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16. Continue driving immediately sothat the sealant is evenlydistributed throughout the tyre.
After driving approx. 6 miles, but
no more than 10 minutes, stop
and check tyre pressure using the
compressor. Screw compressor
air hose directly onto tyre valve
and compressor when doing this.
17. If the tyre pressure is more than 3.1 bar (310 kPa/45 psi), set it to
the correct value. Repeat the
procedure until there is no more
loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 3.1 bar (310 kPa/45 psi),
the vehicle must not be driven.
Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
18. Stow tyre repair kit under the front
seat.9 Warning
Do not allow the sealant to contact
skin, eyes or clothing. If swallowed seek medical assistance
immediately.
Notice
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre is severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least 30
minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air hose and withdraw adapter.
Wheel changing Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 133.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and
non-slippery surface. The frontwheels must be in the straight-ahead position.
■ Apply the parking brake and engage first gear or reverse gear.
■ Remove the spare wheel 3 138.
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Put wheel bolts somewhere
where the threads will not be
soiled.
6. Change the wheel.
7. Screw in the wheel bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Tighten each wheel bolt in a crosswise sequence. Tighteningtorque is 140 Nm.
10. Refit wheel cover
11. Change the wheel.
12. Stow the replaced wheel 3 138
and the vehicle tools 3 131.
13. Have the new wheel balanced on the vehicle. Check the tyre
pressure of the installed tyre
3 163 and also the wheel bolt
torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired.
Spare wheel Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel
3 133.Use of a spare wheel that is smaller
than the other wheels or together with winter tyres could affect driveability.
Have the defective tyre replaced as
soon as possible.
The spare wheel is mounted under
the rear underbody and may be
secured using a security bolt that can
only be removed using the tool
supplied.
9 Warning
Due to the weight of the tyre
assembly, exercise caution when
releasing the spare wheel carrier.
Do not fully remove bolt 1.
Support the spare wheel with a
suitable object to prevent the
wheel falling suddenly when
loosening the carrier bolts - risk of injury!
It may be necessary to jack the
vehicle up to gain access to the spare wheel on a fully loaded vehicle with a
flat rear tyre.
To release the spare wheel carrier,
loosen bolt 1, ensuring it is not fully
removed. Fully remove bolt 2, then
pull the carrier to the left, until it clears bolt 1, and lower the carrier assembly.
When installing the wheel ensure that
the spare wheel carrier is correctly
positioned before tightening the bolts.
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far away from the discharged
vehicle 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 start.
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
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 131.
Screw the towing eye fully into the
front towing point.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Activate the child locks in the rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied. Child locks 3 23.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers.
Transmission in neutral.
If neutral cannot be selected on
vehicles with manual transmission automated, the vehicle must only betowed with the drive wheels raised off the ground.
142Vehicle careCaution
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 fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system and close the
windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Towing another vehicle
The fixed towing eye is located under the rear bumper.
Vehicles with a towing hitch have a
socket for the detachable towing eye.
Screw the towing eye, supplied with
the vehicle tools, fully into the socket.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
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Windows and windscreen wiperblades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleanerand 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.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Engine compartment
It is advisable to wash the engine compartment before and after winter
and preserve it with wax. Protect thealternator and brake fluid reservoir
with plastic sheets before washing
the engine.
When washing the engine with a
steam-jet cleaner, do not direct the
steam jet towards components of the
antilock brake system, air
conditioning system or the belt drive and its components.
After an engine wash, have all engine
compartment components preserved
thoroughly by a workshop using
protective wax.
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
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Coolant and antifreeze...............147
Coolant heater .............................. 87
Coupling ball bar ........................113
Cruise control ...................... 73, 104
Cupholders .................................. 56
Curtain airbag system .................. 46
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running light ....................79
Declaration of conformity ............164
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 122
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......123
Diesel particle filter ......................95
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver Information Centre .............74
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 112
Driving hints .................................. 93
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 128
Electronic driving programmes ....99
Electronic Stability Program 72, 103
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......116
Engine air filter ........................... 119
Engine air flow indicator .............119
Engine coolant ........................... 119Engine coolant temperature ........72
Engine data ............................... 154
Engine exhaust ............................ 95
Engine identification ...................150
Engine oil ................... 117, 147, 152
Engine oil level ............................ 76
Engine oil level monitor ................67
Engine oil pressure ......................73
Event data recorders ..................164
Exhaust gases .............................. 95
Exit lighting .................................. 83
Exterior care .............................. 143
Exterior light ................................. 73
Exterior lighting ......................12, 79
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 100
First aid kit ................................... 58
Fixed air vents ............................. 91
Fog light ....................................... 73
Fog lights .............................. 81, 124
Fog tail light ............................... 127
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Front airbag system .....................45
Front fog lights ............................. 81
Front seats.................................... 33
Front storage ............................... 56
Front turn signal lights ...............125
Fuel............................................. 109Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 111
Fuel for diesel engines ..............110
Fuel for petrol engines ...............109
Fuel gauge ................................... 66
Fuse box ..................................... 129
Fuses ......................................... 128
G Gauges ......................................... 65
General information ...................112
Glovebox ..................................... 55
H Hand brake - see Parking brake. 102
Hazard warning flashers ..............81
Headlight flash ............................. 80
Headlight range adjustment ........80
Headlights ...................... 79, 80, 124
Headlights when driving abroad ..81
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heating ........................................ 35
Heating and ventilation system ...84
High beam ............................. 73, 80
Horn ....................................... 14, 61
169
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 62
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 147, 152
Refuelling ................................... 110
Remote control ............................. 18
Reversing light ........................... 126
Reversing lights ........................... 82
Roof rack ..................................... 58
S Safety belts ................................... 39
Safety net .................................... 57
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................70
Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat heating ................................. 35
Seat position ................................ 33
Second row seats ........................36
Selector lever ............................... 97
Service ................................. 92, 146
Service display ............................ 67
Service information ....................146
Service vehicle soon .................... 71
Side airbag system ......................46
Sidelights ...................................... 79
Side turn signal lights ................126
Sliding door .................................. 24
Spare wheel ............................... 138
Speedometer ............................... 65Starting and operating ..................94
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ................94, 97
Steering ........................................ 93
Steering column controls .............61
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 60
Steering wheel controls ...............60
Stop engine ................................. 71
Storage ......................................... 55
Storage compartments .................55
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph .................................. 78
Tachometer ................................. 66
Tailgate ......................................... 25
Tail lights ................................... 125
Technical data ............................ 154
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 131
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 112
Towing ................................ 112, 141
Towing another vehicle .............142
Towing a trailer ........................... 113
Towing equipment .....................113
Towing eye ................................. 141
Towing the vehicle .....................141
Traction Control system ............. 102Trailer coupling ........................... 112
Trailer towing ............................. 113
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .............68, 97
Tread depth ............................... 132
Trip computer .............................. 76
Triple-Info-Display .......................74
Turn and lane-change signals .....81
Turn signal ................................... 70
Tyre chains ................................ 133
Tyre changing ............................. 136
Tyre designations ......................131
Tyre pressure ............................ 132
Tyre pressures ........................... 163
Tyre repair kit ............................. 133
Tyres .......................................... 131
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 133
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 108
Upholstery .................................. 144
Upshift .......................................... 72
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Vehicle battery ........................... 121
Vehicle checks............................ 116
Vehicle data ................................ 152
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 164