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■ Pull out rotary knob and turnclockwise as far as it will go.
Inserting the coupling ball bar
Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar
in the opening and push firmly
upwards until it audibly engages.
The rotary handle snaps back into its
original position resting against the
coupling ball bar without a gap.9 Warning
Do not touch rotary handle during
insertion.
Lock the coupling ball bar by turning
the key to position e ( 2). Remove the
key and close the protective flap.
Eye for break-away stopping cable
Attach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is
correctly installed
■ Green marking on rotary knob must
point towards white marking on
coupling ball bar.
■ There must be no gap between the
rotary handle and the coupling ball
bar.
■ The coupling ball bar must be firmly
engaged in the opening.
■ The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.9 Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
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Dismounting the coupling ballbar
Open the protective flap and turn the
key to position c ( 1) to unlock the
coupling ball bar.
Pull out rotary handle and turn
clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out
coupling ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold away socket.
Insert cover in bumper: Insert guides of cover into bumper, first in the front
and then in the rear and engage.
Compress cover in a slightly bent
position while doing so.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the electronic stability
program (ESP® Plus
) 3 139.
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■ Open bonnet, close all doors andlock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation Following must be done if the vehicle
is putting back into operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
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2. Remove protective cover 2.
3. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise
to disengage. Withdraw the bulb
holder from the reflector.
4. Detach bulb from bulb holder and renew the bulb.
5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the reflector androtate clockwise to secure.
6. Rotate bulb carrier to right as far as it will go.
7. Install protective cover.
8. Close the opening in the wheel housing with the cover.
High beam 1. Access to the bulbs is through the
engine compartment.2. Remove protective cover 1.
3. Detach wiring plug from bulb.
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3. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwiseto disengage.
4. Push bulb into socket slightly, rotate anti-clockwise, remove and
renew bulb.
5. Insert bulb holder in reflector, rotate clockwise to engage.
6. Install protective cover.
7. Close the opening in the wheel housing with the cover.
Xenon headlights9 Danger
Xenon headlights work under
extremely high electrical voltage.
Do not touch. Except for the turn
signal bulbs, bulbs should be
replaced by a workshop.
Front turn signal
1. Access to the bulbs is through the
engine compartment.
2. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise to disengage.
3. Push bulb into socket slightly,rotate anti-clockwise, remove and
renew bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder in reflector, rotate clockwise to engage.
Fog lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
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162Vehicle careTail lights
To change the bulbs on the right side,
open the side cover: push locking
tabs forwards and remove cover.
Remove insert with tyre repair kit.
To change the bulbs on the left side, take off the retainer of the load
compartment cover and open the side cover: push locking tabs forwards andremove cover.
1. Compress wiring plug and pull from bulb holder.
2. Unscrew two plastic securing nuts
from the inside by hand.
3. Remove tail light assembly.
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4. Disengage locking tabs andremove bulb holder.
5. Push bulb into socket slightly,rotate anti-clockwise, remove and
renew bulb.
Tail light/brake light ( 1)
Turn signal light ( 2)
Rear fog light, may be only on one side ( 3)
Reverse light ( 4)
6. Engage bulb holder into the tail light assembly. Connect wiring
plug. Install tail light assembly in
body and tighten securing nuts.
On the right side, fit the insert with
tyre repair kit. Engage side cover.
On the left side engage retainer of the load compartment cover.
7. After bulb replacement, check the
tail lights for proper functionality:
switch on the ignition, operate the brake, switch on the sidelights.
Side turn signal lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.Number plate light
1. Insert screwdriver in bulb housing, press to the side and
release spring.
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2. Remove bulb housingdownwards, taking care not to pullon the cable.
3. Lift flap and disconnect wiring plug from bulb holder.
4. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise to disengage.
5. Remove bulb from holder and renew bulb.
6. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing and rotate clockwise.
7. Connect wiring plug to bulb holder.
8. Insert and engage bulb housing.
Interior lights
Front courtesy light, reading
lights
1. Disengage lens, press it downward slightly and remove at
a downward angle.
2. Remove bulb and renew.
3. Engage lens.
Rear courtesy light and reading
lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Glovebox light, foot well light
1. Prise the lamp out with a screwdriver.