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Vehicle care191
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
Disengage cap by using a
screwdriver and remove.
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 towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
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194Vehicle care
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleanerand insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
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Controls........................................ 72
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............198
Cruise control ...................... 89, 136
Cupholders .................................. 55
Curtain airbag system .................. 45
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............106
Declaration of conformity ............212
Delayed locking ............................ 23
Descent control system .......86, 135
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......163
Diesel particle filter ...............87, 125
Door open .................................... 89
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........136
Driver Information Centre .............90
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 154
Driving hints ................................ 120
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 170
Electronic climate control system 115
Electronic driving programmes ..129
Electronic Stability Control.......... 134Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............87
Electronic Stability Control off....... 87
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......157
Engine compartment fuse box ...171
Engine coolant ........................... 159
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80
Engine data ............................... 205
Engine exhaust .......................... 125
Engine identification ...................201
Engine oil ................... 158, 198, 202
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Entry lighting .............................. 112
Event data recorders ..................214
Exit lighting ................................ 112
Exterior care .............................. 193
Exterior light ................................. 88
Exterior lighting ....................12, 104
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F
Fault ........................................... 129 First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 118
Flex-Fix system ............................ 57
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights ................................... 167
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Forward collision alert................. 138Front airbag system .....................44
Front fog lights ........................... 109
Front seats.................................... 34
Front turn signal lights ...............167
Fuel............................................. 148
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 154
Fuel for diesel engines ..............148
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......149
Fuel for petrol engines ...............148
Fuel gauge ................................... 80 Fuel selector ................................ 80
Fuses ......................................... 170
G Gauges ......................................... 79
General information ...................154
Glovebox ..................................... 55
Glove box lighting .......................111
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 93
H
Halogen headlights ....................164
Hand brake ......................... 131, 132
Hazard warning flashers ............109
Headlight flash ........................... 105
Headlight range adjustment ......105
Headlights when driving abroad 105
Head restraint adjustment .............8
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VVehicle battery ........................... 161
Vehicle checks............................ 157
Vehicle data ................................ 202
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 214
Vehicle detected ahead ................89
Vehicle dimensions .................... 207
Vehicle Identification Number ....200
Vehicle jack ................................ 175
Vehicle messages .......................95
Vehicle personalisation .............100
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 156
Vehicle tools ............................... 175
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 207
Ventilation ................................... 113
W
Warning chimes ........................... 97
Warning lights ............................... 79
Warning triangle .......................... 69
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 161
Wheel changing .........................185
Wheel covers ............................. 181
Wheels and tyres .......................176Windows....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........73
Winter tyres ............................... 176
Wiper blade replacement ..........163
X Xenon headlights .......................166
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