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Electronic stability program (ESP)
The ESP enhances directional control and reduces
driving wheel spin of the vehicle under various driving
conditions.
Over/understeering of the vehicle is counteracted by
applying brakes to the appropriate wheel to create a
countervailing vehicle movement. Engine torque is also
limited. The ESP warning lamp, located in the
speedometer dial, starts to flash when ESP is in
operation. Important!
If the ESP warning lamp
v flashes:
• During take-off apply as little throttle as possible.
• While driving ease up on the accelerator.
• Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road
conditions.
• Do not switch off the ESP.
Caution!
If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised (see
page 341, “Towing the vehicle”), the engine must be
shut off (electronic key in starter switch position 0 or 1).
Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be engaged and
will apply the rear wheel brakes.
Wa r n i n g !
ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics
from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the
traction afforded. The ESP cannot prevent
accidents, including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, or aquaplaning. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
The capabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or
the safety of others.
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Practical hintsFirst aid kit...................................... 310
Stowing things in the vehicle ...... 311
Fuses ................................................ 311
Hood ................................................. 315
Automatic transmission
fluid level ................................... 317
Adding engine oil........................... 318
Coolant level ................................... 319 Adding coolant............................ 319
Windshield and headlamp washer system ........................... 320
Spare wheel, storage compartment.............................. 321 Vehicle tools and air pump .......... 322
Vehicle jack .................................... 323
Wheels ............................................ 324
Tire replacement........................ 324
Rotating wheels ......................... 325
Spare wheel .................................... 326
Changing wheels ........................... 327
Inflating the collapsible
spare tire ..................................... 333
Storing spare wheel in
wheel well ................................... 334
Tire inflation pressure ................. 335
Battery............................................. 336
Jump starting.................................. 338 Towing the vehicle......................... 341
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................... 344
Exterior lamps ................................ 345
Replacing bulbs .......................... 345
Changing batteries in the electronic main key .................. 351
Synchronizing remote
control .......................................... 353
Emergency engine shut-down ..... 353
Fuel filler flap, manual release ... 354
Replacing wiper blade insert ....... 356
Roof rack ......................................... 357
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Fuses
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Stowing things in the vehicle Fuses
Most of your vehicle’s electrical components are fused
with safety fuses. With the exception of the brake lights,
all individual lighting system components are
electronically fused. Before replacing a blown safety
fuse, determine the cause of the short circuit. Always
observe amperage and color of fuse.
The circuit for components is protected by a cycled
circuit breaker interrupted if too much current is being
drawn. The circuit closes automatically after a short
time; the circuit is broken again if the malfunction
reoccurs.
Always use a new fuse for replacement. Never attempt to
repair or bridge a blown fuse.
A fuse chart is located in fuse box (1).
A special fuse puller is located in the auxiliary fuse box
in the trunk, see page 314.
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf
below the rear window.
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Fuses
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Fuse box in the passenger compartment
1 Fuse box in passenger compartment
To gain access to fuse box, pull cover away from fuse
box (arrow) and remove rearward. Fuse box in engine compartment
2 Cover
3 Screw
4 Retainer
To remove cover:
Twist screws (3) 90
0 counterclockwise. Pull up cover (2),
slide out retainer (4) and remove it by pulling cover
towards front.
Install in reverse order.
P54.15-2281-26
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Spare wheel
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Spare wheel, storage compartment
1 Spare wheel
2 Storage tray with vehicle tool kit, towing eye bolt,
wheel bolts and jack
3 Mounting screw for spare wheel / cover for vehicle
tools Lift trunk floor and engage handle in upper edge of
trunk.
Always lower trunk floor before closing trunk lid.
To remove the spare wheel (1):
Turn the mounting screw (3) counterclockwise and
remove the spare wheel.
To store spare wheel:
Place spare wheel in wheel well and turn mounting
screw (3) clockwise to its stop.
P68.00-2648-26
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Spare wheel
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Vehicle tools and air pump
Vehicle tools and air pump are located in the wheel well
below the trunk floor. 1
Jack
2 Spare wheel bolts
3 Air pump
4 Towin g eyes
5 Alignment pin
6 Wrench
To remove vehicle tools and air pump:
Turn the mounting screw (3) counterclockwise, remove
spare wheel and cover for vehicle tools, see page 321.
P68.00-2708-26
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Towing the vehicle
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Towing the vehicle
Important!
When towing the vehicle, please, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the
electronic key in starter switch position 2, the vehicle
doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear
wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately
9 mph (15 km / h) or more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking. See the
individual setting menu “VEHICLE” – “AUTOMATIC
DOOR LOCK” on page 132.
Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the
properly installed towing eye bolt. Never attach tow
cable, tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis, frame
or suspension parts.
Notes:
The selector lever will remain locked in position “P” and
the electronic key cannot be turned in the starter switch
if the battery is disconnected or discharged. See battery
on page 336 or jump starting on page 338.
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking, see
page 344.
Wa r n i n g !
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground, make certain that the electronic key is in
starter switch position 2.If the electronic key is left in the starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no
longer be turned in the switch. In this case, the
steering is locked. To unlock, remove electronic key
from starter switch and reinsert.
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Towing the vehicle
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1 Cover on right side of front bumper
To remove cover:
Press mark on cover in direction of arrow and lift cover
off to reveal threaded hole for towing eye bolt. The
towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit (located in
trunk in spare wheel well). Screw towing eye bolt in to
its stop and tighten with lug wrench.
To reinstall cover:
Fit cover and snap into place. 2
Cover on right side of rear bumper
To remove cover:
Press mark on cover in direction of arrow and lift cover
off to reveal threaded hole for towing eye bolt. The
towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit (located in
trunk in spare wheel well). Screw towing eye bolt in to
its stop and tighten with lug wrench.
To reinstall cover:
Fit cover and snap into place.
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