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Instruments and controls83
Control indicators in the roof
console
Turn signal
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn signals are on.
Bulb replacement 3 145.
Fuses 3 150.
Turn signals 3 95.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates in red.
If the seat belt is not fastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 10 mph. A
warning chime also sounds for upto
2 minutes.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Notice
Heavy objects on the front seats
may cause control indicator X to
illuminate. Remove the object from
the seat or fasten the seat belt.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates briefly. If it does not illuminate or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
belt tensioner or the airbag system.
The airbags and belt tensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or
airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt tensioners, airbag system 3 48,
3 51.
Airbag deactivation Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 56.
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170Vehicle careAppearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has adegreasing effect and impairs lockfunction. After using de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing
The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences. Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can cause paint damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wipersand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
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Service and maintenance173Service and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................173
Recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 174General information
Service information In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for the vehicle is available at
the workshop.
Service display 3 80.
Engine identification 3 177.
European service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 25,000 miles or after
2 years, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
A shorter service interval can be valid for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for
taxis and police vehicles.Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or
goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service display
The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display, located in the
Driver Information Centre, indicates
when the next service is due. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Service display 3 80.
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Technical data181Vehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 71.ModelEngineWheelbaseRoofPayload ClassGross Vehicle Weight ratingKerb weight 2)3)VanR9ML1H1100027001661120029001661H2120029001760-1771L2H1120029001691-1695H21200290017752)
Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to VIN plate.
3) Minimum vehicle weight according to Type Approval, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of the driver and deletable
options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side load door. Final weight may vary according to the specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted
options and accessories.
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182Technical data
ModelEngineWheelbaseRoofPayload ClassGross Vehicle Weight ratingKerb weight2)3)Combi, BusR9ML1H1100027001901120029001901L2H11200290019012)
Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to VIN plate.
3) Minimum vehicle weight according to Type Approval, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of the driver and deletable
options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side load door. Final weight may vary according to the specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted
options and accessories.ModelEngineWheelbaseRoofPayload ClassGross Vehicle Weight ratingKerb weight 2)3)Platform cabR9ML2H11200290015502)
Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to VIN plate.
3) Minimum vehicle weight according to Type Approval, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of the driver and deletable
options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side load door. Final weight may vary according to the specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted
options and accessories.
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184Technical dataVehicle dimensionsTypeVanCombiDouble cabPlatform cabWheelbaseL1L2L1L2L1L2L2Length [mm]4999539949995399499953995399Width without exterior mirrors [mm]1956195619561956195619561956Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]2283228322832283228322832185Height - unladen (without antenna) [mm]
H1
1971197119711971197119712700
H224652465-----Wheelbase [mm]3098349830983498309834983498Track width [mm]
Front
1615161516151615161516151615
Rear1628 5)1628 5)162816281628162816285)
1630 with H2 Roof height.
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Technical data185
Loadspace dimensions
Wheelbase
VanL1L2Roof heightH1H2H1H2Maximum rear door aperture height [mm]1320182013201820Rear door aperture width (at floor) [mm]1391139113911391Maximum load area height [mm]1387189813871898Maximum load area width [mm]1662166216621662Width between wheel arches [mm]1268126812681268Maximum load floor length [mm]2537253729372937Maximum load floor length -
up to front passenger seat [mm] 6)2950295033503350Maximum load floor length -
up to front passenger footwell [mm] 6)3815381541504150Loading height unladen [mm]552527552525Sliding side door aperture width [mm]1229122912291229
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186Technical dataWheelbase
VanL1L2Roof heightH1H2H1H2Sliding side door aperture width - at 100 mm from floor [mm]1030103010301030Sliding side door aperture height [mm]12841284128412846)with load-through feature.
Wheelbase
CombiL1L2Roof heightH1H1Maximum rear door aperture height [mm]12951295Rear door aperture width (at floor) [mm]13911391Maximum load area height [mm]13691369Maximum load area width [mm]16621662Width between wheel arches [mm]12681268Maximum load floor length [mm]736/1650 7)1136/2050 7)Loading height unladen [mm]552552Sliding side door aperture width [mm]12291229