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Vehicle care131Vehicle careGeneral Information...................131
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 131
Vehicle storage ........................132
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....132
Vehicle checks ........................... 133
Performing work ......................133
Bonnet ..................................... 133
Engine oil ................................. 134
Engine coolant ......................... 135
Washer fluid ............................ 135
Brakes ..................................... 136
Brake fluid ............................... 136
Vehicle battery ......................... 136
Wiper blade replacement ........138
Bulb replacement .......................138
Halogen headlights ..................139
Fog lights ................................. 140
Front turn signal lights .............141
Tail lights ................................. 141
Side turn signal lights ..............142
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 143
Number plate light ...................143Interior lights ............................ 144
Instrument panel illumination ...144
Electrical system ........................144
Fuses ....................................... 144
Engine compartment fuse box . 146
Instrument panel fuse box .......147
Vehicle tools .............................. 149
Tools ........................................ 149
Wheels and tyres .......................150
Winter tyres ............................. 150
Tyre designations ....................150
Tyre pressure .......................... 150
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 151
Tread depth ............................. 155
Changing tyre and wheel size . 155 Wheel covers ........................... 155
Tyre chains .............................. 156
Tyre repair kit .......................... 156
Wheel changing .......................159
Spare wheel ............................ 161
Jump starting ............................. 163
Towing ....................................... 165
Towing the vehicle ...................165
Appearance care .......................166
Exterior care ............................ 166
Interior care ............................. 168General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
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6. Remove bulb from reflectorhousing.
7. When fitting a new bulb, engage the lugs in the recesses on the
reflector.
8. Engage the spring clip.
9. Place headlight protective cover in position and close.
10. Ensure the protective cover is placed correctly to prevent water
leak and heavy condensations.
Sidelight/Daytime running light 1. Remove fuse box cover (left side of the vehicle only).2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise and remove.
3. Detach bulb from the bulb holderand replace it.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise.
Sidelight/daytime running light
with LEDs
Sidelights and daytime running lights
are designed as LEDs and cannot be
changed. Consult a workshop in case
of a defective LED.
Fog lights
1. Tilt the wheel and remove the two
push nuts on the outside of the
wheel liner.
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3. tail light / brake light 1
turn signal light 2
tail light 3
reversing light (passenger side) /
rear fog light (driver's side) 4.4. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise.
5. Remove bulb holder. Push bulb
into socket slightly, rotate anti-
clockwise, remove and renew
bulb.
6. Insert bulb holder into the tail light
assembly and screw into place.
Connect wiring plug. Install tail
light assembly in body and tighten screws. Close covers and
engage.
7. Switch on ignition, operate and check all lights.
Side turn signal lights
To replace bulb, remove lamp
housing:
1. Slide lamp to the front and remove
it out of the front wing with the rear
end.