corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehi‐
cle's response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
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Transmission, manual trans‐mission 77
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 175
Trip computer 90
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 69
Trip odometer 83
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 197
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 206
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 134
Turn signals, operation 69
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 191
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 92
Universal remote control 144
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 202
USB interface 150
V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 156
Vanity mirror 146 Vehicle battery 192
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 192
Vehicle, break-in 158
Vehicle care 201
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 192
Vehicle paint 201
Vehicle storage 203
Vehicle wash 200
Ventilation 142
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 143
Venting, see ventilation 142
Vent, see ventilation 142
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 79
Warning displays, see Check Control 79
Warning messages, see Check Control 79
Warning triangle 195
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 71
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 71
Washer system 69
Washing, vehicle 200
Water on roads 160
Weights 206
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 95
Wheel base, vehicle 206
Wheel cleaner 202
Wheels, changing 176 Wheels, everything on wheels
and tires 172
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Width, vehicle 206
Window defroster, rear 141
Windows, powered 45
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 159
Windshield washer fluid 71
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 71
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 69
Windshield wiper 69
Winter storage, care 203
Winter tires, suitable tires 177
Winter tires, tread 175
Wiper 69
Wiper blades, replacing 189
Wiper fluid 71
Wiper, fold-out position 71
Wiper system 69
Wood, care 202
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 189 Seite 216ReferenceEverything from A to Z216
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