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.
210Vehicle careNo.Circuit1–2–3Power windows4Voltage transformer5Body control module 16Body control module 27Body control module 38Body control module 49Body control module 510Body control module 611Body control module 712Body control module 813–14Tailgate15Airbag system16Data link connection17IgnitionNo.Circuit18Air conditioning system19Sunroof20Parking assist/Rain sensor/
Front camera21Brake switch22Audio system23Display24–25Auxiliary jack26Instrument panel27Seat heating, driver28–29–30Instrument panel/Seat heating/
FlexDock31Horn32Seat heating, passenger33Heated steering wheelNo.Circuit34–35Tyre repair kit36–37Rear wiper38Cigarette lighter39Power windows/Sunroof/Auto‐
matic transmission display40–
Vehicle care219Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add
no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain
lock).9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 175/70 R14, 185/70 R14,
185/65 R15, 205/45 R17.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 195/55 R16 with rims of size
16 x 6 and 16 x 6.5, the latter only in combination with limited steering
angle. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 215/45 R17 and 215/40 R18.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at the tyre's side wall near the rim
cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is stowed in the load
compartment.
Depending on the equipment, the tyre repair kit is in a compartment in the
right sidewall or in a compartment
under the floor cover.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit under
the floor cover
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment.
2. Remove the compressor.
230Vehicle care4. Switch on electrical consumers(e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
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 3 211.
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.
262Headlights................................... 114Headlights when driving abroad 116
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heated windscreen .......................32
Heating ........................................ 39
Heating and ventilation system . 125
High beam ........................... 95, 116
High beam assist ..................95, 117
Hill start assist ........................... 152
Horn ....................................... 13, 77
I
Identification plate .....................240
Ignition switch positions .............136
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 94
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 96
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........209
Instrument panel illumination .....205
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 120
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 234
Interior lighting ............................ 120
Interior lights ...................... 121, 205Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......146
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....55
J
Jump starting ............................. 228
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......92, 177
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Light switch ................................ 114
Load compartment ................25, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Loading information .....................73
Low fuel ....................................... 94
M Malfunction indicator light ............91
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode .....................145, 150
Manual transmission .................. 147
Manual transmission automated 147
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................22Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................120
N
New vehicle running-in ..............136
Number plate light .....................205
O Object detection systems ...........161
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 237, 241
OnStar® system .........................110
Operate pedal ............................... 92
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P Parking ................................ 18, 141
Parking assist ............................ 161
Parking brake ............................ 152
Parking lights ............................. 120
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Performance .............................. 246
Performing work ........................191
Pollen filter ................................. 133
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power steering.............................. 92
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 93
Puncture ..................................... 224
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