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TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition
)..................................... 333
Tire bead( definition) ...................... 333
Tire pressure (definition) ................333
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 332
Tire size (data) ............................... 339
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 328
Tire tread ....................................... 313
Tire tread (definition) .....................333
Total load limit (definition) .............334
Traction ......................................... 327
Traction (definition) .......................334
Trea dwear ..................................... 327
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................334
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 326
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 332
Unladen weight (definition) ............333
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............334
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 332
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 64
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........306
Installing the towing eye ................307
Removing the towing eye. ..............307
Towing atrailer
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 294
Coupling up atrailer ...................... 194
Decoupling atrailer ....................... 196
Driving tips .................................... 193
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 70
Important safety notes ..................193
Lights displaym essage.................. 221
Power supply ................................. 197
Shift range ..................................... 157
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......307
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............308
Important safety notes ..................306
Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights
...................................... 196
Trailer towing Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
PARKTRONI C................................. 188
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbarn oseweights ..................... 196
Transfer case ..................................... 160
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................308
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .295
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 203
Resetting (on-board computer) ......212
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................128
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 123
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 334
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........267
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 234
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individua lsettings .......................... 206
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 323
Locking (in an emergency) ...............84
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 77 18
Index
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interior. Objects thrown around the vehicle
interior may cause an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
! Make absolutely sure that you adhere to
the specified folding order when fully
enlarging the cargo compartment:
R fold down the center seat in the 2nd row
of seats (7-seat vehicles)
R fold down the outer seats in the 2nd row
of seats
R fold down the seats in the 3rd row of
seats
You could otherwise damage the seats.
Folding down the center seat in the 2nd
row of seats
! Close the cup holder in the 2nd row of
seats before folding down the 2nd row of
seats .You could otherwise damage the
seats or cup holder.
X Lower the head restraint on the center seat
in the 2nd row of seats fully (Y page 104).X
Pull release loop :in the direction of the
arrow.
X Fold backrest ;forwards completely until
it is resting on seat cushion =(armrest
position). Armrest position
X
Pull release loop ?in the direction of the
arrow and hold it in this position.
The seat is released and folds up.
X Press seat Afurther down until the front
of the seat engages in the cargo
compartment floor position. Trunk floor position
Folding down the outer seats in the 2nd
row of seats
!
If you want to fold the outer seats down
in the 2nd row of seats, the front seats must
not be in the rearmost position. Otherwise,
you could damage the front seats and outer
seats in the 2nd row.
! Close the cup holder in the 2nd row of
seats before folding down the 2nd row of
seats. You could otherwise damage the
seats or cup holder.
X Move the seat concerned in the 2nd row to
its rearmost position (Y page 106).
X Remove the center console for the 2nd row
of seats, if installed (Y page 253).256
Stowage areasStowage and features
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X
Open the hood.
X Remove any existing moisture from the
fuse box using a dry cloth.
X To open: open clamp :.
X Fold up cover ;and remove it.
X To close: check whether the seal is seated
correctly in cover ;.
X Insert cover ;at the front of the fuse box
into the retainer.
X Fold down cover ;and close clamps :.
X Close the hood. Fuse box in the cargo compartment
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
X Open the tailgate. X
To open: open the trunk floor and secure
it (Y page 298).
X Fold cover :to the left in the direction of
the arrow. Engine emergency off
If the engine cannot be switched off as
described, observe the following procedure:
X Take the fuse allocation chart out of the
vehicle tool kit (Y page 298).
X Search for fuse 120 in the fuse allocation
chart.
X Open the fuse box in the engine
compartment (Y page 309).
X Remove fuse 120. 310
FusesBreakdown assistance