Vehicle care237Load compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is on the left side of the
load compartment behind a cover.
Remove the cover.
No.Circuit1Central locking system, Power
tailgate2Trailer module3–4–5Trailer socket6Steering wheel heating7–8Trailer socket9Sunroof10Central locking system, tailgate11–12–13–14–15Power tailgate lock16Air conditioning system
244Vehicle care
Always use fine mesh chains that addno more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain
lock).9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 205/60 R 16,
215/60 R 16, 225/55 R 17,
225/45 R 18, 225/50 R 17 and
235/45 R 18.
Country Tourer
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 235/45 R 18.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's side wall cannot be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is in a compartment
under the floor cover in the load
compartment.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment.
2. Remove the compressor.
254Vehicle care
Country Tourer: 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.VXR: insert screwdriver in the slot at
the upper bend 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 3 238.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.
316
GGauges ......................................... 95
Gear shifting ............................... 102
General information ...................208
Glovebox ..................................... 66
H
Halogen headlights ....................222
Hand brake ......................... 162, 163
Hazard warning flashers ............127
Headlight flash ........................... 123
Headlight range adjustment ......123
Headlights................................... 121
Headlights when driving abroad 124
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 37
Heated rear window ..................... 41
Heated steering wheel .................82
Heating ........................................ 52
High beam ......................... 104, 122
High beam assist ................105, 122
Hill start assist ........................... 165
Horn ....................................... 13, 82
I
Identification plate .....................263
Ignition switch positions .............148
Immobiliser .......................... 35, 104
Indicators ...................................... 95Information displays.................... 106
Instrument cluster ........................90
Instrument panel fuse box .........235
Instrument panel illumination .....231
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 129
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........167
Interior care ............................... 258
Interior lighting ............................ 129
Interior lights ...................... 129, 231
Interior mirrors .............................. 38
Interruption of power supply ......159
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....65
J Jump starting ............................. 252
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane change alert .......................192
Lane departure warning .....102, 200
Lashing eyes ............................... 72
Lighting features .........................130
Light switch ................................ 121Load compartment ................28, 68
Load compartment cover .............70
Load compartment fuse box ......237
Loading information .....................79
Low fuel ..................................... 104
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........101
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual mode ............................. 158
Manual transmission .................. 161
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................128
N New vehicle running-in ..............148
Number plate light .....................230
O
Object detection systems ...........186
Odometer ..................................... 95
Oil, engine .......................... 261, 265
Outside temperature ....................85
Overrun cut-off ........................... 151
P Parking ................................ 18, 154
Parking assist ...................... 37, 186
Parking brake ............................ 163
317
Parking lights ............................. 128
Performance .............................. 270
Performing work ........................213
Pollen filter ................................. 145
Power button .............................. 148
Power outlets ............................... 87
Power seat adjustment .................49
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ................................. 103
Puncture ..................................... 247
Q
Quickheat ................................... 144
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 312
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 129
Rear cross traffic alert ................195
Rear floor storage cover ..............71
Rear fog light ............................. 105
Rear fog lights ........................... 128
Rear seats .................................... 53
Rear view camera ...................... 193
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 85
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 261, 265
Refuelling ................................... 204
Retained power off .....................150Reversing lights .........................128
Ride control systems ..................165
Roller blinds ................................. 41
Roof .............................................. 41
Roof load ...................................... 79
Roof rack ..................................... 78
S
Safety belts ................................... 53
Safety net .................................... 75
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 46
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................99
Seat belts ..................................... 53 Seat position ................................ 46
Selector lever ............................. 157
Service ............................... 146, 260
Service display ............................ 97
Service information ....................260
Side airbag system ......................58
Side blind spot alert ....................190
Sidelights .................................... 121
Side turn signal lights ................229
Smartphone controller ................115
Spare wheel ............................... 249
Speed limiter....................... 105, 171
Speedometer ............................... 95
Starting and operating ................148
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................150Steering...................................... 147
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 81
Steering wheel controls ...............81
Stop-start system........................ 152
Storage ......................................... 66
Storage compartments .................66
Sunroof ........................................ 41
Sunvisor lights ........................... 130
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ................................. 96
Tail lights ................................... 227
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Tools .......................................... 238
Top-tether fastening eyes ............65
Tow bar....................................... 208
Towing ................................ 208, 253
Towing another vehicle .............255
Towing equipment .....................209
Towing the vehicle .....................253
Traction Control system ............. 165
Traction Control system off......... 103
Traffic sign assistant ...........106, 197
Trailer coupling ........................... 208
Trailer stability assist .................211
Trailer towing ............................. 209
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................156
318
Tread depth ............................... 242
Trip odometer .............................. 95
Turn and lane-change signals ...127
Turn signal ................................... 99
Tyre chains ................................ 243
Tyre designations ......................239
Tyre pressure ............................ 239
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................ 103, 240
Tyre pressures ........................... 288
Tyre repair kit ............................. 244
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...102, 186
Upholstery .................................. 258
Upshift ........................................ 102
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 113
Variable effort steering ...............102
Vehicle battery ........................... 218
Vehicle checks............................ 213
Vehicle data ................................ 265
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 311
Vehicle detected ahead ..............105
Vehicle dimensions .................... 285
Vehicle Identification Number ....263
Vehicle jack ................................ 238Vehicle messages .....................115
Vehicle personalisation .............117
Vehicle security ............................ 32
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 212
Vehicle tools ............................... 238
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 274
Ventilating ..................................... 53
Ventilation ................................... 133
W
Warning chimes .........................116
Warning lights ............................... 95
Warning triangle .......................... 77
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 217
Wheel changing .........................247
Wheel covers ............................. 243
Wheels and tyres .......................239
Windows ....................................... 38
Windscreen................................... 38
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........83
Winter tyres ............................... 239
Wiper blade replacement ..........220
X Xenon headlights .......................224