180Vehicle care
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
3 177.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and
non-skid surface. The front wheels
must be in the straight-ahead
position.
■ Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
■ Remove the spare wheel 3 182.
■ Never change more than one wheel
at once.
■ Use the jack only to change wheels
in case of puncture, not for
seasonal winter or summer tyre
change.
■ If the ground on which the vehicle is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be placed
under the jack.
■ No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.■ Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
■ Do not start the vehicle when it is raised on the jack.
■ Before screwing in the wheel bolts,
clean them and lightly coat the
taper of each wheel bolt with
commercially available grease.
1. Pull off the wheel cover with the hook. Vehicle tools 3 171.
For wheel covers with visible
wheel bolts: The cover can remain
on the wheel. Do not remove the
retaining rings on the wheel bolts.
210IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 151
Active head restraints ...................45
Active head restraints on front seats ......................................... 22
Adaptive Forward Lighting ........ .................................... 24, 92, 110
Adjustable air vents ...................122
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........87
Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 123
Air conditioning system .............. 117
Air intake .................................... 123
Air vents...................................... 122
Antilock brake system ................ 138
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......88
Anti-theft alarm system ........35, 101
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................187
Apply footbrake ............................ 91
Armrest ........................................ 49
Ashtrays ....................................... 82
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic climate control system .................................... 118
Automatic level control ..............141
Automatic light control ...............108Automatic transmission .............128
Auxiliary heater ........................... 122
B Battery discharge protection ......115
Battery voltage ........................... 100
Board-Info-Display .......................93
Bonnet ....................................... 153
Brake and clutch fluid .................192
Brake and clutch system .............88
Brake assist ............................... 139
Brake fluid .................................. 155
Brake light switch ....................... 100
Brakes ............................... 138, 155
Breakdown.................................. 185
Bulb replacement ....................... 158
C
Capacities .................................. 205
Cargo management system ........71
Car Pass ...................................... 26
Catalytic converter .....................128
Central locking system ................31
Centre console lighting ..............114
Changing tyre and wheel size ...176
Charging system .......................... 87
Check control ............................... 22
Child locks ................................... 34
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 63
211
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 82
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............116
Clock ............................................ 80
Continuous damping control ......141
Control indicators.......................... 84
Control of the vehicle .................124
Controls ........................................ 77
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............192
Cruise control ...................... 92, 141
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
Curve lighting.............................. 110
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............110
Declaration of conformity ............208
Deflation detection system and tyre pressure monitoring
system ...................................... 90
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......157
Diesel particle filter ..............24, 127
Door open .................................... 92
Doors ............................................ 34
Drain diesel fuel filter .................101Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 146
Driving hints ................................ 124
E Easytronic ................................... 134
Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 165
Electronic climate control system 119
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 131, 135
Electronic Stability Program 89, 139
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......152
Engine compartment fuse box ...166
Engine coolant ........................... 154
Engine coolant temperature ........89
Engine cooling level ..................101
Engine data ............................... 200
Engine exhaust .......................... 127
Engine identification ...................196
Engine oil ................... 153, 192, 197
Engine oil pressure ......................90
Entry lighting .............................. 114
Event data recorders ..................208
Exit lighting ................................ 114
Exterior care .............................. 187
Exterior light ................................. 92
Exterior lighting ....................12, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38F
Fault ................................... 132, 136
First aid ......................................... 74
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 123
FlexOrganizer .............................. 23
Fog light ....................................... 92
Fog lights ................................... 161
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Front airbag system .....................59
Front fog lights ........................... 111
Front seats.................................... 46
Fuel............................................. 144
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 145
Fuel for diesel engines ..............144
Fuel for petrol engines ...............144
Fuel gauge ................................... 84 Fuses ......................................... 165
G
Gauges ......................................... 83
General information ...................146
Glovebox ..................................... 67
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 96
H
Halogen headlights ....................158
Hand brake ......................... 138, 139
212
Hazard warning flashers ............111
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......109
Headlights................................... 108
Headlights when driving abroad 109
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heating ........................................ 49
Heating and ventilation system . 116
High beam ........................... 92, 109
Hill start assist ........................... 139
Horn ....................................... 13, 78
I
Identification plate .....................196
Ignition switch positions .............125
Immobiliser .................................. 37
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 93
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel illumination .....165
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 113
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........140
Interactive driving system, continuous damping control,
sport mode ............................... 90Interior care ............................... 189
Interior lighting ............................ 113
Interior lights ...................... 113, 164
Interior mirrors .............................. 39
Interruption of power supply 132, 137
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 66
J Jump starting ............................. 184
K Key, memorised settings ..............28
Keys ............................................. 26
Keys, locks ................................... 26
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Lighting ...................................... 101
Lighting features .........................114
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................34, 69
Load compartment cover .............69
Load compartment fuse box ......169
Loading information .....................75
Load rails and hooks ...................70
Low engine oil level .....................91
Low fuel ....................................... 91M
Malfunction indicator light ............87
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual mode .....................130, 135
Manual transmission .................. 133
Manual transmission automated 134
Manual windows ..........................40
Memorised settings ......................28
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................112
Moonroof ..................................... 43
N New vehicle running-in ..............124
Number plate light .....................163
O Object detection systems ...........142
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 192, 197
Open&Start system .....................28
Open&Start system .....................91
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 126
P Parking ................................ 17, 126
Parking assist ............................ 142
Parking brake ............................ 139
Parking lights ............................. 112