Vehicle care for Your Vauxhall Vivaro Van Third Generation (2019-2026)

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Number plate light ................... 252  
Interior lights ............................ 253  
Electrical system ........................ 253  
Fuses ....................................... 253  
Engine compartment fuse box . 254  
Instrument panel fuse box ....... 255  
Interior care ............................. 278  
Floor mats ............................... 279  
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General Information ................... 233  
Accessories and vehicle  
modifications .......................... 233  
Vehicle storage ........................ 233  
End-of-life vehicle recovery ..... 235  
Vehicle checks ........................... 235  
Performing work ...................... 235  
Bonnet ..................................... 236  
Engine oil ................................. 237  
Engine coolant ......................... 238  
Washer fluid ............................ 239  
Brakes ..................................... 239  
Brake fluid ............................... 239  
Vehicle battery ......................... 239  
Diesel fuel system bleeding ..... 241  
Wiper blade replacement ........ 242  
Vehicle tools .............................. 257  
Tools ........................................ 257  
Wheels and tyres ....................... 259  
Winter tyres ............................. 259  
Tyre designations .................... 260  
Tyre pressure .......................... 260  
Tyre deflation detection  
system .................................... 261  
Tread depth ............................. 262  
Changing tyre and wheel size . 263  
Wheel covers ........................... 263  
Tyre chains .............................. 263  
Tyre repair kit .......................... 264  
Wheel changing ....................... 267  
Spare wheel ............................ 268  
Bulb replacement ....................... 243  
Halogen headlights .................. 243  
Xenon headlights ..................... 246  
Front fog lights ......................... 247  
Front turn lights ....................... 248  
Tail lights ................................. 249  
Side turn lights ......................... 251  
Centre high-mounted brake  
Jump starting ............................. 273  
Towing ....................................... 274  
Towing the vehicle ................... 274  
Towing another vehicle ........... 276  
Appearance care ....................... 277  
Exterior care ............................ 277  
light ......................................... 251  
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Vehicle storage  
General Information  
Caution  
Storage for a long period of time  
(non-electric vehicle)  
If the vehicle is to be stored for several  
months:  
Accessories and vehicle  
modifications  
When transporting the vehicle on  
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the  
mud flaps might be damaged.  
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.  
Cold protection covers  
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Wash and wax the vehicle.  
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, consult a  
workshop.  
Have the wax in the engine  
compartment and underbody  
checked.  
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Clean and preserve the rubber  
seals.  
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 Vauxhall. Furthermore,  
such changes may affect driver  
assistance systems, may impact fuel  
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.  
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Fill up fuel tank completely.  
Change the engine oil.  
Drain the washer fluid reservoir.  
Check the coolant antifreeze and  
corrosion protection.  
Caution  
The protection covers must be  
removed when one of the  
following conditions occurs:  
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Adjust tyre pressure to the value  
specified for full load.  
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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The ambient temperature is  
above 10 °C.  
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When the vehicle is towed.  
The vehicle is driven at speeds  
above 75 mph.  
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Do not apply the parking brake.  
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Open the bonnet, close all doors  
and lock the vehicle.  
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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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.  
Do not apply the parking brake.  
Open the bonnet, close all doors  
and lock the vehicle.  
terminals or keep the 12 V  
vehicle battery cables connected  
and trickle charge from the  
positive (+) and negative (−)  
terminals in the engine  
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compartment.  
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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.  
Storage for a long period of time  
(electric vehicle)  
If the vehicle is to be stored for several  
months:  
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Up to four weeks  
Plug in the charging cable.  
Four weeks to twelve months  
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Putting back into operation (non-  
electric vehicle)  
When the vehicle is to be put back into  
operation:  
Discharge the high voltage  
battery until 30 percent remain on  
the battery range indicator  
(battery symbol) on the  
instrument cluster.  
Do not plug in the charging cable.  
Always store the vehicle in a  
place with temperatures between  
−10 °C and 30 °C.  
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  
Wash and wax the vehicle.  
Have the wax in the engine  
compartment and underbody  
checked.  
Clean and preserve the rubber  
seals.  
Drain the washer fluid reservoir.  
Check the coolant antifreeze and  
corrosion protection.  
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Connect the clamp to the  
negative terminal of the vehicle  
battery. Initialize the power  
windows 3 41.  
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Check tyre pressure.  
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Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.  
Check the engine oil level.  
Check the coolant level.  
Fit the number plates if  
necessary.  
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Adjust tyre pressure to the value  
specified for full load.  
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Putting back into operation  
(electric vehicle)  
When the vehicle is to be put back into  
operation:  
Vehicle checks  
Performing work  
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The ignition system uses  
extremely high voltage. Do not  
touch.  
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Connect the clamp to the  
negative terminal of the 12 V  
vehicle battery. Initialise the  
power windows 3 41.  
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Check tyre pressure.  
Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.  
Check the coolant level.  
Fit the number plate if necessary.  
9 Danger  
End-of-life vehicle recovery  
Electric or hybrid versions:  
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.  
Never try to perform maintenance  
work on high voltage components  
yourself. You may be injured and  
the vehicle may be damaged.  
Service and repair of these high  
voltage components should only  
be performed by a trained service  
technician with proper knowledge  
and tools. Exposure to high  
9 Warning  
Only perform engine compartment  
checks when the ignition is off.  
The cooling fan may start  
operating even if the ignition is off.  
voltage may cause shock, burns,  
and even death. The high voltage  
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components in the vehicle can  
only be serviced by technicians  
with special training.  
Do not allow contaminants to  
contact the fluids, reservoir caps,  
or dipsticks.  
High voltage components are  
identified by labels. Do not  
remove, open, take apart, or  
modify these components. High  
voltage cable or wiring has orange  
covering. Do not probe, tamper  
with, cut, or modify high voltage  
cable or wiring.  
Bonnet  
Opening  
Open the driver's door.  
Push the safety catch upwards and  
open the bonnet.  
9 Warning  
Electric or hybrid versions:  
Only perform engine compartment  
checks when the vehicle is off.  
The cooling fan may start  
operating even if the vehicle is off.  
Pull the release lever and return it to  
its original position.  
Caution  
Electric or hybrid versions:  
Even small amounts of  
contamination to the liquids can  
cause damage to vehicle systems.  
Secure the bonnet support.  
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Closing  
Caution  
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).  
Check that the bonnet is engaged.  
It is the owner's responsibility to  
maintain the proper level of an  
appropriate quality oil in the  
engine.  
Caution  
Do not press the bonnet into the  
latch to avoid dents.  
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,  
reinsert it fully, pull out and read the  
engine oil level.  
Engine oil  
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  
3 284.  
Different dipsticks are used  
depending on engine variant.  
The maximum engine oil  
consumption is 0.6 l per 600 miles.  
Check with the vehicle on a level  
surface. The engine must be at  
operating temperature and switched  
off for at least 5 minutes.  
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When the engine oil level has  
dropped to the MIN mark, top up the  
engine oil.  
We recommend the use of the same  
grade of engine oil that was used at  
last change.  
Coolant and antifreeze 3 284.  
9 Warning  
Coolant level  
Allow the engine to cool before  
opening the cap. Carefully open  
the cap, relieving the pressure  
slowly.  
Caution  
Too low a coolant level can cause  
engine damage.  
The engine oil level must not exceed  
the MAX mark on the dipstick.  
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.  
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.  
Capacities 3 292.  
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.  
Engine coolant  
If the cooling system is cold, the  
coolant level should be above the  
MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.  
The factory filled coolant provides  
freeze protection down to approx.  
-37 °C.  
Caution  
Only use approved antifreeze.  
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Washer fluid  
Brakes  
In the event of minimum thickness of  
the brake lining, a squealing noise  
sounds during braking.  
Continued driving is possible but  
have the brake lining replaced as  
soon as possible.  
Once new brake linings are installed,  
do not brake unnecessarily hard for  
the first few journeys.  
The brake fluid level must be between  
the DANGER and MAX marks.  
If fluid level is below DANGER, seek  
the assistance of a workshop.  
Brake fluid  
Fill with clean water mixed with a  
suitable quantity of approved  
windscreen washer fluid which  
contains antifreeze.  
9 Warning  
Brake fluid is poisonous and  
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,  
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.  
Brake and clutch fluid 3 284.  
Caution  
Vehicle battery  
The vehicle battery is maintenance-  
free 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  
Only washer fluid with a sufficient  
antifreeze concentration provides  
protection at low temperatures or  
a sudden drop in temperature.  
Washer fluid 3 284.  
unnecessary electrical consumers.  
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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.  
Ensure that the battery is always  
replaced by the same type of battery.  
The vehicle battery has to be  
replaced by a workshop.  
Discharge protection  
Battery voltage  
When the vehicle battery voltage is  
running low, a warning message will  
appear in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
Batteries do not belong in household  
waste. They must be disposed of at  
an appropriate recycling collection  
point.  
Laying up the vehicle for more than  
four weeks can lead to battery  
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from  
the negative terminal of the vehicle  
battery.  
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.  
The deactivated functions are  
reactivated automatically as soon as  
conditions permit.  
Stop-start system 3 161.  
Charging the vehicle battery  
Ensure the ignition is switched off  
before connecting or disconnecting  
the vehicle battery.  
Idle boost  
9 Warning  
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 which may be audible.  
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.  
Battery discharge protection 3 142.  
Replacing the vehicle battery  
Notice  
Any deviation from the instructions  
given in this section may lead to  
temporary deactivation or  
disturbance of the stop-start system.  
A message appears in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Power outlet  
Jump starting 3 273.  
The power outlets are deactivated in  
the event of low vehicle battery  
voltage.  
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See the Owner's Manual for  
further information.  
Explosive gas may be present in  
the vicinity of the vehicle battery.  
Deactivating power saving mode  
Power saving mode is deactivated  
automatically when the engine is  
restarted. Run the engine for a  
sufficient charge:  
Warning label  
Heating functionalities  
Notice  
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.  
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for less than 10 minutes to use  
the consumers for approx.  
5 minutes  
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for more than 10 minutes to use  
the consumers for up to approx.  
30 minutes  
Diesel fuel system bleeding  
Power saving mode  
Meaning of symbols:  
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel  
fuel system must be bled. The  
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No sparks, naked flames or  
smoking.  
This mode deactivates electrical  
consumers to avoid excessive  
discharging of the vehicle battery.  
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.  
bleeding procedure differs between  
the engine types 3 290. Fuel up with  
at least five litres of diesel before  
starting the bleeding procedure.  
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Always shield eyes. Explosive  
gases can cause blindness or  
injury.  
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Keep the vehicle battery out of  
Engines DV5RUCd, DV5RUC  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Wait 1 minute and switch off the  
ignition.  
reach of children.  
The vehicle battery contains  
sulphuric acid which could cause  
blindness or serious burn  
injuries.  
3. Try to start the engine.  
If the engine does not start after a  
short time, repeat the procedure.  
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6. Close the bonnet.  
Lower the wiper arm carefully.  
Rear window  
Engines DW10FEU, DW10FD,  
DW10FDCU, DW10F  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
Wiper blade replacement  
2. Wait 6 seconds and switch off the  
ignition.  
Windscreen  
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for ten times.  
4. Try to start the engine.  
If the engine does not start after a  
short time, repeat the procedure.  
Engine DV6DU  
1. Open the engine bonnet.  
2. If necessary, unclip the engine  
style cover to access the priming  
pump.  
3. Operate the priming pump  
repeatedly until resistance is felt  
(there may be resistance at the first  
press).  
4. Try to start the engine. If the engine  
does not start after a short time, wait  
around 15 seconds before trying  
again. If the engine does not start  
after a few attempts, repeat step 3  
and try again to start the engine.  
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.  
Switch off the ignition.  
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.  
Lower the wiper arm carefully.  
Attach the wiper blade to the wiper  
arm and push until it engages.  
5. Put the engine style cover in place  
and clip it in.  
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Low beam  
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.  
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do  
not touch the bulb glass with bare  
hands.  
Use only the same bulb type for  
replacement.  
Replace headlight bulbs from within  
the engine compartment.  
Low beam bulb sits in outer chamber  
(2)  
High beam bulb sits in inner chamber  
(1)  
Parking light bulb sits in inner  
chamber (1)  
Daytime running light bulb sits in  
outer chamber (2)  
1. Remove the protective cover.  
Bulb check  
After a bulb replacement switch on  
the ignition, operate and check the  
lights.  
Halogen headlights  
Front turn lights 3 248.  
Illustrations show the right headlight  
unit.  
2. Press latch and remove the bulb  
socket from reflector housing.  
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Withdraw the bulb holder from the  
reflector housing.  
High beam  
3. Detach the bulb from the bulb  
socket and replace the bulb.  
1. Remove the protective cover.  
4. Insert the bulb socket into the  
3. Detach the bulb from the bulb  
socket and replace the bulb.  
reflector housing.  
5. Fit the cover.  
4. Insert the bulb socket into the  
reflector housing.  
5. Fit the cover.  
2. Press latch and remove the bulb  
socket from reflector housing.  
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2. Press the clips on the bulb socket  
to disengage and withdraw socket  
from the reflector.  
Parking light  
Daytime running light  
1. Remove the protective cover.  
1. Remove the protective cover.  
3. Remove the bulb from the socket  
by pulling.  
4. Replace and insert the new bulb  
into the socket.  
5. Insert the bulb socket into the  
housing.  
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2. Press the clips on the bulb socket  
to disengage and withdraw socket  
from the reflector.  
Low beam  
Xenon headlights  
Front turn lights 3 248.  
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Illustrations show the right headlight  
unit.  
Xenon headlights work under  
extremely high electrical voltage.  
Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced  
by a workshop.  
High beam  
3. Remove the bulb from the socket  
by pulling.  
4. Replace and insert the new bulb  
Low beam bulb sits in outer chamber  
(2)  
into the socket.  
5. Insert the bulb socket into the  
housing.  
High beam bulb sits in inner chamber  
(1)  
Daytime running light with LEDs  
1. Remove the protective cover.  
The daytime running light unit in the  
lower bumper area is designed with  
LEDs. In case of defective LEDs,  
have them replaced by a workshop.  
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3. Detach the bulb from the bulb  
socket and replace the bulb.  
4. Insert the bulb socket into the  
reflector housing.  
5. Fit the cover.  
Front fog lights  
2. Press latch and remove the bulb  
socket from reflector housing.  
2. Turn the bulb socket  
anticlockwise and remove it from  
the light assembly.  
Withdraw the bulb holder from the  
reflector housing.  
1. Unscrew and remove the  
underfloor cover.  
3. Disengage the plug connector by  
pulling the retaining lug.  
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4. Remove and replace the bulb unit  
and attach the plug connector.  
Note that the bulb and the socket  
are one unit and have to be  
changed together.  
Turn light bulb sits in inner chamber  
(1)  
2. Rotate the bulb socket  
anticlockwise to disengage and  
withdraw from the reflector.  
5. Insert the bulb socket into the light  
assembly by turning clockwise  
and engage.  
6. Mount the light assembly by  
tightening the two screws.  
7. Attach and engage the cover.  
Front turn lights  
Illustrations show the right headlight  
unit.  
1. Remove the protective cover.  
3. Slightly press down the bulb, turn  
it anticlockwise and remove it  
from the socket.  
4. Replace and insert the new bulb  
into socket by turning clockwise.  
5. Insert the bulb socket into the  
reflector and turn clockwise.  
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Tail lights  
Tail light assembly  
All body styles except platform cab  
2. Unscrew and remove the two  
screws.  
4. While holding the light assembly,  
push the retaining lug which holds  
the tail light assembly in the body.  
1. Vehicles with a cover hiding the  
lower tail light assembly screw:  
remove cover by carefully  
releasing its retaining lugs with a  
screwdriver and tilting the cover  
slightly towards the outside.  
3. Vehicles with air vent or cover  
behind the tail light, in the trim:  
Remove air vent or cover.  
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5. Carefully withdraw the tail light  
assembly from recess and  
12. Clip in cover which may have  
covered the lower tail light  
assembly screw.  
remove. Take care that the cable  
duct remains in position.  
6. Detach the cable from the retainer  
in the light assembly.  
13. Attach cover or air vent behind the  
tail light if removed before.  
Platform Cab  
8. 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)  
7. Disengage the central retaining  
lug, pull the bulb carrier and  
disengage the remaining retaining  
lugs.  
1. Remove the four screws from the  
lens.  
2. Remove lens from the aperture.  
9. Attach the bulb carrier to the light  
assembly.  
10. Attach the cable to the retainer.  
11. Attach the light assembly to the  
vehicle body and tighten both  
screws.  
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Side turn lights  
To replace the bulb, remove the light  
housing:  
3. Push bulb into socket slightly,  
rotate anticlockwise, remove and  
renew bulb.  
2. Pull the retaining lug upwards and  
remove the bulb socket from the  
plug connector.  
Turn light (1)  
Brake light (2)  
Tail light (3)  
Reversing light (4)  
Rear fog light, may be on one side  
only (5)  
3. Replace the complete unit.  
1. Slide the lamp housing forward  
and remove it at the back. It may  
help to use a screwdriver to lever  
out the light housing from the  
body. Wrap the tip of the  
4. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to  
the left and insert right end.  
Centre high-mounted brake  
light  
Vehicles with hinged doors or  
tailgate  
screwdriver with a cloth to prevent  
paint damage.  
4. Install lens in aperture and  
replace the four screws.  
1. Open the rear doors.  
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2. a) vehicles with tailgate:  
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a  
slot screwdriver to prevent paint  
damage. Remove the inner cover  
or air vent with the screwdriver.  
Number plate light  
1. a) vehicles with tailgate:  
3. Push the brake light assembly  
carefully out through the recess.  
4. Detach the cable from the retainer  
in the light assembly.  
Loose the inner trim from clips by  
swiveling it upwards and  
Insert a thin screwdriver, e.g., in  
one of the recesses of the cover  
and push it outwards to unclip it.  
Remove the cover.  
downwards. Pull trim off carefully.  
b) vehicles with hinged doors:  
b) vehicles with hinged doors:  
5. Remove the socket of the defect  
bulb by turning it a quarter turn  
anti-clockwise.  
6. Renew bulb.  
7. Install brake light assembly like  
explained above, in reversed  
order.  
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2. Pull the bulb from the bulb holder  
and replace it.  
Electrical system  
3. Attach the cover.  
Fuses  
Data on the replacement fuse must  
match the data on the defective fuse.  
There are two fuse boxes in the  
vehicle:  
Interior lights  
Have the following lights replaced by  
a workshop:  
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courtesy light, reading lights  
load compartment light  
instrument panel illumination  
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engine compartment  
instrument panel  
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the  
respective switch and the ignition.  
A blown fuse can be recognised by its  
melted wire.  
Insert a screwdriver in one of the  
recesses of the cover and lever it  
out. Remove the cover.  
Caution  
Do not replace the fuse until the  
cause of the fault has been  
remedied.  
Some functions are protected by  
several fuses.  
Fuses may also be inserted without  
existence of a function.  
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Fuse extractor  
A fuse extractor may be located  
behind the passenger compartment  
fuse box cover:  
Engine compartment fuse  
box  
Grab the fuse with the fuse extractor  
and withdraw the fuse.  
The fuse box is in the front left of the  
engine compartment.  
Disengage the cover and remove it.  
Unclip the cover by pulling at the top  
left, then right. Disengage the cover  
completely and turn it over.  
No. Circuit  
The extractor has two sides, each  
side is designed for a different type of  
fuses.  
12 Heated washer jets  
14 Front and rear screenwash  
pump  
15 Front radar system, electric  
power steering  
17 Built-in systems interface  
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No. Circuit  
No. Circuit  
19 Front wiper motor  
1
4
5
Clutch switch, power steering  
Horn  
20 Front and rear screenwash  
pump  
Front and rear screenwash  
pump  
21 Headlight wash pump  
22 Horn  
6
Front and rear screenwash  
pump  
23 Right high beam  
24 Left high beam  
7
8
Rear power outlet  
Rear window wipers  
Remove the cover by pulling at the  
top left, then at the right side.  
After having changed defective fuses,  
close the fuse box cover and lock it.  
10/11 Central locking system  
If the fuse box cover is not closed  
correctly, malfunction may occur.  
13  
Head-up display, climate  
controls, Infotainment system  
controls, gear selector  
Version 1 (Eco)  
Instrument panel fuse box  
14  
Anti-theft alarm system, tele‐  
matic unit  
The fuse box is located behind a  
cover in the instrument panel at the  
left side.  
17  
19  
21  
Instrument cluster  
Steering wheel controls  
Anti-theft system or electronic  
key system  
22  
Front camera, rain and light  
sensor  
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Version 2 (Full)  
No. Circuit  
No.  
17  
18  
21  
Circuit  
23  
24  
Seat belt reminder  
Rear power outlet  
Telematic unit  
Parking assist, Infotainment  
system, rear view camera  
Interior lights, torch  
charger  
25  
29  
31  
Airbags  
Infotainment system  
22  
23  
Interior lights, glovebox  
light  
Infotainment system (+  
battery)  
Blind spot monitoring  
system, door mirror  
controls  
32  
34  
Front power outlet  
Interior mirror, blind spot  
monitoring system, door  
mirror controls  
24  
25  
Steering wheel controls  
No.  
1
Circuit  
Headlight range adjust‐  
ment  
Anti-theft system or  
electronic key system  
35  
36  
Heated washer jets, headlight  
range adjustment  
26  
27  
Seat belt reminder  
5
7
Parking assist, Infotain‐  
ment system, rear view  
camera  
Interior lights, torch charger  
Front camera, rain and  
light sensor  
28  
Head-up display, front  
climate controls, Info‐  
tainment system  
Rear climate controls,  
audio system amplifier  
8
Rear window wipers  
Central locking system  
Anti-theft alarm system  
controls, gear selector  
10/11  
12  
30A or 30B Audio system (+  
battery)  
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Opening of the box  
No.  
31  
33  
35  
36  
Circuit  
Vehicle tools  
Tools  
Airbag  
Front power outlet  
Instrument cluster  
Infotainment system  
1. The box is secured by two bars  
which prevent its escaping from  
its housing, if it is not stowed  
correctly.  
The tools are located in the box  
underneath the left front seat.  
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2. Press latches and slide them  
inwards to release the box. Lift the  
box slightly to release it from bar  
1. Pull it out.  
1. Insert the box with the front  
inclined upwards. To take it past  
bar 2, push the box in and down.  
4. Unclip retainers on the box cover  
and open it.  
Stowing the box  
2. Once the box is in the housing,  
push it down and slide latches  
outwards to secure it.  
3. Lift the box upwards to take it past  
bar 2.  
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Vehicles with spare wheel  
Vehicles without spare wheel  
Wheels and tyres  
Tyre condition, wheel condition  
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.  
Regularly check the wheels for  
damage. Seek the assistance of a  
workshop in the event of damage or  
unusual wear.  
The box contains:  
The box contains a towing eye and a  
tyre repair kit.  
Tyre repair kit 3 264.  
Winter tyres  
1. a wheelbrace for removing the  
wheel bolts and operating the  
jack.  
Winter tyres improve driving safety at  
temperatures below 7 °C and should  
therefore be fitted on all wheels.  
2. a jack to raise the vehicle.  
In accordance with country-specific  
regulations, affix the speed sticker in  
the driver's field of view.  
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter  
tyres 3 293.  
3. wheel bolt cap or hub cap removal  
tools. These tools are designed to  
remove the wheel bolt head  
covers on alloy wheels or the hub  
cap on steel wheels.  
4. a wheelbrace adapter for the  
security wheel bolts.  
5. a towing eye.  
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Tyre pressures differ depending on  
various options. For the correct tyre  
pressure value, follow the procedure  
below:  
Directional tyres  
Tyre designations  
E.g. 225/55 R 18 98 V  
Directional tyres should be mounted  
so that they rotate in the correct  
direction. The proper rotation  
direction is indicated by a symbol  
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.  
225 : tyre width, mm  
55 : cross-section ratio (tyre height  
to tyre width), %  
1. Identify the engine identifier code.  
Engine data 3 290.  
R
: belt type: Radial  
2. Identify the respective tyre.  
The tyre pressure tables show all  
possible tyre combinations 3 293.  
For the tyres approved for your  
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of  
Conformity provided with your vehicle  
or other national registration  
documents.  
The driver is responsible for correct  
adjustment of tyre pressure.  
RF : type: RunFlat  
18 : wheel diameter, inches  
98 : load index e.g. 98 is equivalent  
to 750 kg  
Tyre pressure  
Check the pressure of cold tyres at  
least every 14 days and before any  
long journey. Do not forget the spare  
wheel. This also applies to vehicles  
with tyre pressure monitoring system.  
V
: speed code letter  
Speed code letter:  
Q : up to 100 mph  
S : up to 112 mph  
T : up to 118 mph  
H : up to 130 mph  
V : up to 150 mph  
W : up to 168 mph  
Tyre pressure 3 293.  
The tyre pressure data refers to cold  
tyres. It applies to summer and winter  
tyres.  
Always inflate the spare tyre to the  
pressure specified for full load.  
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair  
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and  
fuel economy and will increase tyre  
wear.  
9 Warning  
Choose a tyre appropriate for the  
maximum speed of your vehicle.  
Refer to the EEC Certificate of  
Conformity provided with your vehicle  
or other national registration  
documents. Optional equipment  
could reduce the maximum speed of  
the vehicle.  
If the pressure is too low, this can  
result in considerable tyre warm-  
up and internal damage, leading to  
tread separation and even to tyre  
blow-out at high speeds.  
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Tyre deflation detection  
system  
9 Warning  
For specific tyres the  
Deflation detection system warns  
just about low tyre pressure  
condition and does not replace  
regular tyre maintenance by the  
driver.  
The tyre deflation detection system  
continually checks the rotation speed  
of all four wheels and warns on low  
tyre pressure condition once vehicle  
is driving. This is achieved by  
comparing tyre rolling circumference  
with reference values and further  
signals.  
recommended tyre pressure as  
shown in the tyre pressure table  
may exceed the maximum tyre  
pressure as indicated on the tyre.  
Never exceed the maximum tyre  
pressure as indicated on the tyre.  
In case of a system malfunction, the  
control indicators q and R appear  
at the same time or a message is  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre. Set correct tyre pressure and  
reinitialise system. If the failure  
continues to be displayed, contact a  
workshop. The system is inoperable  
when ABS or ESC has a malfunction  
or a temporary spare wheel is used.  
Once the road tyre has been refitted,  
check the tyre pressure with cold  
tyres and initialise the system.  
Temperature dependency  
If a tyre loses pressure the control  
indicator q illuminates, a warning  
chime is given and a warning  
message is displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
In this case reduce speed, avoid  
sharp cornering and strong braking.  
Stop at next safe opportunity and  
check tyre pressure.  
The tyre pressure depends on the  
temperature of the tyre. During  
driving, tyre temperature and  
pressure increase. Tyre pressure  
values provided on the tyre  
information label and tyre pressure  
chart are valid for cold tyres, which  
means at 20 °C.  
The pressure increases by nearly  
1.5 psi for a 10 °C temperature  
increase. This must be considered  
when warm tyres are checked.  
Control indicator q 3 115.  
After adjusting tyre pressure initialise  
system to extinguish the control  
indicator and restart system.  
System initialisation  
After tyre pressure correction or  
wheel change, the system must be  
initialised to learn new circumference  
reference values:  
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1. Always ensure that all four tyres  
have correct tyre pressure  
3 293.  
2. Apply parking brake.  
3. Start the initialisation procedure:  
After initialisation system  
For safety reasons, it is  
automatically calibrates to new tyre  
pressures during driving. After longer  
drive the system will adopt and  
monitor new pressures.  
recommended that the tread depth of  
the tyres on one axle should not vary  
by more than 2 mm.  
Always check tyre pressure with cold  
tyres.  
System has to be reinitialised when:  
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Tyre pressure has been changed  
Load condition has been  
changed  
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Wheels have been swapped or  
exchanged  
The system will not warn  
instantaneously on a tyre blow out or  
a rapid deflation. This is due to  
required calculation time.  
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.  
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.  
a) Vehicles without Infotainment  
system: Press button q for 3  
seconds. A chime confirms the  
start.  
b) Vehicles with Infotainment  
system: Initialise the deflation  
detection system in the vehicle  
personalisation 3 127.  
Tread depth  
Check tread depth at regular  
intervals.  
Tyres should be replaced for safety  
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm  
(4 mm for winter tyres).  
4. Reset is confirmed by pop-up  
indication.  
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Tyres age, even if they are not used.  
We recommend tyre replacement  
every six years.  
Wheel covers  
Tyre chains  
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.  
Changing tyre and wheel  
size  
If the wheel covers and tyres used are  
not factory approved, the tyres must  
not have a rim protection ridge.  
Wheel covers must not impair brake  
cooling.  
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.  
Tyre deflation detection system  
3 261.  
9 Warning  
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 tyre type of the vehicle:  
Have the label with tyre pressures  
replaced.  
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel  
covers could lead to sudden  
pressure loss and thereby  
accidents.  
9 Warning  
The use of unsuitable tyres or  
wheels may lead to accidents and  
will invalidate the vehicle  
operating permit.  
Vehicles with steel wheels: When  
using locking wheel nuts, do not  
attach wheel covers.  
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For 16 inch tyres, only use 12 mm  
link tyre chains.  
For 17 inch tyres, only use  
König K-Summit Van K84 tyre  
chains.  
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Notice  
9 Warning  
The use of tyre chains and the  
maximum allowed speed is  
regulated by country-specific  
legislation.  
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.  
Do not use for a lengthy period.  
Steering and handling may be  
affected.  
9 Warning  
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.  
In the case of a flat tyre:  
Apply the parking brake and engage  
When fitting the tyre chains follow the  
instructions provided by the  
first gear, reverse gear or P.  
The tyre repair kit is located in the tool  
box underneath the left front seat.  
Tool box 3 257.  
1. Pull speed limit label from the tyre  
repair kit and place it in driver's  
visible area.  
manufacturer of the tyre chains.  
3. Turn selector A to the "sealant"  
position. Check that switch B is in  
position J.  
After having fitted the tyre chains,  
stop the vehicle after having driven a  
short distance and make sure that the  
tyre chains are correctly tightened.  
2. Pull the electrical cable and air  
hose out of the compartments on  
the underside of the kit.  
Tyre repair kit  
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be  
repaired with the tyre repair kit.  
Do not remove foreign bodies from  
the tyres.  
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that  
is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired  
with the tyre repair kit.  
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4. Uncoil the air hose fully and  
unscrew the cap from the end of  
the hose. Connect hose to the  
valve of the defective tyre.  
When the correct pressure is  
obtained, switch off the  
compressor.  
If the prescribed tyre pressure is  
not obtained within ten minutes,  
remove the tyre repair kit. Move  
the vehicle one tyre rotation.  
Reattach the tyre repair kit and  
continue the filling procedure for  
ten minutes. If the prescribed tyre  
pressure is still not obtained, the  
tyre is too badly damaged. Seek  
the assistance of a workshop.  
6. Set the rocker switch on the  
compressor to I. The tyre is filled  
with sealant.  
7. The compressor pressure gauge  
5. Connect the electrical cable to the  
vehicle's 12 V front power outlet  
3 98.  
briefly indicates up to  
600 kPa (6 bar) whilst the sealant  
cartridge is emptying (approx.  
30 s). Then the pressure starts to  
drop.  
To avoid discharging the battery,  
we recommend running the  
engine.  
8. All of the sealant is pumped into  
the tyre. Then the tyre is being  
inflated.  
9. The prescribed tyre pressure  
should be obtained within ten  
minutes.  
Drain excess tyre pressure with  
the button.  
Do not run the compressor longer  
than ten minutes.  
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10. Detach the tyre repair kit. Stow  
tyre repair kit in load  
If tyre pressure hasn't decreased  
under 150 kPa (1.5 bar), set it to  
the correct value. Otherwise the  
vehicle must not be used. Seek  
assistance of a workshop.3 293  
Repeat the checking procedure  
once more after driving further  
three miles but no more than ten  
minutes to check that there is no  
more loss of pressure.  
Note the expiry date of the kit. After  
this date its sealing capability is no  
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to  
storage information on sealant  
bottle.  
Replace the used sealant cartridge.  
Dispose of the bottle as prescribed  
by applicable laws.  
compartment.  
11. Remove any excess sealant  
using a cloth.  
The compressor and sealant can be  
used from approx. -30 °C.  
If the tyre pressure has fallen  
below 150 kPa (1.5 bar), the  
vehicle must not be used. Seek  
the assistance of a workshop.  
Removing the pipe and cartridge  
13. Stow away tyre repair kit in load  
compartment.  
Notice  
12. Start driving immediately so that  
sealant is evenly distributed in the  
tyre. After driving approx.  
The driving characteristics of the  
repaired tyre are severely affected,  
therefore have this tyre replaced.  
three miles but no more than ten  
minutes, stop and check tyre  
pressure. Turn selector on the kit  
to the air pump symbol. Connect  
compressor air hose to tyre valve.  
Fill tyre as described before. Drain  
excess tyre pressure with the  
button on the kit.  
If unusual noise is heard or the  
compressor becomes hot, turn  
compressor off for at least  
30 minutes.  
1. Turn pipe assembly to the left until  
it contacts the unit.  
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3. Pull pipe assembly out slightly,  
then disconnect connector from  
the air hose by turning it a quarter  
turn anticlockwise.  
Wheel changing  
Make the following preparations and  
observe the following information:  
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Park the vehicle on a level, firm  
and non-skid surface. The front  
wheels must be in the straight-  
ahead position.  
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If necessary, place a chock under  
the wheel diagonally opposite the  
wheel to be changed.  
Apply the parking brake and  
engage first 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.  
Take heavy objects out of the  
vehicle before jacking up.  
No people or animals may be in  
the vehicle when it is jacked-up.  
Never crawl under a jacked-up  
vehicle.  
Do not start the vehicle when it is  
raised on the jack.  
Before screwing in the wheel  
bolts, clean them.  
2. Disconnect the connector from  
the cartridge by turning it a quarter  
turn anti-clockwise.  
4. Remove air hose.  
Keep the kit vertical and unscrew  
the cartridge from the bottom.  
5. To fit the new cartridge and new  
pipe, carry out these operations in  
reverse order.  
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The rear arm position of the lifting  
platform is centrically under the  
relevant vehicle jacking point.  
9 Warning  
Do not grease wheel bolts.  
Tightening torques  
Caution  
Tightening torque for steel wheels is  
125 Nm.  
Use the correct wheel bolts for the  
If the vehicle is equipped with alloy  
wheels, tighten the wheel bolts  
manually at least for the first five  
turns.  
respective wheels.  
Jacking positions  
The jacking positions shown refer to  
the use of lifting arms and accessory  
jacks used for changing winter /  
summer tyres.  
There are two different types of  
wheels with two different bolts and  
tightening torques.  
The front arm position of the lifting  
platform is centrically under the  
relevant vehicle jacking point.  
Spare wheel  
The spare wheel is located in a holder  
beneath the vehicle floor.  
The tools are in a box in the left front  
seat 3 257.  
Tightening torque for alloy wheels is  
125 Nm.  
Use the jack only on the specific  
jacking positions 3 267.  
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The spare wheel can be classified as  
a temporary spare wheel depending  
on the size compared to the other  
mounted wheels and country  
regulations. In this case a permissible  
maximum speed applies, even  
though no label at the spare wheel  
indicates this.  
3. Fit the wheel wrench on the  
hexagon bolt. Turn it  
anticlockwise until the spare  
wheel holder is low enough to  
allow the catch to be unhooked.  
Only mount one temporary spare  
wheel. Do not drive faster than  
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not  
use for a long period of time.  
2. Remove the cover of the carrier  
bolt, located on the rear door sill  
Caution  
The use of a spare wheel that is  
smaller than the other wheels or in  
combination with winter tyres  
could affect driveability. Have the  
defective tyre replaced as soon as  
possible.  
4. Lift the spare wheel holder and  
unhook the catch.  
Lower the spare wheel holder.  
If the vehicle is equipped with a trailer  
hitch, lift the back of the vehicle on  
one of the rear vehicle jacking points  
for easier access to the spare wheel.  
1. Depending on the version, open  
the tailgate or the rear doors.  
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Only mount one temporary spare  
wheel. The permissible maximum  
speed on the label on the temporary  
spare wheel is only valid for the  
factory-fitted tyre size.  
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If the ground on which the vehicle  
is standing is soft, a solid board  
(max. 1 cm thick) should be  
placed under the jack.  
Take heavy objects out of the  
vehicle before jacking up.  
No people or animals may be in  
the vehicle when it is jacked-up.  
Never crawl under a jacked-up  
vehicle.  
Do not start the vehicle when it is  
raised on the jack.  
Before screwing in the wheel  
bolts, clean them.  
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Fitting the spare wheel  
Make the following preparations and  
observe the following information:  
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Park the vehicle on a level, firm  
and non-skid surface. The front  
wheels must be in the straight-  
ahead position.  
5. Remove the spare wheel.  
6. Change the wheel.  
7. Position the damaged wheel with  
the outside down in the spare  
wheel holder.  
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If necessary, place a chock under  
the wheel diagonally opposite the  
wheel to be changed.  
Apply the parking brake and  
engage first gear, reverse gear or  
P.  
9 Warning  
8. Lift the spare wheel holder and  
engage in the catch. The open  
side of the catch must point in the  
direction of travel.  
9. Close the spare wheel holder by  
turning the hexagon bolt  
clockwise using the wheel  
wrench.  
Do not grease wheel bolts.  
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Remove the spare wheel 3 268.  
Never change more than one  
wheel at once.  
Use the jack only to change  
wheels in case of puncture, not  
for seasonal winter or summer  
tyre change.  
9 Warning  
Ensure to use always the correct  
wheel bolts if changing the  
wheels. When installing the spare  
wheel, the bolts for alloy wheels  
can also be used.  
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10. Stow wheel wrench in the storage.  
11. Close the tailgate or the rear  
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The jack is maintenance-free.  
doors.  
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2. Attach the wheel wrench and  
loosen each wheel bolt by half a  
turn.  
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Note that the spare wheel is  
3. Ensure the jack is correctly  
secured by the conical contact of  
each bolt if the wheel bolts for the  
alloy wheels are used. In this  
case, the washers do not come  
into contact with the spare wheel.  
positioned under the relevant  
vehicle jacking point. Position it  
directly below the jacking point in  
a manner that prevents it from  
slipping.  
The wheels might be protected by  
security wheel bolts. To loosen  
these specific bolts, attach the  
adapter onto the head of the bolt  
before installing the wheel  
wrench. The adapter is located in  
the tool box.3 257  
1. Steel wheels with cover: Pull off  
the wheel cover with the  
designated tool 3 257.  
Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel  
bolt caps with the designated tool  
3 257.  
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bolts can also be used for the steel  
spare wheel. In this case, the  
spare wheel is secured by the  
conical contact of each bolt.  
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel  
cover with the tyre valve before  
installing.  
Install wheel bolt caps.  
11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 268,  
the vehicle tools 3 257 and the  
adapter for the security wheel  
bolts.  
12. Check the tyre pressure of the  
installed tyre and the wheel bolt  
torque as soon as possible.  
With the jack correctly aligned  
rotate wheel wrench until wheel is  
clear of the ground.  
4. Set the jack to the necessary  
height by turning the hand wheel.  
5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.  
6. Change the wheel.  
Spare wheel 3 268.  
7. Screw on the wheel bolts.  
8. Lower the vehicle and remove  
jack.  
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring  
that it is located securely and  
tighten each bolt in a crosswise  
sequence. Tightening torque is  
115 Nm.  
Ensure that the edge of the body  
fits into the notch of the jack.  
If the vehicle is equipped with  
alloy wheels, note that the wheel  
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Do not disconnect the discharged  
vehicle battery from the vehicle.  
Switch off all unnecessary  
electrical consumers.  
Jump starting  
Do not start with quick charger.  
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle  
battery can be started using jump  
leads and the vehicle battery of  
another vehicle.  
9 Warning  
Avoid contact of the battery with  
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted  
surfaces. The fluid contains  
sulphuric acid which can cause  
injuries and damage in the event  
of direct contact.  
Do not lean over the vehicle  
battery during jump starting.  
Do not allow the terminals of one  
lead to touch those of the other  
lead.  
The vehicles must not come into  
contact with each other during  
the jump starting process.  
Apply the parking brake,  
transmission in neutral,  
automatic transmission in P.  
Caution  
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Never expose the vehicle battery  
to naked flames or sparks.  
A discharged vehicle battery can  
already freeze at a temperature  
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery  
before connecting jump leads.  
Wear eye protection and  
protective clothing when  
handling a battery.  
Use a booster battery with the  
same voltage (12 V). Its capacity  
(Ah) must not be much less than  
that of the discharged vehicle  
battery.  
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Never jump start another vehicle  
with an electric vehicle.  
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9 Warning  
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Be extremely careful when starting  
with jump leads. Any deviation  
from the following instructions can  
lead to injuries or damage caused  
by battery explosion or damage to  
the electrical systems of both  
vehicles.  
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Use jump leads with insulated  
terminals and a cross section of  
at least 16 mm2 (25 mm2 for  
diesel engines).  
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Open the positive terminal protection  
caps of both vehicle batteries.  
Lead connection order:  
1. Connect the red lead to the  
positive terminal of the booster  
battery.  
2. Connect the other end of the red  
lead to the positive terminal of the  
discharged battery.  
3. Allow both engines to idle for  
approx. three minutes with the  
leads connected.  
4. Switch on electrical consumers  
e.g. headlights, heated rear  
window of the vehicle receiving  
the jump start.  
Towing  
Towing the vehicle  
5. Reverse above sequence exactly  
when removing leads.  
3. Connect the black lead to the  
negative terminal of the booster  
battery.  
4. Connect the other end of the black  
lead to a vehicle grounding point  
of your vehicle in the engine  
compartment.  
Route the leads so that they cannot  
catch on rotating parts in the engine  
compartment.  
Press in the middle of the cover plate  
and slide to the upper left corner to  
unclip it.  
The towing eye is stowed with the  
vehicle tools 3 257.  
To start the engine:  
1. Start the engine of the vehicle  
providing the jump.  
2. After 5 minutes, start the other  
engine. Start attempts should be  
made for no longer than 15  
seconds at an interval of 1 minute.  
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cases and when the transmission is  
defective, the front axle must be  
raised off the ground.  
Caution  
Deactivate the driver assistance  
systems like active emergency  
braking 3 199, otherwise the  
vehicle may automatically brake  
during towing.  
Switch the selector lever to neutral.  
Release the parking brake.  
Caution  
Screw in the towing eye clockwise as  
far as it will go until it stops in a  
horizontal position.  
Attach a tow rope – or better a tow rod  
– to the towing eye.  
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.  
Excessive tractive force can  
damage the vehicle.  
When towing an electric vehicle or a  
vehicle equipped with an automatic  
transmission, transport the vehicle on  
a platform or tow it with the front  
wheels lifted.  
Seek the assistance of a workshop.  
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.  
When the engine is not running,  
considerably more force is needed to  
brake and steer.  
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases  
from the towing vehicle, switch on the  
air recirculation and close the  
windows.  
Vehicles with automatic transmission:  
The vehicle must be towed facing  
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor  
further than 60 miles. In all other  
The towing eye must only be used for  
towing and not for recovering the  
vehicle.  
Switch on ignition to release steering  
wheel lock and to permit operation of  
brake lights, horn and windscreen  
wiper.  
Insert cap with the flange into the  
recess and fix cap by pushing.  
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Towing another vehicle  
Caution  
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.  
Excessive tractive force can  
damage the vehicle.  
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.  
Insert cap with the upper flange into  
the recess and fix cap by pushing.  
Screw in the towing eye clockwise as  
far as it will go until it stops in a  
horizontal position.  
The lashing eye at the rear  
underneath the vehicle must never be  
used as a towing eye.  
On the rear bumper, press the cover  
plate on its upper left corner to unclip  
it.  
The towing eye is stowed with the  
vehicle tools 3 257.  
Attach a tow rope – or better a tow rod  
– to the towing eye.  
The towing eye must only be used for  
towing and not for recovering a  
vehicle.  
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switched off. Remove antenna 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.  
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the  
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use  
separate leathers 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.  
Appearance care  
Exterior care  
Locks  
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.  
Wax painted parts of the vehicle  
regularly.  
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.  
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 damages.  
Washing  
The paintwork of your vehicle is  
exposed to environmental influences.  
Polishing and waxing  
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.  
Caution  
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  
Always use a cleaning agent with  
a pH value of 4 to 9.  
Do not use cleaning agents on hot  
surfaces.  
Windows and wiper blades  
Switch off wipers before handling in  
their areas.  
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois  
leather together with window cleaner  
and insect remover.  
Do not clean the engine compartment  
with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet  
cleaner.  
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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.  
Rims are painted and can be treated  
with the same agents as the body.  
Liquid gas system  
9 Danger  
Paintwork damage  
Liquid gas is heavier than air and  
can collect in sink points.  
Take care when performing work  
at the underbody in a pit.  
Rectify minor paintwork damage with  
a touch-up pen before rust forms.  
Have more extensive damage or rust  
areas repaired by a workshop.  
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.  
Ice residues, pollution and continuous  
wiping on dry windows will damage or  
even destroy the wiper blades.  
Underbody  
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.  
Some areas of the vehicle underbody  
have a PVC undercoating while 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.  
Towing equipment  
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with  
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet  
cleaner.  
Glass panel  
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois  
leather together with window cleaner  
to clean the glass panel.  
Before and after winter, wash the  
underbody and have the protective  
wax coating checked.  
Interior care  
Interior and upholstery  
Only clean the vehicle interior,  
including the instrument panel fascia  
and panelling, with a dry cloth or  
interior cleaner.  
Wheels and tyres  
Do not use high-pressure jet  
cleaners.  
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel  
cleaner.  
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Clean the leather upholstery with  
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of  
heavy soiling, use leather care.  
The instrument cluster and the  
displays should only be cleaned using  
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a  
weak soap solution.  
floor mats be purchased. 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.  
Do not place anything on top of  
the driver side floor mat.  
Use only a single floor mat on the  
driver side.  
Plastic and rubber parts  
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.  
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Clean fabric upholstery with a  
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove  
stains with an upholstery cleaner.  
Floor mats  
Do not place one floor mat on top  
of another.  
Clothing fabrics may not be  
colourfast. This could cause visible  
discolourations, especially on light-  
coloured upholstery. Removable  
stains and discolourations should be  
cleaned as soon as possible.  
9 Warning  
Inserting and removing the floor  
mats  
The driver side floor mat is held in  
place by two retainers.  
If a floor mat has the wrong size or  
is not properly installed, it can  
interfere with the accelerator pedal  
and/or brake pedal, what can  
cause unintended acceleration  
and/or increased stopping  
distance which can cause a crash  
and injury.  
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water  
or interior cleaner.  
To install the driver's side floor mat:  
1. Move the driver's seat backwards  
as far as possible.  
Caution  
Close Velcro fasteners as open  
Velcro fasteners on clothing could  
damage seat upholstery.  
Use the following guidelines for  
proper floor mat usage.  
The same applies to clothing with  
sharp-edged objects, like zips or  
belts or studded jeans.  
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The original equipment floor mats  
were designed for your vehicle. If  
the floor mats need replacing, it  
is recommended that certified  
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Removing  
1. Move the driver's seat backwards  
as far as possible.  
2. Turn retainers a quarter turn  
towards the opposite direction  
than during installation.  
3. Remove the mat.  
2. Align slots in the mat with the  
retainers, as shown.  
3. Turn retainers clockwise for a  
quarter turn.  

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