126Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................126
Vehicle checks ........................... 127
Bulb replacement .......................133
Electrical system ........................139
Vehicle tools .............................. 143
Wheels and tyres .......................144
Jump starting ............................. 155
Towing ....................................... 156
Appearance care .......................158General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear to prevent the vehicle
from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.
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The anti-theft alarm siren must bedeactivated as follows: Switch theignition on then off, disconnect the
vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
3 95.
Replacing the vehicle battery Notice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this paragraph may lead to
a temporary deactivation of the stop-
start system.
In vehicles with stop-start system, ensure the correct battery is used
when replacing the battery. We
recommend that you have the battery
replaced by a workshop.
Stop-start system 3 105.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6
volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the battery
might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 155.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ■ No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
■ Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
■ Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
■ The vehicle battery containssulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn injuries.
■ See the Owner's Manual for further
information.
■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Wiper blade replacement
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Vehicle care155Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and the battery of another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
■ Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
■ 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.
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.
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3. Connect the black lead to thenegative 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.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
Release the cap by carefully lifting
with a screwdriver. 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 3 143.
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.
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HHalogen headlights ....................134
Hand brake ................................. 114
Hazard warning flashers ..............91
Headlight flash ............................. 89
Headlight range adjustment ........90
Headlights..................................... 89
Headlights when driving abroad ..90
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heating ........................................ 35
Heating and ventilation system ...96
High beam ............................. 80, 89
Hill start assist ...................... 76, 115
Horn ....................................... 13, 63
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Identification plate .....................164
Ignition switch positions .............103
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 79
Indicators ...................................... 67
Information displays...................... 80
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument cluster ........................67
Instrument panel fuse box .........142
Instrument panel illumination .....139Instrument panel illumination
control ...................................... 92
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............53
Interior care ............................... 159
Interior lighting ........................ 80, 92
Interior lights ........................ 93, 138
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....52
J
Jump starting ............................. 155
K Kerb weight................................... 60Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Language ..................................... 80
Lashing eyes ......................... 59, 60
Light switch .................................. 89
Load compartment ................25, 55
Load compartment cover .............56
Load compartment lighting ...........94
Loading ......................................... 55
Loading information .....................60
Low engine oil level .....................79
Low fuel ....................................... 79M
Malfunction indicator light ............75
Manual adjustment ......................27
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 112
Manual transmission .................. 109
Manual transmission automated 110
Manual windows ..........................29
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .......................92
Multifunction display .....................80
N New vehicle running-in ..............103
Number plate light .....................137
O Object detection systems ...........118
Odometer ..................................... 68
Oil, engine .......................... 162, 165
Operating windows from outside ..29
Outside temperature ....................64
Overhead console .......................54
Overrun cut-off ........................... 105
P Parking ................................ 18, 107
Parking assist ............................ 118
Parking brake ............................ 114
Particulate filter ........................... 108