After refilling›After refilling AdBlue®
put the cap on the fuel filler neck and turn in the oppo-
site direction of the arrow 3
until it engages.
›
Close the fuel filler flap until it clicks into place.
Before driving
›
After filling AdBlue ®
only switch on the ignition and leave it on for at least 30
s, so that the refilling can be recognized by the system.
Only then start the engine.
CAUTION
The AdBlue ®
- tank is full when no AdBlue ®
flows from the refill bottle or as
soon as the correctly operated pump cuts out for the first time. Do not contin-
ue refilling AdBlue ®
.
Note
The working life of the AdBlue ®
solution is 4 years. Thereafter the solution
must be replaced by a specialist garage.
Engine compartment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening and closing the bonnet
207
Engine compartment overview
208
Radiator fan
208
Windscreen washer system
208WARNINGInjuries or scolding or risks of accident or fire may occur when working in
the engine compartment. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the
warning instructions outlined below and with the general applicable safety
rules. The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area!WARNINGInstructions before beginning work in the engine compartment■Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key.■
The parking brake switch.
WARNING (Continued)■ For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.■On vehicles with automatic transmission, shift the selector lever into the
P position.■
Allow the engine to cool.
■
Never open the bonnet if you can see steam or coolant escaping from the
engine compartment – risk of scalding! Wait until no more steam or coolant
is escaping.
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine room■Keep all people, especially children, away from the engine compartment.■
Never touch the radiator fan. The fan might suddenly start running!
■
Do not touch any hot engine parts – risk of burns!
WARNINGInformation for working in the engine compartment with the engine run-
ning■
Pay particular attention to moving engine parts, e.g. V-ribbed belt, gener-
ator, radiator fan - danger to life!
■
Never touch the electric wiring on the ignition system.
■
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system, particularly on the vehicle's
battery.
■
Always make sure that no jewellery, loose clothing or long hair can get
caught in rotating engine parts – risk to life! Always remove any jewellery,
tie back long hair and wear tight fitting clothing before completing any
work.
WARNINGInformation for working on the fuel system or the electrical system■Always disconnect the vehicle battery from the electrical system.■
Do not smoke.
■
Never work near open flames.
■
Always have a functioning fire extinguisher nearby.
206General Maintenance
›Carefully remove the connector from the lamp assembly in the direction of
the arrow 4.
Fitting›
Slide the plug in the opposite direction of the arrow
4
» Fig. 275 into the
light.
The locks on the plug must be inserted securely.
›
Insert the lamp with the holes
D
onto the studs
C
in the body.
›
Carefully press the light into the studs on the bodywork.
Ensure that the wiring harness does not become pinched between the body
and the lamp.
›
Screw the tail lamp into place and install the cover.
The cover must engage securely.
If you are not sure whether the wiring harness has become pinched, we rec-
ommend that you have the light connection checked by a specialist garage.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the wiring harness does not become pinched between the body
and the lamp when it is being refitted – risk of damage to the electrical instal-
lation and risk of water ingress.■
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when
removing and installing the lamp.
■
Make sure that when refitting the seal
C
» Fig. 276 on page 245 it is inser-
ted correctly. Water and dirt may get into the lamp if the cover is not replaced
properly - there is a risk of damage to the lamp!
Replacing bulbs in rear light
Fig. 276
Tail light / bulb replacement
Read and observe and on page 242 first.›
Turn the holder with the bulb
A
or
B
» Fig. 276 in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Remove the socket with the bulb from the lamp housing in the direction of
arrow
2
.
›
Push the faulty bulb into the holder, turn in anti -clockwise direction up to
the stop and remove.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the
stop.
›
Reinsert the holder with the bulb into the lamp housing and turn in the op-
posite direction of the arrow
1
to the stop.
245Fuses and light bulbs
