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Vehicle care167Vehicle careGeneral Information...................167
Vehicle checks ........................... 168
Bulb replacement .......................175
Electrical system ........................185
Vehicle tools .............................. 190
Wheels and tyres .......................192
Jump starting ............................. 209
Towing ....................................... 211
Appearance care .......................213General 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 or set selector lever to P . Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.
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hose directly onto tyre valve and
compressor when doing this.
If tyre pressure is more than
1.3 bar , set it to the correct value.
Repeat the procedure until there
is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must
not be used. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load compartment.
General information
Notice
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre are severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar (102 psi).
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on theunderside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air hose and withdraw adapter.
Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 198.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and
non-skid surface. The front wheels
must be in the straight-ahead
position.
■ Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
■ Remove the spare wheel 3 207.
■ Never change more than one wheel
at once.
■ Use the jack only to change wheels
in case of puncture, not for
seasonal winter or summer tyre
change.
■ The jack is maintenance-free.
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Set the jack to the necessary
height. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Attach wheel wrench and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate wheel wrench until wheel is clear of the
ground.
5. Unscrew the wheel bolts. 6. Change the wheel.
7. Screw on the wheel bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and tighten
each bolt in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
110 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel bolt caps.
11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 207,
the vehicle tools 3 190 and the
key adapter 3 61.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and also the wheel
bolt torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired.Jacking position for lifting
platform
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
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Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools .......................................... 190
Top-tether fastening eyes ............60
Tow bar....................................... 162
Towing ................................ 162, 211
Towing another vehicle .............212
Towing a trailer ........................... 162
Towing equipment .....................163
Towing the vehicle .....................211
Traction Control system ............. 148
Traction Control system off .......... 96
Trailer coupling ........................... 162
Trailer towing ............................. 162
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................141
Tread depth ............................... 196
Trip computer ............................ 108
Trip odometer .............................. 89
Tunnel detection .........................116
Turn and lane-change signals ...119
Turn signal ................................... 93
Tyre chains ................................ 197
Tyre designations ......................192
Tyre pressure ............................ 192
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 96, 193
Tyre pressures ........................... 232
Tyre repair kit ............................. 198
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 197U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 96, 151
Underseat storage .......................63
Upholstery .................................. 215
Upshift .......................................... 96
Using this manual ..........................3
V Variable effort steering .................96
Vehicle battery ........................... 172
Vehicle battery, jump starting .....209
Vehicle checks............................ 168
Vehicle data ................................ 221
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 236
Vehicle dimensions .................... 230
Vehicle Identification Number ....219
Vehicle jack ................................ 190
Vehicle messages .....................104
Vehicle personalisation .............111
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 167
Vehicle tools ............................... 190
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 229
Ventilation ................................... 124W
Warning chimes .........................107
Warning lights ............................... 88
Warning triangle .......................... 78
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 171
Welcome lighting ........................122
Wheel changing .........................203
Wheel covers ............................. 197
Wheels and tyres .......................192
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........83
Winter tyres ............................... 192
Wiper blade replacement ..........174