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144Vehicle careCapacities 3 189.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant
The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
cold regions with very low
temperatures, the factory filled
coolant provides frost protection
down to approx. -37 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 177.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be between the
MIN and MAX mark. Top up if the
level is low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
approved coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 177.
Power steering fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not
work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or
from entering the reservoir.
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Vehicle care145If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MIN mark consult a
workshop.
If an unusual noise sounds during
steering or the power steering reacts
conspicuously, seek the assistance of
a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Washer fluid 3 177.
Brakes A squealing noise, or illumination of
brake pad wear control indicator F
indicates that the brake lining is at its
minimum thickness.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake linings replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake pad wear indicator F 3 84.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be between
the MIN and MAX marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
workshop.
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Vehicle care163Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre chains
Tyre 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).
Do not exceed 50 km/h when tyre
chains are fitted.9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
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 tyre's sidewall cannot be repairedwith the tyre repair kit.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
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 or reverse gear.
The tyre repair kit may be located
under the front seat, in the glovebox,
or on the right side of the load
compartment behind a cover.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the vehicle.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Set the compressor upright near the tyre.
4. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
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Vehicle care1714. 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
Release the cap by carefully lifting
with a screwdriver. To prevent
damage, it is recommended to place
a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 158.
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.
Caution
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.
Note
If neutral cannot be selected on
vehicles with manual transmission
automated (MTA), the vehicle must
only be towed with the drive wheels
raised off the ground.
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.
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197OObject detection systems ...........131
Odometer ..................................... 76
Oil, engine .......................... 177, 181
Operating windows from outside ..32
Outside temperature ....................72
Overhead console .......................61
Overrun cut-off ........................... 116
P Parking ................................ 19, 119
Parking assist ............................ 131
Parking brake ............................ 127
Particulate filter ........................... 120
Payload......................................... 67
Pedals......................................... 113
Performance .............................. 185
Performing work ........................142
Pollen filter ................................. 111
Power outlets ............................... 74
Power steering fluid ....................144
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 86
Puncture ..................................... 165
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 193
Radio info ..................................... 90
Radio remote control ...................21
Rear doors ................................... 26Rear fog light ............................... 90
Rear fog lights ........................... 101
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 63
Rear seats .................................... 41
Rear storage ................................. 62
Rear windows .............................. 34
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 71
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 177, 181
Refuelling ................................... 135 Registered trademarks ...............191
Remote control ............................. 21
Removing seats ............................ 42
Reversing lights .........................101
Ride control systems ..........128, 129
Roof bars ...................................... 62
Roof load ...................................... 67
Roof rack ............................. 67, 187
Roof racks .................................... 67
S Safety belts ................................... 45
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................82
Seat belt reminder warning chime 90
Seat belts ..................................... 45
Seat folding .................................. 38
Seat heating ................................. 40
Seat position ................................ 36Second row seats ........................41
Selector lever ............................. 122
Service ............................... 111, 176
Service display ......................78, 90
Service information ....................176
Settings menu............................... 90
Side airbag system ......................53
Sidelights ...................................... 99
Side turn signal lights ................151
Sliding door .................................. 26
Sliding side door ........................... 26
Spare wheel ............................... 167
Speed limit warning chime............ 90
Speedometer ............................... 76
Standard display ........................... 90
Starting and operating ................114
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............115, 122
Steering ...................................... 114
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 70
Steering wheel controls ...............70
Stop engine .................................. 81
Stop-start system.................. 89, 116
Storage ......................................... 60
Storage compartments .................60
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4