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68Instruments and controlsRapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 138, Fuses
3 144.
Turn signals 3 90.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the speedometer.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the overhead
console when the seat is occupied.
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 36.
Seat belt status on rear seats
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.
Flashes
After starting-off, when the seat belt is
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 36.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
four 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 35, 3 37.
Airbag deactivation
d illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
c illuminates yellow.
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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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Vehicle care141
2. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb holder.
3. Remove the bulb assembly anticlockwise and pull it straight
out.
4. Insert a new bulb assembly straight into the lamp and rotate
clockwise.
5. Reconnect the electrical connector.
Front turn signal lights
1. Rotate the bulb holderanticlockwise and remove.
2. Rotate bulb anticlockwise and remove from bulb holder.
3. Replace bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector and rotate clockwise.
Tail lightsTail lights, turn signal lights, brake
lights and reversing lights
1. Unscrew both screws.
2. Remove tail light assembly. Take care that the cable duct remains in
position.
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142Vehicle care
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.