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228Vehicle careTemporary spare wheelCaution
The use of the temporary spare
wheel could affect driveability.
Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. The permissible maximum
speed on the label on the temporary
spare wheel is only valid for the
factory-fitted tyre size.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full size tyre in the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 218.
Spare wheel with directional tyre If possible, 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.Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump leads and the vehicle 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.
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Vehicle care229● A discharged vehicle battery canalready 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
vehicle 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
vehicle 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 vehiclebatteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged vehicle battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far 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.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one
minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.
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260IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 190
Adjustable air vents ...................133
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........90
Airbag deactivation ................48, 91
Airbag label................................... 43 Airbag system .............................. 43
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 134
Air conditioning system .............. 126
Air intake .................................... 133
Air vents...................................... 133
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......92
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................232
Ashtrays ....................................... 83
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............143
Autostop ....................................... 95
B Battery discharge protection ......123
Battery voltage ........................... 106 Belts.............................................. 40
Bicycle rack .................................. 59Bonnet ....................................... 191
Brake and clutch fluid .................237
Brake and clutch system .............92
Brake assist ............................... 152
Brake fluid .................................. 195
Brakes ............................... 151, 195
Breakdown.................................. 230
Bulb replacement ....................... 198
C Capacities .................................. 251
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................22
Centre high-mounted brake light 205
Changing tyre and wheel size ...218
Charging system .......................... 91
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 51
Child restraints.............................. 49
Child restraint systems ................49
Cigarette lighter ........................... 82
City mode ................................... 155
Climate control ............................. 15 Climate control systems .............125
Clock ............................................ 80
Code ........................................... 103
Collision damage repair ..............256
Colour-Info-Display .....................101
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264Upholstery.................................. 234
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 195
Vehicle checks............................ 191 Vehicle data ................................ 241
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 258
Vehicle detected ahead ................95
Vehicle dimensions .................... 250
Vehicle Identification Number ....239
Vehicle jack ................................ 211
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............106
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 190
Vehicle tools ............................... 211
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 248
Ventilation ................................... 125
W
Warning chimes .........................105
Warning lights ............................... 83
Warning triangle .......................... 72
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 195
Wheel changing .........................224
Wheel covers ............................. 218Wheels and tyres .......................212
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........77
Winter tyres ............................... 212
Wiper blade replacement ..........197
X Xenon headlights .......................201
Xenon lighting system ................117