250Vehicle careTyre 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).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 215/60 R 16 and
225/50 R 17.
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 sidewall 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 on the left side in
the load compartment behind a cover.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment.
2. Remove the compressor.
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Notice
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre are 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 102 psi.
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 3 250.
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 3 255.
■ 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.
■ Clean wheel nuts and thread with a
clean cloth before mounting the
wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. Pull off
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4. Insert the strap through thespokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the rear left lashing eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.
Store jack and tools always in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load
compartment must always be
secured by the strap.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of the temporary spare wheel
could affect driveability. Have the
defective tyre renewed or repaired as soon as possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 250.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
■ Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
■ Drive particularly carefully on wet and snow-covered road surfaces.
Vehicle care259Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and the battery of another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
■ Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
■ A discharged battery can alreadyfreeze at a temperature of 0 °C.
Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jump leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at
least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for diesel
engines).
■ Do not disconnect the discharged battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
■ Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other
lead.
■ The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during the
jump starting process.■ Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral, automatictransmission in P.
■ Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
Service and maintenance267
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 105.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.
Damage resulting from the use of
products not in line with these
specifications will not be covered by
the warranty.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
ageing control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for gasoline and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for gasoline
engines are also valid for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 271.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
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Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 59
Child restraints.............................. 57
Child restraint systems ................57
Cigarette lighter .........................101
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............148
Clock............................................. 99
Code ........................................... 121
Control indicators........................ 105
Control of the vehicle .................157
Controls ........................................ 94
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............267
Cruise control ....................114, 177
Cupholders .................................. 64
Curtain airbag system .................. 55
Curve lighting.............................. 139
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............139
Declaration of conformity ............287
DEF ............................................ 164
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................164
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......228
Diesel particle filter .............112, 163
Door open .................................. 115
Door panel storage .......................65
Doors ............................................ 24Driver assistance systems..........177
Driver Information Centre ...........115
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 216
Driving hints ................................ 157
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 238
Electric parking brake .................110
Electric parking brake fault .........110
Electronic climate control system 150
Electronic driving programmes ..169
Electronic Stability Control.......... 175
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........112
Electronic Stability Control off..... 112
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......222
Engine compartment fuse box ...239
Engine coolant ........................... 225
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 104
Engine data ............................... 274
Engine exhaust .......................... 163
Engine identification ...................270
Engine oil ................... 223, 267, 271
Engine oil pressure ....................113
Entry lighting .............................. 146
Event data recorders ..................287
Exit lighting ................................ 146Exterior care .............................. 262
Exterior light ............................... 114
Exterior lighting ....................12, 136
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 169
First aid kit ................................... 90
Fixed air vents ........................... 155
Flex-Fix system ............................ 68
Fog light ..................................... 114
Fog lights ................................... 233
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Folding tray .................................. 90
Following distance indication ......190
Forward collision alert................. 187
Front airbag system .....................53
Front fog lights ........................... 143
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 65
Fuel............................................. 207
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 215
Fuel for diesel engines ..............207
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......208
Fuel for natural gas operation ...207
Fuel for petrol engines ...............207
Fuel gauge ................................. 103
Fuel selector .............................. 103
Fuses ......................................... 238
292
GGauges ....................................... 102
General information ...................216
Glass panel .................................. 33
Glovebox ..................................... 63
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 119
H Halogen headlights ....................229
Hand brake ......................... 171, 172
Hazard warning flashers ............143
Headlight flash ........................... 138
Headlight range adjustment ......138
Headlights................................... 136
Headlights when driving abroad 139
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................95
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 148
High beam ......................... 114, 137
High beam assist ................114, 137
Hill start assist ........................... 173
Horn ....................................... 14, 95I
Identification plate .....................269
Ignition switch positions .............158
Immobiliser .......................... 27, 113
Indicators .................................... 102
Information displays.................... 115
Instrument cluster ......................102
Instrument panel fuse box .........241
Instrument panel illumination .....238
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 145
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............63
Interactive driving system ...........175
Interior care ............................... 264
Interior lighting ............................ 145
Interior lights ...................... 145, 237
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......169
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....62
J Jump starting ............................. 259
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19L
Lane departure warning .....111, 205
Lashing eyes ............................... 86
Lighting features .........................146
Light switch ................................ 136
Load compartment ................24, 76
Load compartment cover .............79
Load compartment fuse box ......242
Loading information .....................92
Load rails and hooks ...................86
Low fuel ..................................... 113
Low washer fluid ........................114
M Malfunction indicator light ..........109
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 168
Manual transmission .................. 170
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................144
N New vehicle running-in ..............158
Number plate light .....................237
O
Object detection systems ...192, 195
Odometer ................................... 102
294
Tow bar....................................... 216
Towing ................................ 216, 260
Towing another vehicle .............261
Towing equipment .....................217
Towing the vehicle .....................260
Traction Control system ............. 174
Traction Control system off......... 112
Traffic sign assistant ...................202
Trailer coupling ........................... 216
Trailer stability assist .................220
Trailer towing ............................. 217
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................167
Tread depth ............................... 248
Trip computer ............................ 125
Trip odometer ............................ 102
Turn and lane-change signals ...143
Turn signal ................................. 108
Tyre chains ................................ 250
Tyre designations ......................245
Tyre pressure ............................ 245
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 113, 246
Tyre pressures ........................... 283
Tyre repair kit ............................. 250
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...111, 192
Underseat storage .......................66
Upholstery .................................. 264Upshift........................................ 111
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 226
Vehicle checks............................ 222
Vehicle data ................................ 271
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 287
Vehicle detected ahead ..............114
Vehicle dimensions .................... 281
Vehicle Identification Number ....269
Vehicle jack ................................ 244
Vehicle messages .....................121
Vehicle personalisation .............128
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 221
Vehicle tools ............................... 244
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 279
Ventilation ................................... 148
W
Warning chimes .........................124
Warning lights ............................. 102
Warning triangle .......................... 90
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 225
Wheel changing .........................253Wheel covers ............................. 249
Wheels and tyres .......................245
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........96
Winter tyres ............................... 245
Wiper blade replacement ..........228