
Vehicle care177SymbolCircuitIBody control module /
Power windows / Heating
and ventilation system / Air
conditioningmLeft heated rear windownRight heated rear windowRWindscreen washerMElectronic immobiliserUHeated seatsFBLCornering lightlHands-free connection&TachographPTOPower take-offjHornÍPreheating / Diesel fuel filterxClimate control fandHeated exterior mirrorsTLeft-hand side lightSRight-hand side lightSymbolCircuitQPneumatic suspensionONavigation systemADPAdditional adaptations,Power windows / Body
control module
Load compartment fuse box
Combi
Located behind the trim panel on the
right-hand side of the load
compartment, beside the rear door.
Using a suitable tool, e.g. a flat-blade screwdriver, unclip the trim panel at
the 3 locations shown in the
illustration and remove.
Do not store any objects behind this
panel.No.Circuit1Speed 3: additional evaporator2Speed 2: additional evaporator3Speed 1: additional evaporator

188Vehicle care
19. Continue driving immediately sothat the sealant is evenlydistributed throughout the tyre.
After driving approx. 6 miles, but
no more than 10 minutes, stop
and check tyre pressure using the
compressor. Screw compressor
air hose directly onto tyre valve
and compressor when doing this.
20. If the tyre pressure is more than 3.1 bar , set it to the correct value.
Repeat the procedure until there
is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 3.1 bar, the vehicle must
not be driven. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
21. Stow tyre repair kit under the front
seat.
Notice
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 7 bar (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.Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel
3 185.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-slippery surface. The
front wheels must be in the
straight-ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear or reverse gear
(manual transmission) or N
(manual transmission
automated).
● Switch off the air suspension system 3 125.
● Remove the spare wheel 3 190.
● 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.

Vehicle care193● Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery can be started using jump leads and
the battery of another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
fabrics, and painted surfaces. The fluid contains sulphuric acid which can cause injuries and damage in
the event of direct contact.
Caution
The air suspension system must
be switched off prior to jump
starting.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen vehicle
battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a vehicle battery.

194Vehicle care● Use a booster battery with thesame voltage (12 volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 25 mm 2
.
● Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Switch off the air suspension system 3 125.
● Do not lean over the vehicle battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake and engage neutral (manual
transmission) or N (manual
transmission automated).Jump start terminal
In the event of a discharged vehicle
battery, the jump start terminal
enables the vehicle to be started
without the need to access the battery inside the vehicle.
The jump start terminal is located in
the engine compartment and
identified by a " <" sign on the red
insulating cover. Lift the red insulating
cover to access the terminal
connector.
Ensure the red insulating cover is
latched back into position when not in
use.
Jump starting procedure
Depending on model, the jump start
terminal may be located at the left-
hand or right-hand side of the engine
compartment.

Vehicle care195
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 jump start terminal of
the vehicle with the discharged
vehicle 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
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 3 179.
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.

196Vehicle careCaution
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 permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Switch off the air suspension system 3 125.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Vehicles with manual
transmission automated: If neutral cannot be selected, the vehiclemust only be towed with the drive
wheels raised off the ground.
The vehicle should always be
towed with the ignition switched
off.
Manual transmission automated
3 134.
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 fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system 3 106 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.

230IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....163
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 158
Adaptive forward lighting ...100, 169
AdBlue .......................... 89, 128, 201
Adblue gauge ............................... 80
AdBlue tank ................................ 224
Adjustable air vents ...................115
AGM battery ............................... 163
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........86
Airbag deactivation ................55, 86
Airbag label................................... 51 Airbag system .............................. 51
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 117
Air conditioning system .............. 106
Air intake .................................... 116
Air suspension ........................... 125
Air suspension system................ 195
Air vents...................................... 115
Antifreeze ................................... 161
Antilock brake system ................ 137
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......88
Anti-theft alarm system ................31
Anti-theft bolts............................. 188
Anti-theft locking system .............. 31
Anti-theft security lock ..................21
Appearance care ........................197
Armrest ........................................ 45Ashtrays ....................................... 79
Automatic light control .................97
Automatic locking ...................21, 25
Autostop ............................. 121, 122
Auxiliary heater ........................... 111
B
Battery discharge protection ......104
Battery, jump starting.................. 193
Belts.............................................. 48 BlueInjection ............................... 128
Bonnet ....................................... 159
Brake assist ............................... 139
Brake fluid .......................... 163, 201
Brakes ............................... 137, 163
Brake system ............................... 88
Breakdown.................................. 195
Bulb replacement ....................... 167
C Capacities .................................. 224
Cargo management system ........69
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................127
Central locking system ................21
Centre high-mounted brake light 172
Changing tyre and wheel size ...184
Charging system .......................... 87
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 58

234Speed limiter......................... 79, 145
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................120
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine .......16, 121, 134
Steering ...................................... 119
Steering column controls ..............75
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop engine .................................. 88
Stop-start system............ 16, 90, 122
Storage ......................................... 66
Storage compartments .................66
Sun visors .................................... 37
Suspension height ......................125
Suspension seat ........................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ............................ 91, 96
Tachometer ................................. 80
Tail lights ................................... 170
Technical data ............................ 206
Three-point seat belt .................... 49 Tools .......................................... 179
Top-tether fastening eyes ............65
Tow bar....................................... 153
Towing ........................................ 153
Towing another vehicle .............196
Towing a trailer ........................... 154Towing equipment .....................154
Towing eye ................................. 195
Towing the vehicle .....................195
Traction Control system ............. 140
Trailer coupling ........................... 153
Trailer stability assist .................155
Trailer towing ............................. 154
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display ...........82, 134
Tread depth ............................... 184
Trip computer .............................. 94
Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turbo engine warm-up ...............121
Turn and lane-change signals ...100
Turn signal ................................... 86
Tyre chains ................................ 185
Tyre changing ............................. 188
Tyre designations ......................180
Tyre pressure ............................ 181
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 89, 182
Tyre pressures ........................... 225
Tyre repair kit ............................. 185
Tyres .......................................... 180
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 184
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 146
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 198Upshift.......................................... 88
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 163
Vehicle checks............................ 159
Vehicle data ................................ 205
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 227
Vehicle dimensions .................... 215
Vehicle Identification Number ....203
Vehicle jack ................................ 179
Vehicle messages .......................92
Vehicle security ............................ 31
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 158
Vehicle tools ............................... 179
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 208
Ventilation ................................... 105
W
Warning chimes ........................... 93
Warning lights ............................... 79
Warning triangle .......................... 71
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 163
Washing the vehicle ...................197
Wheel changing .........................188
Wheel covers ............................. 184
Wheels and tyres .......................180