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98Instruments and controlsTurn lightsO flashes green.
Flashes if a turn light or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or
associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn lights are on. When
towing a trailer, the pitch of the
audible warning changes.
Bulb replacement 3 277.
Fuses 3 285.
Turn lights 3 113.
Seat belt reminder X illuminates or flashes red in the
overhead console.
If the seat belt is unfastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 16 km/h. A warning chime also sounds for
approx. 90 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle, the control
indicator flashes if the front
passenger seat belt is not fastened.If the seat belt is fastened, the
indicator light extinguishes.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Three-point seat belts 3 56.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates briefly. If
it does not illuminate or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
airbag system. Seek the assistance
of a workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners 3 55.
Airbag system 3 59.
Airbag deactivation Ó illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
W illuminates yellow when the
ignition is switched on and remains
illuminated when the front passenger
airbag has been deactivated 3 63.
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Infotainment system189This menu option contains the
following information:
● speed limits
● phone country code (International dialling code, e.g.
+49)
● emergency number (e.g. 112)
● legal restrictions, e.g.: ● vehicle equipment requirements, e.g. warning
triangle, first aid kit, fire
extinguisher, spare bulbs,
high-visibility jacket etc.
● headlights legislation
● maximum blood alcohol level
● snow chains legislation
● winter tyres legislationHelp Nearby
This function allows you to search for
assistance near the current location.
When the Where am I? screen is
displayed, touch Help Nearby.This menu option contains the
following information:
● Car repair around here (Vehicle
repair services)
● Health around here (Medical and
emergency services)
● Police around here (Police
stations)
● Petrol station around here (Fuel
stations)
Select the appropriate option to
access a list of local Points of Interest (POI).
For information on Points of Interest
(POI), refer to (NAVI 50 IntelliLink)
"Destination input" 3 177.
Traffic information NAVI 50 IntelliLink
Available depending on version, up-
to-date traffic information from local
sources can be received. Information
is provided for the current route or for
the current vehicle location.
During route guidance, touch
Options then select Current traffic , or
touch the traffic icon Ö on the mapscreen. Traffic incidents along the
route and estimated delay times are
displayed.
The following options are available: ● Event list : Select to change event
display settings.
● Offer detour : Create an
alternative route to the selected
destination.
● Options : Access traffic options.
To access these traffic options at any time, touch 7 followed by yNAVI /
ý Nav then Options . Then select
Ö Traffic .
Touch q to return to route guidance.
NAVI 80 IntelliLink
Allows up-to-date traffic information from local sources to be received.
From the Home page, touch MENU
then Navigation , followed by
Navigation Services . Then select
Traffic /HD Traffic .
The navigation system indicates
traffic incidents with voice messages, the traffic information bar and also by
displaying symbols on the map.
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268Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................269
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 269
Vehicle storage ........................269
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....270
Vehicle checks ........................... 270
Performing work ......................270
Bonnet ..................................... 270
Engine oil ................................. 271
Engine coolant ......................... 272
Power steering fluid .................273
Washer fluid ............................ 273
Brakes ..................................... 274
Brake fluid ............................... 274
Vehicle battery ......................... 274
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....276
Wiper blade replacement ........277
Bulb replacement .......................277
Headlights ............................... 278
Front fog lights ......................... 279
Front turn lights .......................279
Tail lights ................................. 280
Side turn lights ......................... 282
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 282Number plate light...................283
Interior lights ............................ 284
Instrument panel illumination ...285
Electrical system ........................285
Fuses ....................................... 285
Engine compartment fuse box . 286
Instrument panel fuse box .......287
Load compartment fuse box ....288
Vehicle tools .............................. 290
Tools ........................................ 290
Wheels and tyres .......................291
Tyres ....................................... 291
Winter tyres ............................. 291
Tyre designations ....................291
Tyre pressure .......................... 291
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 292
Tread depth ............................. 294
Changing tyre and wheel size . 295
Wheel covers ........................... 295
Tyre chains .............................. 295
Tyre repair kit .......................... 296
Wheel changing .......................299
Spare wheel ............................ 301
Jump starting ............................. 304
Towing ....................................... 306
Towing the vehicle ...................306
Towing another vehicle ...........307Appearance care .......................308
Exterior care ............................ 308
Interior care ............................. 310
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Vehicle care277If the engine cannot be started after
several attempts to bleed the diesel
fuel system, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Wiper blade replacement Wiper blades on the windscreen
If required, use the step located below
the headlights to reach the
windscreen wiper.
Lift wiper arm, press retaining clip
towards wiper arm and detach wiper
blade.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.Bulb replacement
Ensure the ignition is switched off
completely (the vehicle must not be in
an Autostop 3 228) 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.
Have additional lighting bulbs of the
body conversions replaced by a
workshop.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement, switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Performing work 3 270.
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278Vehicle careHeadlights
Headlights have separate systems forhigh beam 1 and low beam 2.
High beam
1. Remove the protective cover by
pulling the tab.
2. Press retaining clip downwardsand pull the bulb socket toward
the rear.
3. Detach the bulb from the bulb socket and replace the bulb.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector housing.
5. Fit the cap on.
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Vehicle care279Low beam
1. Remove the protective cover bypulling the tab.
2. Press retaining clip upwards and pull the bulb socket toward the
rear.
3. Detach the bulb from the bulb socket and replace the bulb.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector housing.
5. Fit the cap on.
Sidelights Have lights repaired by a workshop in
case of failure.
Front fog lights
Have the front fog light bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Front turn lights
1. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage.
2. Withdraw bulb holder from reflector housing.
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280Vehicle care
3. Detach bulb from bulb holder andrenew the bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder and rotate clockwise to secure.
Tail lights
Turn light, tail and brake light,
reversing light, rear fog light
1. Remove the upper and lower trim panels from the rear pillar.
2. Unscrew the two nuts from the locating pins on the rear of the
lamp assembly.
3. Withdraw the lamp assembly rearwards from the outer side.
4. Detach wiring connector from lamp assembly.
5. Remove the three screws from the rear of the lamp assembly.
6. Remove bulb holder from the lamp assembly.
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Vehicle care2817. Push bulb into socket slightly,rotate anticlockwise, remove and
renew bulb.
Turn light ( 1)
Tail and brake light ( 2)
Reversing light ( 3)
Rear fog light, may be on one side only ( 4)
8. Replace bulb holder in lamp assembly.
9. Replace the three screws on the rear of the lamp assembly.
10. Reattach wiring connector to lamp
assembly.
11. Replace lamp assembly from the outer side into original position,
ensuring that it is seated correctly.
12. Replace the two nuts onto the locating pins on the rear of the
lamp assembly.
13. Install the upper and lower trim panels to the rear pillar.Crew Cab, Chassis CabTurn light, tail and brake light,
reversing light, rear fog light
1. Remove the four screws from the lens.
2. Remove lens from the aperture.
3. Push bulb into socket slightly, rotate anticlockwise, remove and
renew bulb.
Turn light ( 1)
Tail and brake light ( 2)
Reversing light ( 3)
Rear fog light, may be on one side
only ( 4)
4. Install lens in aperture and replace the four screws.