1 re-
move the cap; 2 attachment screw
Fig. 215 Tail lights on
bodywork: Remove the
lamp holder 1
to 4: At-
tachment tab
Complete operations only in the sequence given.
Removing the tail light units
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
Tail light, leftTail light, right
1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary ac- tions ⇒ page 331.
2.Open the rear lid ⇒  page 84.
3.Open the storage compartments
on the left-hand side of the lug-
gage compartment ⇒ page 142.Move the 12 V power socket sup-
port by pressing gently down-
wards ⇒ Fig. 214 B
(arrow).
4.Rotate the cap 1 90° in the di-
rection of the arrow and remove
it.
5.Unscrew the attachment screw ⇒ Fig. 214 2 using the screwdriver
from the vehicle tool kit ⇒ page 324. The bolt is secured in its posi-
tion.
6.Extract the tail light from the bodywork by carefully pulling back- wards.
7.Pull the red strip on the connector and extract the connector.8.Disassemble the tail light unit and place it on a flat, clean surface. 
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338If and when
To change the bulb
9.To release the lamp holder, press on the attachment tabs ⇒ Fig. 215
1 to 4 in the direction of the arrow.10.Remove the lamp holder from the tail light unit.11.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb.
12.Place the lamp holder in the tail light unit. The attachment tabs
should audibly click into place.
13.Insert the connector and press the red attachment strip in so that
the connector is locked into place.
Assembling the tail light units
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
Tail light, leftTail light, right
14.Carefully insert the tail light unit into the opening in the bodywork.
To do this, insert the upper tail light unit guide into the attachment ring.
15.Tighten the white attachment screw using the screwdriver from thevehicle tool kit.
Tail light, leftTail light, right
16.Ensure that the tail light unit has been correctly fitted and is firmly secured.
17.Replace the cap ⇒ Fig. 214 1and rotate it 90° in the opposite
direction of the arrow.Move the 12 V power socket sup-
port upwards gently until it is
correctly closed.
18.Close the storage compartment. 19.Close the rear lid ⇒ page 84.

339
If and when
Changing the number plate light
Fig. 216 On the rear
bumper: number plate
lightsFig. 217 Number plate
light: Remove the lamp
holder
Complete operations only in the sequence given:
Fixed number plate lightBolted number plate light1.Always take the checklist into account and take the necessary actions ⇒ page 331.
2.Press the flat part of the screwdriver included in the vehicle on-board
tools (⇒ Fig. 201) in the direction of the arrow, in the groove of the
number plate light ⇒ Fig. 216.Unscrew the number plate light screws using the screwdriver from the
vehicle tool kit (⇒ Fig. 201).
3.Detach the number plate light.
4.Press on the connector lock in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 217 Aand pull out the connector.Separate the attachment tabs from the rear panel of the number plate
light by pressing.
5.Rotate the lamp holder in the direction of the arrow
⇒ Fig. 217 B and
extract it with the lamp.Take the lamp holder out of the number plate light.
6.Replace the faulty bulb by a new identical bulb.
7.Insert the lamp holder into the number plate light and rotate all the
way in the opposite direction to the arrow ⇒ Fig. 217 B.Insert the lamp holder into the number plate light.
8.Plug the connector into the lamp holder.Press on the attachment tabs. The lamp holder must be firmly attached
to the number plate light.

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340If and when
Fixed number plate lightBolted number plate light9.Insert the number plate light carefully into the opening on the bumper. Ensure that the number plate light is in the correct position.
10.Insert the number plate light into the bumper until it audibly clicks into
place.Tighten the attachment screws for the number plate light using the
screwdriver.

343
If and when
2. Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive +
termi-
nal of the vehicle with the flat battery A ⇒ Fig. 219.
3. Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive ter-
minal +
in the vehicle providing assistance B.
4. For vehicles without Start-Stop system: Connect one end of the
black jump lead to the negative terminal –
of the vehicle pro-
viding assistance B ⇒ Fig. 219.
– For vehicles with Start-Stop system: Connect one end of the
black jump lead X
to a suitable ground terminal, a solid piece
of metal in the engine block, or to the engine block ⇒ Fig. 220.
5. Connect the other end of the black jump lead X
to a solid met-
al component bolted to the engine block or to the engine block
itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. However, connect it to
a point as far as possible from the battery A
.
6. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment.
Starting
7. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let it run at idling speed.
8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the flat battery and wait two or three minutes until the engine is “running”.
Removing the jump leads
9. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the dipped beam headlights (if they are switched on). 10.Turn on the heater blower and heated rear window in the vehi-
cle with the flat battery. This helps minimise voltage peaks
which are generated when the leads are disconnected.
11.When the engine is running, disconnect the leads in reverse or- der to the details given above.
Connect the battery clamps so they have good metal-to-metal contact with
the battery terminals.
If the engine fails to start, switch off the starter after about 10 seconds and
try again after about half a minute.
WARNING
● Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine
compartment ⇒ page 281.
● 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, dan-
ger 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. 
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