Vehicle care191
■ 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. The Infotainment
system may be damaged if
switched on while jump starting.
■ 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 electrical parking brake 3 137, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
■ Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal 1 of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal 2 of
the discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal 3 of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block 4 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 start.
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.
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4. Switch on electrical consumers(e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Operate discharged vehicle for approx. 20 minutes to allow for
adequate battery recharging.
6. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Remove the spoiler lip from the front
left-hand side of the vehicle by
unfastening the six screws located on the underside of the vehicle. Then
attach the towing eye.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 175.
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 front towing eye, never to
the bumper or front suspension units.
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear.
The front towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Vehicle care193
Turn key to ignition switch position
ACC and release the electrical
parking brake before towing the
vehicle.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.
Keep tow rope clear of front bumper, and ensure it is securely fixed to the
towing eye at both ends. Pull on the tow rope to check.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system 3 116 and
close the windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards. The maximum speed is
55 mph. In all other cases, and when
the transmission is defective, the front axle must be raised off the ground.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Do not tow the vehicle using the
towing eye. Towing with a tow rope
could cause severe damage to the
transmission. When towing a vehicle
with automatic transmission, use flat
bed or wheel lift equipment.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace the spoiler lip. Store
towing eye in the storage
compartment below the floor cover in the load compartment.
Vehicle tools 3 175.Towing another vehicle
Remove the cover located on the rear
bumper by pressing the lower part of
the cover.
The rear towing eye attachment is
stored below the floor cover in the
load compartment.
Screw the rear towing eye attachment
anticlockwise using a suitable
screwdriver, until it is firmly in place
and stops in a horizontal position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the rear towing eye.
Service and maintenance199
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 202.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity
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 3 202.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.Coolant and antifreeze
Use only silicate-free long life coolant (LLC) antifreeze. 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.
216IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 152
Accessory sockets ........................78
Active head restraints .............34, 35
Adjustable air vents ...................120
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........84
Airbag deactivation ......................49
Airbag label................................... 44 Airbag system .............................. 44
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 121
Air conditioning system .............. 116
Air intake .................................... 121
Air vents...................................... 120
All wheel drive .....................86, 134
Antilock brake system ................ 137
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......86
Anti-theft alarm system ..........25, 92
Anti-theft locking system .............. 24
Appearance care ........................194
Apply footbrake ............................ 90
Armrest ......................................... 40
Armrest storage ........................... 58
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic dimming ......................29
Automatic headlight levelling system ...................................... 91
Automatic level control .......107, 141Automatic light control ...............106
Automatic transmission ........85, 130
AUX input ..................................... 58
B Battery .......................................... 84
Battery discharge protection ......114
Battery, jump starting.................. 190
Belt pretensioners......................... 41
Belts.............................................. 41
Bicycle rack .................................. 58
Board-Info-Display .......................92
Bonnet ....................................... 154
Bonnet open ................................. 91
Brake and clutch fluid .................198
Brake assist ............................... 139
Brake fluid .................................. 157
Brakes ............................... 137, 157
Brake system ............................... 85
Breakdown.................................. 192
Bulb replacement ....................... 161
C Capacities .................................. 209
Card holder ................................... 56
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter ................85, 129
CD tray ......................................... 56
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............58
217
Centre high-mounted brakelight.................................. 110, 166
Change engine oil .......................89
Changing tyre and wheel size ...182
Charging system .......................... 84
Check control.............................. 100
Child locks ................................... 22
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 52
Child restraints.............................. 51
Child restraint systems ................51
Cleaning the vehicle ...................194
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............115
Clock ............................................ 77
Clutch fluid ................................. 158
Coin storage ................................. 56
Console box.................................. 58
Console net .................................. 56
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................123
Controls ........................................ 73
Controls in steering wheel ............73
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............198
Coupling ball bar ........................149
Cruise control ...................... 91, 141
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 49D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............108
Declaration of conformity ............211
Descent control system .......87, 140
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 160
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......161
Diesel particle filter .........85, 88, 128
Door open .................................... 91
Doors ............................................ 23
Drain fuel filter ............................. 90
Drink holders ................................ 57
Driver assistance systems ..........141
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 147
Driving hints ................................ 123
E
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical parking brake .......86, 137
Electrical parking brake fault .......86
Electrical system......................... 167
Electronic climate control system 117
Electronic driving programmes ..132
Electronic Stability Control ..87, 139
Electronic Stability Control off ...... 88
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......153
Engine compartment fuse box ...169
Engine coolant ........................... 155Engine coolant temperature ........88
Engine data ............................... 205
Engine exhaust .......................... 128
Engine identification ...................201
Engine oil ................... 154, 198, 202
Engine oil life monitor ...................89
Engine oil pressure ......................89
Entry lighting .............................. 113
Event data recorders ..................213
Exhaust gases ............................ 128
Exit lighting ................................ 113
Exterior care .............................. 194
Exterior lighting ....................12, 106
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 133
Fire extinguisher ........................... 70
First aid kit ................................... 70
Fixed air vents ........................... 121
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 91
Fog lights .................... 109, 110, 164
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Front airbag system .....................47
Front fog lights ........................... 109
Front passenger seat undertray ...57
Front seats.................................... 35
Fuel............................................. 144
218
Fuel consumption - CO2-
Emissions ............................... 147
Fuel economy mode ....................90
Fuel filler cap ................................ 85
Fuel for diesel engines ..............145
Fuel for petrol engines ...............144
Fuel gauge ................................... 81
Fuses ......................................... 167
G
Gauges ......................................... 80
General information ...................147
Glovebox ..................................... 57
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 95
H Halogen headlights ....................162
Hand brake ................................. 137
Hazard warning flashers ............108
Headlight flash ........................... 107
Headlight range adjustment ......107
Headlights .................. 106, 107, 161
Headlights when driving abroad 108
Headlight washer ..........................74
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heating ........................................ 39Heating and ventilation system . 115
High beam ........................... 91, 107
Hill start assist ........................... 139
Horn ....................................... 13, 74
I
Identification plate .....................201
Ignition switch positions .............124
Immobiliser ............................ 27, 90
Indicators ...................................... 80
Information displays...................... 92
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument cluster ........................80
Instrument panel fuse box .........172
Instrument panel illumination .....167
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 111
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............56
Interior care ............................... 196
Interior lighting ............................ 111
Interior lights ...................... 111, 166
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......133
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....55
J
Jump starting ............................. 190K
Kerb weight........................... 71, 207
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
Kickdown .................................... 132
L Lashing eyes ............................... 70
Light covers, misted.................... 110
Lighting ....................................... 106
Lighting features .........................113
Light switch ................................ 106
Load compartment ................23, 68
Load compartment cover .............68
Load compartment lighting ........112
Load compartment storage ..........68
Loading information .....................71
Low engine oil level .....................90
Low fuel ....................................... 90
M
Malfunction indicator light ............85
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 131
Manual transmission .................. 134
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Mirrors .................................... 28, 29
Misted light covers .....................110
219
NNew vehicle running-in ..............124
Number plate light .....................166
O Object detection systems ...........143
Octane rating .............................. 205
Odometer ..................................... 80
Oil ............................................... 154
Oil, engine .......................... 198, 202
Oil life monitor............................... 89
Outside temperature ....................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 125
P Parking ................................ 17, 127
Parking assist ............................ 143
Parking brake ....................... 86, 137
Parking lights ............................. 110
Particulate filter ........................... 128
Performance .............................. 206
Performing work ........................153
Pollen filter ................................. 121
Power outlets .......................... 58, 78
Power seat adjustment .................38
Power steering ............................. 87 Power steering fluid ....................156
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 88
Puncture ..................................... 186R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 214
Radio remote control ...................20
Rain sensor .................................. 74
Reading lights ............................ 112
Rear carrier system ......................58
Rear floor storage cover ..............69
Rear fog light ............................... 91
Rear fog lights ........................... 110
Rear seats ............................. 39, 40
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 76
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 198, 202
Reduced engine power ................90
Refuelling ................................... 146
Remote control ............................. 20
Reversing lights .........................110
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S
Safety belts ................................... 41
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 36 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder ..................42, 84
Seat belts ..................................... 41
Seat folding .................................. 37Seat heating ................................. 39
Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ............................. 130
Service ............................... 121, 197
Service display ......................81, 89
Service information ....................197
Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................48
Sidelights .................................... 106
Side turn signal lights ................166
Spare wheel ............................... 189
Speedometer ............................... 80
Speed warning.............................. 91
Starting and operating ................124
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................124
Steering ...................................... 123
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop-start system........................ 125
Storage ......................................... 56
Storage compartments .................56
Sunglasses storage .....................57
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sunvisor lights ........................... 113
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4