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clogged, a service regeneration must be carried out by a correspondingly qualified workshop.

Particulate filter clogged

The yellow indicator lamps

light up together.

Self-regeneration of the particulate filter is no longer possible.

1. Contact a suitably qualified workshop immediately to have a service regeneration carried out.

The particulate filter will become damaged and will have to be replaced by a suitably qualified workshop if the

indicator lamps

are ignored.

Emissions-relevant fault

The yellow indicator lamp lights up.

Fault in an emissions-relevant component that can damage the vehicle.

1. Drive to the nearest suitably qualified workshop.

2. Have the engine and exhaust system checked.

Misfiring

The yellow indicator lamp flashes.

Misfiring that can damage the vehicle.

1. Drive to the nearest suitably qualified workshop.

2. Have the engine and exhaust system checked.

There may be engine faults and fuel consumption may be higher if the indicator lamps are lit up or

flashing.

Introduction

Observe any country-specific legislation when securing your vehicle in the event of a breakdown.

WARNING

In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, a loose vehicle tools container, breakdown set

and spare wheel could be flung though the vehicle and cause severe injuries.

● Always ensure that the vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel are always properly secured in the vehicle.

WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged tools in the vehicle toolkit can lead to accidents and injuries.

● Never work with unsuitable or damaged tools from the vehicle toolkit.

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Stowage

The vehicle toolkit and the removable ball coupling for the towing bracket may be located in different places

depending on the vehicle model.

Multivan

In the stowage compartment on the rear of the bench seat/bed

1. Open the stowage compartment.

In the luggage compartment over the rear left wheel housing, possibly under a cover→

.

1. Loosen securing strap.

2. If necessary, loosen the bolt to remove the jack.

Kombi, panel van, Caravelle

In the luggage compartment over the rear left wheel housing, possibly under a cover→

.

1. Loosen the securing strap if necessary.

2. If necessary, undo the bolt to remove the vehicle jack.

Dropside with single cab

Behind the driver seat.

1. Loosen securing strap.

Dropside with double cab, panel van Plus

On the left-hand side under the rear bench seat.

1. Loosen securing strap.

NOTICE

In vehicles with a 3-seat bench in the fourth row of seats, the 3-seat bench must be propped up with the support

rod so you can access the vehicle toolkit (→ Rear seats).

After using the jack, crank it back to its original position so that it can be stowed

safely.

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Contents of the vehicle toolkit

The scope of the on-board tool kit depends on the country and equipment. In some countries, there may also be a

tyre pressure gauge in the vehicle. The following section describes the maximum scope:

Fig. 1 Contents of the toolbox (illustration).

1

2

Screwdriver with hexagon socket in the handle for unscrewing or screwing tight slackened wheel bolts. The

screwdriver blade is reversible. The screwdriver is located in the box spanner.

Adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolt. Carry the wheel bolt adapter in the vehicle toolkit at all times. Thecode

number of the anti-theft wheel bolt is stamped on the front of the adapter. You will need this number to

replace the adapter if lost. Make a note of the code number for the anti-theft wheel bolt and keep it in a safe

place – but not inside the vehicle.

3

4

Removable towing eye.

Hook for pulling off the centre covers, wheel covers, the wheel bolt caps and the cover for the screw-in towing

eye at front.

5

6

7

8

Box spanner for wheel bolts.

Jack. Before you return the vehicle jack to the toolbox, fully wind in the claw.

Ratchet for the jack.

Jack extension.

Servicing the jack

There are no maintenance cycles for the jack. Grease the jack with a universal lubricant when necessary.

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