Fig. 161 In the luggage compartment underneath the floor covering A: Spare wheel and vehicle toolkit without ball coupling, B: Spare wheel and vehicle toolkit with ball coupling, C: Spare wheel and vehicle toolkit without ball coupling
The vehicle tools, spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or breakdown set and removable ball coupling of the towing bracket are located in the luggage compartment underneath the floor covering.
In order to lift up the floor covering, the variable luggage compartment floor must first be folded up and secured in place .
Stowage in the luggage compartment | Action |
---|---|
In a foam rubber holder A under the floor covering: | – Pull the floor covering up by the loop and hook it in place. |
– Open the retaining strap. | |
– Remove foam rubber holder with vehicle tool kit. | |
In a container B under the floor covering: | – Pull the floor covering up by the loop and hook it in place. |
– Press out the tabs (arrows) to open the container. | |
In the two foam rubber holders next to or under the emergency spare wheel C under the floor covering: | – Pull the floor covering up by the loop and hook it in place. |
– Remove the temporary spare wheel if necessary . |
After using the vehicle jack, crank it back to its original position so that it can be stored safely.
Wheel Mounting, Position of Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts on Steel Wheels
Caution
It is absolutely necessary to maintain the position
of the anti-theft wheels bolts to the tire valve on
steel wheels.
The an ...
AGM Battery, Checking
Perform Battery Checks in the Following Sequence:
1.
Visual inspection. Refer to
→ Chapter „Visual Inspection“.
2.
Check the battery using the Battery Tester -VAS6161-. Refer
to
...
Corrosion Protection for Body, Attached and Welded Parts
Attachments
Coat the insides of the fenders, doors, covers and lids
completely. A spray application wet in wet procedure is
sufficient.
Before assembly, the seal the inside of the attachments with
cavit ...