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254Changing a wheelPreparation work
What you must do before changing a wheel.– If you have a flat tyre or puncture, park the car as far away from
the flow of traffic as possible. Choose a location that is as level
as possible.
– All passengers should leave the vehicle. They should wait in a
safe place (e.g. behind the roadside crash barrier).
–Apply the handbrake firmly.
–Engage 1st gear.
– When towing a trailer: Unhitch the trailer from your vehicle.
–Take the tools and the spare wheel ⇒ page 251 out of the
luggage compartment.
WARNING
If you have a puncture in heavy traffic, switch on the hazard warning lights
and place the warning triangle in a visible location. This is for your own
safety and also warns other road users.
Caution
If you have to change the tyre on a gradient, block the wheel opposite the
wheel being changed by placing a stone or similar object under it to prevent
the vehicle from rolling away.
Note
Please observe legal requirements when doing so.Changing a wheel
Change the wheel as described below.– Remove the wheel cover.
–Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ page 255.
– Raise the car with the jack ⇒page 256.
– Ta k e o f f the wheel with the flat tyre and then put on the spare
wheel ⇒page 257.
– Lower the vehicle.
– Tighten the wheel bolts firmly in diagonal sequence with the box
spanner ⇒page 255.
–Replace the cover .After changing a wheel
After changing the wheel, there are still tasks to complete.– Place the wheel with the defective tyre in the spare wheel well
and secure it.
– Put the tools and jack back in the luggage compartment.
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–The inflation pressure of the newly fitted spare tyre must be
checked as soon as possible.
– Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible with a torque wrench. It must be 120 Nm (always
when cold)
– Have the flat tyre replaced as quickly as possible.
Note•If you notice that the wheel bolts are rusty and difficult to turn when
changing a wheel, they must be replaced before having the tightening torque
checked.•For your safety, drive at moderate speeds until the wheel bolt torque has
been checked.
Loosening and tightening the wheel bolts
The wheel bolts must be loosened before raising the vehicle.Loosening
–Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt
5).
–Grip the box spanne r as close to the end as possible and turn the
wheel bolts about one turn anti-clockwise ⇒ fig. 195 -arrow- .
Tightening
– Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt5).
– Grip the box spanner as close to the end as possible and tighten
the bolt firmly by turning clockwise.
5)An adapter is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts* ⇒ page 258.
Fig. 195 Changing the
wheel: Loosen the wheel
bolts
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Changing the turn signal bulb
The procedure for changing the bulbs on the front
passenger's side is the same as on the driver's side.– Switch off the ignition and the lights.
– Raise the bonnet.
– Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise, pulling it by the grip
⇒fig. 207 and removing the bulb holder and the bulb.
– Replace the blown bulb in the bulb holder (press and turn anti- clockwise to remove) with a new bulb (press and turn clockwise
to insert).
– Installation is in the reverse order.
– Check whether the new bulb is working. Note
Although it is not necessary, previously remove the rigid cover
⇒page 269,
fig. 210 for easier turn signal bulb changes.
Fig. 207 Indicator bulb
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Changing the dipped beam headlight bulb
The procedure for changing the bulbs on the front
passenger's side is the same as on the driver's side.
– Switch off the ignition and the lights.
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the brace ⇒fig. 210 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the rigid cover, separating the brace side and then
removing the two tabs from the other end of the cover.
– Pull the connector ⇒fig. 211 from the bulb.
– Unclip the retainer spring ⇒fig. 211 pressing inwards to the
right.
– Remove the bulb and fit the new one in the headlight casing with the tab upwards, starting to position it from below.
– Clip on the spring, raising it and pressing it slightly while turning
it anti-clockwise. To ensure correct lighting, the filament must be
vertical. When changing the bulb, you can check the position of
the bulb through the headlight glass.
– Connect the connector to the bulb.
– Fit the cover, first inserting the side tabs and then closing the cover and the brace. Make sure that the gasket sits well on the
casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
– Have the headlight settings checked as soon as possible.
Fig. 210 Dipped head-
lightsFig. 211 Dipped head-
lights
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270Changing side light bulb (outside of vehicle)
The procedure for changing the bulbs on the front
passenger's side is the same as on the driver's side.
– Switch off the ignition and the lights.
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the brace ⇒ fig. 212 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the rigid cover, separating the brace side and then
removing the two tabs from the other end of the cover.
– Gently press on the bulb holder tabs ⇒fig. 213 and pull the
cover upwards (it can also be removed by pulling on the bulb
holder wires).
– Separate the bulb from the bulb holder by pulling both pieces anti-clockwise.
– Fit the new bulb by pressing on the bulb holder.
– Insert the bulb into the socket and press on the bulb holder. Fit the cover, first inserting the side tabs and then closing the cover
and the brace. Make sure that the gasket sits well on the casing
cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
Fig. 212 Side light bulb
(outside of vehicle)Fig. 213 Side light bulb
(outside of vehicle)
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Changing the side light bulb (inside of vehicle)
The procedure for changing the bulbs on the front
passenger's side is the same as on the driver's side.
– Switch off the ignition and the lights.
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the brace ⇒fig. 214 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the rigid cover, separating the brace side and then
removing the two tabs from the other end of the cover.
– Remove the bulb and the bulb holder by pulling on the bulb holder wiring.
– Separate the bulb from the bulb holder by pulling both pieces anti-clockwise.
– Fit the new bulb by pressing on the bulb holder.
– Insert the bulb into the socket so that the side of the bulb holder grip is vertical ⇒fig. 215 and press on it.
– Fit the cover, first inserting the side tabs and then closing the cover and the brace. Make sure that the gasket sits well on the
casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.Changing bulbs. Bi-Xenon AFS headlightsTypes of bulbsYou must only replace a bulb with a bulb of the same type. The name can be
found on the base of the bulb.
Fig. 214 Side light bulb
(inside of vehicle)Fig. 215 Side lights. Bulb
holder grip in vertical
position
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274Changing the DRL light bulb (day light)
The procedure for changing the bulbs on the front
passenger's side is the same as on the driver's side.– Switch off the ignition and the lights.
– Raise the bonnet.
– Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise, pulling it by the grip
⇒fig. 219 and removing the bulb holder and the bulb.
– Replace the blown bulb in the bulb holder (press and turn anti- clockwise to remove) with a new bulb (press and turn clockwise
to insert).
– Installation is in the reverse order. Note
Although it is not necessary, previously remove the rigid cover
⇒page 276,
fig. 222 for easier day light bulb changes.
Fig. 219 DRL light (day
light)
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Changing the turn signal bulb
The procedure for changing the bulbs on the front
passenger's side is the same as on the driver's side.
– Switch off the ignition and the lights.
– Raise the bonnet.
– Pull the rubber cap ⇒fig. 220 to remove it.
– Remove the bulb holder by pulling on the grip and turning it anti- clockwise ⇒fig. 221 .
– Replace the blown bulb in the bulb holder (press and turn anti- clockwise to remove) with a new bulb (press and turn clockwise
to insert).
– Insert the bulb holder into the socket with the tab facing upwards and the grip horizontal. Press it against the socket and turn
clockwise. When changing the bulb, you can check the position
of the bulb through the headlight glass.
– Fit the rubber cap and tighten, making sure it fit properly into the headlight casing.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.
Fig. 220 Indicator bulbFig. 221 Indicator bulb
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276Changing the side light bulb
The procedure for changing the bulbs on the front
passenger's side is the same as on the driver's side.
– Switch off the ignition and the lights.
– Raise the bonnet.
– Move the brace ⇒ fig. 222 in the direction of the arrow and
remove the rigid cover, separating the brace side and then
removing the two tabs from the other end of the cover.
– Remove the bulb holder by pulling on the grip ⇒fig. 223 (it can
also be removed by pulling on the bulb holder wires).
– Separate the bulb from the bulb holder by pulling both pieces anti-clockwise.
– Fit the new bulb by pressing on the bulb holder.
– Insert the bulb into the socket and press on the bulb holder grip.
– Fit the cover, first inserting the side tabs and then closing the cover and the brace. Make sure that the gasket sits well on the
casing cover during the operation.
– Check whether the new bulb is working.Changing the xenon bulbThe procedure for changing the bulbs on the front passenger's side is the
same as on the driver's side.
WARNING
This type of bulb should be changed at a qualified workshop.
Fig. 222 Side lightFig. 223 Side light
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A special retaining screw is used to secure and guide the rear light.
– Check which of the bulbs is defective.
–Open the tailgate.
– Take the screwdriver out of the vehicle's tool kit ⇒ page 251.
– Use the flat-blade side of th e reversible screwdriver insert.
– Prise off the cover with a screwdriver in the slot ⇒page 277,
fig. 225 and remove the cover (with the retaining clips) from
the opening.
– Carefully loosen the screw located behind the cover with the screwdriver, turning it anti-clockwise (arrows) .
– Gradually ease the rear light out of the housing ( ⇒page 277,
fig. 226 positions and ) by pulling alternately in positions
and .
– Remove the bulb holder ⇒page 278.
CautionWhen removing or installing the rear light, take care not to cause any
damage.•Removing the rear light in particular can lead to the paintwork or rear light
becoming damaged. This is another reason why we recommend having the
bulbs changed by a qualified workshop.Note
Make sure you have a soft cloth ready to place under the glass on the rear
light, to avoid any scratches.
Removing the bulb holder
When changing a bulb, you must first remove the bulb holder.There are four securing tabs on the inside of the rear light unit.
– Release the retaining tabs ⇒fig. 227.
– Lift the bulb carrier off in the direction of the arrow .
– Change the defective bulb ⇒page 279.
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Fig. 227 Retaining tabs
on reverse side of rear
light
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