WARNING■Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity of moun-
ted tyres.■
Never exceed the maximum permissible speed for the mounted tyres.
Winter operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
180
Snow chains
180
Do not use alloy rims with bevelled or polished surfaces during the winter. The
rim surface does not have sufficient corrosion protection and could be perma-
nently damaged (e.g. through grit).
Winter tyres
The handling of your vehicle will be significantly improved when driving on
wintry roads if you fit winter tyres (labelled M+S).
To obtain the best possible handling, winter tyres must be fitted to all four
wheels. The minimum tread depth must be 4 mm.
Fit the summer tyres on again in good time as they provide better handling
properties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear
on roads which are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C.
Speed symbol
Winter tyres (marked with M+S and a peak/snowflake symbol
) of a lower
speed category can be used provided that the permissible maximum speed of
these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum speed of the vehicle
is higher.
The speed limit for winter tyres can be set in the MAXI DOT display in the
menu item
Winter tyres
» page 47 .
Snow chains
When driving in wintry road conditions, snow chains improve not only traction,
but also the braking performance.
The use of snow chains on vehicles with front-wheel drive and on vehicles
with four-wheel drive differs.
Front-wheel drive
Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
It is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following wheel/tyre combina-
tions.Rim sizePress depth DTyre size6J x 1650 mm205/55 R167J x 1645 mm205/55 R166J x 1745 mm205/50 R17
All-wheel drive
Snow chains can be mounted on the wheels on the front and rear axles.
In order to increase the traction (start-up properties), the use of snow chains is
also technically permissible on the rear axle (this means on the front and rear
axle at the same time).
It is only permissible to fit snow chains on the front wheels with the following
wheel/tyre combinations.
Rim sizePress depth DTyre size6J x 1650 mm205/55 R167J x 1645 mm205/55 R166J x 1745 mm205/50 R17
It is only permissible to fit snow chains exclusively on the rear wheels with the
following wheel/tyre combinations.
Rim sizePress depth DTyre size7J x 1645 mm215/60 R167J x 1745 mm225/50 R17
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 12 mm.
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains » page 183.
CAUTION
The chains must be removed when driving on snow-free paths. They would
otherwise cause loss of performance and damage the tyres.180General Maintenance
No.Consumer19ABS, ESP, switch for tyre air pressure control, parking aid, switch for
OFF ROAD mode, START STOP button20Switch, airbag21WIV, tail lamp, dimming mirror, pressure sensor, telephone prepara-
tion, air mass sensor, headlight range control and headlight tilt22Instrument cluster, electromechanical power steering, databus23Central locking system and bonnet lid24Rear power window25Rear window heater, auxiliary heating and ventilation26Power socket in the boot27Panorama window - sliding / tilting roof, electric sunblind28Fuel pump, injectors, AdBlue ®
heating29Front power window30front and rear lighter31Headlight cleaning system32Front seat heating, regulator for seat heating33Heating, air conditioning, Climatronic, remote control for auxiliary
heating34Alarm, spare horn35Automatic gearbox DSG36Tow hitch
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 203
Distribution board cover.
Read and observe and on page 196 first.
With some equipment, the battery cover must be opened before removing the
cover for the fuse box » page 173.
Replacing fuses
›
Turn the securing bracket
A
» Fig. 203 in direction of the arrow.
The symbol is displayed behind the catches.
.
›
Remove the cover.
›
Replace the appropriate fuse.
›
Replace the cover on the fuse box and the safety clip
A
move against the
arrow.
The symbol is displayed behind the catches .
The cover is locked into position.
CAUTION
The cover for the fuse box in the engine compartment must always be applied
correctly. Water may get into the fuse box if the cover is not replaced properly
- there is a risk of damage to the vehicle!
Assignment of fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 204
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 196 first.
No.Consumer1Not assigned2Automatic gearbox3Battery data module4ABS 198Do-it-yourself
Index
A
abroad lead-free petrol
161
Abroad Headlights
69
ABS Operation
127
Warning light36
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles152
Accessories149
Adaptive headlight see xenon headlight
66
AdBlue163, 164
refilling163
replenish164
adjusting auxiliary heating and ventilation
110
Adjusting Exterior mirrors
74
Head restraints79
Steering wheel9
Adjusting the seats8
adjustment Front seat
75
Adjustment Headlight beam
64
Seats76
AFS Display messages
36
Warning light36
AHL see xenon headlight
66
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
108
Airbag15
Deactivating19
Deactivating the front passenger airbag20
Deployment15
Front airbag16
Head airbag19
Knee airbag17
Modifications and damage to the airbag system 151
Side airbag
18
Warning light37
Airbag system15
Air conditioning104
Air distribution control107
Climatronic106
Manual air conditioning105
Air distribution control107
Air outlet vents108
Alarm Enable/disable
56
Switch off56
Trailer148
Triggering56
Alcantara cleaning
158
Alternator Warning light
33
Anodized parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
155
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)127
Anti-theft alarm system Enable/disable
56
Trailer148
Anti-theft wheel bolts184
Armrest Front
78
artificial leather158
Ashtray87
ASR warning light
35
Assistance systems OFF ROAD-mode
129
Assist systems127
ABS36
ASR35
ESC35
Auto Check Control31
Automatic driving lamp control66
Automatic gearbox Manual shifting of gears
123
Selector lever-emergency unlocking195
Selector lever lock123
Starting-off and driving124
Tiptronic123
Using the selector lever122
Automatic gearbox modes122
Automatic load deactivation175
automatic transmission selector lever lock defect
123
Automatic transmission122
Kickdown124
Selector lever lock123
AUX94
Auxiliary heating and ventilation Switching on and off directly
110
System settings110
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventila- tion)
109
Auxiliary heating (aux. heating and ventilation) Radio remote control
111
Avoiding damage to your vehicle125
B
Ball head Check fitting
144
Ready position142, 143
Ball rod installing
143
removing144
Bar with sliding hook98
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BatteryIn the remote control key193
Belts11
Belt tensioners14
Bonnet Closing
166
Opening166
Boot Class N1 vehicles
102
See Boot lid58
Boot lid automatic locking
58
Closing58
Opening58
Warning light34
Brake information messages
33
warning light33
Brake Assist (HBA)128
Brake booster120
brake fluid specification
172
Brake fluid171
Checking171
information messages33
Brake pedal (automatic gearbox) Warning light
39
Brakes Brake booster
120
Brake fluid171
Braking and stabilisation systems127
Handbrake120
Running-in124
Brakes and parking119
Brake system127
Braking Information on braking
119
Bulbs Replacing
199
Buttons in the doorselectric window lifters59
C
Camera Lens care
156
Camera lens care
156
Car care Jack
156
Car computer See multifunction display
41
Care and maintenance149
Car park ticket holder84
Carrier Roof rack
103
Cavity protection156
Central locking52
Problems56
Central locking button54
Change engine oil
168
light bulb in tail light202
Change engine oil
168
Changing Wheels
182
Changing a wheel Follow-up tasks
186
Preparation183
Changing wheels Wheel removal and fix
186
Charging a vehicle battery174
Check Fit ball head properly
144
Checking Battery electrolyte level
173
Brake fluid171
Coolant170
Engine oil169
Oil level169
Windscreen washer fluid167
Checks Statutory checks
149
Children and safety21
Child safety Side airbag
23
Child safety lock56
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
23
Child seat Classification
23
ISOFIX23
on the front passenger seat22
TOP TETHER25
Use of ISOFIX child seats24
Chrome parts Refer to vehicle maintenance
155
Cigarette lighter86
Clean Anodized parts
155
Chrome parts155
Cleaning Alcantara
158
and maintaining belts159
artificial leather158
headlight glasses155
materials158
natural leather158
plastic parts155
seats covers of the electrically heated seats159
wheels156
Cleaning safety belt
159
Cleaning seat covers
159
Cleaning the interior artificial leather
158
Seat covers159
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Cleaning the vehicle exteriorCamera lens156
Cavity protection156
Decorative films154
Door locking cylinder156
Headlight glasses155
Protective films154
Towing hitch157
Under-body protection157
wheels156
Cleaning vehicle152
Cleaning vehicle exterior153
Anodized parts155
Chrome parts155
Plastic parts155
Rubber seals155
Vehicle paint work154
Wiper blades157
Clean interior Safety belt
159
Climatronic air distribution control
107
Automatic operation107
Operating elements106
Clothes hook92
Cockpit 12-Volt power outlet
88
Ashtray87
Cigarette lighter86
General view27
Lighting69
storage compartments83
useful equipment83
Comfort control window
61
COMING HOME67
compartments83
Component protection151
Components of the puncture repair kits187
Computer See multifunction display41
Convenience operation sliding / tilting roof
62
convenience turn signal66
Coolant169
Checking170
Messages33
Replenishing171
Temperature gauge29
Warning light33
CORNER see Headlights with CORNER function
67
Cornering lights Display messages
36
Correct routing of seat belt
12
Correct seated position8
Front passenger10
Rear seats10
Correct seat position Driver
9
Counter for distance driven30
cruise control operation
139
operation description139
Cruise control system Warning light
39
Cup holders85
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
65
Daylight running lights65
De-icing windows
155
De-icing the windscreen and rear window70
Deactivating an airbag19
Decorative films154
Delayed locking of the boot lid see boot lid58
Diesel refer to Fuel
162
diesel - particulate filter
37
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
162
Diesel particulate filter warning light
37
Digital Clock30
Dipstick169
Disconnecting and reconnecting vehicle battery
175
Display29
Compass points48
Coolant temperature29
Fuel supply30
Gear changes40
Service intervals48
Display a low temperature39
Display of the second speed31
Display of the second speedometer31
Disposal Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
152
Distance driven30
Door Child safety lock
56
Closing55
Emergency locking194
Emergency locking the driver's door194
Opening55
warning light door open33
Door open warning light
33
Drive Driving through water
126
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)128
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G
Gear change Gear recommendation
40
Information on the selected gear40
Gear changing Gear stick
121
General view Cockpit
27
Genuine parts150
Glasses compartment90
Glow plug system Warning light
36
gradeability see pitch angle
208
H
Handbrake
120
Warning light33
Hazard warning light system68
HBA128
Head airbag19
Headlight cleaning system Headlight cleaning system
73
Headlights Bulb arrangement
200
Driving abroad69
Headlight cleaning system73
Headlights with CORNER function67
Head restraint79
Headrests adjusting
80
Heater Windscreen and rear window
70
Heating104
Air distribution control107
Controls105
Exterior mirrors74
Seats78
HHC128
Hill Start Assist (HHC)128
Hitch141
Drawback load141
Hook98
Horn27
I
Ignition lock
114
Immobilizer113
Individual settings Locking
55
Unlocking55
Inertia reel14
Information system39
Compass point display48
Display a low temperature39
Door warning40
Gear recommendation40
MAXI DOT display43
Multifunction display41
Operation41
Service interval display48
Infotainment4
Inserting the variable loading floor
102
Instrument cluster28
Auto Check Control31
Counter for distance driven30
Display29
Display of the second speedometer31
Fuel gauge30
Lighting70
Overview28
Revolutions counter29
see instrument cluster28
Temperature gauge29
Warning lights32
Instrument lighting70
Interior care157
Natural leather158
Interior light Front
69
Interior monitor57
iPad holder Behind the headrests
95
Handling95
ISOFIX23
J
Jack
182
- fit185
Maintenance156
Jump-starting189
K
KESSY Locking
53
Unlocking53
Key Lock
53
Start the engine114
Stopping the engine114
Switch off the ignition114
Switch on the ignition114
Unlock53
Knee airbag17
L
Lamp failure Warning light
36
Lamps Warning light
36
Leather Natural leather care
158
LEAVING HOME67
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LeverMain beam65
Turn signal65
Levers Windscreen wipers
72
Light Cockpit
69
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME67
Fog lights67
Headlights with CORNER function67
Instruments70
Rear fog light67
Replacing bulbs199
Travel mode67
Xenon headlight66
Lights64
Automatic driving lamp control66
Daylight running65
Hazard warning light system68
Headlight flasher65
Headlight range adjustment64
Low beam64
Main beam65
Parking lights64, 68
Switching on and off64
Tourist lights67
Turn signal65
Warning lights32
Load205
Lock Key
53
Locking Individual settings
55
KESSY53
Remote control53
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
54
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
194
Low beam64
Low tyre pressure warning refer to the tyre pressure monitoring140
Luggage compartment96
Cover99
Fastening elements97
Fastening with sliding hook98
Fixing nets97
Flexible storage compartment99
floor covering on both sides99
foldable hook98
Net partition100
removable light101
Side storage compartments101
unlock manually194
Unlock the boot lid194
Variable loading floor102
Luggage compartment cover99
Luggage compartment lid57
M
Main beam
65
Warning light39
Maintain vehicle exterior Windows and mirrors
155
Maintenance see vehicle care
154
Manual air conditioning Air distribution control
107
Controls105
Manual gear changing see gear changing
121
Manually adjusting seats76
MAXI DOT See MAXI DOT display
43
MAXI DOT display43
Main menu44
Menu item assist systems46
Menu item Audio46
Menu item navigation45
Menu item phone46
Operation41, 44, 45
Settings47
Maximum permissible weights
204
Mechanical window lifter open and close
59
Mechanical window lifters58
Media AUX
94
see Infotainment / Radio4
USB94
Memory Function for the seat76
MFD See multifunction display
41
Mirror Exterior mirrors
74
Interior mirror73
Make-up71
Modifications149
Modifications and technical alterations Airbags
151
Service150
Spoiler151
Multifunction display Functions
41
Information42
Memory43
Operation41
Multifunction pocket98
Multifunction steering wheel Operation
45
Multimedia AUX
94
MDI94
USB94
Multimedia holder89
Handling95
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N
N1
102
Nameplate204
Navigation see Infotainment
4
Net partition100
Nets97
Notes for driving with repaired tyres189
Notes on using wheels176
O
OFF ROAD
129
ABS130
EDS130
hill descent assistant130
operation129
Start-Off Assistant131
TCS130
OFF ROAD mode warning light
39
Oil Information messages
34
See Engine oil169
Oil pressure Information messages
34
On-board computer See multifunction display
41
Operate windscreen wipers
72
Operating weight205
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
162
Vehicle battery173
Original accessories150
Outside temperature42
Overhang angle208
Overview Engine compartment167
Warning lights32
P
Park assist Departing from a parallel parking space
137
Information messages138
Parking137
Park Assist135
Automatic brake assist138
Operation135
Parking space search136
Parking121
Park Assist135
Parking assistance131
Rear View Camera133
Parking aid Function
131
Parking assistance131
Display in the Infotainment display132
Parking lights64
Parking space121
Parking vehicle Parking
121
ParkPilot131
Part replacement149
Passive safety Before setting off
8
Driving safety8
Passive Safety8
Pedals121
Footmats121
Petrol see fuel
161
pitch angle208
Plastic parts155
Pocket in the luggage compartment
98
Polishing vehicle paint worksee vehicle care154
Power outlet 12 V
88
Power steering Warning light
34
Power windows58
Button in the front passenger door60
Practical equipment folding table at the centre backrest
93
Reflective vest181
storage net in the front centre console90
Practical features 12-Volt power outlet
88
Storage pockets on the front seats92
Waste container88
Protective films154
Puncture repair kit186
R
Radiator fan
167
Radio see Infotainment / Radio
4
Radio remote control Auxiliary heating (aux. heating and ventilation) 111
Raising the vehicle
185
Rear Interior light
69
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
74
Fold in passenger mirror74
Synchronous adjustment of the rear-view mir- ror
74
Rear fog light67
Warning light36
Rear head restraints in the centre
80
Rear mirror73
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