Vehicle care221
positioned as far as possible to
the front. Secure the wheel by
turning the wing nut clockwise.
6. Insert and close floor cover.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, loose
equipment 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
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have thedefective tyre replaced 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 3 212.
Spare wheel with directional tyre Fit directional tyres such that they rollin 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.
Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle 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.
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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
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap
by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 205.
Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise
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.
Vehicle care225Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye clockwise.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences,
therefore wash your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, prefer one with textile
brushes and select a programme
without wax additives.
When doing hand wash, use clear
water and a soft brush, cleaning in
grain direction of the textile hood.
Never use a a steam-jet or high-
pressure jet cleaner for the soft top
and the engine compartment.Wax painted parts of the vehicle regulary.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint and fabric damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper must be switched off. Remove
additional antenna and external
accessories.
If you wash your vehicle by hand, make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
226Vehicle careCaution
After washing or cleaning, the softtop must be completely dried
before opening. If a wet soft top
remains opened for a longer time,
it would be damaged by water
spotting and mould growth.
When cleaning with a high-pressure
jet cleaner ensure a minimum
distance of 30 cm to the rear brand
emblem to prevent unintended
unlocking.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly (at the latest when water no longer beads). Otherwise, the
paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Soft top as well as plastic body parts
must not be treated with wax or
polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and 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.
Remove dirt residues from smearing wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or even destroy the wiper blades.
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 witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
240Technical dataVehicle dimensionsLength [mm]4696Lenght max. when operating soft top [mm]4760Width without exterior mirrors [mm]1839Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]2020Height (without antenna) [mm]1443Height max. when operating soft top [mm]2103Length of load compartment floor [mm]1121Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]1818Load compartment width [mm]978Load compartment height [mm] with opened soft top246Load compartment height [mm] with closed soft top453Wheelbase [mm]2695Turning circle diameter [m]12.2
Technical data243
Comfort with up to 3 peopleECO with up to 3 peopleWith full loadEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])A20DTH,
B20DTH,
A20DTR235/55 R17,250/2.5 (36)230/2.3 (34)280/2.8 (41)280/2.8 (41)260/2.6
(38)300/3.0
(44)235/50 R18,245/45 R18,235/45 R19,245/40 R20,225/55 R17AllTemporary spare
wheel420/4.2 (61)420/4.2 (61)––420/4.2
(61)420/4.2
(61)
248IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 184
Active head restraints ...................46
Adaptive forward lighting ....94,
113, 194
AdBlue .................................. 93, 140
Adjustable air vents ...................130
Airbag, belt tensioners and anti- roll bars ..................................... 89
Airbag deactivation ................62, 89
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 131
Air conditioning system .............. 123
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 130
Antilock brake system ................ 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......91
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26 Appearance care ........................225
Armrest ......................................... 53
Armrest storage ........................... 71
Ashtrays ....................................... 84
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............110
Automatic locking ........................24Automatic transmission .............142
Auxiliary heater ........................... 130
B Battery discharge protection ......120
Battery voltage ........................... 103 BlueInjection ............................... 140
Bonnet ....................................... 186
Brake and clutch fluid .................229
Brake and clutch system .............90
Brake assist ............................... 149
Brake fluid .................................. 189
Brakes ............................... 146, 189
Breakdown.................................. 223
Bulb replacement ....................... 192
C Capacities .................................. 241
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................139
Central locking system ................22
Centre console storage ...............71
Changing tyre and wheel size ...212
Charging system .......................... 90
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Cigarette lighter ........................... 84
Climate control ............................. 16
250
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info-Display ............................ 100
Ground clearance .......................133
H Halogen headlights ....................192
Hand brake ......................... 146, 147
Hazard warning flashers ............116
Headlight flash ........................... 111
Headlight range adjustment ......112
Headlights................................... 109
Headlights when driving abroad 112
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heated steering wheel .................78
Heating ........................................ 53
Heating and ventilation system . 122
High beam ........................... 94, 110
High beam assist ..................94, 111
Hill start assist ........................... 149
Horn ....................................... 15, 78
I
Identification plate .....................231
Ignition switch positions .............133
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 94
Indicators ...................................... 84
Information displays...................... 95Instrument cluster ........................84
Instrument panel fuse box .........203
Instrument panel illumination .....199
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 118
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........151
Interior care ............................... 227
Interior lighting ............................ 118
Interior lights ...................... 118, 199
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......145
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....68
J
Jump starting ............................. 221
K
Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......92, 173
Lashing eyes ............................... 75
Light switch ................................ 109
Load compartment ................25, 72
Load compartment fuse box ......204Loading information .....................76
Low fuel ....................................... 94
M
Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 144
Manual transmission .................. 146
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................118
N
New vehicle running-in ..............133
Number plate light .....................199
O Object detection systems ...........159
Odometer ..................................... 85
Oil, engine .......................... 229, 233
Operate pedal ............................... 90
Outside temperature ....................81
Overrun cut-off ........................... 135
P
Parking ................................ 19, 137
Parking assist ............................ 159
Parking brake ............................ 147
Parking lights ............................. 117
Particulate filter ........................... 138