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12In brief27Auxiliary heater ...................111
28 Storage compartment ..........66
Fuse box ............................ 176Exterior lighting
Turn outer light switch:
7:off0:sidelights9 P:headlightsAUTO:automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
Lighting 3 97, Automatic light
control 3 97, Headlight warning
device 3 93, Adaptive forward
lighting 3 100.
Front and rear fog lights
Turn inner light switch:
>:front fog lightsø:rear fog lights
Front and rear fog lights 3 100,
3 101.
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86Instruments and controlsUCruise control speed limiter
3 91&Tachograph 3 91yDoor open 3 91
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. When
towing a trailer, the pitch of the
audible warning changes.
Bulb replacement 3 167.
Fuses 3 174.
Turn signals 3 100.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates or flashes red.
If the seat belt is unfastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 10 mph. A warning chime also sounds for
approx. 90 seconds.
If the seat belt is fastened, the
indicator light extinguishes.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.
Three-point seat belts 3 49.
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
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 48, 3 51.
Airbag deactivation
W illuminates yellow when the
ignition is switched on and remains
illuminated when the front passenger
airbag has been deactivated 3 55.
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Vehicle care157Vehicle careGeneral Information...................158
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 158
Vehicle storage ........................158
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....159
Vehicle checks ........................... 159
Performing work ......................159
Bonnet ..................................... 159
Engine oil ................................. 160
Engine coolant ......................... 161
Power steering fluid .................162
Washer fluid ............................ 163
Brakes ..................................... 163
Brake fluid ............................... 163
Vehicle battery ......................... 163
Diesel fuel filter ........................165
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....166
Wiper blade replacement ........166
Bulb replacement .......................167
Headlights ............................... 167
Adaptive forward lighting .........169
Fog lights ................................. 169
Front turn signal lights .............170
Tail lights ................................. 170
Side turn signal lights ..............171Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 172
Number plate light ...................173
Interior lights ............................ 173
Instrument panel illumination ...174
Electrical system ........................174
Fuses ....................................... 174
Engine compartment fuse box . 176
Instrument panel fuse box .......176
Load compartment fuse box ....177
Vehicle tools .............................. 179
Tools ........................................ 179
Wheels and tyres .......................180
Tyres ....................................... 180
Winter tyres ............................. 180
Tyre designations ....................180
Tyre pressure .......................... 181
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 182
Tread depth ............................. 184
Changing tyre and wheel size . 184 Wheel covers ........................... 184
Tyre chains .............................. 185
Tyre repair kit .......................... 185
Wheel changing .......................188
Spare wheel ............................ 190
Jump starting ............................. 193Towing....................................... 195
Towing the vehicle ...................195
Towing another vehicle ...........196
Appearance care .......................197
Exterior care ............................ 197
Interior care ............................. 198
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174Vehicle careFront door panel light
1. Remove lamp assembly using aflat blade screwdriver.
2. Remove lens on lamp assembly.
3. Renew bulb and install lens. 4. Reinstall lamp assembly.
Rear courtesy lights Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Glovebox light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
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.
There are two fuse boxes in the
vehicle:
● on the left-hand side of the instrument panel, behind the trim
panel
● in the engine compartment located below the coolant
expansion tankCombi
An additional fuse box is located
behind a trim panel on the right-hand
side of the load compartment, beside the rear door.Bus
An additional fuse box is located on
the lower right-hand side of the load
compartment, below the step trim
panel.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
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Vehicle care175
A blown fuse can be recognised by itsmelted 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. Consult a workshop.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.
Notice
Not all fuse box descriptions in this
manual may apply to your vehicle.
When inspecting the fuse box, refer to the fuse box label.
Fuse extractor
To help in replacing fuses, a fuse
extractor is located in the instrument
panel fuse box.
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176Vehicle carePlace the fuse extractor on the
various types of fuse from the top or
side, and withdraw fuse.
Engine compartment fusebox
Located below the coolant expansion
tank.
Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.
Due to restricted accessibility, have
fuses replaced by a workshop.SymbolCircuitSRight side lightsTLeft side lightsWRight low beamaLeft low beam>Front fog lightLLeft high beamNRight high beamuABSKWindscreen wiperSymbolCircuitnHeating and ventilation
system / Air conditioningVHeated windscreen
Instrument panel fuse box
Located behind the trim panel on the
left-hand side of the instrument panel.
Pull upper part of trim panel to
remove.
Do not store any objects behind this
panel.
Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.
SymbolCircuitZInfotainment system / Seat
heating / Vehicle display
screen / Audio connec‐
tions / Alarm?Power outletÌCigarette lightereInstrument panelUCentral locking0Interior lightsOTurn signals / Rear fog
lights / Body control moduleDIAGDiagnostic connectoruABS / Electronic Stability
ProgramdInterior lights / Brake lightsZBody control moduleSTOPBrake light
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Vehicle care177SymbolCircuitIBody control module /
Power windows / Heating
and ventilation system / Air
conditioningmLeft heated rear windownRight heated rear windowRWindscreen washerMElectronic immobiliserUHeated seatsFBLCornering lightlHands-free connection&TachographPTOPower take-offjHornÍPreheating / Diesel fuel filterxClimate control fandHeated exterior mirrorsTLeft-hand side lightSRight-hand side lightSymbolCircuitQPneumatic suspensionONavigation systemADPAdditional adaptations,Power windows / Body
control module
Load compartment fuse box
Combi
Located behind the trim panel on the
right-hand side of the load
compartment, beside the rear door.
Using a suitable tool, e.g. a flat-blade screwdriver, unclip the trim panel at
the 3 locations shown in the
illustration and remove.
Do not store any objects behind this
panel.No.Circuit1Speed 3: additional evaporator2Speed 2: additional evaporator3Speed 1: additional evaporator
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Vehicle care179Some circuits may be protected by
several fuses.Vehicle tools
Tools
The jack, wheel wrench, adapters (for
spare wheel removal), hub cap hook
and towing eye are contained in a
unit, stowed under the front seat.
Notice
Depending on vehicle, there may be multiple adapters for spare wheel
removal.
Vehicles with Rear-wheel drive: A hydraulic jack and a set of extension
pieces for use with the jack are also
included.