244Vehicle care
If tyre pressure is more than
1.3 bar , set it to the correct value.
Repeat the procedure until there
is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must
not be used. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load compartment.
Notice
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre are severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of seven bar (102 psi).
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the
underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air hose and withdraw adapter.
Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 241.Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight-
ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● Remove the spare wheel 3 247.
● Never change more than one wheel at once.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free.
● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
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Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and engage.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing
The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences. Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.
Vehicle care255Glass panelNever clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Air shutter Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
287PParking ................................ 18, 155
Parking assist ............................ 187
Parking brake ............................ 165
Parking lights ............................. 137
Particulate filter ........................... 156
Performance .............................. 268
Performing work ........................214
Pollen filter ................................. 148
Power outlets ............................. 101
Power seat adjustment ................40
Power steering............................ 113
Power steering fluid ....................217
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................. 114
Puncture ..................................... 244
Q Quickheat ................................... 147
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 282
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 139
Rear carrier system ......................69
Rear floor storage cover ..............82
Rear fog light .....................115, 137
Rear seats .................................... 43
Rear storage ................................. 80
Rear view camera ...................... 191Rear window wiper/washer .......... 99
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 258, 263
Refuelling ................................... 201
Registered trademarks ...............281
Retained power off .....................151
Reversing lights .........................137
Ride control system ....................168
Roller blinds ................................. 33
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 93
Roof rack ..................................... 92
S Safety net .................................... 89
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................110
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Seat heating ................................. 42
Seat position ................................ 37
Second row seats ........................43
Selective catalytic reduction .......158
Selector lever ............................. 161
Service ............................... 148, 257
Service display .......................... 106
Service information ....................257
Side airbag system ......................56
Side blind spot alert ....................189
Sidelights .................................... 131Side turn signal lights ................227
Software acknowledgement .......279
Spare wheel ............................... 247
Speed limiter....................... 116, 173
Speedometer ............................. 103
Starting and operating ................150
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................151
Steering ...................................... 150
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 96
Steering wheel controls ...............96
Stop-start system........................ 153
Storage ......................................... 65
Storage compartments .................65
Sunvisor lights ........................... 139
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 104
Tail lights ................................... 224
Third row seats ............................ 47
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 235
Tow bar....................................... 207
Towing ................................ 207, 251
Towing another vehicle .............252
Towing equipment .....................208
Towing the vehicle .....................251
Traction Control system ............. 168