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Driving and operating109Starting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake.
Manual transmission automated: operate brake, the transmission
automatically shifts to N (neutral)
Do not operate the accelerator pedal. Diesel engine: turn the key to position1 for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn the key briefly to position 2 and release.
Before restarting or to switch off the engine, turn the key back to position
0.
Autostop
During an Autostop, the engine is
restarted automatically by depressing
the clutch pedal.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated (MTA): Shift to a forward
gear, release brake pedal or move
lever to +, – or R to enable an
automatic restart.
Stop-start system 3 110.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C
for petrol engines. Required is an engine oil with the correct viscosity,
the correct fuel, performed services
and a sufficiently charged battery.
Turbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully protect the engine.Vehicle shutdown
Fuel cut-off system In the event of a collision of a certain
severity, the fuel system is cut-off and
the engine is switched off
automatically, for safety reasons.
Control indicator 9 illuminates if the
fuel cut-off switch is triggered and, depending on version, a
corresponding warning message may
also appear in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Generic warning control indicator 9
3 76.
Notice
In addition, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked and the
hazard warning flashers and interior lights are illuminated.
Turn the ignition key to position 0 to
prevent battery discharge and seek
the assistance of a workshop
immediately. Have the vehicle
checked for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment, beneath the vehicle
and near the fuel tank.
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132Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................132
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 132
Vehicle storage ........................133
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....133
Vehicle checks ........................... 134
Performing work ......................134
Bonnet ..................................... 134
Engine oil ................................. 135
Engine coolant ......................... 136
Power steering fluid .................136
Washer fluid ............................ 137
Brakes ..................................... 137
Brake fluid ............................... 137
Vehicle battery ......................... 137
Wiper blade replacement ........139
Bulb replacement .......................140
Halogen headlights ..................140
Fog lights ................................. 142
Tail lights ................................. 142
Side turn signal lights ..............143
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 143
Number plate light ...................143Interior lights ............................ 144
Instrument panel illumination ...145
Electrical system ........................146
Fuses ....................................... 146
Engine compartment fuse box . 147
Instrument panel fuse box .......148
Vehicle tools .............................. 149
Tools ........................................ 149
Wheels and tyres .......................150
Winter tyres ............................. 150
Tyre designations ....................150
Tyre pressure .......................... 151
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 151
Tread depth ............................. 153
Changing tyre and wheel size . 153 Wheel covers ........................... 154
Tyre chains .............................. 154
Tyre repair kit .......................... 154
Wheel changing .......................157
Spare wheel ............................ 158
Jump starting ............................. 161
Towing ....................................... 162
Towing the vehicle ...................162
Towing another vehicle ...........163
Appearance care .......................164
Exterior care ............................ 164
Interior care ............................. 166General 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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140Vehicle careBulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement, switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.Halogen headlights
Headlights have separate systems for low beam/sidelight 1 (outer bulb),
high beam/daytime running light 2
(inner bulb).
To access bulbs, pull off protective
covers.
Low beam 1. Remove protective cover.
2. Detach connector from bulb.
3. Disengage wire clip and remove bulb from reflector.
4.Insert new bulb in reflector so that
the locating tab of the bulb aligns
with the reflector recess.
5. Attach connector to bulb.
6. Engage wire clip.
7. Install protective cover.
High beam 1. Remove protective cover.
2. Detach connector from bulb.
3. Disengage wire clip and remove bulb from reflector.
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2. Withdraw bulb holder fromreflector by turning anticlockwise.
3. Push bulb into holder slightly, rotate anticlockwise, remove and
renew bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder in reflector.
5. Rotate clockwise to engage.
6. Install protective cover.
Fog lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Tail lights
1. Remove the three retaining screws.
2. Remove light housing from vehicle.
3. Disengage connector plug from bulb holder.
4. Unscrew the four retaining screws
using a screwdriver. Turn bulb
holder for reverse light
anticlockwise and replace bulb.
5. Remove bulb holder and seal from light housing.
6. Push bulb into socket slightly, rotate anticlockwise, remove and
renew bulb.
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Brake light (1)
Turn signal light ( 2)
Tail light ( 3)
Tail light/fog light ( 4)
7. Install seal on bulb holder ensuring it is fitted correctly.
Install bulb holder in light housing
ensuring that it engages correctly.
Tighten the four retaining screws
using a screwdriver.
8. Install reverse light bulb holder and turn clockwise to tighten.
9. Engage connector plug.
10. Insert light housing in body, ensuring correct positioning.
Tighten the three retaining
screws.
11. Switch on ignition, operate and check all lights.
Side turn signal lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Centre high-mounted brake light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.Number plate light
Tailgate
1. Insert screwdriver as indicated by
the arrows, press to the side and
release the bulb housing.
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2.Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise
to remove from the bulb housing.
Remove the bulb by pulling.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing and rotate clockwise
5. Install the bulb housing ensuring it
engages correctly.
Back doors
1. Insert screwdriver as indicated by
the arrows, press to the left and
release the bulb housing.
2. Press bulb slightly towards spring
clip and remove.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Install the bulb housing ensuring it
engages correctly.
Interior lights
Front and rear courtesy light
1. Remove lens using a flat blade screwdriver.
2. Open the rear cover. 3. Renew bulb.
4. Close rear cover.
5. Reinstall lens.
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Vehicle care145Front courtesy light, reading lights
1. Remove lens using a flat bladescrewdriver.
2. Open the rear cover. 3. Renew bulbs.
4. Close rear cover.
5. Reinstall lens.
Removable rear courtesy light
1. Press the button at the top of the lamp assembly to release it.
2.Prise the lamp assembly out at the
points illustrated.
3. Renew bulb, ensuring it engages correctly.
4. Reinstall lamp assembly.
Instrument panel illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
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148Vehicle careNo.CircuitF09Rear door switchF10HornF14High beamF15PTCI heaterF19Air conditioning systemF20Heated rear windowF21Fuel pumpF30Fog lightsF84CNG systemF85Power outletsF86Cigarette lighter / heated seatsF87Stop-start systemF88Mirror heating
After having changed defective fuses
refit the fuse box cover.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.
Instrument panel fuse box
The fuse box is located behind a
cover on the lower part of the
instrument panel, on the driver's side.