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engine mounting bolt. Connect asfar away from the discharged
vehicle 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.
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 The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 155.
Disengage the cover using a suitable
tool and remove.
Screw the towing eye clockwise into
the front towing point and tighten fully using the wheel wrench.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
Caution
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
wipers.
Switch off the air suspension system
3 114.
Transmission in neutral.
If neutral cannot be selected on
vehicles with MTA transmission, the vehicle must only be towed with the
drive wheels raised off the ground.
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.
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To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 97 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and refit the cover.
Towing another vehicle
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.
202IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 135
Adaptive forward lighting .....91, 147
Adjustable air vents ...................106
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........79
Airbag deactivation ................51, 79
Airbag label................................... 46 Airbag system .............................. 46
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 107
Air conditioning system ................ 97
Air intake .................................... 107
Air suspension ........................... 114
Air vents...................................... 106
Antifreeze ................................... 138
Antilock brake system ................ 121
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......81
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................171
Armrest ........................................ 41
Ashtrays ....................................... 73 Automatic light control .................89
Automatic locking ........................23
Auxiliary heater ........................... 102B
Battery, jump starting.................. 168
Belts.............................................. 44 Bonnet ....................................... 137
Brake assist ............................... 122
Brake fluid .......................... 141, 176
Brake pad wear ............................ 81
Brakes ............................... 121, 141
Brake system ............................... 80
Breakdown.................................. 170
Bulb replacement ....................... 144
C
Capacities .................................. 197
Cargo management system ........64
Car Pass ...................................... 18
Catalytic converter .....................116
Central locking system ................19
Centre high-mounted brake light 150
Changing tyre and wheel size ...160
Charging system .......................... 80
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 54
Child restraints.............................. 52
Child restraint systems ................52
Cigarette lighter ........................... 73
Cleaning the vehicle ...................171
Climate control ............................. 14
205
Parking brake ............................ 122
Particulate filter ........................... 115
Performing work ........................136
Pollen filter ................................. 107
Power door locks ..........................22
Power outlets ............................... 72
Power side step ............................ 24
Power sliding door ........................24
Power steering fluid ....................139
Power take-off ........................... 134
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 82
Puncture ............................. 161, 164
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 201
Radio remote control ...................18
Reading lights .............................. 93
Rear air conditioning system .....101
Rear doors ................................... 26
Rear fog light ............................... 84
Rear fog lights ............................. 92
Rear heating system .................. 100
Rear seats .................................... 42
Rear view camera ...................... 130
Rear windows .............................. 33
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 176, 181
Refuelling ................................... 131Remote control ............................. 18
Retractable parking brake ..........122
Reversing lights ........................... 92
Ride control systems ..................123
Roof .............................................. 35
Roof load ...................................... 67
Roof rack ..................................... 67
S Safety belts ................................... 44
Safety net .................................... 66
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 38
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................79
Seat belts ..................................... 44
Seat heating ................................. 41
Seat position ................................ 37
Selector lever ............................. 118
Service ............................... 107, 174
Service display ............................ 76
Service information ....................174
Service vehicle soon .................... 80
Side airbag system ......................50
Sidelights ...................................... 89
Side turn signal lights ................149
Sliding door .................................. 24
Spare wheel ............................... 166
Speedometer ............................... 74
Speed regulator ............................ 74
Starting and operating ................109Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............110, 118
Steering ...................................... 109
Steering column controls ..............70
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 69
Steering wheel controls ...............69
Stop engine .................................. 80
Stop-start system.................. 83, 111
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunglasses storage .....................62
Sun visors .................................... 34
Suspension seat ........................... 38
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ............................ 84, 88
Tachometer ................................. 74
Tail lights ................................... 148
Technical data ............................ 182
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools .......................................... 155
Top-tether fastening eyes ............60
Tow bar....................................... 132
Towing ........................................ 132
Towing another vehicle .............171
Towing a trailer ........................... 133
Towing equipment .....................133
Towing eye ................................. 170
Towing the vehicle .....................170