Vehicle care185Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
drive wheels.
On vehicles with twin rear wheels,
tyre chains are only permitted on the
outer wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 15 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Wheel covers on steel wheels may
come into contact with parts of the
chains. In such cases, remove the
wheel covers.
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds up to 30 mph and, when
travelling on roads that are free of
snow, they may only be used for brief
periods since they are subject to rapid wear on a hard road and may snap.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at the tyre's sidewall near the rim
cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If the vehicle has a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
neutral (manual transmission) or N
(manual transmission automated).
The tyre repair kit is located under the
front seat. Slide seat forwards fully
and fold backrest down to access kit.
1. Take the tyre repair kit out from under the front seat.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the power supply lead(s)
and air hose from the stowage
compartments on the underside
of the compressor.
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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.
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.
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.
232Front storage................................ 67
Front turn signal lights ...............170
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 153
Fuel economy rating (ecoScoring) 94
Fuel for diesel engines ..............151
Fuel gauge ................................... 80
Fuel tank ..................................... 224
Fuse box ............................. 176, 177
Fuses ......................................... 174
G Gauges ......................................... 79
General information ...................153
Glass panel .................................. 38
Glovebox ..................................... 67
Glovebox cooler ......................... 116
Ground clearance .......................125
H Hand brake - see Parking brake. 138
Hazard warning flashers ............100
Headlight flash ............................. 99
Headlight range adjustment ........99
Headlights ...................... 97, 98, 167
Headlights when driving abroad ..99
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 39
Heated exterior mirrors .................15
Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ...............15, 37Heating ........................................ 45
Heating and ventilation system . 105
High beam ............................. 91, 98
High beam assist ....................91, 98
Hill start assist ........................... 139
Horn ....................................... 14, 75
Hub cap hook ............................. 179
I
Identification plate .....................204
Idle speed control .......................121
Ignition switch positions .............120
Immobiliser .................................. 32
Indicators ...................................... 79
Info display ................................... 92
Information displays...................... 92
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument cluster ........................79
Instrument panel fuse box .........176
Instrument panel illumination .....174
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage .............66
Interior care ............................... 198
Interior lighting ............................ 101
Interior lights ...................... 101, 173
Interior mirrors .............................. 35
Interruption of power supply ......137
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....65J
Jack ............................................ 179
Journey record.............................. 94
Jump starting ............................. 193
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......88, 150
Lashing eyes ............................... 69
Light covers, misted.................... 101
Lighting ......................................... 97
Lighting features .........................103
Light switch .................................. 97
Load compartment........................ 21 Load compartment fuse box ......177
Load compartment lighting .........102
Loading information .....................72
Low fuel ....................................... 90
M Malfunction indicator light ............87
Manual adjustment ......................33
Manual anti-dazzle ......................35
Manual door locks ........................21
Manual mode ............................. 135
Manual transmission............. 16, 133
Manual transmission automated ......................... 16, 134
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