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First fit the glass with the fastening tabs over the frame of the

switch. Next press the front part until the two long tabs click on

the support.

Interior light and front reading light

Additional brake lights*

Given the difficulty involved in the replacement of this light it should be done

by the Technical Service.

Glovebox light*

Fig. 159 Front reading

light

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Insert screwdriver above, between the light and the glove box.

Carefully remove the light Next lift the light out sideways.

Replace the bulb .

To remove glass

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Insert a fine screwdriver between the casing and the

glass ⇒ fig. 159.

Insert the light on the connector side, first underneath then push

at the top until it clicks into place.

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Carefully remove the glass, levering it to avoid possible damage.

To replace the lamps

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Pull the lamps outwards.

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To remove the central lamp, hold and press to one side.

Jump leads

Assembly

Proceed in the reverse order, pressing gently on the outer edge

of the side light.

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The jump lead must have a sufficient wire cross section.

If the engine fails to start because of a discharged battery, the battery can be

connected to the battery of another vehicle to start the engine.

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Jump leads

Jump lead terminal connections

Switch off the ignition on both vehicles ⇒

Jump leads must comply with the standard DIN 72553 (see manufacturer's

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documentation). The wire cross section must be at least 25 mm for petrol

engines and at least 35 mm for diesel engines.

1. Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive ⇒ fig. 160

A ^{terminal of the vehicle with the flat battery}⇒

Note

2. Connect the other end of the red jump lead to the positive

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The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as

soon as the positive terminals are connected.

The discharged battery must be properly connected to the vehicles elec-

^terminalA ^{in the vehicle providing assistance.}

3. Connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal

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A ^{on the battery of the vehicle providing assistance.}

trical system.

^{4. Connect the other end of the black jump lead}A^{to a solid metal}

component which is bolted on to the engine block, or onto the

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engine block itself of the vehicle with the flat battery. Do not

connect it to a point near the battery ⇒

5. Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into

contact with any moving parts in the engine compartment.

Starting

6. Start the engine of the vehicle with the boosting battery and let

it run at idling speed.

7. Start the engine of the car with the flat battery and wait one or

two minutes until the engine is “running”.

Removing the jump leads

Fig. 160 How to connect

the jump leads

8. Before you remove the jump leads, switch off the headlights (if

they are switched on).

In ⇒ fig. 160, the flat battery is A and the charged battery B.

9. Turn on the heater blower and rear window heater in the vehicle

with the flat battery. This helps minimise voltage peaks which are

generated when the leads are disconnected.

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10. When the engine is running, disconnect the leads in reverse

order to the details given above.

WARNING (continued)

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Do not bend over the batteries. This could result in chemical burns.

Connect the battery clamps so they have good metal-to-metal contact with

the battery terminals.

Note

If the engine fails to start, switch off the starter after about 10 seconds and

try again after about half a minute.

The vehicles must not touch each other, otherwise electricity could flow as

soon as the positive terminals are connected.

WARNING

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Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine

compartment ⇒ page 169, “Working in the engine compartment”.

The battery providing assistance must have the same voltage as the flat

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battery (12V) and approximately the same capacity (see imprint on

battery). Failure to comply could result in an explosion.

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Never use jump leads when one of the batteries is frozen. Danger of

explosion! Even after the battery has thawed, battery acid could leak and

cause chemical burns. If a battery freezes, it should be replaced.

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Keep sparks, flames and lighted cigarettes away from batteries, danger

of explosion. Failure to comply could result in an explosion.

Observe the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the jump

leads.

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Do not connect the negative cable from the other vehicle directly to the

negative terminal of the flat battery. The gas emitted from the battery could

be ignited by sparks. Danger of explosion.

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Do not attach the negative cable from the other vehicle to parts of the

fuel system or to the brake line.

The non-insulated parts of the battery clamps must not be allowed to

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touch. The jump lead attached to the positive battery terminal must not

touch metal parts of the vehicle, this can cause a short circuit.

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Position the leads in such a way that they cannot come into contact

with any moving parts in the engine compartment.

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