Do not use a pointed object such as a screwdriver to open the cover in the dashboard. You could damage the dashboard or the cover.
Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open.
When closing the cover, make sure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses.

► Open the driver's door.
► To
open
: pull cover 1 outwards in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
► To
close
: clip in cover 1 on the front of the dashboard.
► Fold cover 1 inwards until it engages.
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the ve ...
Fuse box in the transmission tunnel
Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwis ...
Removing the ball coupling
X Remove the spring cotter.
■ Remove the bolt from the ball coupling
recess.
■ Remove the ball coupling from the ball
coupling recess.
■ Clean the ball coupling if it is dirty.
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