corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towedHave your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
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Text message, supplemen‐tary 86
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 46
Thigh support 54
Through-loading system 162
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 92
Tire damage 194
Tire identification marks 192
Tire inflation pressure 190
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 109
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 105
Tires, changing 195
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 190
Tires, run-flat tires 196
Tire tread 194
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 206
Top View 143
Total vehicle weight 231
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 221
Towing 220
Tow lug, see tow fitting 221
Tow-starting 220
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 105
Traction control 125
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 125
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 78
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 76
Transporting children safely 62
Tread, tires 194
Trip computer 92
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 72 Trip odometer 87
Trunk lid closing 42
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 43
Trunk lid, hotel function 42
Trunk lid opening 42
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 44
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 40
Turning circle 230
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 141
Turn signals, operation 72
U Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measure 95
Universal remote control 156
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 76
Unlocking/locking via door lock 41
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 39
Unlocking, settings 45
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 225
USB interface 161
V Vanity mirror 160
Variable sport steering 126
Vehicle battery 215
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 215
Vehicle, break-in 170
Vehicle care 224
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 214 Vehicle paint 224
Vehicle storage 226
Vehicle wash 223
Ventilation 153
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 153
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 83
Warning displays, see Check Control 83
Warning messages, see Check Control 83
Warning triangle 218
Washer fluid 75
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 74
Washer system 73
Washing, vehicle 223
Water, hybrid system 222
Water on roads 173
Weights 231
Welcome lights 97
What to do after an acci‐ dent 222
Wheel base, vehicle 230
Wheel cleaner 225
Wheels, changing 195
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 190
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 109
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 105
Width, vehicle 230
Window defroster, rear 152
Windows, powered 48
Windshield washer fluid 75
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