If and when 378
xScrew in the tow ring into its position anticlockwise as far as it will go
Ÿ. Use a suitable tool to firmly tighten the tow ring in its location.
xAfter towing, remove the tow ring by turning it clockwise and put the cover
back in place.
Caution
xThe tow ring must always be completely and firmly tightened. Otherwise,
it could be released while towing and tow-starting.
xVehicles with a factory fitted towing device, can only be used for towing
with a tow-bar, specially designed to fit on a tow hitch ball. Otherwise, the tow
hitch ball and the vehicle may be damaged. Otherwise, a tow rope should be
used.
Towing advice
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow-rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. For this
reason, inexperienced drivers should abstain.
While driving, avoid excessive traction forces and jerking. When towing on an
unpaved road, there is always a risk of overloading and damaging the
anchorage points.
If the vehicle is towed, with the hazard warning lights on and the ignition
switched on, the turn signal may be used to indicate changes of direction.
Simply operate the turn indicator lever as usual. Meanwhile, the hazard
warning lights will go off. When the turn signal lever is returned to the rest
position, the hazard warning lights will be turned on automatically.
Notes for the driver of the towed vehicle
xLeave the ignition on to avoid locking the steering wheel, to release the
electronic parking brake and to activate the turn signal indicators, the horn
as well as the window wipers and window washers.
xAs the power assisted steering does not work if the engine is not running,
you will need more strength to steer than normally.
xThe brake must be depressed must harder as the brake servo does not
operate. Avoid hitting the towing vehicle.
xNote the instructions and information contained in the instruction manual
for the vehicle to be towed.
Notes for the driver of the towing vehicle
xAccelerate gently and carefully. Avoid sudden manoeuvres.
xBrake well in advance than usual and brake gently.
xNote the instructions and information contained in the instruction manual
for the vehicle to be towed.
Index397
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Engine oil sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Pressing the brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Steering column lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Tyre monitoring indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Tyre monitoring systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Control of function
Rain sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Control units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Reprogramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Controlling function
Electric exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Convenience closing
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Panorama sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Convenience functions
Reprogramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Convenience opening
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Panorama sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Convenient entry function for the third row of seats
140
Coolant
Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
See engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313Counter steering assistance system . . . . . . . . 193
Crossing a river
Salt water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Control lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171, 172
Curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Curtain airbags
See "Airbag system" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
D
Damaged tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Dangers of not using the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Data link connector (DLC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Data plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Model identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . 380
Data registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Data storage during the journey . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Data stored by the control units . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Daytime driving light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
DCC
See "Dynamic chassis control" . . . . . . . . . . 243
De-icing the door lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276De-icing the locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Details
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Diagnostics connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Filter pre-heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Winter-grade diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Diesel particle filter
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Recommended gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Things to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Differential lock
See "Braking assist systems" . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Dipped beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 65
Disposal
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Belt tension device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
End-of-life vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
