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154Vehicle careCaution
The towing eye must only be usedfor 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.
Notice
If neutral cannot be selected on
vehicles with manual transmission
automated (MTA), the vehicle must
only be towed with the drive wheels
raised off the ground.
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.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace the cap.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
side of the cap. Release the cap by
carefully levering the screwdriver. 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 3 142.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap.
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180IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 125
Adjustable air vents .....................99
Airbag activation ........................... 79
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........73
Airbag deactivation ..........45, 74, 79
Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 100
Air conditioning system ................ 96
Air intake .................................... 100
Air vents........................................ 99
Alert .............................................. 85
Antilock brake system ................ 112
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......75
Anti-Slip Regulator (ASR) ...........113
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................155
Armrest ......................................... 35
Ashtrays ....................................... 67
ASR (Anti-Slip Regulator) ...........113
Audible warning chimes................ 85
Autoclose ...................................... 79
Automatic fuel cut-off ............85, 103
Automatic locking .........................79B
Battery ....................................... 130
Battery discharge protection ........94
Belts.............................................. 38 Bonnet ....................................... 127
Brake and clutch fluid .................159
Brake assist ............................... 113
Brake fluid .................................. 130
Brake pad wear ............................ 75
Brakes ............................... 112, 130
Brake system ............................... 74
Breakdown.................................. 153
Bulb replacement ....................... 132
C Capacities .................................. 173
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................107
Central locking system ................21
Centre high-mounted brake light 135
Change engine oil .......................77
Changing tyre and wheel size ...144
Charging system .......................... 74
Child locks ................................... 22
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 47
Child restraint systems ................47
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HHalogen headlights ....................132
Hand brake ................................. 112
Hazard warning flashers ..............90
Headlight flash ............................. 88
Headlight range adjustment ........89
Headlights..................................... 88
Headlights when driving abroad ..89
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heating ........................................ 35
Heating and ventilation system ...95
High beam ............................. 79, 88
Hill start assist ...................... 75, 113
Horn ....................................... 13, 62
I
Identification plate .....................161
Ignition switch positions .............102
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 78
Indicators ...................................... 67
Information displays...................... 79
Instrument cluster ........................67
Instrument panel fuse box .........140
Instrument panel illumination .....138
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 91Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............53
Interior care ............................... 156
Interior lighting ........................ 79, 91
Interior lights ........................ 92, 137
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....52
J
Jump starting ............................. 152
K Kerb weight................................... 59Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Language ..................................... 79
Lashing eyes ......................... 58, 59
Light switch .................................. 88
Load compartment ................25, 55
Load compartment cover .............55
Load compartment lighting ...........93
Loading ......................................... 55
Loading information .....................59
Low engine oil level .....................78
Low fuel ....................................... 78M
Malfunction indicator light ............74
Manual adjustment ......................27
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 110
Manual transmission .................. 107
Manual transmission automated 108
Manual windows ..........................29
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .......................91
Multifunction display .....................79
N New vehicle running-in ..............101
Number plate light .....................136
O Object detection systems ...........116
Odometer ..................................... 67
Oil, engine .......................... 159, 162
Operating windows from outside ..29
Outside temperature ....................63
Overhead console .......................54
Overrun cut-off ........................... 103
P Parking ................................ 17, 105
Parking assist ............................ 116
Parking brake ............................ 112
Particulate filter ........................... 106