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Instruments and controls85
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 3 147.
Fuses 3 152.
Turn signals 3 97.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates in red.
If the seat belt is not fastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 16 km/h. 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.
Note
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 50,
3 53.
Airbag deactivation Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 58.
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138Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................138
Vehicle checks ........................... 139
Bulb replacement .......................147
Electrical system ........................152
Vehicle tools .............................. 156
Wheels and tyres .......................157
Jump starting ............................. 168
Towing ....................................... 169
Appearance care .......................171General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of 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
If the vehicle is to 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 the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park vehicle in a dry, well ventilated
place. Engage first or reverse gear.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.
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Vehicle care147
Wiper blade on the rear windowLift wiper arm, rotate wiper blade and
detach.Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and turn off the
relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement, switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.Headlights
Low beam and high beam
1. Remove protective cover by rotating it anticlockwise.
2. Remove harness connector.
3. Release retaining clip and remove
bulb.
4. Renew bulb and install retaining clip ensuring that bulb is in correctorientation.
5. Install harness connector and protective cover.
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Sidelights
1.Remove bulb holder from reflector
housing by rotating it
anticlockwise.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Install bulb holder in reflector housing.
Fog lights
Access the front fog light bulb from
beneath the vehicle.
1. On left vehicle side, release retaining clip and open the accesscover.
On right vehicle side, remove screws and retaining clips to
remove the access cover.
2. Remove harness connector.
3. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and remove bulb.
4. Renew bulb and install bulbholder.
5. Install harness connector and access cover.
Front turn signal lights
1. Remove bulb holder from reflector
housing by rotating anticlockwise.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Install bulb holder in reflector housing.
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Vehicle care149Tail lightsRear brake, turn signal and tail
lights
1. Remove the 3 screws (using the tool supplied).
2. Carefully pull lamp assembly from
retaining pins on the outer side
and remove.
3. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise to separate from lamp assembly.
4. Renew bulb.
5. Push to install the bulb holder into
the lamp assembly, then rotate
clockwise to secure.
6. Check that the wiring harness is located correctly.
7. Replace lamp assembly into original position, ensuring that it isseated correctly.
8. Fit lamp assembly onto retaining pins and replace the 3 screws.
Side turn signal lights
1.Release clips from fender using a
flat blade screwdriver and lift out
lamp assembly from aperture.
2. Remove bulb holder from lamp assembly by rotating
anticlockwise and renew bulb.
3. Install bulb holder in lamp assembly and install lamp
assembly into aperture.
Centre high-mounted
brake light
1. Open the rear doors/tailgate.
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2. Remove the 2 bolts from insidethe rear doors/tailgate.
3. From outside the vehicle, removethe bulb holder by releasing the
clips with a flat blade screwdriver.
4. Renew bulb.
5. Install bulb holder and replace the
2 bolts.
Reversing light
1. Remove the 2 screws (using the tool supplied) and remove lamp
assembly.
2. Rotate bulb housing anticlockwise
to separate from lamp assembly.
3. Renew lower bulb.
4. Push to install the bulb holder into
the lamp assembly, then rotate
clockwise to secure.
5. Install lamp assembly with the 2 screws.
Number plate light
1. Prise out lamp using a flat blade screwdriver.
2. Prise off lens.
3. Renew bulb.
4. Install lens and replace lamp in housing.
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Vehicle care151Fog tail light
1. Remove the 2 screws (using thetool supplied) and remove lamp
assembly.
2. Rotate bulb housing anticlockwise
to separate from lamp assembly.
3. Renew upper bulb.
4. Push to install the bulb holder into
the lamp assembly, then rotate
clockwise to secure.
5. Install lamp assembly with the 2 screws.
Interior lights
Front and rear courtesy lights
1. Remove lens assembly using a flat blade screwdriver.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Install lens assembly.
Load compartment light
1. Remove lamp assembly using a flat blade screwdriver.
2. Remove rear cover on lamp assembly.
3. Renew bulb.
4. Install rear cover and lamp assembly.
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Glovebox light
1. Remove lens assembly using aflat blade screwdriver.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Install lens assembly.
Instrument panel
illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Electrical system
Fuses
Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognised by its melted wire. Do not replace the fuse
until the cause of the fault has been
remedied.
It is advisable to carry a full set of
fuses. Provision is made in the fuse
box for the storing of spare fuses.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.