Operation Manual

136 Vehicle care
Vehicle care
General Information ................... 136
Vehicle checks ........................... 137
Bulb replacement ....................... 144
Electrical system ........................ 147
Vehicle tools .............................. 155
Wheels and tyres ....................... 155
Jump starting ............................. 166
Towing ....................................... 169
Appearance care ....................... 170
General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend to use 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.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).
Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Lifting the vehicle
9 Warning
Lifting the vehicle improperly can
cause serious injuries to you and
others or damage the vehicle.
The vehicle should be lifted just by
well-trained staff and in an
authorised workshop.
Jacking position for lifting
platform
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.