188Vehicle care
Screw in the towing eye 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 recovering the vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lamps, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Open&Start system 3 27.
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.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must be towed facing forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than
100 km. 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.
Manual transmission automated
3 135.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and refit the cover.
Towing another vehicle
Disengage cap at bottom and remove
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 173.
190Vehicle care
If using a car wash, comply with the
car wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wipers and rear
window wiper must be switched off.
Remove antenna and external
accessories such as roof racks etc.
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.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
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.
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.
Polishing and waxing Wax 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.
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 cleanerand 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.
Moonroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the middle part of the
moonroof.
214
Hazard warning flashers ............112
Headlight flash ........................... 110
Headlight range adjustment ......110
Headlights................................... 109
Headlights when driving abroad 110
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 43
Heated mirrors ............................. 38
Heated rear window ..................... 41
Heating ........................................ 48
Heating and ventilation system . 117
High beam ........................... 93, 110
Hill start assist ........................... 140
Horn ....................................... 13, 79
I
Identification plate .....................198
Ignition switch positions .............126
Immobiliser .................................. 36
Indicators ...................................... 84
Information displays...................... 94
Instrument cluster ........................84
Instrument panel illumination .....166
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 114
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........141
Interactive driving system, continuous damping control,
sport mode ............................... 91Interior care ............................... 191
Interior lighting ............................ 114
Interior lights ...................... 114, 165
Interior mirrors .............................. 38
Interruption of power supply 133, 138
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 67
J Jump starting ............................. 186
K Key, memorised settings ..............27
Keys ............................................. 25
Keys, locks ................................... 25
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 72
Lighting ...................................... 102
Lighting features .........................115
Light switch ................................ 109
Load compartment ................33, 70
Load compartment cover .............70
Load compartment fuse box ......170
Loading information .....................76
Load rails and hooks ...................71
Low engine oil level .....................92
Low fuel ....................................... 92M
Malfunction indicator light ............88
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual mode .....................131, 136
Manual transmission .................. 134
Manual transmission automated 135
Manual windows ..........................39
Memorised settings ......................27
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................113
Moonroof ..................................... 42
N New vehicle running-in ..............125
Number plate light .....................165
O Object detection systems ...........143
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 194, 199
Open&Start system .....................27
Open&Start system .....................92
Outside temperature ....................81
Overrun cut-off ........................... 127
P Parking ................................ 17, 127
Parking assist ............................ 143
Parking brake ............................ 140
Parking lights ............................. 113
215
Performance .............................. 203
Performing work ........................153
Pollen filter ................................. 124
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating and diesel particle filter .......................................... 91
Puncture ..................................... 182
Q Quickheat ................................... 123
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 210
Radio remote control ...................26
Reading lights ............................ 115
Rear floor storage cover ..............71
Rear fog light ............................... 93
Rear fog lights ........................... 113
Rear seats .................................... 49
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 80 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 194, 199
Refuelling ................................... 145 Reversing lights .........................113
Ride control systems ..................140
Roof .............................................. 42
Roof panelling .............................. 70Roof rack ..................................... 76
Run-flat tyres ............................. 174
S Safety net .................................... 73
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 45
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................88
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Seat folding .................................. 48
Seat position ................................ 45
Seats in second row ....................19
Seats in third row .........................20
Second row seats ........................49
Selector lever ..................... 130, 135
Service ............................... 124, 193
Service display ............................ 85
Service information ....................193
Service vehicle soon .................... 89
Side airbag system ......................61
Sidelights .................................... 109
Side turn signal lights ................164
Spare wheel ............................... 184
Speedometer ............................... 84
Sport mode .................... 23, 90, 141
Starting and operating ................125
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............126, 135
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 78
Steering wheel controls ...............78Stop watch ................................. 107
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68
Sunglasses storage .....................69
Sunvisor lights ........................... 115
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 85
Tail lights ................................... 163
Third row seats ............................ 51
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Tools .......................................... 173
Top-tether child restraint systems 67
Tow bar....................................... 147 Towing ................................ 147, 187
Towing another vehicle .............188
Towing equipment .....................148
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 208
Towing the vehicle .....................187
Trailer coupling ........................... 147
Trailer stability assist .................151
Trailer towing ............................. 148
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .........129, 135
Tread depth ............................... 177
Trip computer .............................. 22
216
Trip computer in Board-Info-Display ................................... 103
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-Display 105
Triple-Info-Display .......................94
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn and lane-change signals ...112
Turn signal ................................... 88
Tyre chains ................................ 178
Tyre designations ......................174
Tyre pressure ....................102, 175
Tyre pressure monitoring system ........................ 23, 91, 176
Tyre pressures ................... 107, 206
Tyre repair kit ............................. 179
Tyres .......................................... 173
U Ultrasonic parking assist .............. 90
Underseat storage .......................69
Upholstery .................................. 191
Upshift .......................................... 90
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 157
Vehicle checks............................ 153
Vehicle data ................................ 199
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 209Vehicle dimensions .................... 205
Vehicle Identification Number ....197
Vehicle jack ................................ 173
Vehicle messages .....................101
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 152
Vehicle tools ............................... 173
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 204
Ventilation ................................... 117
W
Warning chimes .........................101
Warning lights ............................... 84
Warning triangle .......................... 75
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 156
Washer fluid level ......................103
Wheel changing .........................182
Wheel covers ............................. 178
Wheels and tyres .......................173
Windows ....................................... 39
Windscreen................................... 39
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........79
Winter mode ................................ 90
Winter tyres ............................... 173
Wiper blade replacement ..........158X
Xenon headlights .......................162