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142Vehicle careVehicle toolsTools
Van
The tools and the vehicle jacking
equipment are in the storage area behind the front seat. Pull front handle
and slide seat forwards to access
3 33.
Combi, Combo Tour
The tools and the vehicle jacking
equipment are stored in the load
compartment behind a panel on the
right-hand side.
Wheel changing 3 147, Spare wheel
3 149.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres Winter tyres improve driving safety attemperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
Tyres of size 185/65 R15,
195/65 R15 and 195/60 R16 C are
permitted as winter tyres.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
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Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every 6 years.
Changing tyre and wheel
size
If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the
speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and make other vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and will
invalidate the vehicle type
approval.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
Do not exceed 30 mph when tyre
chains are fitted.
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
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With the jack correctly aligned,
rotate until wheel is clear of the
ground.
5. Unscrew the wheel nuts. 6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel 3 149.
7. Screw on the wheel nuts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and tighten
each nut in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
85 Nm (steel wheel) or 120 Nm
(alloy wheel).
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel nut caps.
11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 149
and the vehicle tools 3 142.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.Spare wheel
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit 3 145 instead of a spare
wheel.
The spare wheel can be classified as
a temporary spare wheel depending
on the size compared to the other
mounted wheels and country
regulations.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.Depending on model variant, the
spare wheel is stored beneath the
floor or in the load compartment.
1. Attach the extension bar 2 to the
wheel wrench 1. Vehicle tools
3 142.
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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