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2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwiseand remove from housing.
3. Pull bulb from bulb holder andreplace it.
4. Insert bulb holder and turnclockwise.
5. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to
the left and insert right end.
Number plate light
1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the
cover, press to the side and
release spring.
2. Remove lamp downwards, taking care not to pull on the cable.
3. Remove bulb holder from lamphousing by turning anticlockwise.
4. Pull bulb from bulb holder and replace it.
206Vehicle care5. Insert bulb holder into lamphousing and turn clockwise.
6. Insert lamp into bumper and let engage.
Interior lights Courtesy light, reading lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Load compartment light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Instrument panel illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.Electrical system
Fuses Data on the replacement fuse mustmatch the data on the defective fuse.
There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle:
● In the front left of the engine compartment,
● In left-hand drive vehicles, in the interior behind the storage
compartment, or, in right-hand
drive vehicles, behind the
glovebox,
● Behind a cover on the left side of
the load compartment.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognized by its melted wire. Do not replace the fuse
until the cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without existence of a function.
Fuse extractor
A fuse extractor may be located in the
fuse box in the engine compartment.
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9. Insert the strap through thespokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
10. Mount the hook to the right rear lashing eye.
11. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
12. Place the floor cover over the damaged wheel.
13. If equipped, secure coupling ball bar in the bag to a lashing eye in
the load compartment.
14. Fold out the load compartment partition before opening the soft
top.
Stowing the spare wheel back in
the well after replacing the
damaged wheel
1. Close the soft top and fold in the load compartment partition.
2. Remove floor cover, loosen and remove wing nut and conus.
3. Stow the tools in the tool box and the bag.
4. Place spare wheel facing upwards in the well.
5. Insert and turn the excentric conus in the recess of the spare
wheel so that the wheel is
positioned as far as possible
towards the front. Secure the
wheel by turning the wing nut
clockwise.
6. Insert and close floor cover.9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not secured properly.
During a sudden stop or a
collision, loose equipment could cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
Always store jack and tools in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load compartment must always be
secured with the strap.
230Vehicle care4. Switch on electrical consumers(e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 212.
Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise
as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Vehicle care231Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows, when soft top is closed.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
clockwise.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Towing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 212.
Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise
as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
232Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye clockwise.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences,
therefore wash your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, we recommend one with
textile brushes and a programme
without wax additives.
When doing a hand wash, use clear
water and a soft brush, cleaning in the
grain direction of the textile hood.
Never use a steam-jet or high-
pressure jet cleaner for the soft top or
the engine compartment.Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can cause paint and fabric damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wipermust be switched off. Remove
additional antenna and external
accessories.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damage.
261Clock............................................. 82
Code ........................................... 103
Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................138
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............236
Cruise control ...................... 96, 159
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curve lighting.............................. 118
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............118
Declaration of conformity ............250
DEF ............................................ 145
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................145
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......197
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........159
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 185
Driving hints ................................ 138
E Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 206
Electric parking brake ...........92, 153
Electric parking brake fault ...........93Electronic climate control system 130
Electronic driving programmes ..150
Electronic Stability Control.......... 156
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94
Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......192
Engine compartment fuse box ...207
Engine coolant ........................... 194
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 244
Engine exhaust .......................... 144
Engine identification ...................240
Engine oil ................... 193, 236, 241
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 125
Event data recorders ..................256
Exhaust filter ......................... 94, 144
Exit lighting ................................ 125
Exterior care .............................. 232
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................14, 114
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F
Fault ........................................... 151
First aid ......................................... 76
First aid kit ................................... 76
Fixed air vents ........................... 135Fog light ....................................... 96
Fog lights ................................... 201
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......164
Forward collision alert................. 162
Front airbag system .....................62
Front fog lights ........................... 122
Front seats.................................... 49
Front storage ................................ 71
Front turn lights .......................... 202
Fuel............................................. 180
Fuel for diesel engines ..............182
Fuel for petrol engines ...............180
Fuel gauge ................................... 86 Funnel......................................... 182
Fuses ......................................... 206
G Gauges ......................................... 85
General information ...................185
Glovebox ..................................... 70
Ground clearance .......................138
H Halogen headlights ....................198
Hand brake ......................... 152, 153
Hazard warning flashers ............121
Headlight flash ........................... 117
Headlight range adjustment ......117
Headlights................................... 114
Headlights when driving abroad 117