Vehicle care243
Reverse light
6. Insert the bulb carrier into the tail lamp assembly. Attach plug to thelamp assembly. Fit lamp
assembly on the tailgate and
tighten the screw from the inside.
Attach cover.
Side turn signal lights
To replace bulb, remove lamp
housing:
1. Slide lamp to its left side and remove with its right end.
2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwiseand remove from housing.
3. Pull bulb from bulb holder and replace it.
244Vehicle care4. Insert bulb holder and turnclockwise.
5. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to
the left and insert right end.
Number plate light
The number plate light is designed as
LEDs and can not be changed. In
case of defective LEDs, have them
replaced by a workshop.
Interior lights
Courtesy light, reading lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Load compartment light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Instrument panel illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.Electrical system
Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
There are three fuse boxes in the
vehicle:
● engine compartment
● instrument panel
● load compartment
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognized by its melted wire.Caution
Do not replace the fuse until the
cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.
Fuse extractor
A fuse extractor may be located in the
fuse box in the engine compartment.
Vehicle care265● 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 vehicle 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 vehicle batteries.
Lead connection order: 1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the boosterbattery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
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.
4. 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.
266Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
Disengage cap at slot and remove
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 249.
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.
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.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission
and All-wheel drive: If the vehicle is
towed with all four wheels on the
ground then there are no technical
limitations for speed and distance. If
only one axle has been raised, the
maximum speed is 50 km/h. There is
no distance limitation.
Vehicles with automatic transmission and All-wheel drive: The vehicle must
be towed facing forwards. If the
vehicle is towed with all four wheels
on the ground, the maximum speed is 50 km/h and for a maximum of
50 km. If the front axle has been
268Vehicle careAppearance careExterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a 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.
WashingThe 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.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
297Child restraint systems ................59
Climate control ............................. 16
Clock............................................. 83
Collision damage repair ..............290
Control indicators.......................... 97
Control of the vehicle .................153
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............272
Cruise control ....................103, 178
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 57
Curve lighting.............................. 130
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............130
Declaration of conformity ............288
DEF ............................................ 162
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................162
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......236
Diesel particle filter ....................160
Door open .................................. 103
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........178
Driver Information Centre ...........104
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 225
Driving hints ................................ 153E
Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 244
Electric parking brake ...........99, 171
Electric parking brake fault ...........99
Electronic climate control system 143
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 174
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........100
Electronic Stability Control off..... 100
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......230
Engine compartment fuse box ...245
Engine coolant ........................... 233
Engine coolant temperature ......101
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 96
Engine data ............................... 280
Engine exhaust .......................... 160
Engine identification ...................276
Engine oil ................... 232, 272, 277
Engine oil pressure ....................101
Entry lighting .............................. 137
Event data recorders ..................293
Exit lighting ................................ 137
Exterior care .............................. 268
Exterior light ............................... 102
Exterior lighting ....................13, 126
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33F
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 150
Fog light ..................................... 102
Fog lights ................................... 239
Folding mirrors ............................. 33
Following distance ......................100
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 189
Front airbag system .....................56
Front fog lights ........................... 134
Front pedestrian protection ........196
Front seats.................................... 42
Front storage ................................ 69
Fuel............................................. 221
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 224
Fuel for diesel engines ..............222
Fuel for petrol engines ...............221
Fuel gauge ................................... 95
Funnel......................................... 222
Fuses ......................................... 244
G Gauges ......................................... 93
Gear shifting ............................... 100
General information ...................225
Glovebox ..................................... 68
298HHalogen headlights ....................237
Hand brake ................................. 170
Hazard warning flashers ............133
Headlight flash ........................... 129
Headlight range adjustment ......129
Headlights................................... 126
Headlights when driving abroad 129
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 40
Head-up display.......................... 113 Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 37
Heated steering wheel .................80
Heated windscreen .......................38
Heating .................................. 48, 50
High beam ......................... 102, 127
High beam assist ................102, 127
Hill start assist ........................... 173
Horn ....................................... 14, 80
I
Identification plate .....................275
Immobiliser .......................... 32, 102
Indicators ...................................... 93
Inductive charging ........................86
Info display ................................. 111
Information displays.................... 104
Instrument cluster ........................88
Instrument panel fuse box .........248Instrument panel illumination .....244
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 135
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........175
Interior care ............................... 270
Interior lighting ............................ 135
Interior lights ...................... 135, 244
Interior mirrors .............................. 34
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 264
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
L
Lane change alert .......................207
Lane keep assist ................100, 219
Lashing eyes ............................... 74
LED headlights ...........102, 130, 239
Lighting features .........................137
Light switch ................................ 126
Load compartment ................28, 70
Load compartment cover .............73
Loading information .....................76
Low fuel ..................................... 102M
Malfunction indicator light ............99
Manual anti-dazzle ......................34
Manual seat adjustment ...............43
Manual transmission .................. 169
Massage ....................................... 49
Memorised settings ......................23
Midlevel display .......................... 104
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8 Misted light covers .....................135
N
New vehicle running-in ..............153
Number plate light .....................244
O Object detection systems ...........198
Odometer ..................................... 94
Oil, engine .......................... 272, 277
OnStar ........................................ 121
Outside temperature ....................83
Overrun cut-off ........................... 156
P Panoramic view system ..............209
Parking ................................ 19, 159
Parking assist ............................ 198
Parking brake ............................ 171
Parking lights ............................. 134
Particulate filter ........................... 160
Pedestrian detection ...................103
299Performance .............................. 282
Performing work ........................231
Power button .............................. 154
Power outlets ............................... 85
Power seat adjustment ................45
Power windows ............................ 35
Preheating ................................. 101
Puncture ..................................... 260
Q Quickheat ................................... 149
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 294
Reading lights ............................ 136
Rear cross traffic alert ................214
Rear floor storage cover ..............74
Rear fog light .....................103, 134
Rear seats .................................... 50
Rear view camera ...................... 212
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 82
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 272, 277
Refuelling ................................... 222
Registered trademarks ...............292
Retained power off .....................155
Reversing lights .........................135
Ride control systems ..................173
Roof .............................................. 38Roof load...................................... 76
Roof rack ..................................... 75
S Safety belts ................................... 51
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................97
Seat belts ..................................... 51
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................48
Seat heating, rear .....................50
Seat position ................................ 42
Selective catalytic reduction .......162
Service ............................... 151, 271
Service display ............................ 96
Service information ....................271
Side airbag system ......................57
Side blind zone assistant ............206
Sidelights .................................... 126
Side turn signal lights ................243
Software acknowledgement .......290
Software update ......................... 292
Spare wheel ............................... 262
Speed limiter....................... 103, 180
Speedometer ............................... 93
Starting and operating ................153
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................155
Steering ...................................... 153Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 79
Steering wheel controls ...............79
Stop-start system........................ 157
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68
Sunglasses storage .....................69
Sunroof ........................................ 38
Sunvisor lights ........................... 137
Sun visors .................................... 38
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 95
Tail lights ................................... 240
Three-point seat belt .................... 52
Tools .......................................... 249
Tow bar....................................... 225
Towing ................................ 225, 266
Towing another vehicle .............267
Towing equipment .....................226
Towing the vehicle .....................266
Traction Control system ............. 173
Traction Control system off......... 101
Traffic sign assistant ...........103, 215
Trailer coupling ........................... 225
Trailer stability assist .................228
Trailer towing ............................. 225
Transmission ............................... 17
Tread depth ............................... 254
Trip odometer .............................. 94