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ON FOUR WHEELS
All vehicles
WARNING
The ignition key must be set toposition II when the vehicle isbeing towed so that the steering,direction indicator lamps and brakelamps are fully operational. Since thebrake servo and the power steeringdo not operate with the engineswitched off, you will need to exertgreater force to the brake pedal andsteering wheel. Make allowances forthe increased braking distance andheavier steering.
Note: Observe the safetyregulations that are valid for towinga vehicle depending on country.
When towing always drive off slowlyand smoothly without jerking thetowing vehicle. Excessive tow ropetension could result in damage toeither vehicle.
Vehicles with an automatictransmission
WARNINGS
Never tow a vehicle with anautomatic transmission fasterthan 50 km/h (30 mph) or furtherthan 50 kilometres (30 miles). SeeTransporting the vehicle (page 142).
Never tow a vehicle backwardswith the drive wheels turning. Ifthis instruction is not adhered to, itcould cause damage to theautomatic transmission.
When a vehicle with an automatictransmission is towed, the selectorlever must be in position N (neutral).
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Vehicle recovery
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The jack must only be used onthe jacking points specifiedbelow.
The front jacking point 1 is locatedapproximately 27 cm from the frontend of the sill. If you open up theOwner’s handbook, it isapproximately 27 cm wide.
The rear jacking point 2 is locatedapproximately 10 cm from the rearend of the sill.
Vehicles with side skirts
On vehicles with side skirts, the covermust be removed before placing thejack under the vehicle.
To remove pull the lower edge of thecover and rotate upwards, then pullit off.
Additional jacking points
WARNINGS
Positioning at other points maycause considerable damage tothe body, steering, suspension,engine, braking system and fuel lines.
Vehicles with side skirts requirespecial rubber pads to avoiddamaging the side skirts or thevehicle.
Points 1 and 2 can be used for trolleyjacks, workshop hoists or jack stands.
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Wheels and tyresE72569 E72570
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About this handbook........................5Adjusting the headlamps...............55Vehicles with Xenon headlamps.......55
Adjusting the steering wheel.........46Adjusting the windscreen washerjets....................................................51Air vents.............................................81Airbag warning lamp.......................31Alarm.................................................44Approach lamps..............................66Arming the alarm.............................44Alarm......................................................44Automatic arming delay.....................44Interior sensors....................................44
Arming the engine immobiliser.....43Ashtray..............................................98Front ashtray........................................98Rear ashtray.........................................98
Audible warnings andindicators........................................76Frost.......................................................76Lights on................................................76Overspeed............................................77Parking aid............................................76Seat belt reminder...............................77
Audio control...................................46Mode......................................................47Seek.......................................................47Volume..................................................46
Automatic climate control.............84Blower and air distribution..................85Setting the temperature.....................84Switching the air conditioning on andoff.......................................................85Switching the automatic climatecontrol on and off............................85
Automatic transmission fluidcheck............................................152
Automatic transmission................110Drive modes (5-speedtransmission)...................................116Driving with an automatictransmission.....................................114Emergency park position releaselever...................................................116Gear selection.....................................110
Auxiliary heater................................87Auxiliary power sockets.................99Estate....................................................99
B
Battery care....................................158Booster cushions.............................21Integrated booster cushion................21Vario child safety seat.........................23
Brake and clutch fluid check.......152Brakes..............................................118Principle of operation.........................118
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Cargo nets......................................126Catalytic converter........................103Driving with a catalytic converter.....103Parking.................................................103
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O
Occupant protection......................25Principle of operation..........................25
Opening and closing thebonnet..........................................149Closing the bonnet............................149Opening the bonnet..........................149
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Parking aid......................................123Principle of operation........................123
Parking brake..................................119All vehicles............................................119
Parts and accessories......................5Power steering fluid check..........153Programming the remotecontrol............................................32Re-programming the unlockingfunction..............................................33
Q
Quick start...........................................7
R
Rear fog lamps................................54Rear seats........................................93Folding rear seat cushions andseatback forwards...........................94Folding the rear seatbackforwards............................................93Returning the seatback to its uprightposition..............................................94
Rear window wiper andwashers..........................................50Intermittent wiping...............................50Reverse gear wipe..............................50Washer..................................................50
Refuelling........................................104Repairing minor paintdamage.........................................157Roof racks and load carriers........127Roof rack.............................................127Roof rails (Estate)...............................128
Running-in......................................133
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Safety precautions........................103Seat belt height adjustment..........30Seat belt reminder..........................29Deactivating the seat beltreminder............................................29
Seats.................................................90Self-levelling suspension..............122Principle of operation........................122
Sitting in the correct position........90Stability control...............................120Principle of operation........................120
Starting a diesel engine.................101Cold/hot engine..................................101General points on starting.................101
Starting a petrol engine................100Cold/hot engine..................................101Flooded engine...................................101General points on starting................100
Starting the engine........................100General information...........................100
Status after a collision...................135Steering wheel................................46Storage compartments.................99Cassette and CD box.........................99Glasses holder.....................................99
Sun visors.........................................97
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