264Vehicle care
far away from the discharged
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.
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
5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer: 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.
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VXR: insert screwdriver in the slot at
the upper bend 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.Screw in the towing eye 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.
Caution
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 gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission
and All-wheel drive: If the vehicle is
towed with all four wheels on the
ground then there are no technical
limitations for speed and distance. If
only one axle has been raised, the
maximum speed is 30 mph. There is
no distance limitation.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
and Front-wheel drive: The vehicle
must be towed facing forwards, not
faster than 50 mph nor further than
60 miles . In all other cases and when
the transmission is defective, the front
axle must be raised off the ground.
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If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
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.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
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 aremade 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 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.
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.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
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.
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Fuel for petrol engines ...............210
Fuel gauge ................................. 101
Fuel selector .............................. 102
Fuses ......................................... 242
G Gauges ....................................... 100
Gear shifting ............................... 107
General information ...................218
Glovebox ..................................... 70
H Halogen headlights ....................232
Hand brake ......................... 169, 170
Hazard warning flashers ............132
Headlight flash ........................... 128
Headlight range adjustment ......128
Headlights................................... 126 Headlights when driving abroad 129
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated mirrors ............................. 38
Heated rear window ..................... 41
Heated steering wheel .................87
Heating ........................................ 53
High beam ......................... 110, 127
High beam assist ................110, 127
Hill start assist ........................... 172
Horn ....................................... 13, 87I
Identification plate .....................274
Ignition switch positions .............153
Immobiliser .......................... 36, 109
Indicators .................................... 100
Information displays.................... 111
Instrument cluster ........................95
Instrument panel fuse box .........245
Instrument panel illumination .....241
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 134
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........174
Interior care ............................... 269
Interior lighting ............................ 134
Interior lights ...................... 134, 241
Interior mirrors .............................. 38
Interruption of power supply ......168
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....69
J Jump starting ............................. 262
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20L
Lane change alert .......................201
Lane departure warning .....107, 209
Lashing eyes ............................... 77
Lighting features .........................135
Light switch ................................ 126
Load compartment ................28, 72
Load compartment cover .............74
Load compartment fuse box ......247
Loading information .....................84
Low fuel ..................................... 109
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........106
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual mode ............................. 166
Manual transmission .................. 168
Manual windows ..........................39
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................133
N New vehicle running-in ..............153
Number plate light .....................240
O Object detection systems ...........193
Odometer ................................... 100
Oil, engine .......................... 272, 276
327
Operate pedal............................. 106
Outside temperature ....................90
Overrun cut-off ........................... 156
P Parking ................................ 18, 159
Parking assist ......................38, 193
Parking brake ............................ 170
Parking lights ............................. 133
Performance .............................. 281
Performing work ........................223
Pollen filter ................................. 150
Power button .............................. 153
Power outlets ............................... 92
Power seat adjustment .................50
Power steering fluid ....................227
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ................................. 108
Puncture ..................................... 257
Q
Quickheat ................................... 149
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 323
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 134
Rear cross traffic alert ................204
Rear floor storage cover ..............76Rear fog light ............................. 110
Rear fog lights ........................... 133
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear view camera ...................... 202
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 90 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 272, 276
Refuelling ................................... 213 Retained power off .....................155
Reversing lights .........................133
Ride control systems ..................172
Roller blinds ................................. 42
Roof .............................................. 42
Roof load ...................................... 84
Roof rack ..................................... 83
S
Safety belts ................................... 54
Safety net .................................... 79
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 47
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................104
Seat belts ..................................... 54 Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......161
Selector lever ............................. 165
Service ............................... 151, 271
Service display .......................... 102
Service information ....................271
Side airbag system ......................62Side blind spot alert ....................199
Sidelights .................................... 126
Side turn signal lights ................240
Smartphone controller ................120
Spare wheel ............................... 260
Speed limiter....................... 111, 179
Speedometer ............................. 100
Starting and operating ................153
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................155
Steering ...................................... 152
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 86
Steering wheel controls ...............86
Stop-start system........................ 157
Storage ......................................... 70
Storage compartments .................70
Sunroof ........................................ 42
Sunvisor lights ........................... 135
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 101
Tail lights ................................... 237
Three-point seat belt .................... 55
Tools .......................................... 248
Top-tether fastening eyes ............69
Tow bar....................................... 218
Towing ................................ 218, 264
Towing another vehicle .............266
328
Towing equipment .....................219
Towing the vehicle .....................264
Traction Control system ............. 172
Traction Control system off......... 108
Traffic sign assistant ...........111, 205
Trailer coupling ........................... 218
Trailer stability assist .................221
Trailer towing ............................. 219
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................164
Tread depth ............................... 252
Trip odometer ............................ 100
Turn and lane-change signals ...132
Turn signal ................................. 104
Tyre chains ................................ 254
Tyre designations ......................249
Tyre pressure ............................ 250
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................ 109, 251
Tyre pressures ........................... 293
Tyre repair kit ............................. 254
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...107, 193
Upholstery .................................. 269
Upshift ........................................ 107
Using this manual ..........................3V
Valet mode ................................. 118
Variable effort steering ...............107
Vehicle battery ........................... 228
Vehicle checks............................ 223
Vehicle data ................................ 276
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 322
Vehicle detected ahead ..............110
Vehicle dimensions .................... 291
Vehicle Identification Number ....274
Vehicle jack ................................ 248
Vehicle messages .....................120
Vehicle personalisation .............122
Vehicle security ............................ 33
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 222
Vehicle tools ............................... 248
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 285
Ventilating ..................................... 53
Ventilation ................................... 138
W
Warning chimes .........................121
Warning lights ............................. 100
Warning triangle .......................... 82
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 228Wheel changing .........................257
Wheel covers ............................. 253
Wheels and tyres .......................249
Windows ....................................... 39
Windscreen................................... 39 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........88
Winter tyres ............................... 249
Wiper blade replacement ..........231
X Xenon headlights .......................235