Winter tyresFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 217.
Fitting winter tyres will significantly improve the handling of your vehicle when
driving in wintry road conditions. Summer tyres have less grip on ice, snow and at
temperatures below 7 °C. This is especially true of vehicles fitted with wide tyres
or high-speed tyres .
In order to achieve the best possible handling properties, winter tyres must be fit-
ted on all 4 wheels, the minimum tread depth must be 4 mm and tyres must be
no older than 4 years.
Winter tyres of a lower speed category can be used provided that the permissible
maximum speed of these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum speed of the vehicle is higher.
The speed limit for winter tyres can be set in the MAXI DOT display in the menu
item Winter tyres » page 29 .
For the sake of the environment
Fit the summer tyres on again in good time as they provide better handling prop-
erties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear on roadswhich are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C. The fuelconsumption is also lower.
Snow chains
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 217.
When driving in wintry road conditions, snow chains improve not only traction,
but also the braking performance.
The use of snow chains on vehicles with front-wheel drive and on vehicles with
four-wheel drive differs.
Vehicles with front-wheel drive
Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following wheel/tyre combinations.
Wheel sizeDepth (D)Tyre size6J x 1650 mm205/557J x 1645 mm205/556J x 1745 mm205/50
Vehicles with four-wheel drive
Snow chains can be used on the front wheels as on vehicles with front-wheel
drive.
In order to increase the traction (start-up properties), the use of snow chains is
also technically permissible on the rear axle (this means on the front and rear axle
at the same time) for the following wheel/tyre combinations.
Wheel sizeDepth (D)Tyre size6J x 1650 mm205/557J x 1645 mm205/556J x 1745 mm205/50
The use of snow chains is only technically permissible on the rear axle for the fol-
lowing standard wheel/tyre combinations.
Wheel sizeDepth (D)Tyre size7J x 1645 mm215/607J x 1745 mm225/50
When fitting snow chains on the front and rear axle at the same time, the maxi-
mum speed is limited to 50 km/h.
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm.
WARNINGObserve the national legal regulations relating to the use of snow chains and
the maximum vehicle speed with snow chains.
CAUTION
■ The chains must be removed when driving on roads which are free of snow.
They adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and are rap-
idly destroyed.■
Remove the full wheel trims » page 217 before installing the snow chains.
218General Maintenance
Temporary spare wheel216
the rear seats fold down seat backrest and fold seat fully for- ward
68
Tiptronic127
Tools220
TOP TETHER181
Towing228
Towing a trailer152
Towing device Description
152
Drawbar load152
Use and care156
Towing eye front
229
Rear229
Towing protection40
Traction Control System (TCS)137
Trailer152, 156
13-pin power socket157
driving with a trailer157
loading156
Safety eye157
Trailer stabilisation158
Transport Luggage compartment
81
Roof rack system90
Transporting children safely177
TSA158
Turn signal49
Turn signal system Warning light
21
Two-way radio systems100
Type plate244
Tyre inflation pressure Warning light
21
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
214
Tyre pressure monitor Setting
215
Tyre repairCheck pressure226
Preparations225
Sealing and inflating the tyre226
Tyres212
Inflation pressure213
New214
See Wheels214
Sizes213
Tyre wear indicator213
U
Underbody protection
192
Unleaded petrol135
Unlocking Individual settings
36
KESSY35
Key33
Remote control34
Vehicle key33
Unlocking and locking32
Useful equipment 12-volt power outlet
75
Ashtray74
Car park ticket holder71
Cigarette lighter74
Clothes hook79
Cupholders73
Removable ski bag81
Storage compartment under the front armrest76
Using the information system23
Using the selector lever127
Using the variable loading floor with a spare wheel
90
V
Variable loading floor
88
Removing and fitting carrier rails89
Variable loading floor with spare wheel Removable storage box87
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
210
charging209
Checking the battery electrolyte level209
Cover208
Operation in winter209
Replacing210
Safety instructions207
Vehicle care182
Alcantara194
Artificial leather194
Cloths194
Vehicle Condition See Auto Check Control
13
Vehicle data sticker244
Vehicle dimensions245
Vehicle key Locking
33
Unlocking33
Vehicle tool kit220
vest holder for reflective vest
219
Visibility55
Visors see Sun visors
55
W
Warning at excessive speeds
28
Warning lights14
warning messages Diesel particulate filter
20
Warning symbols see Warning lights
14
Warning triangle219
Warranty5
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Washing182
Automatic car wash system188
by hand188
Chrome parts190
High-pressure cleaner188
Waste container76
water Crossing
134
Wax treatment See Taking care of your vehicle
189
Weights244
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt
224
Caps217
Loosening and tightening223
Wheel rims212
Wheels Bolts
217
Changing221
Full trim217
General information212
Load index214
Replacing wheels213
Service life of tyres213
Snow chains218
Spare wheel216
Speed symbol215
Storing wheels213
Temporary spare wheel216
Tyre pressure213
Tyre sizes213
Tyre wear indicator213
unidirectional tyres215
Winter tyres218
Wi-Fi109
Windows191
Deicing191
See electric power windows41
Windscreen Deicing
191
Heater55
Windscreen washer fluid Checking201
Replenishing201
Warning light21
Winter201
Windscreen washer system201
Windscreen washers57
Windscreen wiper Replacing the rear window wiper blade
235
Windscreen wipers automatic rear window wipers
57
Cleaning windscreen wipers235
Replacing the front windscreen wipers235
Service position of windscreen wiper arms235
Windscreen washer fluid201
Windscreen wipers and washers56
Winter Deicing windows
191
Winter operation217
Snow chains218
Winter tyres218
Winter tyres See Wheels
218
Wiping interval57
WLAN109
MAXI DOT110
Network connection109
Switching off109
Switching on109
260Index