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60StorageFirst remove the rear (1), then the
front ( 2) tail lamp from the recesses.
Open out the bulb holder on the back
of the tail lamp completely.
Push the clamping lever and push thebulb holder into the retainer until it hits
the stop.
Perform this procedure for both tail
lamps.
Check the cable and lamp position to
make sure these are correctly
installed and are securely located.
Lock the rear carrier system
Swivel the left clamping lever ( 1) back
first, followed by the right clamping
lever ( 2) until they stop. Both
clamping levers must point
backwards, otherwise safe
functionality is not guaranteed.
Note
Close the tailgate.
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66Storage
Swivel first the right clamping lever
( 1 ) forwards, followed by the left
clamping lever ( 2), until they can be
engaged in their respective recesses.
Push the clamping lever down and
pull both lamp supports out of the recesses.
Fold in the bulb holders on the backs
of the tail lamps.
First place the front tail lamp ( 1), then
the rear tail lamp ( 2) in the recesses
and push down as far as possible. Push cables all the way into all guides
in order to prevent damage.
Pull up license plate holder and fold
down into horizontal position.
Open the tailgate.
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Instruments and controls83(Door open 3 91aAnti-theft alarm system
3 91
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
The relevant control indicator flashes
when the turn signal is switched on
3 108.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
bulb or the associated fuse or failure
of a turn signal light on trailer.
Both control indicators flash when the
hazard warning flashers are active
3 107.
Bulb replacement 3 165, Fuses
3 171.
Turn signals 3 108.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder for front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger's seat
illuminates or flashes red, when the
seat is occupied.
When the engine is running, if seat
belt is not engaged, the control
indicator will flash for 100 seconds
then illuminate until seat belt is
fastened.
If vehicle speed exceeds 22 km/h, the
control indicator will flash for
100 seconds along with a warning
chime and remains illuminated until seat belt is fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 41.
Front passenger seat belt reminder k
3 42.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, v
flashes briefly. If it does not flash,
stays lit or flashes during 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 41, 3 45.
Airbag deactivation
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
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156Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................157
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 157
Vehicle storage ........................157
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....158
Vehicle checks ........................... 158
Performing work ......................158
Bonnet ..................................... 158
Engine oil ................................. 159
Engine coolant ......................... 160
Power steering fluid .................161
Washer fluid ............................ 161
Brakes ..................................... 161
Brake fluid ............................... 162
Clutch fluid ............................... 162
Vehicle battery ......................... 162
Diesel fuel filter ........................164
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....165
Wiper blade replacement ........165
Bulb replacement .......................165
Headlights ............................... 165
Halogen headlights ..................166
Xenon headlights .....................167
Fog lights ................................. 168
Tail lights ................................. 169Side turn signal lights ..............170
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 170
Number plate light ...................170
Interior lights ............................ 170
Instrument panel illumination ...171
Electrical system ........................171
Fuses ....................................... 171
Engine compartment fuse box . 173
Instrument panel fuse box .......176
Vehicle tools .............................. 179
Tools ........................................ 179
Wheels and tyres .......................181
Winter tyres ............................. 181
Tyre designations ....................181
Tyre pressure .......................... 182
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 183
Tread depth ............................. 186
Changing tyre and wheel size . 186
Wheel covers ........................... 187
Tyre chains .............................. 187
Tyre repair kit .......................... 187
Wheel changing .......................190
Spare wheel ............................ 193
Jump starting ............................. 194
Towing ....................................... 196
Towing the vehicle ...................196
Towing another vehicle ...........197Appearance care .......................198
Exterior care ............................ 198
Interior care ............................. 200
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Vehicle care165With engine switched off, turn ignition
key to ON, wait approx. 5 seconds,
and turn key to LOCK to perform
priming operation. Perform this
operation 3 times or more while the
engine is switched off, to avoid air
entering the fuel line.
Check diesel fuel filter at shorter
intervals if the vehicle is subjected to
extreme operating conditions.
If there is water in the diesel fuel filter, control indicator U illuminates in the
instrument cluster 3 90. Drain the
water immediately.
Diesel fuel system bleeding
If the fuel tank has been run dry, the
diesel fuel system must be bled.
Switch on the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. If the engine will not start, wait at least 10 seconds before trying
again. If the engine fails to start, seek the assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Wiper blades on the windscreen
Lift wiper arm, press and hold
retaining clip and detach wiper blade.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and turn 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.
Headlights Headlamp removal
For bulb replacement, it is necessary
to first remove the headlamp
assembly.
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166Vehicle care
1. Switch off the ignition andheadlight switch.
2. Open the bonnet, release the 11 retainers and remove the
radiator cover.
3. Remove 3 bolts and withdraw headlamp.
4. Depress harness connector tags and disconnect headlamp wiring.
5. Remove the headlamp assembly.
Headlamp assembly installation is the
reverse of removal - ensure locating
dowel aligns with its socket. Do not
overtighten bolts or retainers.
Halogen headlights
Halogen headlights A can be
identified from Xenon headlights B by
the different lens layout.
Low and high beam
Halogen headlights have separate
systems for high beam 1 (inner bulbs)
and low beam 2 (outer bulbs).
1. Remove headlamp assembly 3 165.
2. Remove headlamp cap.
3. Release bulb retaining spring and
remove bulb from reflector
housing.
4. When inserting a new bulb, ensure the lugs engage correctly
with the recesses on the reflector.
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Vehicle care1675. Engage bulb retaining spring andreplace headlamp cap.
6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.
Front turn signal
1. Remove headlamp assembly 3 165.
2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and withdraw bulb holder from
lamp assembly.
3. Press and rotate bulb anticlockwise to remove it from
bulb holder.
4. Insert new bulb into bulb holder by
pressing and rotating it clockwise.
5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise.
6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.
Sidelights
1. Remove headlamp assembly 3 165.
2. Remove headlamp cap and withdraw bulb holder (located
next to high beam bulb) from lamp
assembly.
3. Remove bulb from bulb holder by pulling it straight out.
4. Insert new bulb, using a lint-free cloth to hold bulb.
5. Reinstall bulb holder in lampassembly and replace headlamp
cap.
6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.
Xenon headlights
Xenon headlights B
can be identified
from Halogen headlights A by the
different lens layout.
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168Vehicle careLow and high beam9Danger
Xenon headlights work under
extremely high electrical voltage.
Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Front turn signal
1. Remove headlamp assembly 3 165.
2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and withdraw bulb holder from
lamp assembly.
3. Press and rotate bulb anticlockwise to remove it from
bulb holder.
4. Insert new bulb into bulb holder by
pressing and rotating it clockwise.
5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise.
6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.
Sidelights
1. Remove headlamp assembly 3 165.
2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and withdraw bulb holder from
lamp assembly.
3. Remove bulb from bulb holder by pulling it straight out.
4. Insert new bulb, using a lint-free cloth to hold bulb.
5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise.
6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.
Fog lights
1. Remove 2 screws from panel on underside of vehicle below front
fog lights and remove panel.
2. Disconnect harness connector from bulb holder and rotate bulb
holder anticlockwise.