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Vehicle care173Put wheel bolts somewhere
where the threads will not be
soiled.
6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel 3 173.
7. Screw in the wheel bolts.
8. Lower the vehicle and remove jack.
9. Tighten each of the wheel bolts in
a crosswise sequence using the
wheel wrench. Ensure the wrench
locates securely. The wrench
should turn clockwise to tighten
the bolts. Invert the wrench if
necessary.
Tightening torque is 160 Nm.
10. Replace the wheel cover, ensuring that the valve hole in thewheel cover is aligned with the
tyre valve before installing.
Notice
If applicable, fit anti-theft bolts
nearest the tyre valve (otherwise it
may not be possible to refit the wheel
cover).11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 173
and the vehicle tools 3 163.
12. Have the new wheel balanced on the vehicle.
Check the tyre pressure of the
installed tyre 3 198.
Check the wheel bolt torque.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
Spare wheel
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 169.
If mounting a spare wheel which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
It may be necessary to jack the
vehicle up to gain access to the spare
wheel on a fully loaded vehicle with a
flat rear tyre.
Wheel changing 3 171.
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176Vehicle carefar 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 thevehicle tools 3 163.
Release cap using a suitable tool.
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.
Caution
Activate the child locks in the rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied. Child locks 3 29.
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.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
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203Changing tyre and wheel size ...168
Charging system .......................... 86
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 60
Child restraints.............................. 59
Child restraint systems ................59
Cigarette lighter ........................... 79
Cleaning the vehicle ...................177
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............103
Clock ............................................ 77
Coat hooks ................................... 67
Coin holder ................................... 66
Control indicators.......................... 82
Control of the vehicle .................115
Controls ........................................ 75
Controls in steering wheel ............75
Convex shape .............................. 37 Coolant ....................................... 148
Coolant and antifreeze ...............182
Coolant heater ............................ 108
Cooling (A/C) .............................. 104
Cornering light .............................. 98
Cruise control ...................... 90, 133
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 57D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ............97, 98
Declaration of conformity ............199
DEF ............................................ 123
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................123
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 152
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......152
Diesel particle filter ....................122
Directional tyres ..................164, 173
Distance to service .......................81
Document tray .............................. 67
Door locks..................................... 23
Door open .................................... 90
Door panel storage .......................68
Doors ............................................ 29
Double cab ................................... 68
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........122
Driver assistance systems ..........133
Driver Information Centre .............90
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 142
Driving economically................... 114
Driving hints ................................ 114
E ECO mode .................................. 114
ecoScoring.................................... 93Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical accessories ...................78
Electrical system......................... 159
Electronic climate control system 105
Electronic data recording ..............39
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Program 87,
131, 143
Electronic Stability Program off ...87
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......145
Engine air filter............................ 148
Engine air flow indicator .............148
Engine coolant ........................... 148
Engine coolant temperature ........87
Engine data ............................... 187
Engine exhaust .......................... 122
Engine identification ...................185
Engine oil ...........147, 182, 186, 197
Engine oil additives ....................182
Engine oil level ............................ 92
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Engine oil viscosity grades .........182
Enhanced Traction function 130, 131
Entry lighting .............................. 101
Event data recorders ..................201
Exhaust gases ....................122, 176
Exit lighting ................................ 102
Exterior care .............................. 177
Exterior light ................................. 89
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