Vehicle care177Number plate light
1. Prise the light out with ascrewdriver.
2. Remove bulb housing downwards, taking care not to pull
on the cable.
Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise
to disengage.
3. Remove bulb from holder and renew bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing and rotate clockwise.
5. Insert bulb housing and secure using a screwdriver.
Interior lights
Courtesy lights 1. To remove it, prise the opposite side of the light switch using a flat-blade screwdriver.
2. Remove the bulb.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Reinstall the light assembly.
Load compartment light
1. Prise the light out with a screwdriver.
2. Remove bulb.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Install light.
198Vehicle care● Apply the parking brake,transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
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.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative 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 five 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. three 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.
Vehicle care199Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage cap by using a
screwdriver and remove.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 183.
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.
Caution
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.
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.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system 3 117 and
close the windows.
202Vehicle careThoroughly 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 cleaner and 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.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.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.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a 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.
225Control of the vehicle .................124
Controls ........................................ 71
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............205
Cruise control ...................... 88, 139
Cupholders .................................. 55
Curtain airbag system .................. 46
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............109
Declaration of conformity ............219
Delayed locking ............................ 23
Descent control system .......85, 138
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......170
Diesel particle filter ...............86, 129
Door open .................................... 88
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........139
Driver Information Centre .............88
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 158
Driving hints ................................ 124
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 178
Electronic climate control system 118
Electronic driving programmes ..132
Electronic Stability Control.......... 137Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............86
Electronic Stability Control off....... 85 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......163
Engine compartment fuse box ...178
Engine coolant ........................... 166
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine data ............................... 212
Engine exhaust .......................... 129
Engine identification ...................208
Engine oil ................... 165, 205, 209
Engine oil pressure ......................86
Entry lighting .............................. 114
Event data recorders ..................223
Exit lighting ................................ 115
Exterior care .............................. 201
Exterior light ................................. 87
Exterior lighting ....................12, 106
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F Fault ........................................... 132
First aid kit ................................... 68
Fixed air vents ........................... 121
Flex-Fix system ............................ 56
Fog light ....................................... 88
Fog lights ................................... 174
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Forward collision alert................. 141Front airbag system .....................45
Front fog lights ........................... 112
Front seats.................................... 35
Front turn signal lights ...............174
Fuel............................................. 151
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 157
Fuel for diesel engines ..............151
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......152
Fuel for petrol engines ...............151
Fuel gauge ................................... 78
Fuel selector ................................ 78
Fuses ......................................... 178
G Gauges ......................................... 77
General information ...................158
Glovebox ..................................... 55
Glove box lighting .......................114
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 92
H
Halogen headlights ....................171
Hand brake ................................. 135
Hazard warning flashers ............111
Headlight flash ........................... 108
Headlight range adjustment ......108
Headlights when driving abroad 108
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
226Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heated steering wheel .................71
Heating ........................................ 38
Heating and ventilation system . 116
High beam ........................... 87, 107
Hill start assist ........................... 136
Horn ....................................... 13, 72
I
Identification plate .....................207
Ignition switch positions .............125
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 87
Indicators ...................................... 77
Information displays...................... 88
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument panel fuse box .........180
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 113
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............54
Interior care ............................... 203
Interior lighting ............................ 113
Interior lights ...................... 113, 177
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Interruption of power supply ......132
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....52
J
Jump starting ............................. 197K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......85, 150
Lashing eyes ............................... 68
Lighting features .........................114
Light switch ................................ 106
Load compartment ................24, 65
Load compartment cover .............67
Load compartment fuse box ......181
Loading information .....................69
Low fuel ....................................... 87
M Malfunction indicator light ............84
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 132
Manual transmission .................. 133
Manual windows ..........................29
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel-Display ........................... 88
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................113
N New vehicle running-in ..............124
Number plate light .....................177O
Object detection systems ...........143
Odometer ..................................... 77
Oil, engine .......................... 205, 209
OnStar ........................................ 102
Operate pedal ............................... 84
Outside temperature ....................74
Overrun cut-off ........................... 126
P
Parking ................................ 17, 128
Parking assist ............................ 143
Parking brake ............................ 135
Particulate filter ........................... 129
Performance .............................. 213
Performing work ........................164
Pollen filter ................................. 122
Power outlets ............................... 76
Power steering.............................. 85
Power steering fluid ....................167
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 86
Puncture ..................................... 193
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 223
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 114
Rear carrier system ......................56
Rear floor storage cover ..............67
227Rear fog light ....................... 88, 112
Rear view camera ...................... 145
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 74 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 205, 209
Refuelling ................................... 154 Reversing lights .........................112
Ride control systems ..................136
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ..................................... 68
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................83
Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat heating ................................. 38
Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ............................. 131
Service ....................................... 122
Service display ............................ 79
Service information ....................204
Service vehicle soon .................... 84
Side airbag system ......................45
Side turn signal lights ................176
Software acknowledgement .......221
Spare wheel ............................... 195
Speed limiter............................... 140
Speedometer ............................... 77Starting and operating ................124
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................125
Steering ...................................... 124
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 71
Steering wheel controls ...............71
Stop-start system........................ 126
Storage compartments .................54
Sunglasses storage .....................55
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sunvisor lights ........................... 114
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 78
Tail lights ................................... 175
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 183
Top-tether fastening eyes ............53
Tow bar....................................... 158
Towing ................................ 158, 199
Towing another vehicle .............200
Towing equipment .....................159
Towing the vehicle .....................199
Traction Control system ............. 136
Traction Control system off........... 86
Traffic sign assistant ...................147
Trailer towing ............................. 158
Transmission ............................... 16Transmission display .................130
Tread depth ............................... 188
Trip computer .............................. 96
Trip odometer .............................. 77
Turn and lane-change signals ...112
Turn signal ................................... 83
Tyre chains ................................ 189
Tyre designations ......................184
Tyre pressure ............................ 184
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 86, 185
Tyre pressures ........................... 217
Tyre repair kit ............................. 190
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 85, 143
Underseat storage .......................56
Upholstery .................................. 203
Uplevel-Combi-Display .................88
Uplevel-Display............................. 88
Upshift .......................................... 85
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 168
Vehicle checks............................ 164
Vehicle data ................................ 209
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 223
Vehicle detected ahead ................88
Vehicle dimensions .................... 215
228Vehicle Identification Number ....207
Vehicle jack ................................ 183
Vehicle messages .......................93
Vehicle personalisation ...............99
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 163
Vehicle tools ............................... 183
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 214
Ventilation ................................... 116
W
Warning chimes ........................... 95
Warning lights ............................... 77
Warning triangle .......................... 68
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 167
Wheel changing .........................193
Wheel covers ............................. 189
Wheels and tyres .......................183
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........72
Winter tyres ............................... 183
Wiper blade replacement ..........170
X Xenon headlights .......................173