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!Make sure that the automatic transmis-
sion is in position Nwhen washing your
vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehi-
cle could be damaged if the transmission is
in another position.
!Make sure that:
R the side windows and sliding sunroof are
closed completely.
R the blower for the ventilation/heating is
switched off (airflow control is turned toposition 0/the à andÁ buttons
are switched off).
R the windshield wiper switch is at position0.
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windshield and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the wind-shield.
Interior care
Information in the Digital Operator's Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics: R Cleaning the display
R Cleaning the plastic trim
R Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or
selector lever
R Cleaning wooden trim and trim strips
R Cleaning the seat covers
R Cleaning the seat belts
R Cleaning the headliner and carpets
212Care
Maintenance and care
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Useful information
iThis Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: ( Ypage 28).
Where will I find...?
Warning triangle
Setting up the warning triangle
X Fold feet =down and out to the side.
X Pull side reflectors ;up to form a triangle
and lock them at the top using press- stud :.
First-aid kit
iCheck the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the con-
tents if necessary, and replace missing
items.
Vehicle tool kit
General notes
iWhen they leave the factory, vehicles are
not equipped with the tools needed to
change a wheel, such as a jack or lug
wrench. Some tools for changing a wheel
are specific to the vehicle. To obtain tools
approved for your vehicle, contact a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
The vehicle tool kit contains: R vehicle tool kit bag with:
- fuse extractor
- an Allen key, e.g. to operate the sliding
roof manually in an emergency
- a pump lever for the vehicle jack
- a screwdriver
- Lug wrench
R jack
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is under the cover in the
footwell in front of the rear bench seat.
X Fold cover :to the side.
X Pull vehicle tool kit ;out by the tab.
Jack
!Make sure that, while installing the vehi-
cle jack, there are no cables on the holder, in order to avoid them becoming trapped.
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Roadside Assistance
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brakes, level control, a roof rack or a high-
performance battery, are not included in the
curb weight and the weight of the accesso-ries.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
This is a unique identifier which can be used
by a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for
example for a product recall, and thus identifythe purchasers. The TIN is made up of the
manufacturer's identity code, tire size, tire
type code and the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing capacity of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface.
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
The TWR specifies the maximum permissible
weight that the ball coupling of the trailer tow hitch can support.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are dis-
tributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread islevel with the bars, the wear limit of áin
(1.6 mm) has been reached.
Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at
their designated seating positions.
Total load limit
Nominal load and luggage load plus 150 lb
(68 kilograms) multiplied by the number of
seats in the vehicle.
Changing a wheel
Flat tire
The "Breakdown assistance" section ( Y page 216) contains information and notes
on how to deal with a flat tire.
Rotating the wheels
GWARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the wheels or tires have different dimensions. The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged. There is a risk of acci-
dent.
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the wheels and tires are of the same dimensions.
!On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure
monitor, electronic components are loca-
ted in the wheel.
Tire-mounting tools should not be used
near the valve. This could damage the elec- tronic components.
Only have tires changed at a qualified spe-cialist workshop.
Rotating front and rear wheels of differing
dimensions can render the general operating
permit invalid.
Always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notices in the section on "Changing a
wheel and mounting a spare wheel"( Y page 251).
The wear patterns on the front and rear tires
differ, depending on the operating conditions.
Rotate the wheels before a clear wear pattern has formed on the tires. Front tires typically
wear more on the shoulders and the rear tires in the center.
If your vehicle's tire configuration allows, you can rotate the wheels according to the inter-
vals in the tire manufacturer's warranty book
in your vehicle documents. If no warranty
book is available, the tires should be rotated
250Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires
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