Vehicle care201
2. Screw in the towing eye as far asit will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.
Adam Rocks
1. Disengage the small cap with a screwdriver at the marked
position.
2. Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.General
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.
Service and maintenance209Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 212.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only silicate-free long life coolant (LLC) antifreeze. Consult a
workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. Innorthern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluidOver time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should therefore be replaced at the specified interval.
230IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 158
Adjustable air vents ...................121
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ................44, 83
Airbag label................................... 39 Airbag system .............................. 39
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 122
Air conditioning system .............. 114
Air intake .................................... 121
Air vents...................................... 121
Antilock brake system ................ 134
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......85
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................203
Ashtrays ....................................... 77
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................28
Automatic light control ...............106
Automatic locking ........................23
B Battery discharge protection ......112
Battery voltage ............................. 97
Belts.............................................. 37
Bicycle rack .................................. 53
Bonnet ....................................... 160
Brake and clutch fluid .................208Brake and clutch system .............84
Brake assist ............................... 135
Brake fluid .................................. 163
Brakes ............................... 134, 163
Breakdown.................................. 200
Bulb replacement ....................... 166
C Capacities .................................. 220
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................129
Central locking system ................22
Changing tyre and wheel size ...186
Charging system .......................... 83
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 47
Child restraints.............................. 45
Child restraint systems ................45
Cigarette lighter ........................... 76
City mode ................................... 138
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............113
Clock ............................................ 74
Code ............................................. 94
Collision damage repair ..............225
Colour-Info-Display .......................92
Control indicators.......................... 80
Control of the vehicle .................123
Controls ........................................ 70
Convex shape .............................. 27
231Coolant and antifreeze...............208
Cruise control ...................... 87, 139
Cupholders .................................. 51
Curtain airbag system .................. 43
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............107
Declaration of conformity ............223
Door open .................................... 87
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........139
Driver Information Centre .............87
Driving hints ................................ 123
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 175
Electronic climate control system 116
Electronic driving programmes ..133
Electronic Stability Control.......... 137
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............85
Electronic Stability Control off....... 85 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......159
Engine compartment fuse box ...176
Engine coolant ........................... 162
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine data ............................... 215
Engine exhaust .......................... 129Engine identification ...................211
Engine oil ................... 161, 208, 212
Engine oil pressure ......................86
Entry lighting .............................. 111
Event data recorders ..................227
Exit lighting ................................ 111
Exterior care .............................. 203
Exterior light ................................. 87
Exterior lighting ....................12, 105
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F Fault ........................................... 133
First aid ......................................... 67
First aid kit ................................... 67
Fixed air vents ........................... 121
Flex-Fix system ............................ 53
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................42
Front seats.................................... 33 Front storage ................................ 52
Front turn signal lights ...............168
Fuel............................................. 152
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 157
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......152
Fuel for petrol engines ...............152
Fuel gauge ................................... 78 Fuel selector ................................ 78
Fuses ......................................... 175G
Gauges ......................................... 77
Glass panel .................................. 31
Glovebox ..................................... 51
Graphic-Info-Display .....................93
H Halogen headlights ....................166
Hand brake ......................... 134, 135
Hazard warning flashers ............107
Headlight flash ........................... 106
Headlight range adjustment ......107
Headlights................................... 105
Headlights when driving abroad 107
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................70
Heating ........................................ 36
Heating and ventilation system . 113
High beam ........................... 87, 106
Hill start assist ........................... 135
Horn ....................................... 13, 71
I
Identification plate .....................211
Ignition switch positions .............124
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 87
Indicators ...................................... 77
Information displays...................... 87
232Instrument cluster ........................77
Instrument panel fuse box .........178
Instrument panel illumination .....174
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 109
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 205
Interior lighting ............................ 109
Interior lights ...................... 109, 174
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....50
J Jump starting ............................. 199
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 66
Light switch ................................ 105
Load compartment ................24, 62
Load compartment cover .............64
Loading information .....................67
Low fuel ....................................... 86M
Malfunction indicator light ............84
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 133
Manual transmission .................. 130
Manual transmission automated 130
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................109
N New vehicle running-in ..............124
Number plate light .....................173
O Object detection systems ...........142
Odometer ..................................... 77
Oil, engine .......................... 208, 212
OnStar® system .........................101
Operate pedal ............................... 84
Outside temperature ....................73
Overrun cut-off ........................... 125
P Parking ................................ 18, 128
Parking assist ............................ 142
Parking brake ............................ 135
Parking lights ............................. 108
Performance .............................. 217
Performing work ........................160
Pollen filter ................................. 121Power outlets ............................... 76
Power steering.............................. 85
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 192
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 228
Radio remote control ...................20
Rear carrier system ......................53
Rear floor storage cover ..............64
Rear fog light ............................... 87
Rear fog lights ........................... 108
Rear storage ................................. 63
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 73 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 208, 212
Refuelling ................................... 154 Retained power off .....................124
Reversing lights .........................109
Ride control systems ..................136
Roof load ...................................... 67
Roof rack ..................................... 67
S Safety belts ................................... 37
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................82
Seat belts ..................................... 37
Seat folding .................................. 35