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On tyres of size 215/55 R18, special
snow chains are only permitted when they are designed with a rotating
chain belt on the tyre tread, no chain
links on the wheel inboard sides and
the chains add no more than 12 mm
to the tyre tread. For further
information regarding correct snow chain usage for this tyre size, contact
a specialized vehicle parts dealer or
snow chain manufacturer.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 205/70 R16, 215/65 R16,
215/60 R17 and 225/45 R19.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is located in the
right side of rear compartment.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment.
2. Remove the compressor.
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Notice
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre are severely affected, therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 102 psi.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the
underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air
hose and withdraw adapter.Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 180.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and
non-skid surface. The front wheels
must be in the straight-ahead
position.
■ Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
■ Remove the spare wheel 3 185.
■ Never change more than one wheel
at once.
■ Use the jack only to change wheels
in case of puncture, not for
seasonal winter or summer tyre
change.
■ If the ground on which the vehicle is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be placed
under the jack.
■ Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.■No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.
■ Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
■ Do not start the vehicle when it is raised on the jack.
■ Clean wheel nuts and thread with a
clean cloth before mounting the
wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. Pull off
the wheel cover.
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2. Fold out the wheel wrench andinstall ensuring that it locates
securely and loosen each wheel
nut by half a turn.
3. Ensure the jack is correctly positioned under the relevant
vehicle jacking point.
Depending on the equipment, first
remove the covers from the
jacking points.
4. Set the jack to the necessary height. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that prevents it from slipping.
Attach wheel wrench and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate wheel wrench until wheel is clear of the
ground.
5. Unscrew the wheel nuts.
6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel 3 185.
7. Screw on the wheel nuts.
8. Lower the vehicle and remove jack.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and tighten
each nut in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
140 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel nut caps.
Install centre cap on alloy wheels.
11. Install vehicle jacking point cover on versions with sill panelling.
12. Stow the replaced wheel 3 185
and the vehicle tools 3 173.
13. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
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Jacking position for lifting
platform
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform centrically under the recess
of the sill.
Front arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Spare wheel Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare
wheel.
If mounting a spare wheel, which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.
The spare wheel always has a steel
rim.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
The spare wheel is located in the load
compartment beneath the floor
covering. It is secured with a wing nut.
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Stowing a damaged full sizewheel in the load compartment
The spare wheel well is not designed for other tyre sizes than the spare
wheel.
A damaged full size wheel must be
stowed in the load compartment and
secured with a strap. Vehicle tools
3 173. To secure the wheel:
1. Position the wheel in the middle of
the load compartment.
2. Place the loop end of the strap through the lashing eye on one
side.
3. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.
4. Insert the strap through the spokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the opposite lashing eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.
Temporary spare wheel
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full size tyre in the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 179.
Technical data207Tyre pressuresComfort 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])A14NET,
B14NET LPG,
A16XER,
A17DTS195/70 R16,200/2.0 (29)200/2.0 (29)270/2.7 (39)280/2.8 (41)270/2.7
(39)280/2.8
(41)205/70 R16215/60 R17,220/2.2 (32)220/2.2 (32)270/2.7 (39)280/2.8 (41)270/2.7
(39)280/2.8
(41)215/65 R16,215/55 R18225/45 R19240/2.4 (35)240/2.4 (35)270/2.7 (39)280/2.8 (41)270/2.7
(39)280/2.8
(41)AllTemporary spare
wheel420/4.2 (61)420/4.2 (61)––420/4.2
(61)420/4.2
(61)
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RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 210
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 110
Rear carrier system ......................57
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ....................... 89, 109
Rear view camera ...................... 139
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 75
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 195, 199
Refuelling ................................... 148
Reversing lights .........................109
Ride control systems ..................131
Roof .............................................. 31
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 35
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat position ................................ 34
Selector lever ............................. 125
Service ....................................... 117
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................194Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................45
Side turn signal lights ................167
Spare wheel ............................... 185
Speed limiter............................... 134
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................119
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................119
Steering ...................................... 118
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 120
Storage compartments .................54
Sunglasses storage .....................56
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sunvisor lights ........................... 110
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 165
Three-point seat belt .................... 39
Tools .......................................... 173
Top-tether fastening eyes ............53
Tow bar....................................... 152
Towing ................................ 152, 189
Towing another vehicle .............190Towing hitch installation
dimensions ............................. 208
Towing the vehicle .....................189
Traction Control system ............. 131
Traction Control system off........... 87
Traffic sign assistant ...................141
Trailer towing ............................. 152
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................125
Tread depth ............................... 178
Trip computer .............................. 96
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn and lane-change signals ...108
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 179
Tyre designations ......................174
Tyre pressure ............................ 175
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 175
Tyre pressures ........................... 207
Tyre repair kit ............................. 180
Tyres .......................................... 174
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 138
Underseat storage .......................56
Upholstery .................................. 193
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3