216Vehicle careTowing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap
by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 199.
Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise
as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows, when soft top is closed.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye
clockwise.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
218Vehicle careAppearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has adegreasing effect and impairs lockfunction. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences,
therefore wash your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, prefer one with textile
brushes and select a programme
without wax additives.
When doing hand wash, use clear
water and a soft brush, cleaning in
grain direction of the textile hood.
Never use a a steam-jet or high-
pressure jet cleaner for the soft top
and the engine compartment.Wax painted parts of the vehicle regulary.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint and fabric damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper must be switched off. Remove
additional antenna and external
accessories.
If you wash your vehicle by hand, make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Caution
After washing or cleaning, the softtop must be completely dried
before opening. If a wet soft top
remains opened for a longer time,
it would be damaged by water
spotting and mould growth.
When cleaning with a high-pressure
jet cleaner ensure a minimum
distance of 30 cm to the rear brand
emblem to prevent unintended
unlocking.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them dry.
Vehicle care219
Polishing and waxingWax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly (at the latest when water no
longer beads). Otherwise, the
paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Soft top as well as plastic body parts
must not be treated with wax or
polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms. Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care Interior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
232Technical data
Height max. when operating soft top [mm]2103Length of load compartment floor [mm]1121Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]1818Load compartment width [mm]978Load compartment height [mm] with opened soft top246Load compartment height [mm] with closed soft top453Wheelbase [mm]2695Turning circle diameter [m]12.2
Technical data235
Comfort with up to 3 peopleECO with up to 3 peopleWith full loadEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])A20DTH,
A20DTR235/55 R17,250/2.5 (36)230/2.3 (34)280/2.8 (41)280/2.8 (41)260/2.6
(38)300/3.0
(44)235/50 R18,245/45 R18,235/45 R19,245/40 R20,225/55 R17AllTemporary spare
wheel420/4.2 (61)420/4.2 (61)––420/4.2
(61)420/4.2
(61)
240IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 177
Active head restraints ...................45
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
.................................. 93, 112, 187
Adjustable air vents ...................129
Airbag, belt tensioners and anti- roll bars ..................................... 88
Airbag deactivation ................61, 88
Airbag label................................... 56 Airbag system .............................. 56
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 130
Air conditioning system .............. 122
Air intake .................................... 129
Air vents...................................... 129
Antilock brake system ................ 142
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......90
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................218
Armrest ......................................... 52
Armrest storage ........................... 70
Ashtrays ....................................... 83 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control ...............109
Automatic locking ........................22Automatic transmission .............139
Auxiliary heater ........................... 128
B Battery discharge protection ......119
Battery voltage ........................... 102 Bonnet ....................................... 179
Brake and clutch fluid .................222
Brake and clutch system .............89
Brake assist ............................... 145
Brake fluid .................................. 182
Brakes ............................... 142, 182
Breakdown.................................. 216
Bulb replacement ....................... 185
C
Capacities .................................. 233
Car Pass ...................................... 18
Catalytic converter .....................138
Central locking system ................20
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...204
Charging system .......................... 89
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 64
Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Cigarette lighter ........................... 83
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............121
242
Headlight range adjustment ......111
Headlights................................... 108
Headlights when driving abroad 111
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................77
Heating ........................................ 52
Heating and ventilation system . 121
High beam ........................... 93, 109
High beam assist ..................93, 110
Hill start assist ........................... 145
Horn ....................................... 13, 77
I
Identification plate .....................224
Ignition switch positions .............132
Immobiliser ............................ 27, 93
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 94
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........196
Instrument panel illumination .....193
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 117
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........147
Interior care ............................... 219
Interior lighting ............................ 117Interior lights ...................... 117, 193
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......141
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....67
J
Jump starting ............................. 214
K
Key, memorised settings ..............20
Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lane departure warning .......91, 168
Lashing eyes ............................... 74
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................23, 71
Load compartment fuse box ......197
Loading information .....................75
Low fuel ....................................... 92
M
Malfunction indicator light ............89
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 140
Manual transmission .................. 142
Memorised settings ......................20Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................117
N New vehicle running-in ..............132
Number plate light .....................192
O Object detection systems ...........155
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 222, 226
Operate pedal ............................... 89
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 134
P Parking ................................ 17, 136
Parking assist ............................ 155
Parking brake ............................ 143
Parking lights ............................. 116
Particulate filter ........................... 137
Performance .............................. 230
Performing work ........................178
Pollen filter ................................. 129
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power seat adjustment ................50
Power steering.............................. 91
Power steering fluid ....................181
Power windows ............................ 30
243
Preheating ................................... 91
Puncture ..................................... 208
Q
Quickheat ................................... 128
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 239
Radio remote control ...................19
Reading lights ............................ 118
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light ............................... 93
Rear fog lights ........................... 116
Rear storage ................................. 73
Rear view camera ...................... 163
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 222, 226
Refuelling ................................... 170 Retained power off .....................132
Reversing lights .........................117
Ride control systems ..................145
Rollover protection system ...........42
S Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 47
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................88
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Seat folding .................................. 49Seat position ................................ 46
Selector lever ............................. 139
Service ............................... 130, 221
Service display ............................ 85
Service information ....................221
Side airbag system ......................60
Side blind spot alert ....................162
Sidelights .................................... 108
Side turn signal lights ................191
Soft top ........................................ 33
Spare wheel ............................... 211
Speed limiter............................... 151
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................132
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................133
Steering ...................................... 131
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 134
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68
Sunvisor lights ........................... 118
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 190
Three-point seat belt .................... 54Tools .......................................... 199
Top-tether fastening eyes ............67
Tow bar....................................... 172
Towing ................................ 172, 216
Towing another vehicle .............217
Towing equipment .....................173
Towing the vehicle .....................216
Traction Control system ............. 145
Traction Control system off........... 91
Traffic sign assistant ...................165
Trailer coupling ........................... 172
Trailer towing ............................. 172
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................139
Tread depth ............................... 203
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn and lane-change signals ...115
Turn signal ................................... 88
Tyre chains ................................ 205
Tyre designations ......................200
Tyre pressure ............................ 200
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 92, 201
Tyre pressures ........................... 234
Tyre repair kit ............................. 205
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 155
Upholstery .................................. 219