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operation 3 times or more while theengine is switched off, to avoid air
entering the fuel line.
Check diesel fuel filter at shorter
intervals if the vehicle is subjected to
extreme operating conditions.
If there is water in the diesel fuel filter, control indicator U illuminates in the
instrument cluster 3 90. Drain the
water immediately.
Diesel fuel system
bleeding
If the fuel tank has been run dry, the
diesel fuel system must be bled.
Switch on the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. If the engine will not start, wait at least 10 seconds before trying
again. If the engine fails to start, seek the assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Wiper blades on the windscreen
Lift wiper arm, press and hold
retaining clip and detach wiper blade.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
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.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Headlights
Headlamp removal For bulb replacement, it is necessary
to first remove the headlamp
assembly.
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1. Switch off the ignition andheadlight switch.
2. Open the bonnet, release the 11 retainers and remove the
radiator cover.
3. Remove 3 bolts and withdraw headlamp.
4. Depress harness connector tags and disconnect headlamp wiring.
5. Remove the headlamp assembly.
Headlamp assembly installation is the
reverse of removal - ensure locating
dowel aligns with its socket. Do not
overtighten bolts or retainers.
Halogen headlights
Halogen headlights A can be
identified from Xenon headlights B by
the different lens layout.
Low and high beam
Halogen headlights have separate
systems for high beam 1 (inner bulbs)
and low beam 2 (outer bulbs).
1. Remove headlamp assembly 3 161.
2. Remove headlamp cap.
3. Release bulb retaining spring and
remove bulb from reflector
housing.
4. When inserting a new bulb, ensure the lugs engage correctly
with the recesses on the reflector.
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5. Engage bulb retaining spring andreplace headlamp cap.
6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.
Front turn signal
1. Remove headlamp assembly 3 161.
2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and withdraw bulb holder from
lamp assembly.
3. Press and rotate bulb anticlockwise to remove it from
bulb holder.
4. Insert new bulb into bulb holder by
pressing and rotating it clockwise.
5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise.
6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.
Sidelights
1. Remove headlamp assembly 3 161.
2. Remove headlamp cap and withdraw bulb holder (located
next to high beam bulb) from lamp
assembly.
3. Remove bulb from bulb holder by pulling it straight out.
4. Insert new bulb, using a lint-free cloth to hold bulb.
5. Reinstall bulb holder in lampassembly and replace headlamp
cap.
6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.
Xenon headlights
Xenon headlights B can be identified
from Halogen headlights A by the
different lens layout.
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Low and high beam9Danger
Xenon headlights work under
extremely high electrical voltage.
Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Front turn signal
1. Remove headlamp assembly 3 161.
2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and withdraw bulb holder from
lamp assembly.
3. Press and rotate bulb anticlockwise to remove it from
bulb holder.
4. Insert new bulb into bulb holder by
pressing and rotating it clockwise.
5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise.
6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.
Sidelights
1. Remove headlamp assembly 3 161.
2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and withdraw bulb holder from
lamp assembly.
3. Remove bulb from bulb holder by pulling it straight out.
4. Insert new bulb, using a lint-free cloth to hold bulb.
5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise.
6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.
Fog lights
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216IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 152
Accessory sockets ........................78
Active head restraints .............34, 35
Adjustable air vents ...................120
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........84
Airbag deactivation ......................49
Airbag label................................... 44 Airbag system .............................. 44
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 121
Air conditioning system .............. 116
Air intake .................................... 121
Air vents...................................... 120
All wheel drive .....................86, 134
Antilock brake system ................ 137
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......86
Anti-theft alarm system ..........25, 92
Anti-theft locking system .............. 24
Appearance care ........................194
Apply footbrake ............................ 90
Armrest ......................................... 40
Armrest storage ........................... 58
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic dimming ......................29
Automatic headlight levelling system ...................................... 91
Automatic level control .......107, 141Automatic light control ...............106
Automatic transmission ........85, 130
AUX input ..................................... 58
B Battery .......................................... 84
Battery discharge protection ......114
Battery, jump starting.................. 190
Belt pretensioners......................... 41
Belts.............................................. 41
Bicycle rack .................................. 58
Board-Info-Display .......................92
Bonnet ....................................... 154
Bonnet open ................................. 91
Brake and clutch fluid .................198
Brake assist ............................... 139
Brake fluid .................................. 157
Brakes ............................... 137, 157
Brake system ............................... 85
Breakdown.................................. 192
Bulb replacement ....................... 161
C Capacities .................................. 209
Card holder ................................... 56
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter ................85, 129
CD tray ......................................... 56
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............58