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›If the engine does not start, terminate the attempt to start the engine after
10 seconds and wait for 30 seconds before repeating the process.›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
Both batteries must have a rated voltage of 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the bat-
tery supplying the power must not be significantly less than the capacity of
the discharged battery in your vehicle.
Jump-start cables
Only use jump-start cables which have an adequately large cross-section and
insulated terminal clamps. Observe the instructions of the jumper lead manu-
facturer.
Positive cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is red.
Negative cable - colour coding in the majority of cases is black.
WARNING■
Do not clamp the jump-start cable to the negative terminal of the dis-
charged battery. There is the risk of detonating gas seeping out the battery
being ignited by the strong spark which results from the engine being star-
ted.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – risk of short circuit!
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– risk of short circuit!
■
Route the jump-start cables so that they cannot be caught by any rotat-
ing parts in the engine compartment.
■
There must not be any contact between the two vehicles otherwise cur-
rent may flow as soon as the negative terminals are connected.
Towing the vehicle
Introduction
Fig. 181
Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front towing eye
208
Rear towing eye
209
Vehicles with a tow hitch
209
For towing, a braided tow rope is to be used » Fig. 181 -
.
When towing, the following guidelines must be observed.
Vehicles with manual transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front or rear wheels raised.
Vehicles with automatic transmission may be towed in with a tow bar or a tow
rope or with the front wheels raised. If the vehicle is raised at rear, the auto-
matic gearbox is damaged!
Driver of the tow vehicle
›
Engage the clutch gently when starting off or depress the accelerator partic-
ularly gently if the vehicle is fitted with an automatic gearbox.
›
Only then approach correctly when the rope is taut.
The maximum towing speed is 50 km/h.
Driver of the towed vehicle
›
Switch on the ignition so that the steering wheel is not locked and so that
the turn-signal lights, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer system can
be used.
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Index
A
abroad lead-free petrol
178
Abroad Headlights
69
ABS Function
143
Warning light38
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles169
Accessories166
Adaptive headlights (AFS)66
adjusting auxiliary heating and ventilation
111
Adjusting Belt height
15
Exterior mirrors76
Head restraints82
Interior mirror75
seats78
Steering wheel10
the seats electronically78
Adjusting the seats9
Adjusting the seats electronically78
adjustment Front seat
77
Adjustment Headlight beam
64
AFS66
Display messages39
Warning light39
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
105
Airbag16
Deactivating21
Deactivating the front passenger airbag22
Deployment17
Front airbag18
Head airbag20
Knee airbag19
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 168
Side airbag
19
Warning light40
Airbag system16
Air conditioning104
Air distribution control106
Climatronic108
manual air conditioning107
Air distribution control106
Air outlet vents105
Alarm Switching off
56
Triggering56
Alcantara cleaning
175
Alternator Warning light
36
Anti-theft alarm system Activating/deactivating
56
Trailer165
Anti-theft wheel bolts203
Antilock Braking System143
Armrest Front
81
artificial leather175
Ashtray89
ASR warning light
37
Assistance systems TSA
144
Assistence systems OFF ROAD-mode
144
Assist system ABS
143
Assist systems142
ABS38
ASR37
Cruise Control System154
DSR144
EDL143
ESC38, 143
HBA144
HHC144
Park assist150
Parking aid146
START-STOP155
TCS143
Audio See Infotainment / radio
4
Auto Check Control33
Automatic driving lamp control66
Automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears
139
Selector lever-emergency unlocking212
Selector lever lock139
Starting-off and driving140
Tiptronic139
Using the selector lever138
Automatic gearbox modes138
Automatic load deactivation190
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
139
Automatic transmission138
Kickdown140
Selector lever lock139
Auxiliary heating and ventilation Switching on and off directly
111
System settings111
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
110
Radio remote control111
B
Ball head Check fitting
161
Ready position160
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Trailer operation159
Trailer stabilisation (TSA)144
Transmission Warning messages
33
Transport Luggage compartment
96
Roof rack103
Transporting86
Transporting children safely23
Triangle197
TSA144
Turn-signal system Warning light
41
Turn signal65
Two-way radio systems113
Tyre Damage
193
Explanation of the labelling193
see wheels193
Tyre load-bearing capacity see Wheels
194
Tyre pressure191
Warning light40
Tyre pressure monitoring158
Display40
Save tyre pressure values158
Tyre repair General notes
204
Preparations205
Pressure test205
Sealing and inflating the tyre205
Tyres191
new140
Tyre pressure191
Wear and tear192
Wear indicator192
tyre size193
see wheels193
U
Under-body Vehicle care
174
Under-body protection174
Unlock Key
52
Unlocking Individual settings
54
KESSY53
Remote control52
Unlocking and locking51
Used vehicles Acceptance and recycling
169
Useful equipment Ashtray
89
Car park ticket holder86
Cigarette lighter89
Clothes hook94
Cup holders88
Glasses compartment92
Removable through-loading bag95
Storage compartment86
Using the information system42
Using the selector lever138
Using the variable loading floor with a spare wheel
103
V
Variable loading floor
102
Removing and fitting carrier rails103
Variable loading floor with spare wheel Removable storage box
101
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
190
charging189
Checking the battery electrolyte level188
Cover188
Operation in winter188
Replacing190
Safety instructions187
vehicle care chrome parts
172
Vehicle care Alcantara
175
Artificial leather175
Cavity protection173
Cleaning vehicle exterior170
Cleaning wheels173
Decorative films172
Door locking cylinder173
Headlight glasses172
Interior care174
Maintenance171
Materials175
Natural leather175
Plastic parts171
Polishing vehicle paint work171
Rubber seals171
Safety belt176
Seat covers176
Under-body protections174
washing169
Vehicle data sticker222
Vehicle data sticker and nameplate Vehicle data sticker and nameplate
222
Vehicle dimensions224
Vehicle height224
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)222
Vehicle length224
Vehicle state see Auto Check Control
33
Vehicle tool kit198
Vehicle width224
Vest Placement of the reflective vest
197
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
222
Visibility71
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