
Vehicle care193Notice
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 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 the underside 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
3 190.
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 3 195.
● Never change more than one wheel at a time.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free. ● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel nuts and thread with
a clean cloth before mounting the wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. Pull off
the wheel cover.

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.

206Service and maintenanceAdditional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade
depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 209.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. Innorthern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluidOver time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.

224IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 163
Adaptive forward lighting .....87, 109
Adjustable air vents ...................121
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ................47, 83
Airbag label................................... 42 Airbag system .............................. 42
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 122
Air conditioning system .............. 117
Air intake .................................... 122
Air vents...................................... 121
All-wheel drive ........................... 134
Antilock brake system ................ 135
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......84
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................201
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control ...............107
Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............130
Autostop ..................................... 126
Auxiliary heater ........................... 121
B Battery discharge protection ......115
Battery voltage ............................. 95Bicycle rack .................................. 56
Bonnet ....................................... 164
Bonnet open ................................. 88
Brake and clutch fluid .................205
Brake and clutch system .............84
Brake assist ............................... 136
Brake fluid .................................. 168
Brakes ............................... 135, 168
Breakdown.................................. 199
Bulb replacement ....................... 171
C Capacities .................................. 216
Catalytic converter .....................130
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............56
Centre high-mounted brake light 176
Changing tyre and wheel size ...189
Charging system .......................... 84
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 48
Child restraint systems ................48
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............116
Clock ............................................ 75
Code ............................................. 93
Collision damage repair ..............221
Control indicators.......................... 80

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