Maximum speed of winter tiresIf the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field
of vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire
specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and ac‐
cidents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires If you are already using run-flat tires, for your
own safety you should replace them only with
the same kind. No spare tire is available in the
case of a flat tire. Your service center will be
glad to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against switching wheels between the front
and rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
StorageStore wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.Run-flat tires
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 104.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 107.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of your
vehicle, classified as road-safe and recom‐
mended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
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CareVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g., Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the
hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 75, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 44.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage transmission position N.3.Switch the engine off.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 125
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 133
Activated-charcoal filter 163
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 121
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 133
Active Protection 122
Active roll stabilization, see Dynamic Drive 128
Active seat, front 50
Active seat ventilation, front 50
Active seat ventilation, rear 53
Active Steering, integral 129
Adaptive brake assistant 125
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 122
Adaptive drive 128
Adaptive light control 96
Adaptive Light Control, bulb replacement 220
Additives, oil 213
Adjust front seat 48
Adjusting, steering wheel 60
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 231
Airbags 100
Airbags, indicator/warning light 101
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 162
Air distribution, manual 161
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 162 Air flow, automatic climate
control 161
Air pressure, tires 199
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 163
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 207
All-wheel-drive 127
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 169
Alternative oil types 213
Ambient light 99
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 125
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 125
Approved engine oils 213
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 177
Arrival time 92
Ashtray 170
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 226
Assistance when driving off 125
Attentiveness assistant 123
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 72
AUTO intensity 161
Automatic car wash 230
Automatic climate con‐ trol 160 Automatic Cruise Control
with Stop & Go 133
Automatic Curb Monitor 59
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 102
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 96
Automatic Hold 72
Automatic locking 42
Automatic recirculated-air control 162
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 36
Automatic Soft Closing, trunk lid 37
Automatic tailgate 37
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 76
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 161
AUTO program, intensity 161
Auto Start/Stop function 68
Average fuel consumption 91
Average speed 91
Axle loads, weights 237
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, width 49
Back seats, adjusting 51
Backup camera 147
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 226
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 228
Basic position, rear seats 52
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Emergency unlocking, trunk
lid 39
Energy Control 87
Energy recovery 87
Engine, automatic Start/Stop
function 68
Engine, automatic switch-
off 68
Engine compartment 210
Engine compartment, work‐
ing in 210
Engine coolant 215
Engine idling when driving,
coasting 192
Engine oil 212
Engine oil, adding 213
Engine oil additives 213
Engine oil change 214
Engine oil filler neck 213
Engine oil temperature 85
Engine oil types, alterna‐
tive 213
Engine oil types, ap‐
proved 213
Engine start during malfunc‐
tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐
ing 226
Engine start, refer to Starting
the engine 67
Engine stop 67
Engine temperature 85
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐
sistance, steering wheel 60
Entering a car wash 230
Equipment, interior 168
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram, refer to DSC 125
Exchanging wheels/tires 206
Exhaust system 182
Exterior mirror, automatic
dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 226
External temperature dis‐
play 86
External temperature warn‐
ing 86
Eyes for securing cargo 186
F
Failure message, refer to
Check Control 83
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 161
Fault displays, refer to Check
Control 83
Filler neck for engine oil 213
Fine wood, care 232
First aid kit 226
Fitting for towing, refer to
Tow fitting 229
Flat tire, changing
wheels 222
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 103
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM 105
Flat tire, warning
lamp 104, 106
Flooding 183
Floor carpet, care 233
Floor mats, care 233
Folding table in the rear 173
Fold-out position, windshield
wipers 75
Foot brake 183
Front airbags 100
Front fog lamps 98
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐
ment 221
Front passenger airbags, au‐
tomatic deactivation 102
Front passenger airbags, indi‐
cator lamp 102
Front passenger seat, adjust‐
ing 49
Front turn signals, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 220
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 103
Fuel 198
Fuel cap 196
Fuel consumption, current 87
Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion 91
Fuel filler flap 196
Fuel gauge 85
Fuel quality 198
Fuel recommendation 198
Fuel, tank capacity 239
Fuse 224
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 168
Gasoline 198
Gasoline quality 198
Gear change, automatic
transmission 77
Gear shift indicator 88
General driving notes 182
Gentleman function 49
Glass sunroof, powered 46
Glove compartment 176
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 237
Gross weight, permissible for
trailer towing 237
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 70
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code 169
Hazard warning flashers 225
HDC Hill Descent Con‐
trol 127
Head airbags 100
Headlamp control, auto‐
matic 96
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐
ture 95
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