Indicator light (green) – front axle steering/4 wheel steering (option

Checking/retightening the V-belt (compressor of optional air conditioning)

1 2

Danger!

A

About 10 mm

Danger of personal injury! Caution, turning parts! Only check or retighten/replace the V-belt when the engine is stopped!

Bear the warning label in mind

Stop the engine before carrying out inspection work in the engine compartment!

Fig. 40: Air conditioning V-belt

Notice!

Have the V-belt replaced by an authorised workshop every 2 years at the latest!

Check the V-belt as follows •Stop the engine •Apply the parking brake •Switch off ignition and remove the ignition key •Switch off the battery master switch (option) •Open the engine cover •Remove V-belt guard A •Carefully inspect the V-belt for damage Have a damaged V-belt replaced by authorised staff •Press with your thumb to check whether the V-belt can be deflected between the pulleys by no more than about 10 mm •Retighten the V-belt if necessary •Mount V-belt guard A Retighten the V-belt as follows •Slightly slacken fastening screw 1 •Turn hexagon nut 2 on the clamping screw to the right until the correct V-belt tension on the compressor is reached •Tighten fastening screw 1 •Start the engine •Check V-belt tension after about 15 minutes •Mount V-belt guard A