
Vehicle care255Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap
by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 236.
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
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 and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated: the vehicle must only be
towed facing forwards with the front
axle raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.

284IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 211
Active emergency braking ..........184
Adjustable air vents ...................151
Airbag and belt tensioners .........108
Airbag deactivation ..............62, 108
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 152
Air conditioning system .............. 144
Air intake .................................... 152
Air vents...................................... 151
Antilock brake system ................ 172
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....110
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35 Appearance care ........................257
Armrest ................................... 52, 54
Armrest storage ........................... 71
Ashtrays ....................................... 98
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40
Automatic light control ...............133
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............165
Autostop ..................................... 159
Auxiliary heater ........................... 151B
Battery discharge protection ......142
Battery voltage ........................... 122
Belts.............................................. 55 Bonnet ....................................... 213
Brake and clutch fluid .................261
Brake and clutch system ...........109
Brake assist ............................... 175
Brake fluid .................................. 216
Brakes ............................... 172, 216
Breakdown.................................. 255
Bulb replacement ....................... 219
C Capacities .................................. 275
Cargo management system ........81
Catalytic converter .....................165
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............141
Changing tyre and wheel size ...244
Charging system ........................ 108
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............143
Clock............................................. 94
Collision damage repair ..............280

285Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................154
Controls ........................................ 90
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............261
Cruise control ....................112, 178
Cupholders .................................. 70
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
Curve lighting.............................. 134
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............134
Declaration of conformity ............280
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......218
Diesel particle filter ....................164
Door open .................................. 113
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........178
Driver Information Centre ...........113
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 206
Driving hints ................................ 154
E Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 230
Electric parking brake .........109, 173
Electric parking brake fault .........109
Electronic climate control system 146Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 167, 171
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 176
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........110
Electronic Stability Control off..... 110
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......212
Engine compartment fuse box ...231
Engine coolant ........................... 215
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 105
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 164
Engine identification ...................264
Engine oil ................... 214, 261, 265
Engine oil pressure ....................111
Entry lighting .............................. 141
Event data recorders ..................282
Exit lighting ................................ 141
Exterior care .............................. 257
Exterior light ............................... 112
Exterior lighting ....................12, 132
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault ................................... 168, 172
First aid kit ................................... 85
Fixed air vents ........................... 151
Fog light ..................................... 112Fog lights ................................... 221
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Following distance ......................110
Following distance indication ......184
Forward collision alert................. 181
Fragrance diffuser ........................97
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 138
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 71
Fuel............................................. 203
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 204
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel for petrol engines ...............203
Fuel gauge ................................. 105 Fuses ......................................... 230
G
Gauges ....................................... 103
Gear shifting ............................... 110
General information ...................205
Glovebox ..................................... 70
H
Halogen headlights ....................219
Hand brake ......................... 172, 173
Hazard warning flashers ............137
Headlight flash ........................... 133
Headlight range adjustment ......133
Headlights................................... 132

286Headlights when driving abroad 134
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heated steering wheel .................91
Heating .................................. 53, 54
Heating and ventilation system . 143
High beam ......................... 112, 133
High beam assist ........................112
Hill start assist ........................... 175
Horn ....................................... 13, 91
I
Identification plate .....................263
Ignition switch positions .............154
Immobiliser .......................... 37, 112
Indicators .................................... 103
Info display ................................. 118
Information displays.................... 113
Instrument cluster ......................100
Instrument panel fuse box .........233
Instrument panel illumination .....229
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 140
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 258
Interior lighting ............................ 140
Interior lights ...................... 140, 229
Interior mirrors .............................. 39Interruption of power supply ......168
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 253
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane keep assist ................110, 201
Lashing eyes ............................... 80
LED headlights ...................112, 134
Lighting features .........................141
Light switch ................................ 132
Load compartment ................29, 72
Load compartment cover .............78
Load compartment fuse box ......235
Loading information .....................87
Low fuel ..................................... 111
M Malfunction indicator light ..........109
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual mode .....................167, 171
Manual seat adjustment ...............47
Manual transmission .................. 169
Manual transmission automated 169
Manual windows ..........................40Massage....................................... 54
Maximum speed ......................... 238
Memorised settings ......................23
Midlevel display .......................... 113
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9 Misted light covers .....................139
N
New vehicle running-in ..............154
Number plate light .....................229
O Object detection systems ...........186
Odometer ................................... 104
Oil, engine .......................... 261, 265
OnStar ........................................ 128
Outside temperature ....................94
Overrun cut-off ........................... 159
P Parking ................................ 18, 162
Parking assist ............................ 186
Parking brake ............................ 173
Parking lights ............................. 139
Particulate filter ........................... 164
Performance .............................. 270
Performing work ........................213
Pollen filter ................................. 152
Power button .............................. 155
Power connector........................... 97
Power outlets ............................... 96