Maintenance And Vehicle Care for Your Peugeot Expert Van Third Generation (2016-2025)

Maintance And Vehicle Care  
High-voltage battery  
Very cold climate covers  
In order to prevent the accumulation of snow at  
the radiator cooling fan, it is recommended to  
install removable protection covers.  
The protection covers must be professionally  
installed. Seek the assistance of a workshop.  
Introduction To  
Maintenance And Vehicle  
Care  
The high voltage battery is designed for the  
life of the vehicle if the recommendations are  
followed. If it becomes necessary to replace  
the high voltage battery, contact a workshop for  
instructions on its disposal. Improper disposal  
carries the risk of severe burns, electric shock  
and damage to the environment.  
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General information  
Caution  
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.  
Any modification, conversion or other changes  
made to standard vehicle specifications  
(including, without limitation, software  
modifications, modifications of the electronic  
control units) may invalidate the warranty offered  
by Manufacturer. Furthermore, such changes  
may affect driver assistance systems, may  
impact fuel or electric power consumption, CO2  
emissions and other emissions of the vehicle  
and cause the vehicle to no longer conform to  
the operating permit, impacting the validity of  
your vehicle registration.  
The cold protection covers must be  
removed when one of the following conditions  
occurs:  
Service Information  
In order to ensure economical and safe vehicle  
operation and to maintain the value of your  
vehicle, it is of vital importance that all  
maintenance work is carried out at the proper  
intervals.  
The detailed, up-to-date service schedule for  
your vehicle is available at the workshop.  
Severe operating conditions exist if one or more  
of the following circumstances occur frequently:  
Cold starting, stop and go operation, e.g.  
for taxis and police vehicles, trailer operation,  
mountain driving, driving on poor and sandy road  
surfaces, increased air pollution, presence of  
airborne sand and high dust content, driving at  
high altitude and large variations of temperature.  
Under these severe operating conditions, certain  
service work may be required more frequently  
than the regular service interval indicated in  
the service display. Contact a workshop for  
customised service schedules.  
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The ambient temperature is above 10 °C.  
The vehicle is towing a trailer.  
The vehicle is driven at speeds above 120  
km/h.  
End-Of-Life Vehicle  
Disposal  
Information on end-of-life vehicle recovery  
centres and the recycling of end-of-life vehicles  
is available on our website, where legally  
required. Only entrust this work to an authorised  
recycling centre.  
Caution  
Access to the diagnostic socket  
associated with the on-board electronics  
is reserved for qualified technicians and  
approved tools.  
Confirmations  
Confirmation of service is recorded in the  
Service and warranty booklet.  
Caution  
The date and mileage is completed with the  
stamp and signature of the servicing workshop.  
Make sure that the Service and warranty booklet  
is completed correctly, as continuous proof of  
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill  
When transporting the vehicle on a train or  
on a recovery vehicle, the mud flaps might be  
damaged.  
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claims are to be met, and is also a benefit when  
selling the vehicle.  
Warning  
Take care when working under the hood,  
as certain areas of the engine may be  
extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling  
fan could start at any time (even with the  
ignition off).  
Fuel cell version  
The service interval for the fuel cell vehicle is  
15,000 km or one year, whichever comes first.  
Scheduled servicing  
Warning  
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or  
fluids with the skin.  
Most of these fluids are harmful to health and  
very corrosive.  
Periodic checks  
Unless otherwise indicated, check these  
components in accordance with the  
manufacturer's service schedule and according  
to your engine.  
Otherwise, have them checked by a dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Only use products recommended by dealer or  
products of equivalent quality and specification.  
In order to optimise the operation of components  
as important as those in the braking system,  
dealer selects and offers very specific products.  
Engine oil  
Different dipsticks are used depending on engine  
variant.  
Check the engine oil level manually on a regular  
basis to prevent damage to the engine. Ensure  
that the correct specification of oil is used.  
Recommended fluids and lubricants.  
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 five minutes.  
Cheking Fluids Level  
Check all of the following levels regularly in  
accordance with the manufacturer's service  
schedule. Top them up if required, unless  
otherwise indicated.  
If a level drops significantly, have the  
corresponding system checked by a dealer.  
Caution  
It is the owner's responsibility to maintain  
the proper level of an appropriate quality oil in  
the engine.  
Warning  
Warning  
The fluids must comply with the  
manufacturer's requirements and with the  
vehicle's engine.  
Insert dipstick fully up to the stop on the  
handle.Ensure that no engine oil gets into the  
engine compartment, as this increases risk of  
fire.  
When the engine oil level has dropped to the  
MIN mark, top up the engine oil.  
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We recommend the use of the same grade of  
engine oil that was used at last change.  
Washer fluid  
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The brake fluid level must be between the  
DANGER and MAX marks.  
If fluid level is below DANGER, seek the  
assistance of a workshop.  
Fill with clean water mixed with a suitable  
quantity of approved windscreen washer fluid  
that contains antifreeze.  
The engine oil level must not exceed the MAX  
mark on the dipstick.  
Coolant level - fuel cell  
Caution  
Caution  
Overfilled engine oil must be drained or  
suctioned out. If the oil exceeds the maximum  
level, do not start the vehicle and contact a  
workshop.  
Only washer fluid with a sufficient  
antifreeze concentration provides protection  
at low temperatures or a sudden drop in  
temperature.  
Caution  
The coolant reservoir may contain traces  
of hydrogen which is normal.  
Using the wrong coolant will cause severe  
damage to the fuel cell system. Only qualified  
service personnel are allowed to open the  
coolant reservoir and to top up coolant.  
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.  
Brake fluid  
Warning  
Brake fluid is poisonous and corrosive.  
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and  
painted surfaces.  
Caution  
An excessively coolant level can cause  
damage to the fuel cell system.  
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Caution  
Using the wrong coolant will cause severe  
damages to the high voltage components.  
Only qualified service personnel are allowed  
to open the coolant reservoir and to top up  
coolant.  
Coolant level - ICE  
The factory filled coolant provides freeze  
protection down to approx. -37 °C.  
Caution  
Only use approved antifreeze.  
If the cooling system is cold, the coolant level  
should be above the MIN mark. If the coolant  
level is too low, seek the assistance of a  
workshop.  
If the cooling system is cold, the coolant level  
should be above the MIN mark. If the coolant  
level is too low, seek the assistance of a  
workshop.  
Caution  
A too low coolant level can cause engine  
damage.  
Coolant level - high voltage components  
Coolant level - BEV  
Caution  
Using the wrong coolant will cause severe  
damages to the high voltage components.  
Only qualified service personnel are allowed  
to open the coolant reservoir and to top up  
coolant.  
Caution  
An excessively low coolant level  
can cause damage to the high-voltage  
components.  
If the cooling system is cold, the coolant level  
should be above the MIN mark. Top up if the  
level is low.  
If the coolant level is at the MIN mark or below,  
seek the assistance of a workshop to have the  
engine coolant topped up.  
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the fluid reacts with nitrous gases (NOx) from the  
exhaust and turns it into nitrogen and water.  
The designation of this fluid is AdBlue®. It  
is a non-toxic, nonflammable, colourless and  
odourless fluid which consists of 32% urea and  
68% water.  
Topping up engine oil  
Warning  
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Allow the engine to cool before opening  
the cap. Carefully open the cap, relieving the  
pressure slowly.  
Caution  
In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up and  
dispose of it properly.  
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of released coolant  
concentrate mixed with clean tap water. If no  
coolant concentrate is available, use clean tap  
water. Install the cap tightly. Have the coolant  
concentration checked and have the cause of  
the coolant loss remedied by a workshop.  
Engine oils of different manufacturers and  
brands can be mixed as long as they comply  
with the required engine oil quality and viscosity.  
Use of engine oils for all petrol engines with  
only ACEA quality is prohibited, since it can  
cause engine damage under certain operating  
conditions.  
Warning  
Avoid contact of your eyes or skin with  
AdBlue®.  
In case of eye or skin contact, rinse off with  
water.  
Recommended fluids,  
lubricants and parts  
Only use products that meet the recommended  
specifications.  
Additional engine oil additives  
Caution  
Avoid contact of the paintwork with  
AdBlue®.  
In case of contact, rinse off with water.  
The use of additional engine oil additives could  
cause damage and invalidate the warranty.  
Engine oil viscosity grades  
The SAE viscosity grade gives information of the  
thickness of the oil.  
Multigrade oil is indicated by two figures, e.g.  
SAE 5W-30. The first figure, followed by a W,  
indicates the low temperature viscosity and the  
second figure the high temperature viscosity.  
AdBlue® freezes at a temperature of approx.  
-11 °C. As the vehicle is equipped with an  
AdBlue® pre-heater, the emissions reduction at  
low temperatures is ensured. The AdBlue® pre-  
heater works automatically.  
Warning  
Operating materials are hazardous and  
could be poisonous. Handle with care.  
Pay attention to information given on the  
containers.  
In some circumstances below the mentioned  
temperature, an error message appears in the  
Driver Information Centre. In this event, park  
the vehicle in a space with a higher ambient  
temperature until AdBlue® is liquefied.  
Washer fluid  
Use only washer fluid approved for the vehicle  
to prevent damage of wiper blades, paintwork,  
plastic and rubber parts. Consult a workshop.  
Engine oil  
Engine oil is identified by its quality and its  
viscosity. Quality is more important than viscosity  
when selecting which engine oil to use. The  
oil quality ensures e.g. engine cleanliness,  
wear protection and oil ageing control, whereas  
viscosity grade gives information on the oil's  
thickness over a temperature range.  
Use the appropriate engine oil given on the  
service schedule sheet handed over by the  
selling dealer.  
NOTE:  
AdBlue®  
General information  
Frozen and again liquefied AdBlue® is usable  
without quality loss.  
The typical AdBlue® consumption is approx. 2 l  
per 1000 km, but can also be higher depending  
on driving behaviour (e.g. high load or towing).  
The selective catalytic reduction (BlueInjection)  
is a method to substantially reduce the nitrogen  
oxides in the exhaust emission. This is achieved  
by injecting a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) into  
the exhaust system. The ammonia released by  
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Level warnings  
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The last warning level is entered when the  
AdBlue® tank is empty.  
Restart of the engine is not possible. The  
following warning message will be displayed:  
Top up emissions additive: Starting prevented  
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If the last warning level is entered, the  
following warning message will be displayed:  
Emissions fault: Starting prevented  
Depending on the calculated range of AdBlue®,  
different messages are displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre. The messages and the  
restrictions are a legal requirement.  
Additionally, control indicators  
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and  
will illuminate and a chime will  
Additionally, control indicator  
will flash  
sound.  
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The first possible warning is Top up  
emissions additive: Starting prevented in  
2400 km.  
and a chime will sound. Refill the tank to a  
level of at least 5 l of AdBlue®, otherwise  
restarting of the engine is not possible.  
Consult a workshop for assistance.  
When switching on the ignition, this warning  
will show up once briefly with the calculated  
range.  
Brake and clutch fluids  
NOTE:  
Over time, brake fluid absorbs moisture, which  
will reduce braking effectiveness. The brake fluid  
should therefore be replaced at the specified  
interval.  
Depending on the engine different levels may  
apply.  
Additionally, control indicator  
illuminate and a chime will sound. Driving  
is possible without any restrictions.  
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High emission warnings  
In the event of a fault with the emissions control  
system, different messages are displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre. The messages and  
the restrictions are a legal requirement.  
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The next warning level is entered with a  
range below 800 km. The message with the  
current range will always be displayed when  
ignition is switched on.  
Antifreeze coolant  
Use only antifreeze approved for the vehicle.  
Consult a workshop.  
The system is factory filled with coolant designed  
for excellent corrosion protection and frost  
protection down to approx. -37 °C.  
This concentration should be maintained all year  
round. The use of additional coolant additives  
that intend to give additional corrosion protection  
or seal against minor leaks can cause function  
problems. Liability for consequences resulting  
from the use of additional coolant additives will  
be rejected.  
Additionally, control indicator  
will  
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If a fault is detected for the first time, the  
warning Emissions fault is displayed.  
illuminate and a chime will sound. Refill  
AdBlue® before entering the next warning  
level. When driving, the chime sounds  
and the message is displayed every 100  
km until the AdBlue® tank has been  
topped-up.  
Additionally, control indicators  
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and will illuminate and a chime will  
sound. Driving is possible without any  
restrictions.  
If it is a temporary fault, the alert disappears  
during the next journey, after self-diagnosis of  
the emissions control system.  
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The next warning level is entered with a  
range below 100 km. The message with the  
current range will always be displayed when  
ignition is switched on.  
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If the fault is confirmed by the emission  
control system, the following message will  
be displayed: Emissions fault: Starting  
prevented in 1100 km.  
Engine compartment  
Additionally, control indicator  
will flash  
and a chime will sound. Refill AdBlue® as  
soon as possible before the AdBlue® tank  
is completely empty. Otherwise, a restart  
of the engine will not be possible.  
Access to engine  
compartment  
Opening  
Additionally, control indicators  
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and  
will illuminate and a chime will sound.  
When driving, the message is displayed  
every 30 s while the fault persists.  
When driving, the chime sounds and the  
message is displayed every 10 km until the  
AdBlue® tank has been topped-up.  
Open the driver's door.  
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Priming pump.  
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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir  
2. Engine coolant reservoir  
3. Brake fluid reservoir  
4. Battery  
Pull the release lever and return it to its  
original position.  
Secure the bonnet support.  
5. Remote earth point (-)  
6. Fusebox  
Closing  
7. Air filter  
Before closing the bonnet, press the support into  
the holder.  
Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the latch from  
a low height (20-25 cm).  
8. Engine oil filler cap  
9. Engine oil dipstick  
10. Priming pump*  
* Depending on engine.  
BEV  
Check that the bonnet is engaged.  
Caution  
Do not press the bonnet into the latch to  
avoid dents  
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Engine  
The engine shown here is an example for  
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illustrative purposes only.  
The locations of the following components may  
vary:  
Push the safety catch upwards and open  
the bonnet.  
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir  
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Air filter.  
2. Engine coolant reservoir (level only)  
3. Brake fluid reservoir  
Engine oil dipstick.  
Engine oil filler cap.  
4. Battery/Fuses  
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5. Remote earth point (-)  
6. Fusebox  
The deactivated functions are reactivated  
automatically as soon as conditions permit.  
Replacing the vehicle battery  
NOTE:  
Idle boost  
7. 400 V electrical circuit  
Any deviation from the instructions given in this  
section may lead to temporary deactivation or  
disturbance of the stop-start system.  
If charging of the vehicle battery is required  
due to battery condition, the power output of  
the generator must be increased. This will be  
achieved by an idle boost that may be audible.  
A message appears in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
8. Emergency circuit-breaker for emergency  
services and maintenance technicians  
When the vehicle battery is being replaced,  
please ensure that there are no open ventilation  
holes in the vicinity of the positive terminal. If a  
ventilation hole is open in this area, it must be  
closed off with a dummy cap, and the ventilation  
in the vicinity of the negative terminal must be  
opened.  
12V Battery  
The vehicle battery is maintenancefree provided  
that the driving profile allows sufficient charging  
of the battery. Short-distance driving and  
frequent engine starts can discharge the  
battery. Avoid the use of unnecessary electrical  
consumers.  
Power outlet  
The power outlets are deactivated in the event of  
low vehicle battery voltage.  
Ensure that the battery is always replaced by the  
same type of battery.  
Symbols  
All battery information can be found online at  
The vehicle battery must be replaced by a  
workshop.  
No sparks or naked flames, no  
smoking.  
Always protect your eyes. Explosive  
gases can cause blindness and in-  
jury.  
Charging the vehicle battery  
Warning  
Keep the vehicle's battery out of the  
reach of children.  
On vehicles with stop-start system, ensure  
that the charging potential does not exceed  
14.6 V when using a battery charger.  
Otherwise the vehicle battery may be  
damaged.  
The vehicle's battery contains sul-  
phuric acid which can make you go  
blind or cause severe burns.  
Batteries do not belong in household waste.  
They must be disposed of at an appropriate  
recycling collection point.  
Discharge protection  
Battery voltage  
For more information, refer to the  
handbook.  
Not using the vehicle for more than four weeks  
can lead to battery discharge. Disconnect the  
clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle  
battery.  
Ensure the ignition is switched off before  
connecting or disconnecting the vehicle battery.  
When the vehicle battery voltage is running low,  
a warning message will appear in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
When the vehicle is being driven, the  
load reduction function temporarily deactivates  
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,  
the heated rear window, heated steering wheel,  
etc.  
Explosive gases can be present  
close to the battery.  
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Heating functionalities  
Rear window  
Vehicle maintenance  
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NOTE:  
Individual heating functionalities, such as heated  
seats or heated steering wheel, may be  
temporarily unavailable in the event of electrical  
loading constraints. Functions will be resumed  
after some minutes.  
Wiper blade replacement  
Caution  
Never attempt to move the wipers  
manually. This can cause permanent damage  
to the mechanism.  
Power saving mode  
This mode deactivates electrical consumers  
to avoid excessive discharging of the vehicle  
battery.  
Windscreen  
These consumers, such as the infotainment  
system, windscreen wipers, low beam  
headlights, courtesy light, etc. can be used for  
a total maximum time of about 40 minutes after  
ignition is switched off.  
Lift the wiper arm. Disengage the wiper blade as  
shown in the illustration and remove.  
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled to the  
wiper arm and push until it engages.  
Lower the wiper arm carefully.  
Deactivating power saving mode  
Power saving mode is deactivated automatically  
when the engine is restarted. Run the engine for  
a sufficient charge:  
Refill AdBlue® (Exhaust  
Emission Fluid)  
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for less than 10 minutes to use the  
consumers for approx.  
5 minutes  
Caution  
Switch off the ignition.  
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for more than 10 minutes to use the  
consumers for up to approx.  
30 minutes  
Only use AdBlue® that complies with  
European standards DIN 70 070 and ISO  
22241-1.  
Within 1 minute after switching off the ignition,  
operate the wiper lever to positon the wiper  
blades vertically on the windscreen.  
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the raised  
position, disengage and remove the wiper blade.  
Attach the wiper blade to the wiper arm and  
push until it engages.  
Do not use additives.  
Do not dilute AdBlue®.  
Otherwise the selective catalytic reduction  
system could be damaged.  
Engine washing  
Warning  
Because of the presence of electrical  
equipment under the bonnet, it is strongly  
recommended that exposure to water (rain,  
washing, etc.) be limited.  
Lower the wiper arm carefully.  
NOTE:  
Whenever a filling pump with a nozzle for  
passenger cars is not available at a filling  
station, use only AdBlue® bottles or canisters  
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with a sealed refill adapter for refilling, to prevent  
splashback and overspill, and in order to ensure  
that the fumes from the tank are captured and  
do not emerge. AdBlue® in bottles or canisters  
is available in many filling stations and can be  
purchased e.g.at dealers and other retail outlets.  
Since AdBlue® has a limited durability, check the  
date of expiry before refilling.  
NOTE:  
Remove key from ignition switch.  
Dispose of AdBlue® canister according to  
environmental requirements. Hose can be  
reused after flushing with clear water before  
AdBlue® dries out.  
Open the driver's door to access the  
AdBlue® filler neck.  
Air intake  
NOTE:  
Refill the AdBlue tank to a level of at least 10  
l, to ensure that the new AdBlue level is being  
detected.  
In case AdBlue refill is not successfully detected:  
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Continuously drive the vehicle for ten minutes  
making sure that vehicle speed is always  
higher than 20 km/h.  
If AdBlue® refill is detected successfully,  
AdBlue® supplydriven warnings or limitations  
will disappear.  
Unscrew protective cap from the filler  
neck.  
If AdBlue® refill is still not detected, seek the  
assistance of a workshop.  
If AdBlue® must be refilled at temperatures  
below -11 °C, the refilling of AdBlue® may not  
be detected by the system. In this event, park  
the vehicle in a space with a higher ambient  
temperature until AdBlue® is liquified.  
The air intake in front of the windscreen in the  
engine compartment must be kept clear to allow  
air intake. Remove any leaves, dirt or snow.  
Open AdBlue® canister.  
Mount one end of the hose on the can-  
ister and screw the other end on the  
filler neck.  
Engine Oil Filter  
Change the oil filter each time the engine oil is  
changed.  
Lift the canister until it is empty, or until  
the flow from the canister has stopped.  
This can take up to five minutes.  
NOTE:  
Engine Air Filter  
Depending on the environment and the use of  
the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere, city driving),  
change it twice as often, if necessary.  
When unscrewing the protective cap from the  
filler neck, ammonia fumes may emerge. Do not  
inhale as the fumes have a pungent smell. The  
fumes are not harmful by inhalation.  
Place the canister on the ground to  
empty the hose, wait 15 s.  
Unscrew the hose from the filler neck.  
The AdBlue® tank should be filled completely.  
This must be done if the warning message  
regarding prevention of an engine restart is  
already displayed.  
Mount the protective cap and turn  
clockwise until it engages.  
The vehicle must be parked on a level surface.  
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Air Conditioner  
Maintenance  
In order to ensure continuously efficient  
performance, cooling must be operated for a  
few minutes once a month, irrespective of the  
weather and time of year. Operation with cooling  
is not possible when the outside temperature is  
too low.  
Diesel Filter  
Fuses  
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The start of clogging of the particle filter  
is indicated by the temporary lighting of  
this warning lamp, accompanied by an alert  
message.  
As soon as traffic conditions allow, regenerate  
the filter by driving at a speed of at least 60  
km/h, with an engine speed above 2,500 rpm, for  
about 15 minutes (until the warning lamp goes  
out).  
A defective fuse must be replaced by a  
workshop.  
Warning  
All work must be carried out only  
by a dealer or qualified workshop. The  
replacement of a fuse by a third party could  
cause a serious malfunction of the vehicle.  
Drive Belt Inspection  
If it is not possible to reach 60 km/h, leave the  
engine running at idle for about 15 minutes, then Installing electrical  
Warning  
drive with an engine speed above 2,500 rpm for  
accessories  
The vehicle's electrical system is designed to  
15 minutes.  
Maintenance  
In accordance with current safety regulations,  
for all work on your vehicle's seat belts,  
contact a qualified workshop with the skills  
and equipment needed, which a dealer is  
able to provide.  
Have the seat belts checked regularly by a  
dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if  
the straps show signs of damage.  
Caution  
operate with standard or optional equipment.  
Before fitting other electrical equipment or  
accessories to your vehicle, contact a dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Do not switch off the engine until the filter  
is fully regenerated; repeated intervals can  
degrade the engine oil prematurely.  
Regenerating the filter while the vehicle is  
stationary is not recommended.  
Caution  
The Manufacturer shall not be held liable  
for expenses resulting from car repair or  
anomalies resulting from the installation of  
accessories not provided or recommended  
by the Manufacturer and not installed  
according to specifications, in particular when  
the combined consumption of all additional  
equipment connected exceeds 10 mA.  
NOTE:  
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or  
a textile cleaning product, sold by dealers.  
Following prolonged operation of the vehicle  
at very low speed or at idle, you may, in  
exceptional circumstances, notice water vapour  
coming from the exhaust while accelerating.  
These emissions have no impact on the  
vehicle’s behaviour and the environment.  
Compartment Filter  
Depending on the environment and the use of  
the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere, city driving),  
change it twice as often, if necessary.  
NOTE:  
Light replacement  
New vehicle  
NOTE:  
A clogged passenger compartment filter  
can adversely affect air conditioning system  
performance and generate undesirable odours.  
During the first few particle filter regeneration  
operations, you may notice a "burning" smell.  
This is perfectly normal.  
Bulb replacement  
Before replacing a bulb, ensure that all exterior  
and interior lights and the ignition are switched  
off. All doors have to be closed.  
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Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do not touch  
the bulb glass with bare hands.  
Low beam  
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.  
Halogen headlights  
Halogen headlights with separate bulbs for low  
beam, high beam, daytime running lights and  
parking lights.  
Detach the bulb from the bulb socket and  
replace the bulb.  
Remove the protective cover.  
Insert the bulb socket into the reflector  
housing.  
Reinstall the cover.  
High beam  
Low beam (1)  
High beam (2)  
Daytime running lights and parking lights (3)  
Press latch and remove the bulb socket  
from reflector housing.  
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Remove the protective cover.  
Insert the bulb socket into the reflector  
housing.  
Remove the bulb from the socket by pull-  
ing.  
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Reinstall the cover.  
Replace and insert the new bulb into the  
socket  
Daytime running lights and parking lights  
Insert the bulb socket into the light as-  
sembly by turning clockwise and engage.  
LED headlights  
Headlights for low and high beam, daytime  
running lights, parking lights and turn lights are  
designed as LEDs and cannot be changed.  
Have lights repaired by a workshop in case of  
failure.  
Disengage the spring clip from the retain-  
er.  
Front fog lights  
Swivel the spring clip upwards.  
Withdraw the bulb socket from the reflec-  
tor housing.  
Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise and re-  
move it from the light assembly.  
Unscrew and remove the underfloor cov-  
er.  
Detach the bulb from the bulb socket and  
replace the bulb.  
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Insert the bulb socket into the light as-  
sembly by turning clockwise and engage.  
Mount the light assembly by tightening the  
two screws.  
Attach and engage the cover.  
Front turn lights  
Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise and re-  
move it from the light assembly.  
Slightly press down the bulb, turn it anti-  
clockwise and remove it from the socket.  
Replace and insert the new bulb into  
socket by turning clockwise.  
Insert the bulb socket into the reflector  
and turn clockwise.  
Rotate the bulb socket anticlockwise to  
disengage and withdraw from the reflec-  
tor.  
Disengage the plug connector by pulling  
the retaining lug.  
Remove and replace the bulb unit and at-  
tach the plug connector.  
Note that the bulb and the socket are one  
unit and have to be changed together.  
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Unscrew and remove the two  
screws.  
Tail light assembly  
All body styles except platform cab  
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Carefully withdraw the tail light as-  
sembly from recess and remove.  
Take care that the cable duct re-  
mains in position.  
Vehicles with air vent or cover behind  
the tail light, in the trim: Remove air  
vent or cover.  
Vehicles with a cover hiding the low-  
Detach the cable from the retainer in  
the light assembly.  
er tail light assembly screw: remove  
cover by carefully releasing its retain-  
ing lugs with a screwdriver and tilt-  
ing the cover slightly towards the out-  
side.  
While holding the light assembly,  
push the retaining lug which holds  
the tail light assembly in the body.  
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Platform cab  
Disengage the central retaining lug,  
pull the bulb carrier and disengage  
the remaining retaining lugs.  
Turn light (1) Brake light (2) Tail light (3)  
Reversing light (4) Rear fog light, may be  
on one side only (5)  
Install lens in aperture and replace the  
four screws.  
Side turn lights  
To replace the bulb, remove the light housing:  
Remove the four screws from the lens.  
Push the bulb slightly down, turn it  
and remove it from the bulb carrier.  
Replace the bulb: Tail light/parking  
light (1) Reverse light (2) Brake light/  
parking light (3) Turn light/hazard  
warning flasher (4)  
Remove lens from the aperture.  
Attach the bulb carrier to the light as-  
sembly.  
Slide the lamp housing forward and re-  
move it at the back. It may help to use  
a screwdriver to lever out the light hous-  
ing from the body. Wrap the tip of the  
screwdriver with a cloth to prevent paint  
damage.  
Attach the cable to the retainer.  
Attach the light assembly to the vehi-  
cle body and tighten both screws.  
Clip in cover which may have cov-  
ered the lower tail light assembly  
screw.  
Push bulb into socket slightly, rotate anti-  
clockwise, remove and renew bulb.  
Attach cover or air vent behind the  
tail light if removed before.  
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Detach the cable from the retainer in the  
light assembly.  
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Pull the retaining lug upwards and remove  
the bulb socket from the plug connector.  
Loose the inner trim from clips by swivelling it  
upwards and downwards. Pull trim off carefully.  
Replace the complete unit.  
b) vehicles with hinged doors: Wrap a  
cloth around the tip of a slot screwdriver  
to prevent paint damage. Remove the in-  
ner cover or air vent with the screwdriver.  
Remove the socket of the defect bulb by  
turning it a quarter turn anti-clockwise.  
Insert left end of the lamp, slide to the left  
and insert right end.  
Renew bulb.  
Install brake light assembly like explained  
above, in reversed order.  
Centre high-mounted  
brake light  
Number plate light  
Vehicles with hinged doors or tailgate  
a) vehicles with tailgate:  
Open the rear doors.  
a) vehicles with tailgate:  
Push the brake light assembly carefully  
out through the recess.  
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Regularly check the wheels for damage. Seek  
the assistance of a workshop in the event of  
damage or unusual wear.  
Winter tyres  
Winter tyres improve driving safety at  
temperatures below 7 °C and should therefore  
be fitted on all wheels.  
In accordance with country-specific regulations,  
affix the speed sticker in the driver's field of view,  
if the tyre speed code is below the maximum  
speed of the vehicle.  
Tread depth  
Check tread depth at regular intervals.  
For safety reasons, it is recommended that the  
tread depth of the tyres on one axle should not  
vary by more than 2 mm.  
Insert a thin screwdriver, e.g., in one of the  
recesses of the cover and push it outwards to  
unclip it.  
Pull the bulb from the bulb holder and re-  
place it.  
Attach the cover.  
Remove the cover.  
b) vehicles with hinged doors:  
Interior lights  
Have the following lights replaced by a  
workshop:  
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courtesy light, reading lights  
load compartment light  
instrument panel illumination  
Tyres and wheels  
Tyre safety information  
Tyre condition, wheel condition  
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.  
Drive over edges slowly and at right angles if  
possible. Driving over sharp edges can cause  
tyre and wheel damage. Do not trap tyres on the  
kerb when parking.  
Insert a screwdriver in one of the recesses of  
the cover and lever it out.  
Remove the cover  
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If there is more wear at the front than the  
rear, swap round front wheels and rear wheels  
periodically. Ensure that the direction of rotation  
of the wheels remains the same.  
Tyres age, even if they are not used.  
We recommend tire replacement every six  
years.  
make sure that the tyre chains are correctly  
tightened.  
Tyre chains  
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Wheel Changing  
Make the following preparations and observe the  
following information:  
Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid  
surface. The front wheels must be in the  
straight-ahead position.  
Allowed tire and rim sizes  
If tyres of a different size than those fitted at  
the factory are used, it may be necessary to  
reprogramme the tyre deflation detection system  
and make other vehicle modifications.  
If necessary, place a chock under the wheel  
diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.  
Apply the parking brake and engage first  
Have the label with tyre pressures replaced.  
gear, reverse gear or P.  
If the ground on which the vehicle is standing  
is soft, a solid board (max. 1 cm thick) should  
be placed under the jack.  
Tyre chains are only permitted on the front  
wheels. The use of tyre chains is not permitted  
on the temporary spare wheel.  
Only use tryre chains designed to be used with  
tire type of the vehicle:  
Warning  
The use of unsuitable tyres or wheels  
may lead to accidents and will invalidate the  
vehicle operating permit.  
Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before  
jacking up.  
No people or animals may be in the vehicle  
when it is jacked-up.  
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For 16 inch tires, only use 12 mm link tire  
chains.  
Wheel covers  
Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.  
Do not start the vehicle when it is raised on  
the jack.  
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.  
For 17 inch tires, only use König K-Summit  
Van K84 tire chains.  
NOTE:  
Before screwing in the wheel bolts, clean  
them.  
The use of tyre chains and the maximum  
allowed speed is regulated by country-specific  
legislation.  
Warning  
Do not grease wheel bolts.  
Wheel covers must not impair brake cooling.  
Warning  
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.  
Warning  
Jacking positions  
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel covers  
could lead to sudden pressure loss and  
thereby accidents.  
The jacking positions shown refer to the use  
of lifting arms and accessory jacks used for  
changing winter / summer tyres.  
When fitting the tyre chains follow the  
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the  
tyre chains.  
After having fitted the tyre chains, stop the  
vehicle after having driven a short distance and  
Vehicles with steel wheels: When using locking  
wheel nuts, do not attach wheel covers.  
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Storage for a long  
period of time (BEV)  
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:  
Vehicle storage  
Storage for a long  
period of time (ICE)  
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Wash the vehicle.  
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:  
Have the wax in the engine compartment and  
underbody checked..  
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Fill in one bottle fuel additive Unik+ Diesel  
into the fuel tank.  
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Clean and preserve the rubber seals.  
Drain the washer fluid reservoir.  
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Fill up fuel tank completely.  
Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion  
protection.  
Drive 35 km to fill the fuel pipe with the  
mixture.  
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Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for  
full load.  
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Wash the vehicle.  
The rear arm position of the lifting platform is  
centrically under the relevant vehicle jacking  
point.  
Have the wax in the engine compartment and  
underbody checked.  
Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated  
place. Engage first or reverse gear or set  
selector lever to P. Prevent the vehicle from  
rolling.  
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Clean and preserve the rubber seals.  
Change the engine oil.  
Drain the washer fluid reservoir.  
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Do not apply the parking brake.  
Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion  
protection.  
Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the  
vehicle.  
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Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for  
full load.  
Up to four weeks  
Plug in the charging cable.  
Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated  
place. Engage first or reverse gear or set  
selector lever to P. Prevent the vehicle from  
rolling.  
Four weeks to twelve months  
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Discharge the high voltage battery until 30  
percent remain on the battery range indicator  
(battery symbol) on the instrument cluster.  
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Do not apply the parking brake.  
Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the  
vehicle.  
The front arm position of the lifting platform  
is centrically under the relevant vehicle jacking  
point.  
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Do not plug in the charging cable.  
Always store the vehicle in a place with  
temperatures between -10 °C and 30 °C.  
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Disconnect the clamp from the negative  
terminal of the vehicle battery. Note that all  
systems are not functional, e.g. anti-theft  
alarm system.  
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Vehicle storage at extreme temperatures may  
cause damage to the high-voltage battery.  
Remove the black negative () cable from  
the 12 V vehicle battery and attach a trickle  
charger to the vehicle battery terminals  
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or keep the 12 V vehicle battery cables  
connected and trickle charge from the  
positive (+) and negative () terminals in the  
engine compartment.  
Locks  
Bodywork-exterior care  
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The locks are lubricated at the factory using  
a high quality lock cylinder grease. Use a de-  
icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as  
this has a degreasing effect and impairs lock  
function. After using a de-icing agent, have the  
locks regreased by a workshop.  
General  
recommendations  
Observe the following recommendations to avoid  
damaging the vehicle.  
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Every three months, check the battery's state  
of charge. If the state of charge is below 30  
percent, recharge the battery to 30 percent.  
Putting back into  
operation (ICE)  
When the vehicle is to be put back into  
operation:  
Washing  
The paintwork of your vehicle is exposed to  
Warning  
Never use a high-pressure jet wash in the  
engine compartment - risk of damaging the  
electrical components!  
Do not wash the vehicle in bright sunshine or  
extremely cold conditions.  
environmental influences.  
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin, pollen and  
the like should be cleaned off immediately, as  
they contain aggressive constituents which can  
cause paint damage.  
If using a vehicle wash, comply with the  
vehicle wash Manufacturer's instructions. The  
windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must  
be switched off. Remove aerial and external  
accessories such as roof racks etc.  
If you wash your vehicle by hand, make sure  
that the insides of the wheel housings are also  
thoroughly rinsed out.  
Clean edges and folds on opened doors and the  
bonnet as well as the areas they cover.  
Clean bright metal mouldings with a cleaning  
solution approved for aluminium to avoid  
damage.  
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Connect the clamp to the negative terminal  
of the vehicle battery. Initialize the power  
windows.  
NOTE:  
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Check tyre pressure.  
When washing the vehicle in an automatic roller-  
brush car wash, be sure to lock the doors  
and, depending on version, move the electronic  
key away.When using a pressure washer, keep  
the jet nozzle at a minimum distance of 30  
cm from the vehicle (particularly when cleaning  
areas containing chipped paint, sensors or  
seals).Promptly clean up any stains containing  
chemicals liable to damage the vehicle's  
paintwork (including tree resin, bird droppings,  
insect secretions, pollen and tar).Depending on  
the environment, clean the vehicle frequently  
to remove salty deposits (in coastal areas),  
soot (in industrial areas) and mud/salts (in  
wet or cold areas). These substances can be  
highly corrosive. Contact a dealer or a qualified  
workshop for advice on removing stubborn  
stains requiring special products (such as tar  
or insect removers).Preferably, have paint touch-  
ups performed by a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.  
Check the engine oil level.  
Check the coolant level.  
Fit the number plates if necessary.  
Putting back into  
operation (BEV)  
When the vehicle is to be put back into  
operation:  
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Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of  
the 12 V vehicle battery. Initialise the power  
windows.  
Caution  
Always use a cleaning agent with a pH  
value of 4 to 9.  
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.  
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Check tyre pressure.  
Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.  
Check the coolant level.  
Do not clean the engine compartment with a  
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner.  
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle.  
Rinse leather frequently. Use separate leathers  
Fit the number plate if necessary.  
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for painted and glass surfaces: remnants of wax  
on the windows will impair vision.  
Have the door hinges of all doors greased by a  
workshop.  
Do not use hard objects to remove spots of tar.  
Use tar removal spray on painted surfaces.  
Ice residues, pollution and continuous wiping on  
dry windows will damage or even destroy the  
wiper blades.  
Liquid gas system  
Danger  
Liquid gas is heavier than air and can  
collect in sink points.  
Take care when performing work at the  
underbody in a pit.  
Glass panel  
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather  
together with window cleaner to clean the glass  
panel.  
Exterior lights  
Headlight and other light covers are made of  
plastic. Do not use any abrasive or caustic  
agents, do not use an ice scraper and do not  
clean them dry.  
For painting work and when using a drying booth  
at a temperature above 60 °C, the liquid gas  
tank must be removed.  
Do not make any modifications to the liquid gas  
system.  
Wheels and tyres  
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.  
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel cleaner.  
Rims are painted and can be treated with the  
same agents as the body.  
Polishing  
Polishing is necessary only if the paint has  
become dull or if solid deposits have become  
attached to it.  
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax  
or polishing agents.  
Towing equipment  
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-  
Paintwork damage  
Rectify minor paintwork damage with a touch-up  
pen before rust forms.  
Have more extensive damage or rust areas  
repaired by a workshop.  
jet or high-pressure jet cleaner.  
Decals  
Windows and wiper blades  
Warning  
Switch off wipers before handling in their areas.  
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather  
together with window cleaner and insect  
remover.  
When cleaning the rear window from inside,  
always wipe in parallel to the heating element  
to prevent damage.  
For mechanical removal of ice, use a sharp-  
edged ice scraper. Press the scraper firmly  
against the glass so that no dirt can get under  
it and scratch the glass.  
Clean smearing wiper blades with a soft cloth  
and window cleaner. Also make sure to remove  
any residues such as wax, insect residues and  
similar from the window.  
Underbody  
Do not use a high-pressure washer to  
clean the vehicle - risk of damaging or  
detaching the decals!  
Some areas of the vehicle underbody have a  
PVC undercoating, whereas other critical areas  
have a durable protective wax coating.  
After the underbody is washed, check the  
underbody and have it waxed if necessary.  
Bitumen / rubber materials could damage the  
PVC coating. Have underbody work carried out  
by a workshop.  
NOTE:  
Use a high-flow hose (temperature between  
25°C and 40°C).  
Place the jet of water perpendicular to the  
surface to be cleaned.  
Rinse the vehicle with demineralised water.  
Before and after winter, wash the underbody and  
have the protective wax coating checked.  
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Plastic and coated parts  
Floor materials  
Interior care  
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Plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with  
the same cleaner as used to clean the body.  
Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use  
any other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in  
particular. Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.  
Warning  
General  
recommendations  
Observe the following recommendations to avoid  
damaging the vehicle.  
If a floor mat has the wrong size or is not  
properly installed, it can interfere with pedals,  
potentially causing unintended acceleration or  
increased stopping distance that may result in  
collision and injury.  
Instrument cluster and  
displays  
The instrument cluster and the displays should  
only be cleaned using a soft damp cloth. If  
necessary use a weak soap solution.  
Warning  
Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat  
usage.  
When washing the vehicle, never use a  
water hose or high-pressure jet to clean the  
interior.  
Liquids carried in cups or other open  
containers can spill, presenting a risk of  
damage to the instruments and controls and  
the controls located on the centre console. Be  
vigilant!  
To clean instrument panels, touch screens  
or other displays, wipe gently with a soft,  
dry cloth. Do not use products (e.g. alcohol,  
disinfectant) or soapy water directly on these  
surfaces - risk of damage!  
The original equipment floor mats were  
designed for this vehicle. If the floor mats  
need to be replaced, it is recommended to  
buy certified floor mats which fit  
Glass surfaces  
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather  
together with window cleaner to clean the glass  
panel.  
properly and are fixed by the retainers on the  
driver side. Always check that the floor mats  
do not interfere with the pedals.  
Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do  
not turn it over.  
Fabric parts  
Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum cleaner  
and brush. Remove stains with an upholstery  
cleaner.  
Clothing fabrics may not be colour-fast. This  
could cause visible discolourations, especially on  
light-coloured upholstery. Removable stains and  
discolourations should be cleaned as soon as  
possible.  
Do not place anything on top of the driver  
side floor mat.  
Use only a single floor mat on the driver side.  
Do not place one floor mat on top of another.  
Only clean the vehicle interior, including the  
instrument panel fascia and panelling, with a dry  
cloth or interior cleaner.  
Inserting and removing the floor mats  
The driver side floor mat is held in place by two  
retainers.  
To install the driver's side floor mat:  
Seat belts maintenance  
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior  
cleaner.  
Leather surfaces  
Clean the leather upholstery with clear water and  
a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather  
care.  
Move the driver's seat backwards as far  
as possible.  
Caution  
Close Velcro fasteners as open Velcro  
fasteners on clothing could damage seat  
upholstery.  
The same applies to clothing with sharp-  
edged objects, like zips or belts or studded  
jeans.  
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Turn retainers a quarter turn towards the  
opposite direction than during installation.  
Remove the mat.  
Align slots in the mat with the retainers,  
as shown.  
Align slots in the mat with the retainers,  
as shown.  
Turn retainers clockwise for a quarter  
turn.  
Turn retainers anti-clockwise for a quar-  
ter turn.  
Removing  
Move the driver's seat backwards as far  
as possible.  
Move the driver's seat backwards as far as  
possible  
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