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186Driving and operatingGeneral
If the permitted rear axle load is
exceeded a maximum speed of
60 mph applies. If lower national
maximum speeds are specified for
trailer operation, they must be
complied with.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Stowage of coupling ball bar
The coupling ball bar is stowed in a
bag in the spare wheel well and
secured to the lashing eyes in the
load compartment.
When inserting, fit protective cap over rotary knob with key.
Fitting the coupling ball bar
Disengage and fold down the socket. Remove the sealing plug from the
opening for the coupling ball bar and
stow it.
Checking the tensioning of the
coupling ball bar
● The rotary knob rests on the
coupling ball bar.
● Green marking on the rotary knob is not visible.
● Locking pin at the top of the coupling ball bar is set inwards.
● The key is in the lock.
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188Driving and operatingEye for break-away stopping cable
Attach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly installed
● Green marking on rotary knob is visible.
● There must be no gap between the rotary knob and the coupling
ball bar.
● The coupling ball bar must be firmly engaged in the opening.
● The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.
9Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Insert the key in the lock and unlock
the coupling ball bar.
Push the rotary knob onto the
coupling ball bar and rotate right while pressed down until it engages. Pull
out the ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening for
coupling ball bar. Fold away socket.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While system is working keep
steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist is a function of
the Electronic Stability Control 3 154.
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Vehicle care207Engine compartment fusebox
The fuse box is in the front left of the
engine compartment.
Disengage the cover and fold it
upwards until it stops. Remove the
cover vertically upwards.
No.Circuit1Trailer interface module, rear
carrier system2-3Battery sensor4Chassis control module fuel
pump5ABS6Low beam and Daytime running
light left, Xenon high beam
shutter left and right7–8MTA Transmission control
module, LPG control module9Body control module voltage
detection10Headlamp levelling11Rear wiper12Heated rear window13Low beam and Daytime running
light right
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263RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 259
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 122
Rear carrier system ......................59
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ....................... 95, 119
Rear view camera ...................... 172
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 79
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 237, 241
Reduced engine power ................94
Refuelling ................................... 180
Retained power off .....................137
Reversing lights .........................120
Ride control systems ..................153
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 40
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................90
Seat belts ..................................... 40
Seat folding .................................. 38
Seat heating ................................. 39
Seat position ................................ 36Selector lever ..................... 144, 148
Service ....................................... 134
Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................236
Service vehicle soon .................... 91
Side airbag system ......................47
Side blind spot alert ....................171
Sidelights .................................... 114
Side turn signal lights ................204
Software acknowledgement .......256
Spare wheel ............................... 226
Speed limiter......................... 95, 158
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................136
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............137, 148
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 138
Storage ......................................... 57
Storage compartments .................57
Sunroof ........................................ 33
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 202
Three-point seat belt .................... 41
Tools .......................................... 211Top-tether fastening eyes ............55
Tow bar....................................... 184
Towing ................................ 184, 230
Towing another vehicle .............231
Towing equipment .....................186
Towing the vehicle .....................230
Traction Control system ............. 153 Traction Control system off........... 93
Traffic sign assistant .............95, 174
Trailer coupling ........................... 184
Trailer stability assist .................188
Trailer towing ............................. 185
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........143, 148
Tread depth ............................... 217
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...119
Turn signal ................................... 89
Tyre chains ................................ 218
Tyre designations ......................212
Tyre pressure ............................ 212
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 94, 213
Tyre pressures ........................... 252
Tyre repair kit ............................. 219
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 93, 161
Underseat storage .......................59