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The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the
fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.
Petrol and Diesel refuelling
Place the nozzle in straight position to the filler neck and press with slight
force to insert.
To refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle
and switch it on.
After the automatic cut-off, the tank
can be topped up by operating the
pump nozzle a maximum of two more
times.Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
Close the flap and allow it to engage.
Misfuel inhibitor
9 Warning
Do not try to open the flap of the
fuel filler neck manually on
vehicles with misfuel inhibitor.
Disregarding this could lead to
trapping of the fingers.
All vehicles are equipped with a
misfuel inhibitor.
The misfuel inhibitor ensures that the flap of the fuel filler neck can only be
opened by using the suitable fuel
nozzle or a funnel for emergency
refilling.
In case of an emergency, refill with a
canister. A funnel must be used to
open the cap of the filler neck.
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240Vehicle careCaution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
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248Vehicle 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
Halogen headlights with separate
bulbs for low beam and high beam.
Low beam ( 1) outer bulb.
High beam ( 2) inner bulb.
Low beam (1)
1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it.
2. Disengage bulb holder bypressing the retainer to the front.
Withdraw the bulb holder from the
reflector housing.
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3. Detach the bulb from the bulbholder and replace the bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder.
5. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
High beam (2)
1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it.
2. Disengage bulb holder bypressing the retainer to the front.
Withdraw the bulb holder from the
reflector housing.
3. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder and replace the bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder.
5. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
Front turn signal light
In case of defective LEDs, have them replaced by a workshop.
Side light
In case of defective LEDs, have them
replaced by a workshop.
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250Vehicle careDaytime running light
In case of defective LEDs, have them replaced by a workshop.
LED headlights Headlights for low and high beam,
sidelights, daytime running lights and turn signal lights are designed as
LEDs and cannot be changed.
Have lights repaired by a workshop in
case of failure.
Fog lights1. Disengage the cover with a screwdriver in the recess and
remove the cover.
2. Undo screw and remove the faceplate.
3. Undo three screws and removethe light assembly to the front.
4. Turn the bulb socketanticlockwise and remove it from
the light assembly.
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Vehicle care2515. Disengage the bulb socket fromthe plug connector by pressing
the retaining lug.
6. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb and attach the
plug connector.
7. Insert the bulb socket into the light
assembly by turning clockwise
and engage.
8. Mount the light assembly by tightening the three screws.
9. Attach the faceplate and tighten the screw.
10. Attach and engage the cover.
Tail lights
Tail lights and brake lights are
designed as LEDs. In case of failure, have LEDs replaced by a workshop.5-door Hatchback
Light assembly in the body
1. Remove the cover on the respective side.
2. Unscrew the two plastic securing nuts from the inside by hand.
3. Carefully withdraw tail light assembly from recess and
remove. Take care that the cable
duct remains in position.
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4. Turn the turn signal light bulbsocket anticlockwise and removeit from the light assembly.
5. Remove and replace the turn signal light bulb.
6. Attach the bulb socket to the lightassembly.
7. Attach the light assembly to the vehicle body and tighten the
securing nuts from the inside of
the load compartment. Attach
cover.
Light assembly in the tailgate
1. Release the cover in the tailgate and remove it.
2. Unscrew the plastic securing nutby hand.
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Vehicle care2533. Carefully withdraw the lightassembly from the recesses and
remove. Take care that the cable
duct remains in position.
4. Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise and remove it from
the light assembly.
Rear fog light ( 1)
Reverse light ( 2)
5. Detach the bulb from the bulb socket and replace the bulb.
Rear fog light
Reverse light
6. Insert the bulb socket into the tail light assembly. Fit light assembly
on the tailgate and tighten the
screw from the inside. Attach
cover.
Sports Tourer
Light assembly in the body
1. Open the covers with screwdriver.
Unscrew and remove both
screws.