Vehicle care261
4. Insert the strap through thespokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the rear left lashing eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.
Always store jack and tools in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load
compartment must always be
secured with the strap.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of the temporary spare wheel could affect driveability. Have the
defective tyre renewed or repaired as soon as possible and fit it instead of
the spare wheel.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel at
the front and the full tyre at the rear.
Tyre chains 3 253.
Spare wheel with directional tyre
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.
262Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with 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 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 battery to naked flames or sparks.
●A discharged battery can already
freeze at a temperature of 0 °C.
Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the 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, 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.
270Service and maintenanceConfirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in the Service and Warranty Booklet.The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration
The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 106.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
ageing control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
gasoline and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for gasoline
engines are also valid for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 274.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 274.
301Child restraints.............................. 60
Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter .........................103
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............150
Clock........................................... 101
Code ........................................... 122
Collision damage repair ..............295
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................159
Controls ........................................ 97
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............270
Cruise control ....................116, 179
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 142
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............142
Declaration of conformity ............292
DEF ............................................ 166
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................166
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......231
Diesel particle filter .............114, 164
Door open .................................. 116
Door panel storage .......................68
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........179Driver Information Centre ...........116
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 219
Driving hints ................................ 159
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 240
Electric parking brake .........112, 174
Electric parking brake fault .........112
Electronic climate control system 152
Electronic driving programmes ..171
Electronic Stability Control.......... 176
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........113
Electronic Stability Control off..... 113
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......224
Engine compartment fuse box ...241
Engine coolant ........................... 227
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 277
Engine exhaust .......................... 164
Engine identification ...................273
Engine oil ................... 226, 270, 274
Engine oil pressure ....................114
Entry lighting .............................. 148
Event data recorders ..................297
Exit lighting ................................ 149
Exterior care .............................. 265Exterior light ............................... 115
Exterior lighting ....................12, 138
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 171
First aid kit ................................... 92
Fixed air vents ........................... 157
Flex-Fix system ............................ 70
Fog light ..................................... 116
Fog lights ................................... 235
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding tray .................................. 92
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 188
Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights ........................... 146
Front seats.................................... 38 Front storage ................................ 68
Fuel............................................. 209
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 217
Fuel for diesel engines ..............209
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......210
Fuel for natural gas operation ...209
Fuel for petrol engines ...............209
Fuel gauge ................................. 105 Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 240
302GGauges ....................................... 104
General information ...................218
Glass panel .................................. 34
Glovebox ..................................... 66
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 120
H Halogen headlights ....................232
Hand brake ......................... 173, 174
Hazard warning flashers ............145
Headlight flash ........................... 140
Headlight range adjustment ......141
Headlights................................... 138
Headlights when driving abroad 141
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................97
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 150
High beam ......................... 115, 140
High beam assist ................115, 140
Hill start assist ........................... 175
Horn ....................................... 13, 98
I
Identification plate .....................272
Ignition switch positions .............160Immobiliser .......................... 28, 115
Indicators .................................... 104
Information displays.................... 116
Instrument cluster ......................104
Instrument panel fuse box .........243
Instrument panel illumination .....240
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 147
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............66
Interactive driving system ...........177
Interior care ............................... 267
Interior lighting ............................ 147
Interior lights ...................... 147, 239
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......171
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....65
J Jump starting ............................. 262
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .....113, 207
Lashing eyes ............................... 88
Lighting features .........................148
Light switch ................................ 138Load compartment ................25, 79
Load compartment cover .............82
Load compartment fuse box ......244
Loading information .....................94
Load rails and hooks ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 115
Low washer fluid ........................116
M Malfunction indicator light ..........111
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 170
Manual seat adjustment ...............39
Manual transmission .................. 172
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................23
Midlevel-Display ......................... 116
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................147
N New vehicle running-in ..............159
Number plate light .....................239
O Object detection systems ...........194
Odometer ................................... 104
Oil, engine .................. 226, 270, 274
OnStar ........................................ 133
Operate pedal ............................. 112
Outside temperature ..................100
304Tow bar....................................... 218
Towing ................................ 218, 263
Towing another vehicle .............264
Towing equipment .....................220
Towing the vehicle .....................263
Traction Control system ............. 176
Traction Control system off......... 114
Traffic sign assistant ...................204
Trailer coupling ........................... 218
Trailer stability assist .................222
Trailer towing ............................. 219
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................169
Tread depth ............................... 251
Trip computer ............................ 126
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...145
Turn signal ................................. 110
Tyre chains ................................ 253
Tyre designations ......................247
Tyre pressure ............................ 247
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 114, 248
Tyre pressures ........................... 288
Tyre repair kit ............................. 253
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...113, 194
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 267Uplevel-Combi-Display ...............116
Upshift ........................................ 113
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 229
Vehicle checks............................ 225
Vehicle data ................................ 274
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 297
Vehicle detected ahead ..............116
Vehicle dimensions .................... 285
Vehicle Identification Number ....272
Vehicle jack ................................ 246
Vehicle messages .....................122
Vehicle personalisation .............129
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 224
Vehicle tools ............................... 246
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 283
Ventilation ................................... 150
W
Warning chimes .........................125
Warning lights ............................. 104
Warning triangle .......................... 92
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 229
Wheel changing .........................256Wheel covers ............................. 252
Wheels and tyres .......................247
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........98
Winter tyres ............................... 247
Wiper blade replacement ..........231