260Vehicle care
■ 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.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as 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.
Vehicle care261
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
short edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver sidewards. 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 3 244.
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.
262Vehicle careCaution
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 automatic transmission: 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.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and close.
Towing another vehicle
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 3 244.
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 even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Service and maintenance269
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 272.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 272.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.AdBlue
Only use AdBlue to reduce the
nitrogen oxides in the exhaust
emission 3 163.
292IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 220
Active Emergency Braking .........190
Active head restraints ...................36
Adaptive cruise control .......116, 179
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 116, 138, 231
AdBlue ........................ 114, 163, 268
Adjustable air vents ...................153
Airbag and belt tensioners .........111
Airbag deactivation ..............58, 111
Airbag label................................... 53 Airbag system .............................. 53
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 155
Air conditioning system .............. 148
Air intake .................................... 155
Air vents...................................... 153
Antilock brake system ................ 170
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....113
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................263
Armrest ......................................... 41
Armrest storage ........................... 68
Ashtrays ..................................... 103
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control ...............136Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............166
Auxiliary heater ........................... 153
B
Battery discharge protection ......146
Battery voltage ........................... 126
Bicycle rack .................................. 70
BlueInjection ............................... 163
Bonnet ....................................... 222
Brake and clutch fluid .................268
Brake and clutch system ...........112
Brake assist ............................... 172
Brake fluid .................................. 225
Brakes ............................... 170, 225
Breakdown.................................. 261
Bulb replacement ....................... 229
C Capacities .................................. 284
Cargo management system ........88
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................163
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............145
Centre console storage ...............69
Changing tyre and wheel size ...249
Charging system ........................ 111
Child locks ................................... 23
293
Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 61
Child restraints.............................. 60
Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter .........................103
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............147
Clock........................................... 101
Code ........................................... 123
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................156
Controls ........................................ 96
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............268
Cruise control ....................116, 176
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 138
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............138
Declaration of conformity ............288
DEF ............................................ 163
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................163
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......228
Diesel particle filter .............114, 162
Door open .................................. 116
Door panel storage .......................67
Doors ............................................ 24Driver assistance systems..........176
Driver Information Centre ...........117
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 216
Driving hints ................................ 156
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 237
Electric parking brake .........112, 171
Electric parking brake fault .........112
Electronic climate control system 149
Electronic driving programmes ..168
Electronic Stability Control.......... 174
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........114
Electronic Stability Control off..... 114
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......221
Engine compartment fuse box ...239
Engine coolant ........................... 224
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 275
Engine exhaust .......................... 162
Engine identification ...................271
Engine oil ................... 222, 268, 272
Engine oil pressure ....................115
Entry lighting .............................. 145
Event data recorders ..................290
Exit lighting ................................ 145Exterior care .............................. 263
Exterior light ............................... 115
Exterior lighting ....................12, 135
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 168
First aid kit ................................... 92
Fixed air vents ........................... 154
Flex-Fix system ............................ 70
Fog light ..................................... 116
Fog lights ................................... 232
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Folding tray .................................. 92
Following distance indication ......189
Forward collision alert................. 186
Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights ........................... 142
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 67
Fuel............................................. 206
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 214
Fuel for diesel engines ..............206
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......207
Fuel for natural gas operation ...208
Fuel for petrol engines ...............206
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 237
294
GGauges ....................................... 104
General information ...................215
Glass panel .................................. 33
Glovebox ..................................... 65
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 121
H Halogen headlights ....................229
Hand brake ......................... 170, 171
Hazard warning flashers ............142
Headlight flash ........................... 137
Headlight range adjustment ......137
Headlights................................... 135
Headlights when driving abroad 138
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................97
Heating ........................................ 42
Heating and ventilation system . 147
High beam ......................... 115, 136
High beam assist ................116, 136
Hill start assist ........................... 173
Horn ....................................... 14, 97I
Identification plate .....................270
Ignition switch positions .............157
Immobiliser .......................... 27, 115
Indicators .................................... 104
Information displays.................... 117
Instrument cluster ......................104
Instrument panel fuse box .........241
Instrument panel illumination .....237
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 144
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............65
Interactive driving system ...........174
Interior care ............................... 265
Interior lighting ............................ 144
Interior lights ...................... 144, 237
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......169
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....64
J Jump starting ............................. 259
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19L
Lane departure warning .....113, 205
Lashing eyes ............................... 88
Lighting features .........................145
Light switch ................................ 135
Load compartment ................24, 78
Load compartment cover .............81
Load compartment fuse box ......242
Loading information .....................94
Load rails and hooks ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 115
Low washer fluid ........................116
M Malfunction indicator light ..........111
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 168
Manual transmission .................. 169
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................143
N New vehicle running-in ..............157
Number plate light .....................236
O
Object detection systems ...........192
Odometer ................................... 104
295
Oil, engine.................. 222, 268, 272
Operate pedal ............................. 112
Outside temperature ..................100
Overhead console .......................67
Overrun cut-off ........................... 158
P Parking ................................ 18, 161
Parking assist ............................ 192
Parking brake ............................ 171
Parking lights ............................. 143
Particulate filter ........................... 162
Performance .............................. 279
Performing work ........................221
Pollen filter ................................. 155
Power outlets ............................. 102
Power seat adjustment ................40
Power steering............................ 113
Power steering fluid ....................224
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................. 114
Puncture ..................................... 253
Q Quickheat ................................... 153
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 291
Radio remote control ...................20Reading lights ............................ 145
Rear carrier system ......................70
Rear floor storage cover ..............83
Rear fog light .....................116, 143
Rear seats .................................... 43
Rear storage ................................. 81
Rear view camera ...................... 200
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 100
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 268, 272
Reduced engine power ..............115
Refuelling ................................... 209
Retained power off .....................157
Reversing lights .........................143
Ride control system ....................173
Roller blinds ................................. 32
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 94
Roof rack ..................................... 93
S Safety net .................................... 90
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................110
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Seat position ................................ 37
Second row seats ........................43
Selective catalytic reduction .......163
Selector lever ............................. 167Service ............................... 155, 267
Service display .......................... 107
Service information ....................267
Service vehicle soon .................. 112
Side airbag system ......................57
Side blind spot alert ....................198
Sidelights .................................... 135
Side turn signal lights ................236
Spare wheel ............................... 256
Speed limiter............................... 178
Speedometer ............................. 104
Starting and operating ................157
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................157
Steering ...................................... 156
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 96
Steering wheel controls ...............96
Stop-start system........................ 159
Storage ......................................... 65
Storage compartment ...................65
Storage compartments .................65
Sunvisor lights ........................... 145
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 105
Tail lights ................................... 233
Third row seats ............................ 48
Three-point seat belt .................... 50