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18In briefElectronic climate control system
● Press Ê. LED illuminates in the
button when activated.
● Temperature, air distribution and cooling are regulated
automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü
3 45.
Electronic climate control system
3 120.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait three seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then pull up the
collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 147.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 188 and
condition 3 216.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 169.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 41,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 56.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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166Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................167
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 167
Vehicle storage ........................167
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....168
Vehicle checks ........................... 168
Performing work ......................168
Bonnet ..................................... 168
Engine oil ................................. 169
Engine air filter ........................ 170
Engine coolant ......................... 171
Power steering fluid .................171
Washer fluid ............................ 172
Brakes ..................................... 172
Brake fluid ............................... 172
Vehicle battery ......................... 173
Diesel fuel filter ........................175
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....175
Wiper blade replacement ........176
Bulb replacement .......................177
Headlights ............................... 177
Front fog lights ......................... 178
Front turn lights .......................178
Tail lights ................................. 178
Side turn lights ......................... 179Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 179
Reversing light ......................... 180
Number plate light ...................181
Fog tail light ............................. 181
Interior lights ............................ 182
Instrument panel illumination ...183
Electrical system ........................183
Fuses ....................................... 183
Instrument panel fuse box .......184
Vehicle tools .............................. 187
Tools ........................................ 187
Wheels and tyres .......................188
Tyres ....................................... 188
Winter tyres ............................. 188
Tyre designations ....................188
Tyre pressure .......................... 188
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 190
Tread depth ............................. 191
Changing tyre and wheel size . 192
Wheel covers ........................... 192
Tyre chains .............................. 192
Tyre repair kit .......................... 193
Wheel changing .......................196
Spare wheel ............................ 197
Jump starting ............................. 199Towing....................................... 200
Towing the vehicle ...................200
Towing another vehicle ...........201
Appearance care .......................202
Exterior care ............................ 202
Interior care ............................. 204
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Move the safety catch, located
slightly right of centre, to the left and raise the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open
automatically by a lifter.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Caution
Ensure the windscreen wiper is
switched off before opening the
bonnet 3 86.
Closing
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(approx. 30 cm). Check that the
bonnet is engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
9 Warning
In the event of even a minor head-
on collision, have the bonnet
safety catch checked by a
workshop.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of engine oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 207.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 10 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top-up
engine oil.
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Vehicle care177Bulb 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.