Get If and when Guide for Seat Leon 4 Door Second Generation (2007-2011)

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Tools, tyre repair kit and spare wheel

Vehicle Tools

The vehicle onboard tools are located under the floor panel in

the luggage compartment.

– Lift the cover of the luggage compartment, by pulling it up with a

finger in the fitting.

– Take the onboard tools out of the vehicle.

The tool kit includes:

• Jack*

• Hook for removing wheel covers* or hub caps*

• Box spanner for wheel bolts*

• Reversible screwdriver with handle (including hexagonal interior) for the

wheel bolts. The screwdriver is a combination tool.

• Towing eye

• Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts*

Some of the items listed are only provided in certain models / model years,

or are optional extras.

WARNING

• Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to tighten

the wheel bolts as with this it is not possible to tighten the bolts to the

required torque. Risk of accident.

• The jack* supplied by the factory is only designed for changing wheels

on this model. On no account attempt to use it for lifting heavier vehicles

or other loads. Risk of injury.

• Use the jack* only on firm, level ground.

• Never start the engine when the vehicle is on the jack. Risk of accident.

• If work is to be carried out underneath the vehicle, this must be secured

by suitable stands. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury.

WARNING (continued)

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Compact temporary spare wheel* (emergency wheel)

The compact spare wheel (emergency wheel for vehicles

without the anti-puncture kit) should only be used when

strictly necessary.

The temporary spare wheel is stored under the floor panel in the luggage

compartment and is attached by a thumbnut.

How to use the compact temporary spare wheel

Should you ever have a punctured tyre, the compact temporary spare wheel

is only intended for temporary use until you can reach a workshop. The

standard-size road wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.

Please note the following restrictions when using the compact temporary

spare wheel. This spare wheel has been specially designed for your vehicle,

thus, it cannot be changed with the spare wheel from another vehicle.

No other type of tyre (normal summer or winter tyre) may be fitted on the

compact temporary spare wheel rim.

Snow chains

For technical reasons, snow chains must not be used on the compact tempo-

rary spare wheel.

If you should have a puncture on one of the front wheels when using snow

chains, fit the compact temporary spare in place of one of the rear wheels.

You can then attach the snow chains to the wheel taken from the rear and use

this wheel to replace the punctured front wheel.

WARNING

• The tyre pressures must be checked and corrected as soon as possible.

The emergency tyre pressure for dimensions 125/70R16 125/70R18

135/90R16 is 4.2 bar; for all other tyre dimensions please refer to the label

on the fuel cap. Failure to do so could result in an accident.

• Do not drive faster than 80 km/h. Higher speeds can cause an accident.

• Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and fast cornering. Risk of acci-

dent.

• Never use two or more compact spare tyres at the same time, risk of

accident.

• No other type of tyre (normal summer or winter tyre) may be fitted on

the compact temporary spare wheel rim.

Note

• Vehicles with Brembo brakes must never use emergency wheels. These

vehicles are supplied with a tyre repair kit.

Fig. 149 Luggage

compartment. Access to

the spare wheel

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Tyre repair kit*

The tyre repair kit (for vehicles not including a spare wheel) is

stored under the floor panel in the luggage compartment.

Your vehicle is equipped with the Tyre Mobility System “Tyre repair kit”.

The tyre repair kit consists of a container with sealing compound to repair the

puncture and a compressor to generate the required tyre pressure. The kit will

reliably seal punctures up to a size of about 4 mm caused by the penetration

of a foreign body into the tyre.

Note

• Seek professional assistance if the repair of a tyre puncture is not

possible with the sealing compound.

Wheel change

Preparation work

What you must do before changing a wheel.

– If you have a flat tyre or puncture, park the vehicle 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 area (for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).

– Switch off the engine. Switch on the hazard warning lights.

–Apply the handbrake firmly.

– Engage the first gear, or put the selector lever to position P for

those vehicles with an automatic gearbox.

– If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it from your vehicle.

–Take the vehicle tools and the spare wheel out of the luggage

compartment.

WARNING

Put the hazard warning lights on and place the warning triangle in position.

This is for your own safety and also warns other road users.

Caution

If you have to change the wheel 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

–Pull off the hub cap. See ⇒ page 233, fig. 150.

– Slacken the wheel bolts.

– Raise the car with the jack in the corresponding zone.

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– Remove the wheel and then mount the spare wheel.

– Lower the vehicle.

– Tighten the wheel bolts firmly with the box spanner.

–Replace the wheel trim.

After changing a wheel

After changing the wheel there are still tasks to complete.

– Put the tools and jack back in the luggage compartment.

– Place the wheel with the defective tyre in the luggage compart-

ment and secure it.

– Check the tyre pressure of the newly fitted tyre as soon as

possible.

– Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as

possible with a torque wrench. The prescribed torque must be

120 Nm.

Note

• If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn when

changing a wheel, they must be replaced before having the wheel bolt torque

checked.

• For your safety, drive at moderate speeds until the wheel bolt torque has

been checked.

Wheel trims

The wheel trims must be removed to gain access to the wheel

bolts.

Removing

–Insert the extraction hook from the tools into the designated

ring, located in one of the bolt hole covers of the wheel cover

⇒ fig. 150.

–Pull off the hub cap.

Fig. 150 Changing the

wheel: Removing a hub

cap

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Wheel covers*

The wheel covers must be removed for access to the wheel

bolts

Removing

– Remove the wheel cover using the wire hook.

– Hook this into one of the cut-outs of the wheel cover.

Fitting

– Fit the wheel cover onto the wheel rim by pressing it firmly. Put

pressure initially on the point of the cut-out for the valve. Then

press the wheel cover onto the steel rim so that it engages all

round.

Loosening 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.

– Grasp the box spanner by the end turn it about one full turn to the

left ⇒ fig. 151.

Tightening

– Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the wheel bolt.

– Grasp the box spanner close to the end and turn the bolt to the

right until it is secured.

– An adapter is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-theft wheel

bolts.

Fig. 151 Changing the

wheel: loosen the wheel

bolts

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WARNING

Loosen the wheel bolts only about one turn before raising the vehicle with

the jack, loosening the wheel bolts more than one turn can result in an acci-

dent.

Note

• Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to loosen or

tighten the wheel bolts.

• If the wheel bolt is very tight, you may be able to loosen it by pushing

down the end of the spanner carefully with your foot. Hold on to the vehicle

for support and take care not to slip.

Raising the vehicle

In order to remove the wheel, the vehicle must be raised with

a jack.

– Locate the jacking point under the door sill closest to the wheel

to be changed ⇒ fig. 152.

– Place the jack under the jacking point and turn the crank until the

arm of the jack is directly below the vertical rib under the door

sill.

– Align the jack so that the arm of the jack fits around the rib under

the door sill and the movable base plate of the jack is flat on the

ground ⇒ fig. 153.

– Raise the jack until the defective wheel is just clear of the ground.

Recesses at the front and rear of the door sills mark the jacking points

⇒ fig. 152. There is only one jacking point for each wheel. Do not fit the jack

anywhere else.

An unstable surface under the jack may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.

Therefore, the jack must be fitted on solid ground offering good support. Use

Fig. 152 The jacking

points

Fig. 153 Fitting the jack

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a large and stable base, if necessary. On a hard, slippery surface (such as

tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack from slipping.

WARNING

• Take all precautions so that the base of the jack does not slip. Failure to

do so could result in an accident.

• The vehicle can be damaged if the jack is not applied at the correct

jacking points. There is also a risk of injury since the jack can slip off

suddenly if it is not properly engaged.

Removing and fitting the wheel

For removal and fitting the wheel, the following tasks must be

completed.

After loosening the wheel bolts and raising the vehicle with the jack,

cange the wheel as described below:

Removing a wheel

– Unscrew the bolts using the hexagonal tool in the handle of the

screwdriver (vehicle tool) and place them on a clean surface

⇒ fig. 154.

Fitting a wheel

– Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them lightly using the

hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle.

The wheel bolts should be clean and easily screwed. Before fitting the spare

wheel, inspect the wheel condition and hub mounting surfaces. These

surfaces must be clean before fitting the wheel.

The hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle makes it easier to turn the

wheel bolts. The reversible screwdriver blade should be removed when the

tool is used for this purpose.

If tyres with a specific direction of rotation are fitted, note the direction of

rotation.

Note

Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to loosen or

tighten the wheel bolts.

Fig. 154 Changing the

wheel: Hexagonal socket

in screwdriver handle to

turn the wheel bolts

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Anti-theft wheel bolts

A special adapter is required to turn the anti-theft wheel

bolts.

– Insert the adapter onto the wheel bolt and push it on as far as it

will go ⇒ fig. 155.

– Fit the box spanner as far as it will go over the adapter.

– Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt as appropriate.

Error code

The code number of the anti-theft wheel bolt is stamped onto the front part of

the adaptor.

The code number should be noted and kept in a safe place, as it is only by

using the code number that a duplicate adaptor can be obtained from an

Authorised Service Centre.

Tyres with directional tread pattern

Tyres with directional tread pattern must be fitted so that they

rotate in the correct direction.

A directional tread pattern can be identified by arrows on the sidewall that

point in the direction of rotation. Always note the direction of rotation indi-

cated when fitting the wheel. This is important so that these tyres can give

maximum grip and avoid excessive noise, tread wear and aquaplaning.

If, in an emergency, you have to mount the spare wheel so it rotates in the

wrong direction, you must drive extremely carefully. The tyre will not give

optimum performance. This is particularly important when driving on wet

roads.

To benefit from the advantages of tyres with this type of tread pattern, the

defective tyre should be replaced as soon as possible so that all tyres again

rotate in the correct direction.

Tyre repair kit (Tyre-Mobility-System)*

General information and safety notes

Your vehicle is equipped with a tyre repair kit: the Tyre Mobility System.

In the event of a tyre puncture, a sealing compound and an air compressor are

located in the luggage compartment under the floor panel.

The Tyre Mobility System will reliably seal punctures caused by the penetra-

tion of a foreign body of up to about 4 mm in diameter.

It is not necessary to remove the foreign body from the tyre.

Instructions for the sealing compound are located on the sealing compound

container.

Fig. 155 Anti-theft wheel

bolt

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Notes for the proper use of the air compressor are included in an additional

instruction leaflet.

WARNING

• Do not attempt to repair a puncture with the sealing compound if the

tyre has been damaged by driving the car after the tyre has lost its air.

• Always observe warnings and follow instructions concerning

compressor and sealing compound carefully.

• Do not drive faster than 80 km/h, avoid heavy acceleration, hard

braking and fast cornering.

• Tyres which have been repaired with sealing compound are only suit-

able for temporary use over a short period. Therefore, please drive carefully

to the next available qualified workshop.

For the sake of the environment

Used sealing compound containers should be disposed of at a proper facility.

Note

Seek professional assistance if the repair of a tyre puncture is not possible

with the sealing compound.

Preparation work

Certain steps must be taken before repairing a tyre.

– If you have a flat tyre or puncture, park the vehicle as far away

from the flow of traffic as possible.

–Apply the handbrake firmly.

– Engage first gear, or put the selector lever to position P.

– All passengers should leave the vehicle. They should wait in a

safe area (for instance behind the roadside crash barrier).

– Check whether a repair is possible using the Tyre Mobility System

“General information and safety notes.”

– Unscrew inflation cap from the affected wheel.

–Take the tyre repair kit out of the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Put the hazard warning lights on and place the warning triangle in position.

This is for your own safety and also warns other road users.

Caution

Take special care if you have to repair a tyre on a slope.

Note

Please observe legal requirements when doing so.

Tyre repair

The following sections describe the procedures for repairing

a tyre.

Using the sealing compound

– The instructions on the container give detailed information on

how to use the sealing compound.

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Inflating the tyre.

– Remove the air compressor and hose from the container.

– Screw the retaining nut onto the valve.

– Plug the compressor cable into a 12 volt power point.

– Turn on compressor and monitor the pressure shown on the pres-

sure gauge.

Completing the repair

– Remove the compressor hose from the valve.

– Fit the valve cap.

– Unplug the compressor from the socket.

– Return all tools to their proper storing location.

Note

• If the vehicle is equipped with tyre pressure control, enter the new tyre

pressures using the SET button on the central console.

• The compressor should never be allowed to run for longer than 6

minutes.

Fuses

Changing a fuse

Blown fuses must be replaced

Fig. 156 Left side of dash

panel: Fuse box cover

Fig. 157 Fuse box cover

in engine compartment

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Fuse cover underneath the steering wheel

– Switch off the ignition and the component concerned.

– Identify the fuse corresponding to the damaged electric

consumer ⇒ page 242.

– Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover, fit it onto the

blown fuse and pull the fuse out.

– Replace the blown fuse (which will have a melted metal strip)

with a new fuse of the same ampere rating.

Fuse cover in engine compartment

– Switch off the ignition and its failed electrical component.

– Prise off the fuse cover in the engine compartment by pressing

the tabs towards the centre of the cover ⇒ page 239, fig. 157.

– Identify the fuse for the failed component ⇒ page 242.

– Take the plastic clip from inside the fuse cover (at left-hand end

of the dash panel), fit it onto the blown fuse and pull the fuse out.

– Replace the blown fuse (which will have a melted metal strip)

with a new fuse of the same ampere rating.

– Carefully fit the fuse cover back on to ensure no water can enter

the fuse box.

The individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are located

behind a cover at the left-hand end of the dash panel and on the left-hand

side of the engine compartment.

The electric windows are protected by circuit breakers. These reset automat-

ically after a few seconds when the overload (caused for example by frozen

windows) has been corrected.

Fuses colour code

WARNING

Never “repair” damaged fuses and never replace them with fuses with a

higher rating. Failure to comply could result in fire. This could also cause

damage to other parts of the electrical system.

Note

• If a newly replaced fuse blows again after a short time, the electrical

system must be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.

Colour Amperes

light brown 5

Red 10

Blue 15

Yellow 20

Natural (white) 25

Green 30

orange 40

Red 50

white 80

Blue 100

grey 150

violet 200

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• If you replace a fuse with higher-rating fuse, you could cause damage to

another location in the electrical system.

• Always keep some spare fuses in the vehicle. These are available from

SEAT dealers.

• In addition to the fuses listed in the following tables, there are other fuses

which must be replaced by the Technical Service Workshop.

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Fuses on left side of dash panel

Fuses

Number Consumer Amperes

Diagnosis Switchboard/ Instrument lighting/

Headlight control switchboard/ Flowmeter/

Heated wipers/ Engine management/ AFS Head-

lamps

Engine control unit/ ABS-ESP switchboard/ Auto-

matic gearbox/ Instrument panel/ Trailer switch-

board/ Light switch / Brake sensor/ Power

steering/ Right and left headlights

3 Airbag 5

Heating/ Reverse switch/ ASR-ESP switch/ Elec-

trochrome mirror/ Park Pilot/ Oil level sensor

5 Right xenon headlight 10

6 Left xenon headlight 10

7 Vacant

8 Vacant

9 Vacant

10 Vacant

11 Vacant

12 Central locking 15

Diagnosis/ Light switch/ Rain sensor/ Heated rear

window

Automatic gearbox / Heating/ Automatic gearbox

lever

15 Vacant

16 Vacant

17 Alarm 5

18 Vacant

19 Vacant

20 Vacant

21 Engine management 10

22 Fan switch 40

23 Electric windows (front) 30

24 BCM switchboard 20

25 Rear window heater 25

26 Rear electric windows 30

27 Engine (fuel control unit/pump relay) 15

28 Convenience controls 30

29 Vacant

30 Automatic gearbox 20

31 Vacuum pump 20

32 Vacant

33 Sunroof 25

34 Comfort switchboard/Central locking system 25

35 Vacant

36 Headlight washer system 20

37 Heated seats 30

38 Engine management 10

39 Vacant

Number Consumer Amperes

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Some of the electrical items listed in the table are only fitted on certain

models or are optional extras.

Please note that the above list, while correct at the time of printing, is subject

to alterations. If discrepancies should occur, please refer to the sticker on the

inside of the fuse cover for the correct information for your model.

Fuses layout, engine compartment, left part

Fuses

40 Fan switch 40

41 Rear wiper motor / Switchboard wiring 20

42 12 V socket/ Cigarette lighter 20

43 Trailer bracket preinstallation 15

44 Trailer bracket preinstallation 20

45 Trailer bracket preinstallation 15

46 Vacant

47 Engine management 10

48 Engine management 10

49 Vacant

Number Consumer Amperes

1 Windscreen wipers 30

2 DQ200 gearbox 30

3 Cable control unit 5

Number Consumer Amperes

4 ABS 20

5 AQ gearbox 15

6 Instrument panel/Steering column 5

7 Ignition key 40

8 Radio 15

9 Telephone/TomTom Navigator 5

Engine management 5

Engine management 10

11 Vacant

12 Electronic control unit 5

Petrol injection module supply 15

Diesel injection module supply 30

14 Coil 20

Engine management 5

Pump relay 10

16 Right lighting 30

17 Horn 15

18 Vacant

19 Clean 30

Water pump 10

Pressure sensor pump for 1.8 engine 20

Lambda probe

22 Brake pedal, speed sensor 5

Number Consumer Amperes

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Bulb change

General notes

Before changing any bulb, first turn off the failed component.

Do not touch the bulb glass. Fingerprints vaporise in the heat, causing a

reduction in the bulb life and condensation on the mirror surface, thus

reducing efficiency.

A bulb should only be replaced by one of the same type. The type is inscribed

on the bulb, either on the glass part or on the base.

It is highly recommended to keep a box of spare bulbs in the vehicle. At the

very least, the following spare bulbs, which are essential for road safety,

should be kept in the vehicle.

Main headlights

Dipped beam - H7

Main beam - H1

Position - W5W

Indicator - PY21W

Xenon headlights

23)

/ self-adjusting*

Dipped and full beam - D1S

24)

Daylight - P21W SLL

Position - W5W

Indicators -PY21W

Fog lights

Fog lights - H3

Fixed rear light

Stop/Position - P21W

25)

Indicator - P21W

Engine management 5

Engine management 10

Engine management 15

24 AKF, gearbox valve 10

ABS pump

26 Left lighting 30

Engine management 40

Engine management 50

28 Vacant

Electric windows (front and back) 50

Electric windows (front) 30

30 Ignition key 50

Ampere rating according to motorisation

Number Consumer Amperes

23)

On this type of headlight, the bulb changes must be made by the SEAT dealer, given

that complex elements must be removed from the vehicle and a reset must be made

on the automatic control system incorporated.

24)

The Xenon bulbs discharge 2.5 times the light flux and have an average lifespan of 5

times more than that of halogen bulbs, this means that, except due to unusual circum-

stances, there is no need to change the bulbs for the whole life of the vehicle.

25)

Electronically controlled single filament bulb for Stop/side bulbs. If the bulb blows it

will not work in either position or Stop.

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Rear tailgate light unit

Fog light (driver's side) - P21W

Reverse (passenger's side) - P21W

Position - W5W

Side indicator

Side indicator - W5W

Registration plate light

Registration plate light - C5W

Glove box lamp

Glove box lamp - W5W

Note

• Depending on weather conditions (cold or wet), the front lights, the fog

lights, the rear lights and the indicators may be temporarily misted. This has

no influence on the life expectancy of the lighting system. By switching on the

lights, the area through which the beam of light is projected will quickly be

demisted. However, the edges may continue to be misted.

• Please check at regular intervals that all lighting (especially the exterior

lighting) on your vehicle is functioning properly. This is not only in the interest

of your own safety, but also in that of all other road users.

• Due to the difficulty in accessing the lamps, any replacement work should

be done by a SEAT dealer. However, the following is a description of how to

change the lamps except for the fog lights* and interior lamps.

Main headlight lamps

Indicator

Dipped headlights

Main beam headlights

Side lights

Fig. 158 Main headlight

lamps

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Turn signal lamps

– Raise the bonnet.

– Rotate the lamp holder ⇒ fig. 159 to the left and pull.

– Remove the bulb by pressing on the lamp holder and rotating at

the same time to the left.

– Installation is done in the reverse order.

Dipped beam lights

–Raise the bonnet

Fig. 159 Turn signal

lamps

Fig. 160 Dipped head-

lights

Fig. 161 Dipped head-

lights

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– Remove the loops ⇒ page 246, fig. 160 in the direction of

the arrow and remove the cover.

– Remove the connector ⇒ page 246, fig. 161 from the bulb.

– Disengage the retainer spring ⇒ page 246, fig. 161 pressing

inwards to the right.

– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that the rim of the

attachment plate is on the reflector cut-out.

Main beam lights

– Raise the bonnet

– Remove the cover ⇒ fig. 162 by pulling on this.

– Remove the connector ⇒ fig. 163 from the bulb.

– Press the spring ⇒ fig. 163 inwards and to the right.

– Extract the bulb and fit the replacement so that it sits correctly

into the cut-out on the reflector.

– Installation is done in the reverse order.

Fig. 162 Main beam

headlights

Fig. 163 Main beam

headlights

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Side lights

– Raise the bonnet.

– Remove the cover ⇒ fig. 164 by pulling on this.

– Extract the lamp holder ⇒ fig. 165 outwards.

– Replace the bulb by pulling this out and inserting the replace-

ment.

– Installation is done in the reverse order.

Rear lights

• On the body

- Indicator, side and brake light

• On the tailgate

- Left side: position and fog lights.

- Right side: reverse and position.

Fig. 164 Side lights

Fig. 165 Side lights

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Indicator, side and brake lights on the bodywork

– Press on the side pin outwards and take out the lamp holder.

– Extract the failed bulb and change it for a new one.

– To refit follow the steps in reverse order, taking special care when

fitting the lamp holder.

Position light, fog light and reverse light on the tailgate

–Open the tailgate.

– Pull the cover off. See the arrow ⇒ fig. 167.

Fig. 166 Indicator, side

and brake lights on the

bodywork

Fig. 167 Lights on the

tailgate

Fig. 168 Removing the

lampholder

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– Take the lampholder out pressing on the securing pins and

extract it outwards ⇒ page 249, fig. 168.

– Replace the faulty lamp, rotating it to the left and outwards.

– Installation is in the reverse order.

Side indicators

– Press the indicator on one of its sides to take it out.

– Remove the lamp holder from the indicator.

– Remove the failed glass bulb and replace with a new bulb.

– Insert the lamp holder in the indicator guide until it clicks into

place.

– First place the indicator in the opening in the bodywork, fixing

the tabs ⇒ fig. 169, arrow .

– Insert the indicator as shown by the arrow ⇒ fig. 169.

Fig. 169 Side indicator

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Luggage compartment lights

– Remove the bulb by pressing on the inside edge of this -arrow-

using the flat side of a screwdriver ⇒ fig. 170.

– Press the lamp sideways and remove from its housing

⇒ fig. 171.

– Installation is in the reverse order.

Fig. 170 Luggage

compartment light

Fig. 171 Luggage

compartment light

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Registration light

– To remove the tulip-shaped fitting, unscrew the bolts ⇒ fig. 172.

– Remove the bulb, moving it in the direction of the arrow and

outwards ⇒ fig. 173.

– Installation is in the reverse order.

Glove box lamp*

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

– Carefully remove the light Next lift the light out sideways.

– Replace the bulb.

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

at the top until it clicks into place.

Fig. 172 Registration

light

Fig. 173 Registration

light

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Sunroof light

– Carefully remove the lamp, using the flat side of the screwdriver,

as shown in the figure ⇒ fig. 175.

– Remove the bulb, moving it in the direction of the arrow and

outwards ⇒ fig. 175.

– Installation is in the reverse order.

Jump-starting

Jump leads

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.

Jump leads

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

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

for petrol

engines and at least 35 mm

for diesel engines.

Note

• 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 vehicle elec-

trical system.

Fig. 174 Removing

sunroof light

Fig. 175 Removing

sunroof light

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⇒ fig. 176 shows the flat battery and the charged battery.

Jump lead terminal connections

– Switch off the ignition on both vehicles ⇒ .

1. Connect one end of the red jump lead to the positive ⇒ fig. 176

terminal of the vehicle with the flat battery ⇒ .

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

terminal in the vehicle providing assistance.

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

on the battery of the vehicle providing assistance.

4. Connect the other end of the black jump lead to a solid metal

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

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

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

they are switched on).

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.

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

order to the details given above.

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

the battery terminals.

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

try again after about half a minute.

Fig. 176 How to connect

the jump leads

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WARNING

• Please note the safety warnings referring to working in the engine

compartment ⇒ page 205, “Working in the engine compartment”.

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

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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

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

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

with any moving parts in the engine compartment.

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

Note

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

soon as the positive terminals are connected.

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Towing and tow-starting

Tow-starting

The use of jump leads is preferable to tow-starting.

We recommend that you do not tow-start your vehicle. Jump-starting

is preferable ⇒ page 253.

However, if your vehicle has to be tow-started:

– Engage the 2

or the 3

gear.

– Keep the clutch pressed down.

– Switch the ignition on.

– Once both vehicles are moving, release the clutch.

– As soon as the engine starts, press the clutch and move the gear

lever into neutral. This helps to prevent driving into the towing

vehicle.

WARNING

The risk of accidents is high when tow-starting. The vehicle being towed

can easily collide with the towing vehicle.

Caution

When tow-starting, fuel could enter the catalytic converter and damage it.

Comments

Please observe the following points if you use a tow-rope:

Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle

– Drive slowly at first until the tow-rope is taut. Then accelerate

gradually.

– Begin and change gears cautiously. If you are driving an auto-

matic vehicle, accelerate gently.

– Remember that the brake servo and power steering are not

working in the vehicle you are towing. Brake earlier than you

would normally, but with a more gentle pressure on the brake.

Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle

– Ensure that the tow-rope remains taut at all times when towing.

Tow-rope or tow-bar

It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow-bar. You should only use a

tow-rope if you do not have a tow-bar.

A tow-rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the loading on both vehicles.

It is advisable to use a tow-rope made of synthetic fibre or similarly elastic

material.

Attach the tow-rope or the tow-bar only to the towing eyes provided or a

towing bracket.

Driving style

Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow-rope. Both

drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexperi-

enced drivers should not attempt to tow-start or tow away another vehicle.

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Do not pull too hard with the towing vehicle and take care to avoid jerking the

tow-rope. When towing on an unpaved road, there is always a risk of over-

loading and damaging the anchorage points.

The ignition of the vehicle being towed must be switched on to prevent the

steering wheel from locking and also to allow the use of the turn signals,

horn, windscreen wipers and washers.

As the brake servo does not work if the engine is not running, you must apply

considerably more pressure to the brake pedal than you normally would.

As the power assisted steering does not work if the engine is not running, you

will need more strength to steer than you normally would.

Towing vehicles with an automatic gearbox

• Put the selector lever into position “N”.

• Do not drive faster than 50 km/h when towing a vehicle.

• Do not tow further than 50 km.

• If a breakdown vehicle is used, the vehicle must be towed with the front

wheels raised.

Note

• Observe legal requirements when towing or tow-starting.

• Switch on the hazard warning lights of both vehicles. However, observe

any regulations to the contrary.

• For technical reasons, vehicles with an automatic gearbox must not be

tow-started.

• If damage to your vehicle means that there is no lubricant in the gearbox,

you must raise the drive wheels while the vehicle is being towed.

• If the vehicle has to be towed more than 50 km, the front wheels must be

raised during towing, and towing should be carried out by a qualified person.

• The steering wheel is locked when the vehicle has no electrical power. The

vehicle must then be towed with the front wheels raised. Towing should be

carried out by a qualified person.

• The towing eye should always be kept in the vehicle. Please refer to the

notes on ⇒ page 256.

Trailer eyes

Fig. 177 The front right

section of the vehicle:

Fitting the front towing

eye

Fig. 178 Fitting the

towing eye to the rear of

the vehicle

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Fitting the towing eye

– Take the towing ring from the onboard tool set.

– Pull the lower front cover down and leave the cover hanging on

the vehicle.

– Remove the cover of the screw hole, insert a screwdriver into the

lower slot and lever gently.

– Screw the towing eye as shown by the arrow anti-clockwise to the

limit position in the front ⇒ page 257, fig. 177 or rear

⇒ page 257, fig. 178 threaded hole.

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