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Self-help,  
9 Warning  
Vehicle Care  
Disregard of these notes can lead to  
injuries which may be fatal. Vehicle  
passengers must be informed  
accordingly.  
Diesel fuel system, bleeding ............... 170  
Bonnet .................................................. 170  
Starting................................................. 171  
Starting the engine with jump leads 3 172  
Towing the vehicle............................... 173  
Towing another vehicle....................... 175  
Warning triangle ¨ 3,  
First-aid kit + 3................................. 176  
Jac k £ and vehicle tools 3................ 176  
Spare wheel 3...................................... 177  
Changing wheels ................................. 178  
Tyre repair kit 3................................... 182  
Electrical system .................................. 186  
Diesel fuel system, bleeding  
Never let the tank run dry!  
If control indicator Y illuminates, refuel as  
soon as possible. Refuel immediately if it  
flashes.  
Restarting after running out of fuel is  
possible, but starting behaviour will be  
delayed. Turn on the ignition three times  
for 15 seconds each time. Then start the  
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds1).  
If it does not start, repeat the process after  
waiting at least 5 seconds. If the engine still  
does not start, contact a workshop.  
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Bonnet  
To open the bonnet, pull the release lever  
located on the driver’s side below the  
instrument panel. The bonnet will then be  
unlocked and will partially open. Return  
release lever to its original position.  
Fuses and the most importantcircuits  
they protect ....................................... 188  
Bulb replacem ent ................................ 190  
Halogen headlight system .................. 191  
Halogen headlight system 3,  
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) 3 193  
Xenon headlight system ..................... 193  
Parking lights ....................................... 195  
Front turn signal lights ........................ 196  
Front fog lights 3................................. 196  
Tail lights .............................................. 197  
Number plate light .............................. 198  
Courtesy lights ..................................... 200  
Vehicle care.......................................... 202  
1)  
With engine Z 17 DTH:  
For technical reasons, only possible for  
30 seconds. Sales designation - see page 209 .  
Self-help, Vehicle Care 171  
Starting  
Do not start with quick charger  
This prevents damage to electronic  
components.  
Do not start by pushing or towing  
Because your vehicle is fitted with a  
catalytic converter, it must not be started  
by pushing or towing – see page 145.  
The vehicle can only be started using jum p  
leads – see following page.  
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A re le as e le ve r is loca te d be h ind th e  
To hold the bonnet in the open position,  
radiator grille just right of centre – as  
insert the support rod located at right  
angles above the radiator grille into the  
small slot in the underside of the bonnet.  
viewed from the front.  
To open, pull lever and raise bonnet.  
Before closing bonnet, press support rod  
firmly into its retainer. Lower the bonnet  
gradually and then allow it to fall into the  
lock under its own weight.  
Any dirt or snow on the bonnet can slide  
down towards the windscreen when the  
bonnet is openedand block the air intake –  
see page 131.  
Check that the bonnet is locked in position  
by pulling at its front edge. If it is not  
engaged, repeat the procedure.  

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