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to other drivers in the darkness, if it is
raining or in conditions of poor visibility.
Note
The headlights, rear lights and turn signals
may mist up temporarily on the inside in cool
or damp weather. This is normal and in no
way effects the useful life of the vehicle light-
ing system.
Turn signal and main beam lever
Read the additional information carefully
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Convenience turn signals
For the convenience turn signals, move the
lever as far as possible upwards or down-
wards and release the lever. The turn signal
will flash 3 times.
The convenience indicators can be deactiva-
ted at a Specialised workshop.
Note
If the convenience turn signals are operat-
●
ing (three flashes) and the other convenience
turn signals are switched on, the active part
stops flashing and only flashes once in the
new part selected.
The turn signal only works when the igni-
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tion is switched on. The hazard warning
106
Operation
lights also work when the ignition is switch-
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ed off
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If any of both turn signals fails, the warning
lamp will start flashing twice faster than nor-
mal.
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The main beam headlights can only be
switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on.
Hazard warning lights
Fig. 108
Dash panel: Button for switching the
hazard lights warning system on and off.
Read the additional information carefully
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Always fulfil legal requirements for securing a
broken down vehicle. In a number of coun-
tries it is now obligatory, for example, to turn
on the hazard warning lights and use a re-
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flective safety vest
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74.
If your vehicle breaks down:
1.
Park the vehicle a safe distance from
traffic and on suitable ground
Hazard warning lights on page
2.
Turn on the hazard warning lights with
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the button
Fig.
108.
3.
Apply the handbrake firmly
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134.
4.
Put the gearbox lever in neutral or the
selector lever in position N
5.
Switch off the engine and remove the
key from the ignition.
6.
Have all occupants leave the vehicle and
move to safety, for example behind a
guard rail.
7.
When leaving the vehicle, take all keys
with you.
8.
Place an emergency warning triangle to
indicate the position of your vehicle to
other road users.
9.
Allow the engine to cool and check if a
specialist is required.
When being towed with the hazard warning
lights on, a change in direction or traffic lane
can be indicated as usual using the turn sig-
nal lever. The hazard lights will be interrup-
ted temporarily.
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