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Driving and operating1599Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
Note
To ensure the fuel level is displayed
correctly, the ignition must be
switched off before refuelling. Avoid
minor fuel top-ups (e.g. less than
five litres) to ensure accurate
readings.
The fuel filler flap is located on the left-
hand side of the vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked and the left- hand door is opened.
Note
Do not open the left-hand sliding
side door during refuelling.
Pull flap to open.Caution
In vehicles with AdBlue, the
AdBlue protective cap is the blue
lower cap 3 139 , and the fuel filler
cap is the black upper cap
(arrowed in illustration).
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
To open the fuel filler cap, turn
anticlockwise.
The fuel filler cap can be retained in
the bracket on the fuel filler flap.
For refuelling, fully insert the pump
nozzle and switch it on.
After automatic cut-off, it can be
topped up by operating the pump
nozzle a maximum of two more times.Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
When refuelling is complete, replace
the fuel filler cap and turn clockwise
as far as it will go.
Close the fuel filler flap.
Fuel filler cap Only use genuine fuel filler caps.Diesel-engined vehicles have special
fuel filler caps.
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Vehicle care173Bulb 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.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement, switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Headlights Low beam and high beam
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
1. Remove protective cover by rotating it anticlockwise.
2. Detach wiring connector.
3. Release retaining clip (see illustration) and remove bulb.
4. Renew bulb and install retaining clip ensuring that bulb is in correct
orientation.
5. Reattach wiring connector and protective cover.
Sidelights/Daytime running lights
1. Remove protective cover byrotating it anticlockwise.
2. Release retaining clips and remove bulb holder from reflector
housing.
3. Renew bulb.
4. Install bulb holder in reflector housing and engage retaining
clips.
5. Install protective cover.
Fog lights
Access the front fog light bulb from
beneath the vehicle.
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1. On left vehicle side, releaseretaining clip and open the accesscover.
On right vehicle side, remove the
two screws and retaining clips to
remove the access cover.
2. Detach wiring connector.
3. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and remove bulb.
4. Renew bulb and install bulb holder.
5. Reattach wiring connector.
6. On left vehicle side, close the access cover.
On right vehicle side, install the
access cover and replace the
two screws.
Front turn signal lights
1. Remove bulb holder from reflector
housing by rotating anticlockwise.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Install bulb holder in reflector housing.
Tail lights
Rear brake, turn signal and tail
lights
Open rear doors/tailgate to access
the tail lights.
1. Remove the three bolts (using the
tool supplied).
2. Carefully pull lamp assembly from
retaining pins on the outer side
and remove.
3. Detach wiring connector from lamp assembly.
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4. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwiseto separate from lamp.
5. Renew bulb.
6. Push to install the bulb holder into
the lamp, then rotate clockwise to secure.
7. Reattach wiring connector to lamp
assembly and check that it is
located correctly.
8. Replace lamp assembly into original position, ensuring that it isseated correctly on retaining pins.
9. Replace the three bolts.
Side turn signal lights
1. Release lamp assembly from fender by depressing clips using a
suitable tool and lift out lamp
assembly from aperture.
2. Remove bulb holder from lamp assembly by rotating
anticlockwise and renew bulb.
3. Install bulb holder in lamp assembly and install lamp
assembly into aperture.
Centre high-mounted brake
light
Rear doors 1. Open the rear doors.
2. Remove the two bolts from inside the rear doors.
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3. From outside the vehicle, removethe bulb holder by releasing the
clips with a flat blade screwdriver.
4. Renew bulb.
5. Install bulb holder and replace the
two bolts.
Tailgate 1. Open the tailgate.2. Remove the two bolts from the tailgate.
3. From outside the vehicle, remove the bulb holder by releasing the
clips with a flat blade screwdriver.
4. Renew bulb.
5. Install bulb holder and replace the
two bolts.
Reversing light
1. Remove the two bolts (using the tool supplied) and remove lamp
assembly.
2. Detach wiring connector from lamp assembly.
3. Rotate bulb housing anticlockwise
to separate from lamp assembly.
4. Renew lower bulb.
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Vehicle care1775.Push to install the bulb holder into
the lamp assembly, then rotate
clockwise to secure.
6. Reattach wiring connector to lamp
assembly.
7. Install lamp assembly with the two bolts.
Number plate light
H1 roof height
1. Prise out lamp using a flat blade screwdriver.
2. Detach wiring connector.
3. Prise off lens to release the clips.
4. Renew bulb.
5. Install lens and reattach wiring connector.
6. Replace lamp in housing.
H2 roof height
1. Remove the two screws (using the tool supplied) to release lens.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Install lens in housing and replace
the two screws.
Fog tail light
1. Remove the two bolts (using the tool supplied) and remove lamp
assembly.
2. Detach wiring connector from lamp assembly.
3. Rotate bulb housing anticlockwise
to separate from lamp assembly.
4. Renew upper bulb.
5. Push to install the bulb holder into
the lamp assembly, then rotate
clockwise to secure.
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Vehicle care183No.Circuit40Rear power outlet41Starting / Body control module42Heated seats43Tachograph44Windscreen wiper45Heating / Air conditioning
After having changed defective fuses,
replace the trim panel.
Vehicle tools
Tools
The jack, wheel wrench, wheel bolt
sleeve, torx key, adapters, wheel
cover hook, towing eye are contained
in a unit, stowed under the driver's
seat.
Slide seat forwards and fold the
backrest forwards 3 48 to access the
tool box. The tool box may be secured
in position with a wing nut. Rotate
wing nut anticlockwise to release.
Wheel changing 3 192, Spare wheel
3 193.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit: The
wheel cover hook and torx key are
stored within the tyre repair kit case,
stowed under the driver's seat.
Tyre repair kit 3 189.
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192Vehicle careNote
The driving characteristics of the repaired tyre is severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
Pay attention to storage information
and expiry date on sealant bottle. Its
sealing capability is not guaranteed
after this time.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the sealant bottle as
prescribed by applicable laws.
Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel
3 189.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-slippery surface. The
front wheels must be in the
straight-ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear or reverse gear.● Remove the spare wheel 3 193.
● Never change more than one wheel at a time.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for a seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free. ● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Remove heavy objects out of the
vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the engine when the vehicle is raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel bolts/nuts and thread with a clean cloth before
mounting the wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Remove the wheel cover (using the hook supplied). Vehicle tools
3 183.
2. Loosen each of the wheel bolts by
half a turn using the wheel
wrench. Ensure the wrench
locates securely. The wrench
should turn anticlockwise to
loosen the bolts. Invert the wrench if necessary.