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Install the tail lamps
First remove the rear (1), then the
front ( 2) tail lamp from the recesses.
Open out the bulb holder on the back
of the tail lamp completely.
Push the clamping lever and push thebulb holder into the retainer until it hits
the stop.
Perform this procedure for both tail
lamps.
Check the cable and lamp position to
make sure these are correctly
installed and are securely located.

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Swivel first the right clamping lever
( 1 ) forwards, followed by the left
clamping lever ( 2), until they can be
engaged in their respective recesses.
Push the clamping lever down and
pull both lamp supports out of the recesses.
Fold in the bulb holders on the backs
of the tail lamps.
First place the front tail lamp ( 1), then
the rear tail lamp ( 2) in the recesses
and push down as far as possible. Push cables all the way into all guides
in order to prevent damage.
Pull up license plate holder and fold
down into horizontal position.
Open the tailgate.

84Instruments and controlsTurn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
The relevant control indicator flashes
when the turn signal is switched on
3 109.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal bulb or the associated fuse or failure
of a turn signal light on trailer.
Both control indicators flash when the
hazard warning flashers are active
3 108.
Bulb replacement 3 161, Fuses
3 167.
Turn signals 3 109.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder for front
seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger's seat
illuminates or flashes red, when the
seat is occupied.When the engine is running, if seat
belt is not engaged, the control
indicator will flash for 100 seconds
then illuminate until seat belt is
fastened.
If vehicle speed exceeds 14 mph, the
control indicator will flash for
100 seconds along with a warning
chime and remains illuminated until seat belt is fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 41.
Front passenger seat belt reminder k
3 42.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, v
flashes briefly. If it does not flash,
stays lit or flashes during 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, airbag system
3 41, 3 44.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Stop vehicle and switch off engine.
Battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective.

152Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................152
Vehicle checks ........................... 153
Bulb replacement .......................161
Electrical system ........................167
Vehicle tools .............................. 175
Wheels and tyres .......................177
Jump starting ............................. 190
Towing ....................................... 192
Appearance care .......................194General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear or move selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
■ Do not apply the electrical parking brake.

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operation 3 times or more while theengine is switched off, to avoid air
entering the fuel line.
Check diesel fuel filter at shorter
intervals if the vehicle is subjected to
extreme operating conditions.
If there is water in the diesel fuel filter, control indicator U illuminates in the
instrument cluster 3 90. Drain the
water immediately.
Diesel fuel system
bleeding
If the fuel tank has been run dry, the
diesel fuel system must be bled.
Switch on the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. If the engine will not start, wait at least 10 seconds before trying
again. If the engine fails to start, seek the assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Wiper blades on the windscreen
Lift wiper arm, press and hold
retaining clip 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
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.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Headlights
Headlamp removal For bulb replacement, it is necessary
to first remove the headlamp
assembly.

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1. Switch off the ignition andheadlight switch.
2. Open the bonnet, release the 11 retainers and remove the
radiator cover.
3. Remove 3 bolts and withdraw headlamp.
4. Depress harness connector tags and disconnect headlamp wiring.
5. Remove the headlamp assembly.
Headlamp assembly installation is the
reverse of removal - ensure locating
dowel aligns with its socket. Do not
overtighten bolts or retainers.
Halogen headlights
Halogen headlights A can be
identified from Xenon headlights B by
the different lens layout.
Low and high beam
Halogen headlights have separate
systems for high beam 1 (inner bulbs)
and low beam 2 (outer bulbs).
1. Remove headlamp assembly 3 161.
2. Remove headlamp cap.
3. Release bulb retaining spring and
remove bulb from reflector
housing.
4. When inserting a new bulb, ensure the lugs engage correctly
with the recesses on the reflector.

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5. Engage bulb retaining spring andreplace headlamp cap.
6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.
Front turn signal
1. Remove headlamp assembly 3 161.
2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and withdraw bulb holder from
lamp assembly.
3. Press and rotate bulb anticlockwise to remove it from
bulb holder.
4. Insert new bulb into bulb holder by
pressing and rotating it clockwise.
5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise.
6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.
Sidelights
1. Remove headlamp assembly 3 161.
2. Remove headlamp cap and withdraw bulb holder (located
next to high beam bulb) from lamp
assembly.
3. Remove bulb from bulb holder by pulling it straight out.
4. Insert new bulb, using a lint-free cloth to hold bulb.
5. Reinstall bulb holder in lampassembly and replace headlamp
cap.
6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.
Xenon headlights
Xenon headlights B can be identified
from Halogen headlights A by the
different lens layout.

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Low and high beam9Danger
Xenon headlights work under
extremely high electrical voltage.
Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Front turn signal
1. Remove headlamp assembly 3 161.
2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and withdraw bulb holder from
lamp assembly.
3. Press and rotate bulb anticlockwise to remove it from
bulb holder.
4. Insert new bulb into bulb holder by
pressing and rotating it clockwise.
5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise.
6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.
Sidelights
1. Remove headlamp assembly 3 161.
2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and withdraw bulb holder from
lamp assembly.
3. Remove bulb from bulb holder by pulling it straight out.
4. Insert new bulb, using a lint-free cloth to hold bulb.
5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise.
6. Reinstall headlamp assembly.
Fog lights

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1. Remove 2 screws from panel onunderside of vehicle below front
fog lights and remove panel.
2. Disconnect harness connector from bulb holder and rotate bulb
holder anticlockwise.
3. Remove bulb holder from lamp assembly, rotate bulb
anticlockwise and remove from
bulb holder.
4. Insert new bulb into bulb holder and rotate it clockwise.
5. Reinstall bulb holder in lamp assembly and reconnect harnessconnector.
6. Reinstall panel to underside of vehicle using 2 screws removed
earlier.Tail lights
Rear brake, tail, turn signal,
reverse and fog tail light
1. Open the tailgate and remove 2 screws and lamp assembly.
2. Remove bulb holder by rotating it anticlockwise.
3. Remove bulb from bulb holder by pressing the bulb in and rotating it
anticlockwise.
4. Insert new bulb into bulb holder.
5. Reinstall bulb holder into lamp assembly. Rotate bulb holder
clockwise and ensure it is secure.
6. Replace lamp assembly by guiding lugs on lamp assembly
into their corresponding
apertures.
7. Replace 2 screws removed earlier
and close the tailgate.

166Vehicle careSide turn signal lights
1. Using a suitable screwdriver, prylamp assembly away from wing.
2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise.
3. Remove bulb from lamp assembly
by pulling bulb straight out of bulb holder.
4. Insert new bulb into bulb holder by
pressing it in and rotating the bulb holder clockwise.
5. Push lamp assembly back into aperture.
Centre high-mounted
brake light Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Number plate light
1. Remove 4 screws (arrowed) and remove lamp covers.
2. Remove bulb holder from lamp assembly by rotating it
anticlockwise.
3. Pull bulb straight out of bulb holder.
4. Insert new bulb.
5. Reinstall bulb holder into lamp assembly, rotate bulb holder
clockwise and ensure it is secure.
6. Replace lamp covers using the 4 screws removed earlier.
Interior lights
Front reading lights
1. Using a suitable screwdriver, pry lamp lens away from roof lining.
2. Remove bulb.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Reinstall lamp lens in roof lining.