Rally bar R-Design models
Rally bar and bulkhead hatch
Vehicles with the optional R-Design package are equipped with a rally bar in the engine compartment that must be removed before the battery can be replaced.
1. Remove the hatch in the bulkhead on both sides of the engine compartment (pry them up carefully with a plastic knife or similar object).
2. Remove the screw on each side of the engine compartment holding the rally bar in place.
3. Lift out the rally bar.
> The battery can now be removed (see the instructions in the previous section).
• After a new battery has been installed (see the following section), reinstall the rally bar in the reverse order.
NOTE
When reinstalling the rally bar, tighten the screws to 22 ft lbs (30 Nm).
See also:
Home safe lighting
When you leave your vehicle at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting
function to illuminate the area in front of the vehicle.
1. Remove the key from the ignition slot.
2. Pull the turn ...
Taillight housing
The bulbs in the taillight cluster are replaced from inside the trunk (not the
LED functions).
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 306.
1. Remove the covers in the left/right ...
Replacing the batteries
CAUTION
When handling batteries, avoid touching
their contact surfaces as this could result in
poor battery function in the remote key.
3 Note the position of the battery's (+) or (–)
sides.
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