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3. Remove the power supply leadand air hose from the stowage
compartments on the underside
of the compressor.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.
6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
7. Screw the sealant filler hose to the
tyre valve.
8. The rocker switch on the compressor must be set to
position O.
9. Connect the red < power supply
lead on the compressor to the
jump start terminal 3 168.
10. Connect the black ] power
supply lead to a vehicle grounding
point, e.g. the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt.
Notice
Depending on tyre repair kit type, it
may be necessary to connect the
single power supply lead to the
power outlet or cigarette lighter
socket.
For this type, the red < and
black ] power supply leads will not
be present.
To avoid discharging the battery,
we recommend running the
engine.
11. Set the rocker switch on the compressor to position I. The tyre
is filled with sealant.
12. The compressor pressure gauge briefly indicates up to 6 bar. Then
the pressure starts to drop.
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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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If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wipers 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.
Vehicle care173
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
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Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.Interior care
Interior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean leather upholstery with clear
water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light- coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
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
203
Climate control systems...............96
Clock ............................................ 72
Control indicators.......................... 77
Control of the vehicle .................108
Controls ........................................ 69
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant ....................................... 138
Coolant and antifreeze ...............176
Coolant heater ............................ 102
Cornering light ......................91, 147
Coupling ball bar ........................133
Cruise control ...................... 84, 125
Cupholders .................................. 62
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights .................90
Declaration of conformity ............200
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 143
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......143
Diesel particle filter ...............82, 115
Door open .................................... 84
Doors ............................................ 24
Drain fuel filter ............................. 83
Driver assistance systems ..........125
Driver Information Centre .............84
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 132Driving economically................... 108
Driving hints ................................ 108
E ECO mode .................................. 108
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 152
Electronic climate control system 98
Electronic driving programmes ..119
Electronic Stability Program .....
.................................. 81, 124, 134
Electronic Stability Program off ...81
Emergency exit ............................. 35
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......136
Engine compartment fuse box ...153
Engine coolant ........................... 138
Engine coolant temperature ........82
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 75
Engine data ............................... 182
Engine exhaust .......................... 115
Engine identification ...........179, 180
Engine oil ................... 137, 176, 181
Engine oil level monitor ................75
Engine oil pressure ......................82
Event data recorders ..................200
Exhaust gases ............................ 115
Exit lighting .................................. 94
Exterior care .............................. 171
Exterior light ................................. 83Exterior lighting ......................12, 89
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F
Fault ........................................... 120
Fire extinguisher ..........................66
First aid ......................................... 66
First aid kit ................................... 66
Fixed air vents ........................... 106
Fog light ....................................... 84
Fog lights .............................. 91, 147
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights ............................. 91
Front seats.................................... 37 Front storage ............................... 62
Front turn signal lights ...............147
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 132
Fuel for diesel engines ..............130
Fuel gauge ................................... 75
Fuse box ............................. 153, 154
Fuses ......................................... 152
G
Gauges ......................................... 74
General information ...................132
Glass panel .................................. 35
Glovebox ..................................... 62
Glovebox cooler ......................... 106
204
HHand brake - see Parking brake. 122
Hazard warning flashers ..............91
Headlight flash ............................. 90
Headlight range adjustment ........90
Headlights ...................... 89, 90, 144
Headlights when driving abroad ..90
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heating ........................................ 41
Heating and ventilation system ...96
High beam ............................. 83, 90
Hill start assist ........................... 123
Horn ....................................... 13, 70
I
Identification plate .....................179
Idle speed control ......................111
Ignition switch positions .............110
Immobiliser .................................. 29
Indicators ...................................... 74
Information displays...................... 84
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument cluster ........................74
Instrument panel fuse box .........154
Instrument panel illumination .....152
Instrument panel overview ........... 10Instrument panel storage .............61
Interior care ............................... 173
Interior lighting .............................. 92
Interior lights ........................ 92, 151
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......121
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....60
J
Jack ............................................ 155
Jump starting ............................. 168
K Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 64
Light covers, misted...................... 92
Lighting ......................................... 89
Lighting features ........................... 94
Light switch .................................. 89
Load compartment lighting ..........93
Loading information .....................67
Low fuel ....................................... 83
M
Malfunction indicator light ............80
Manual adjustment ......................30Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 119
Manual transmission .................. 117
Manual transmission automated 117
Manual windows ..........................32
Messages ..................................... 85
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 30, 31
Misted light covers .......................92
N New vehicle running-in ..............109
Number plate light .....................150
O Object detection systems ...........128
Octane rating .............................. 182
Odometer ..................................... 74
Oil ............................................... 137
Oil, engine .......................... 176, 181
Oil level ......................................... 75
Oil pressure .................................. 82
Outside temperature ....................71
Overcab storage ..........................63
Overhead console .......................63
Overrun cut-off ........................... 111
P Parking ................................ 17, 113
Parking assist ............................ 128
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