Mobile or cellular telephones send and receive radio waves, some-
times called “radiofrequency energy” (RF energy), both when they are
being used and when they are in standby mode. Current scientific
literature indicates that radio waves that exceed a certain level can
have effects on the human body. Limits and guidelines have been
established by governmental authorities and international committees
in an effort to keep the electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones
at levels that will not cause health problems. However, there is no
scientifically based proof that wireless phones are absolutely safe.
Therefore, some experts recommend a precautionary approach re-
garding the use of mobile phones by taking measures that lower the
personal exposure to electromagnetic fields. When using a mobile
telephone inside a motor vehicle without a proper connection to an
integrated vehicle telephone antenna, the personal exposure to elec-
tromagnetic fields will be higher than when using the mobile tele-
phone while properly connected to an integrated or other outside ve-
hicle telephone antenna.
Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional hands-free system
that will permit many of the features of compatible Bluetooth® enabled
mobile telephones to be used for greater convenience and is con-
sistent with the laws of an increasing number of states and localities
that prohibit the use of mobile telephones without some kind of
hands-free device.
The hands-free system in your vehicle can be used with certain mo-
bile phones that are connected by wire and hardware connector or via
compatible Bluetooth® enabled phones with a cradle that is designed
to fit your mobile telephone.The special cradle offers several ad-
vantages: The phone cradle must be safely secured to the base plate.
Your phone is firmly attached to the instrument panel and is within
reach at all times. Placing the phone in its cradle permits it to be
charged, but more importantly connects the mobile phone to the vehi-
cle's outside antenna. A mobile telephone that is properly connected
to the integrated or other outside vehicle telephone antenna will lower
the personal exposure to electromagnetic fields. You should also ex-
perience a better quality of service. Although a mobile telephone can
be used inside your vehicle without a cradle, the phone will not be
securely attached to the vehicle, will not be charged through the cra-
dle wiring, and more importantly will not be connected to the vehicle's
integrated telephone antenna. The mobile phone will also not be re-
The vehicle may only be lifted by a jack positioned at one of the four
jack lift points ⇒ .
Checklist
For your own safety and that of your passengers, carry out the follow-
ing steps in the order listed ⇒ .
1. Find a level spot on firm ground for lifting the vehicle.
2. Switch off the engine. Automatic transmission: shift the transmis-
sion into Park (P)) ⇒ Automatic transmission: Selector lever. Man-
ual transmission: shift into a gear ⇒ Manual transmission: Gear-
shift lever. Then set the electronic parking brake ⇒ Braking and
parking to help prevent the vehicle from moving.
3. If towing a trailer: Unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park the
trailer properly.
4. Straighten the steering wheel so that the front wheels point straight
forward.
5. Block the diagonally opposite wheel with chocks or other suitable
things.
6. Loosen the wheel bolts of the wheel to be changed ⇒ Wheel bolts.
7. Find the jack lift point on the vehicle frame that is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
8. Remove the cover panel in the side sill. To do so, pull forcefully but
carefully in the direction of the arrow ⇒ fig. 193. Secure the cover
panel with the retaining strap.
9. Crank up the vehicle jack so that it still just fits underneath the lift
point.
10. Position the jack so that its base is directly underneath the lift
point ⇒ fig. 194, making sure that the entire base of the jack rests
securely on the ground.
11. Align the jack and wind up the jack claw at the same time, until
the claw cradles the vertical rib underneath the vehicle ⇒ fig. 194.
12. Continue raising the vehicle jack until the wheel is lifted off the
ground.
NOTICE
After replacing a headlight bulb or other light bulb, always make
sure that the rubber covers or plastic caps have been properly
and securely reinstalled to help prevent water from getting into
the electrical connections and headlight housing and damaging
the electrical system.
Indicator light
Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
4. Pull the cover ⇒ fig. 202 forward out of the bumper in the di-
rection indicated by the arrow.
5. Remove the screws (3) using the screwdriver from the vehicle
tool kit.
6. Pull the light downward and then forward out of the bumper.
7. Release the connector ⇒ fig. 203 (4) and disconnect it.
8. Turn the bulb (5) counterclockwise until it stops and then re-
move.
9. Replace burned out bulbs with new bulbs that are identical to
the ones being replaced.
10. Insert the bulb (5) in the housing and turn clockwise until it
reaches the original position.
11. Check if the bulb is installed securely.
12. Connect the connector (4) on the bulb so that it clicks into
place.
13. Insert the light into the bumper.
14. Install the screws ⇒ fig. 202 (3).
15. Insert the cover in the bumper opposite the direction indicated
by the arrow ⇒ fig. 202. The tab (2) must lock in place.
16. Install the screw (1).
The illustrations show the left fog light. The right fog light is ar-
ranged as a mirror image of the left.
Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
3.
Insert the wire bracket into the opening ⇒ fig. 204 (1) on the
cover and pull it forward in the direction of the arrow with the
cover and remove.
4. Remove the screws (2) with the screwdriver.
6. Pull the light out slightly.
7. Release the connector ⇒ fig. 205 (1) and disconnect it.
8. Turn the bulb holder (2) counterclockwise until it stops and
then it remove it toward the rear with the bulb.
9. Replace burned out bulbs with new bulbs that are identical to
the ones being replaced.
10. Insert the bulb holder in the headlight and turn it clockwise
until it stops.
11. Check if the bulb is installed securely.
12. Connect the connector (1) on the bulb so that it clicks into
place.
13. Insert the light into the bumper.
14. Install the screws ⇒ fig. 204 (2).
15.
Insert the cover in the bumper opposite the direction indicated
by the arrow ⇒ fig. 204. The cover must click into place
securely.
16. Make sure the cover is installed securely.
The illustrations show the right fog light. The left fog light is ar-
ranged as a mirror image of the right.