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Vehicle care173Vehicle careGeneral Information...................174
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 174
Vehicle storage ........................174
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....175
Vehicle checks ........................... 175
Performing work ......................175
Bonnet ..................................... 175
Engine oil ................................. 176
Engine coolant ......................... 178
Power steering fluid .................178
Washer fluid ............................ 179
Brakes ..................................... 180
Brake fluid ............................... 180
Vehicle battery ......................... 180
Diesel fuel filter ........................182
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....183
Wiper blade replacement ........183
Bulb replacement .......................184
Headlights ............................... 184
Adaptive forward lighting .........187
Fog lights ................................. 187
Front turn signal lights .............187
Tail lights ................................. 188
Side turn signal lights ..............190Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 190
Number plate light ...................191
Interior lights ............................ 192
Instrument panel illumination ...193
Electrical system ........................193
Fuses ....................................... 193
Engine compartment fuse box . 194
Instrument panel fuse box .......195
Load compartment fuse box ....196
Vehicle tools .............................. 198
Tools ........................................ 198
Wheels and tyres .......................199
Tyres ....................................... 199
Winter tyres ............................. 199
Tyre designations ....................199
Tyre pressure .......................... 199
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 200
Tread depth ............................. 202
Changing tyre and wheel size . 203 Wheel covers ........................... 203
Tyre chains .............................. 203
Tyre repair kit .......................... 204
Wheel changing .......................207
Spare wheel ............................ 209
Jump starting ............................. 212Towing....................................... 214
Towing the vehicle ...................214
Towing another vehicle ...........215
Appearance care .......................216
Exterior care ............................ 216
Interior care ............................. 218
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Vehicle care203
The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every six years.
Changing tyre and wheel size
If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the
speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and make other vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced 3 200.9 Warning
The use of unsuitable tyres or
wheels may lead to accidents and will invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.
9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
drive wheels.
On vehicles with twin rear wheels,
tyre chains are only permitted on the
outer wheels.
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204Vehicle careAlways use fine mesh chains that addno more than 15 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain
lock).9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Wheel covers on steel wheels may
come into contact with parts of the
chains. In such cases, remove the
wheel covers.
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds up to 30 mph and, when
travelling on roads that are free of
snow, they may only be used for brief
periods since they are subject to rapid wear on a hard road and may snap.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel or on
wheels of a different size than those
fitted at the factory.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding four mm or
that is at the tyre's sidewall near the
rim cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If the vehicle has a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
neutral (manual transmission) or N
(manual transmission automated).
The tyre repair kit is located under the
front seat. Slide seat forwards fully
and fold backrest down to access kit.
1. Take the tyre repair kit out from under the front seat.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the power supply lead(s)
and air hose from the stowage
compartments on the underside
of the compressor.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.
6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
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234Technical dataVehicle dimensionsVan, DoublecabFront-wheel drive
Gross vehicle weight
[kg]
2800,
3300,
3500
3300,
3500
3500
SizeL1L2L3Length [mm]504855486198Width without mirrors [mm]207020702070Width with mirrors [mm]247024702470Height - unladen (without antenna) [mm]
H12307--H2250025002488H3-27492786Wheelbase [mm]318236824332Track width [mm]
Front175017501750Rear173017301730
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Technical data235Van, DoublecabRear-wheel driveGross vehicle weight
[kg]3500,
45003500,
4500SizeL3L4Length [mm]61986848Width without mirrors [mm]20702070Width with mirrors [mm]24702470Height - unladen (without antenna) [mm]
H22527 10)
/2549 11)2557H3278610)
/2815 11)2808Wheelbase [mm]36824332Track width [mm]
Front17501750Rear1730 10)
/1612 11)161210)
With Single rear wheels.
11) With Twin rear wheels.
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236Technical dataCombiFront-wheel driveGross vehicle weight
[kg]2800,
35002800,
3500SizeL1L2Length [mm]50485548Width without exterior mirrors [mm]20702070Width with mirrors [mm]24702470Height - unladen (without antenna) [mm]
H12307-H2-2499Wheelbase [mm]31823682Track width [mm]
Front17501750Rear17301730
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Technical data237BusFront-wheel driveGross vehicle weight
[kg]
3900
SizeL3Length [mm]6198Width without mirrors [mm]2070Width with mirrors [mm]2470Wheelbase [mm]4332Height - unladen (without antenna) [mm]
H22488Track width [mm]
Front1750Rear1730
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238Technical dataChassis CabFront-wheel driveRear-wheel driveGross vehicle weight
[kg]
350035003500 12)350012)
350013)
,
45003500 13)
,
45003500 13)
,
4500SizeL2L3L2L3L2L3L4Length [mm]5643629356436293564361936843Width without mirrors [mm]2070207020702070207020702070Width with mirrors [mm]2470247024702470247024702470Height - unladen (without antenna) [mm]
H12265225822842283228422832273Wheelbase [mm]3682433236824332368236824332Track width [mm]
Front1750175017501750175017501750Rear173017301730173017301612161212) With Single rear wheels.
13) With Twin rear wheels.