262Vehicle care
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
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
short edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver sidewards. To prevent
damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 246.
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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
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: The vehicle 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.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and close.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards. To prevent
damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 246.
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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.Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
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.
Glass panel 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.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
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Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 61
Child restraints.............................. 59
Child restraint systems ................59
Cigarette lighter .........................103
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............150
Clock........................................... 101
Code ........................................... 123
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................159
Controls ........................................ 96
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............269
Cruise control ....................116, 179
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 57
Curve lighting.............................. 141
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............141
Declaration of conformity ............289
DEF ............................................ 166
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................166
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......230
Diesel particle filter .............114, 165
Door open .................................. 117
Door panel storage .......................67
Doors ............................................ 26Driver assistance systems..........179
Driver Information Centre ...........117
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 218
Driving hints ................................ 159
E Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 240
Electric parking brake .................112
Electric parking brake fault .........112
Electronic climate control system 152
Electronic driving programmes ..171
Electronic Stability Control.......... 177
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........114
Electronic Stability Control off..... 114
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......224
Engine compartment fuse box ...241
Engine coolant ........................... 227
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 276
Engine exhaust .......................... 165
Engine identification ...................272
Engine oil ................... 225, 269, 273
Engine oil pressure ....................115
Entry lighting .............................. 148
Event data recorders ..................289
Exit lighting ................................ 148Exterior care .............................. 264
Exterior light ............................... 116
Exterior lighting ....................14, 138
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F
Fault ........................................... 171
First aid kit ................................... 92
Fixed air vents ........................... 157
Flex-Fix system ............................ 70
Fog light ..................................... 116
Fog lights ................................... 235
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Folding tray .................................. 92
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 189
Front airbag system .....................55
Front fog lights ........................... 145
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 67
Fuel............................................. 209
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 217
Fuel for diesel engines ..............209
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......210
Fuel for natural gas operation ...209
Fuel for petrol engines ...............209
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 240
294
GGauges ....................................... 104
General information ...................218
Glass panel .................................. 35
Glovebox ..................................... 65
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 121
H Halogen headlights ....................231
Hand brake ......................... 173, 174
Hazard warning flashers ............145
Headlight flash ........................... 140
Headlight range adjustment ......140
Headlights................................... 138
Headlights when driving abroad 141
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heated steering wheel .................97
Heating ........................................ 45
Heating and ventilation system . 150
High beam ......................... 116, 139
High beam assist ................116, 139
Hill start assist ........................... 175
Horn ....................................... 15, 97I
Identification plate .....................271
Ignition switch positions .............160
Immobiliser .......................... 29, 115
Indicators .................................... 104
Information displays.................... 117
Instrument cluster ......................104
Instrument panel fuse box .........243
Instrument panel illumination .....240
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 147
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............65
Interactive driving system ...........177
Interior care ............................... 266
Interior lighting ............................ 147
Interior lights ...................... 147, 239
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......171
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....64
J Jump starting ............................. 261
K Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21L
Lane departure warning .....113, 207
Lashing eyes ............................... 88
Lighting features .........................148
Light switch ................................ 138
Load compartment ................26, 78
Load compartment cover .............81
Load compartment fuse box ......244
Loading information .....................94
Load rails and hooks ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 115
Low washer fluid ........................116
M Malfunction indicator light ..........111
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 170
Manual transmission .................. 172
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................146
N New vehicle running-in ..............160
Number plate light .....................239
O
Object detection systems ...194, 197
Odometer ................................... 104
295
Oil, engine.................. 225, 269, 273
Outside temperature ..................100
Overhead console .......................67
Overrun cut-off ........................... 161
P
Parking ................................ 19, 164
Parking assist ............................ 194
Parking brake ............................ 174
Parking lights ............................. 146
Particulate filter ........................... 165
Performance .............................. 279
Performing work ........................224
Pollen filter ................................. 157
Power outlets ............................. 102
Power seat adjustment ................42
Power steering............................ 113
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................. 114
Puncture ..................................... 255
Q
Quickheat ................................... 156
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 290
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 148
Rear carrier system ......................70Rear floor storage cover ..............83
Rear fog light ............................. 116
Rear fog lights ........................... 146
Rear seats .................................... 45
Rear storage ................................. 81
Rear view camera ...................... 202
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 100
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 269, 273
Reduced engine power ..............116
Refuelling ................................... 212
Retained power off .....................160
Reversing lights .........................146
Ride control system ....................176
Roller blinds ................................. 34
Roof .............................................. 35
Roof load ...................................... 94
Roof rack ..................................... 93
S Safety net .................................... 90
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 39 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................110
Seat belts ..................................... 51
Seat position ................................ 39
Second row seats ........................45
Selective catalytic reduction .......166
Selector lever ............................. 169
Service ............................... 158, 268Service display .......................... 107
Service information ....................268
Service vehicle soon .................. 112
Side airbag system ......................56
Side blind spot alert ....................201
Sidelights .................................... 138
Side turn signal lights ................238
Spare wheel ............................... 257
Speed limiter............................... 181
Speedometer ............................. 104
Starting and operating ................160
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................160
Steering ...................................... 159
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 96
Steering wheel controls ...............96
Stop-start system........................ 162
Storage compartment ...................65
Storage compartments .................65
Sunvisor lights ........................... 148
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 105
Tail lights ................................... 236
Third row seats ............................ 49
Three-point seat belt .................... 52
Tools .......................................... 246
Top-tether fastening eyes ............64
296
Tow bar....................................... 218
Towing ................................ 218, 262
Towing another vehicle .............263
Towing equipment .....................219
Towing the vehicle .....................262
Traction Control system ............. 176
Traction Control system off......... 114
Traffic sign assistant ...................204
Trailer coupling ........................... 218
Trailer stability assist .................222
Trailer towing ............................. 219
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................169
Tread depth ............................... 250
Trip computer ............................ 127
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...145
Turn signal ................................. 110
Tyre chains ................................ 252
Tyre designations ......................247
Tyre pressure ............................ 247
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 115, 248
Tyre pressures ........................... 285
Tyre repair kit ............................. 252
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...113, 194
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 266Upshift........................................ 113
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 228
Vehicle checks............................ 224
Vehicle data ................................ 273
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 289
Vehicle detected ahead ..............116
Vehicle dimensions .................... 283
Vehicle Identification Number ....271
Vehicle jack ................................ 246
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............130
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 223
Vehicle tools ............................... 246
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 281
Ventilation ................................... 150
W
Warning chimes .........................126
Warning lights ............................. 104
Warning triangle .......................... 92
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 227
Wheel changing .........................255Wheel covers ............................. 251
Wheels and tyres .......................247
Windows ....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........98
Winter tyres ............................... 247
Wiper blade replacement ..........230