The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine
compartment acts as the battery's positive ter‐
minal.
Open the cap of the starting aid terminal.
The body ground acts as the negative terminal
of the battery.
Connecting the cables
1.Pull off the cap of the starting aid terminal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to thecorresponding 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 increased
idle speed.
If the vehicle to be started has a diesel en‐
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle to be started
in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
attempt in order to allow the discharged
battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing
Note Tow-starting and towing
When tow-starting and towing the vehi‐
cle, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems;
otherwise, improper behavior of the braking
function of individual systems could result in an
accident. ◀
Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer to
page 99.
Automatic transmission: transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle must not be towed if the front
wheels are touching the ground. Therefore,
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Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 74
Tailgate 39
Tailgate via remote control 38
Tail lamps 192
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 214
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 128
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 130
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 75
Temperature, engine oil 74
Terminal, starting aid 202
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 73
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 42
Theft protection, lug bolts 198
Thigh support 48
Tilt alarm sensor 43
Time of arrival 80
Tire damage 173
Tire identification marks 171
Tire inflation pressure 168
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 97
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Tires, changing 173
Tire sealant 175
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 168
Tires, run-flat tires 175
Tire tread 172
Tone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Tools 188
Total vehicle weight 214
Touchpad 21 Tourist function, refer to
Right-hand/left-hand traf‐
fic 89
Tow fitting 205
Towing 203
Tow-starting 203
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 94
Traction control 107
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 107
Transmission, automatic 67
Transmission lock, releasing manually 69
Transmission, manual 67
Transporting children safely 55
Tread, tires 172
Trip computer 80
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 64
Trip odometer 74
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 121
Turn signal, front 190
Turn signal, side 195
Turn signals, operation 64
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 192
U
Unintentional alarm 43
Units of measure 82
Universal remote control 133
Unlock button, automatic transmission 68
Unlocking/locking via door lock 38
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 209
USB interface 137 V
Vehicle battery 198
Vehicle battery, replacing 199
Vehicle, breaking in 148
Vehicle care 208
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 180
Vehicle jack 196
Vehicle paint 208
Vehicle storage 210
Vehicle wash 207
Ventilation 132
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 132
Voice activation system 26
W Warning messages, refer to Check Control 72
Warning triangle 202
Washer fluid 66
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 66
Washer system 64
Washing, vehicle 207
Water on roads 149
Weights 214
Welcome lamps 87
Wheels, changing 173
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 168
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Window defroster, rear 128, 131
Windows, powered 44
Windshield de‐ froster 129, 131
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