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94Instruments and controlsFlashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 179, Fuses
3 188.
Turn signals 3 123.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 45.Seat belt status on rear seats
> or X in the Driver Information
Centre flashes or illuminates.
Illuminates
After having started the engine for a
minimum of 35 seconds until the seat
belt has been fastened.
If an unfastened seat belt is fastened
whilst driving.
Flashes
After starting off when the seat belt is unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 45.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 44, 3 48.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 52.
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170Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................171
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 171
Vehicle storage ........................171
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....171
Vehicle checks ........................... 172
Performing work ......................172
Bonnet ..................................... 172
Engine oil ................................. 173
Engine coolant ......................... 174
Power steering fluid .................175
Washer fluid ............................ 175
Brakes ..................................... 175
Brake fluid ............................... 175
Vehicle battery ......................... 176
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....178
Wiper blade replacement ........178
Bulb replacement .......................179
Halogen headlights ..................179
Adaptive forward lighting .........181
Fog lights ................................. 183
Front turn signal lights .............183
Tail lights ................................. 184
Side turn signal lights ..............187
Number plate light ...................187Interior lights ............................ 188
Instrument panel illumination ...188
Electrical system ........................188
Fuses ....................................... 188
Engine compartment fuse box . 190
Instrument panel fuse box .......192
Load compartment fuse box ....193
Vehicle tools .............................. 194
Tools ........................................ 194
Wheels and tyres .......................195
Winter tyres ............................. 195
Tyre designations ....................195
Tyre pressure .......................... 196
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 197
Tread depth ............................. 200
Changing tyre and wheel size . 200
Wheel covers ........................... 201
Tyre chains .............................. 201
Tyre repair kit .......................... 201
Wheel changing .......................206
Spare wheel ............................ 209
Jump starting ............................. 212
Towing ....................................... 213
Towing the vehicle ...................213
Towing another vehicle ...........214Appearance care .......................215
Exterior care ............................ 215
Interior care ............................. 217
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Vehicle care183Sidelight/Daytime running lightSidelight and daytime running lights
are designed as LEDs. In case of
failure, have LEDs replaced by a workshop.
Fog lights
The bulbs are accessible from the
underside of the vehicle.
1. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise
and remove it from the reflector.
2. Disengage the bulb holder from the plug connector by pressing
the retaining lug.
3. Remove and replace the bulb holder with bulb.
4. Attach the plug connector.
5. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector.
6. Turn the bulb holder clockwise and engage.
Front turn signal lights
1. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise and remove it.
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Vehicle care185
5.Unlatch the four retaining lugs and
remove the bulb carrier.
6. Remove and replace the bulb.
Tail light and brake light ( 1)
Tail light ( 2)
Turn signal light ( 3)
Version with Light Emitting Diode (LED):
Only brake light ( 1) and turn signal
light ( 2) can be changed.
7. Insert the bulb carrier into the tail light assembly. Connect the
wiring plug. Fit light assembly
onto retaining pins and tighten the securing nuts. Close the cover
and engage.
8. Switch on the ignition, operate and check all lights.
Tail lights in the tailgate frame
1. Open the tailgate and remove the
cover with a screwdriver.
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Vehicle care187Side turn signal lights
To replace bulb, remove lamp
housing:
1. On left vehicle side, slide lamp to the front and remove it out of the
front wing with the rear end.
On right vehicle side, slide lamp to
the rear and remove it out of the front wing with the front end.
2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and remove from housing.
3. Pull bulb from bulb holder and replace it.
4. Insert bulb holder and turnclockwise.
5. On left side: insert front end into front wing, slide forward and insert
rear end.
On right side: insert rear end into
front wing, slide rearward and
insert front end.
Number plate light
1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the
cover, press to the side and
release spring.