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3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage cap by using a
screwdriver and remove.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 172.
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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 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
Never tow your vehicle equipped
with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the front or rear tyres on the road.
If you tow the vehicle equipped with AWD while the front or rear
tyres are rolling on the road the
drive system in the vehicle could
be severely damaged. When
towing vehicles equipped with
AWD all 4 tyres may not be in
contact with the road.
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 system 3 116 and
close the windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards. The maximum speed is
80 km/h . In all other cases, and when
the transmission is defective, the front axle must be raised off the ground.
Vehicle with automatic transmission:
Do not tow the vehicle using tow eye.
Towing with a tow rope could cause
severe automatic transmission
damage. When towing vehicle with
automatic transmission, use flat bed or wheel lift equipment.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and close cap.
190Vehicle 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.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper
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.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
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.
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Windows and windscreen wiperblades
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 damage
Rectify 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.Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
211
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............194
Cruise control ...................... 89, 136
Cupholders .................................. 56
Curtain airbag system .................. 46
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............107
Declaration of conformity ............208
Delayed locking ............................ 23
Descent control system .......86, 135
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......160
Diesel particle filter ...............87, 126
Door open .................................... 89
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........136
Driver Information Centre .............89
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 151
Driving hints ................................ 121
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 167
Electronic climate control system 117
Electronic driving programmes ..129
Electronic Stability Control.......... 134
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............87Electronic Stability Control off....... 87
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......154
Engine compartment fuse box ...168
Engine coolant ........................... 156
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Engine data ............................... 201
Engine exhaust .......................... 126
Engine identification ...................197
Engine oil ................... 155, 194, 198
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Entry lighting .............................. 113
Event data recorders ..................208
Exit lighting ................................ 113
Exterior care .............................. 190
Exterior light ................................. 88
Exterior lighting ....................13, 105
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F Fault ........................................... 130
First aid kit ................................... 70
Fixed air vents ........................... 120
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights ................................... 164
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Forward collision alert................. 139
Front airbag system .....................45
Front fog lights ........................... 110Front seats.................................... 35
Front turn signal lights ...............164
Fuel............................................. 149
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 151
Fuel for diesel engines ..............149
Fuel for petrol engines ...............149
Fuel gauge ................................... 81
Fuses ......................................... 167
G Gauges ......................................... 80
General information ...................151
Glovebox ..................................... 56
Glove box lighting .......................112
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 92
H
Halogen headlights ....................161
Hand brake ......................... 132, 133
Hazard warning flashers ............110
Headlight flash ........................... 106
Headlight range adjustment ......106
Headlights when driving abroad 106
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heated steering wheel .................74
212
Heating ........................................ 38
Heating and ventilation system . 115
High beam ........................... 88, 106
Hill start assist ........................... 133
Horn ....................................... 14, 74
I
Identification plate .....................196
Ignition switch positions .............122
Immobiliser ............................ 27, 88
Indicators ...................................... 80
Information displays...................... 89
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument panel fuse box .........169
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 111
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............55
Interior care ............................... 192
Interior lighting ............................ 111
Interior lights ...................... 112, 167
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......130
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....53
J
Jump starting ............................. 186K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......86, 147
Lashing eyes ............................... 70
Lighting features .........................113
Light switch ................................ 105
Load compartment ................25, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Load compartment fuse box ......171
Loading information .....................71
Low fuel ....................................... 88
M Malfunction indicator light ............85
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 129
Manual transmission .................. 131
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................111
N
New vehicle running-in ..............122
Number plate light .....................166O
Object detection systems ...........141
Odometer ..................................... 80
Oil, engine .......................... 194, 198
Outside temperature ....................77
Overrun cut-off ........................... 123
P Parking ................................ 18, 125
Parking assist ............................ 141
Parking brake ............................ 133
Particulate filter ........................... 126
Performance .............................. 202
Performing work ........................154
Pollen filter ................................. 120
Power outlets ............................... 79
Power steering.............................. 86
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 87
Puncture ..................................... 181
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 209
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 112
Rear carrier system ......................58
Rear floor storage cover ..............69
Rear fog light ....................... 89, 111
Rear view camera ...................... 142
213
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 76
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 194, 198
Refuelling ................................... 149
Reversing lights .........................111
Ride control systems ..................134
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ............................. 128
Service ....................................... 120
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................193
Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................45
Side turn signal lights ................166
Spare wheel ............................... 184
Speed limiter............................... 137
Speedometer ............................... 80
Starting and operating ................122
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................122
Steering ...................................... 121Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop-start system........................ 123
Storage compartments .................55
Sunglasses storage .....................57
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sunvisor lights ........................... 112
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 80
Tail lights ................................... 164
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 172
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 151 Towing ................................ 151, 187
Towing another vehicle .............189
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 207
Towing the vehicle .....................187
Traction Control system ............. 134
Traction Control system off........... 87
Traffic sign assistant ...................144
Trailer towing ............................. 152
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................128
Tread depth ............................... 177
Trip computer .............................. 97Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turn and lane-change signals ...110
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 178
Tyre designations ......................173
Tyre pressure ............................ 173
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 174
Tyre pressures ........................... 206
Tyre repair kit ............................. 178
Tyres .......................................... 173
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 141
Underseat storage .......................57
Upholstery .................................. 192
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 158
Vehicle checks............................ 154
Vehicle data ................................ 198
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 208
Vehicle detected ahead ................89
Vehicle dimensions .................... 204
Vehicle Identification Number ....196
Vehicle jack ................................ 172
Vehicle messages .......................94
214
Vehicle personalisation ...............99
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 153
Vehicle tools ............................... 172
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 203
Ventilation ................................... 115
W
Warning chimes ........................... 96
Warning lights ............................... 80
Warning triangle .......................... 70
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 157
Wheel changing .........................181
Wheel covers ............................. 178
Wheels and tyres .......................173
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........74
Winter tyres ............................... 173
Wiper blade replacement ..........160
X
Xenon headlights .......................163