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266Vehicle care
Vehicles with automatic transmissionand All-wheel drive: The vehicle must
be towed facing forwards. If the
vehicle is towed with all four wheels
on the ground, the maximum speed is 30 mph and for a maximum of
30 miles. If the front axle has been
raised, the maximum speed is
30 mph. There is no distance
limitation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer: insert cap at the
bottom, turn slightly clockwise and
close cap.
Country Tourer: insert cap with the
upper flange into the recess and fix
cap by pushing.
VXR: insert cap with the lower flange
into the recess. Push the cap into the bumper.
Towing another vehicle
5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer, VXR: disengage cap
at bottom and remove downwards.
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.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 248.
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Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
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 a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer, VXR: insert cap at the
bottom, turn slightly clockwise and
engage cap.
Country Tourer: insert cap with the
upper flange into the recess and fix
cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a 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.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.
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Centre console lighting ..............135
Changing tyre and wheel size ...253
Charging system ........................ 105
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 64
Child restraint systems ................64
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............138
Clock............................................. 91
Colour-Info-Display .....................118
Control indicators........................ 104
Control of the vehicle .................152
Controls ........................................ 86
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant and antifreeze ...............272
Cruise control ....................110, 177
Cupholders .................................. 70
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 129
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............129
Declaration of conformity ............320
DEF ............................................ 161
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................161
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......230
Diesel particle filter .............108, 160Door open .................................. 111
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........177
Driver Information Centre ...........111
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 218
Driving hints ................................ 152
Dual automatic climate control system ..................................... 144
E Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 242
Electric parking brake .........106, 170
Electric parking brake fault .........106
Electronic driving programmes ..167
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 173
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........108
Electronic Stability Control off..... 108
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......223
Engine compartment fuse box ...243
Engine coolant ........................... 226
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 102
Engine data ............................... 279
Engine exhaust .......................... 160
Engine identification ...................275
Engine oil ................... 224, 272, 276Engine oil pressure ....................109
Entry lighting .............................. 135
Event data recorders ..................322
Exit lighting ................................ 136
Exterior care .............................. 267
Exterior light ............................... 110
Exterior lighting ....................12, 126
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F
Fault ........................................... 167
First aid ......................................... 82
First aid kit ................................... 82
Fixed air vents ........................... 150
Fog light ..................................... 110
Fog lights ................................... 236
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Following distance ......................107
Following distance indication ......190
Forward collision alert................. 187
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ........................... 132
Front seats.................................... 47 Front storage ................................ 71
Front turn signal light ..................232
Fuel............................................. 210
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 217
Fuel for diesel engines ..............211
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......211
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