Vehicle care215far 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 start.
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.Towing
Towing the vehicle The towing eye and wheel wrench are
stowed with the vehicle tools 3 198.
Disengage the cover using a suitable
tool and remove.
Screw the towing eye clockwise into
the front towing point and tighten fully using the wheel wrench.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Switch off the air suspension system 3 140.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Vehicles with manual
transmission automated: If neutral cannot be selected, the vehiclemust only be towed with the drive
wheels raised off the ground.
The vehicle should always be
towed with the ignition switched
off.
Manual transmission automated
3 150.
216Vehicle careCaution
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 fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system 3 117 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and refit the cover.
Towing another vehicle
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
Caution
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
218Vehicle carePaintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Unpainted plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing
agents.
Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot wax
programmes in automatic car washes if the vehicle is equipped with theseparts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror
housing cover, must not be polished.
Otherwise these parts would become
agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing wiper blades by using a soft cloth and
window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
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.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
246Technical dataTyre pressuresFront-wheel driveTyre pressure with full load16)17)EngineGross Vehicle WeightTyreFront
[kPa/bar] (psi)Rear
[kPa/bar] (psi)M9T2800215/65 R16 C 109/107R340/3.4 (49)360/3.6 (52)3300215/65 R16 C 109/107R360/3.6 (52)430/4.3 (62)3500225/65 R16 C 112/110R380/3.8 (55)460/4.6 (68)3900225/65 R16 C 112/110R380/3.8 (55)460/4.6 (68)16) The spare wheel should be set to the highest applicable pressure shown in the table.
17) When towing a trailer with a fully laden vehicle, the tyre pressure must be increased by 20 kPa/0.2 bar (3.0 psi) and the maximum
speed limited to 100 km/h.Rear-wheel drive, with single rear wheelsTyre pressure with full load 17)EngineGross Vehicle WeightTyreFront
[kPa/bar] (psi)Rear
[kPa/bar] (psi)M9T3500235/65 R16 C 115/113R360/3.6 (52)450/4.5 (65)17) When towing a trailer with a fully laden vehicle, the tyre pressure must be increased by 20 kPa/0.2 bar (3.0 psi) and the maximum
speed limited to 100 km/h.
Technical data247Rear-wheel drive, with twin rear wheelsTyre pressure with full load17)EngineGross Vehicle WeightTyreFront
[kPa/bar] (psi)Rear
[kPa/bar] (psi)M9T3500195/75 R16 C 107/105R420/4.2 (61)420/4.2 (61)4500195/75 R16 C 107/105R420/4.2 (61)420/4.2 (61)17) When towing a trailer with a fully laden vehicle, the tyre pressure must be increased by 20 kPa/0.2 bar (3.0 psi) and the maximum
speed limited to 100 km/h.
The tyre pressure information label on the driver's door frame indicates the original equipment tyres and the correspondent
tyre pressures. Always inflate tyres to the pressures shown on the label.
Tyre pressure information label 3 200.
Tyre designations 3 200.
253Changing tyre and wheel size ...203
Charging system .......................... 97
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Cigarette lighter ........................... 89
Cleaning the vehicle ...................217
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............116
Clock ............................................ 87
Coat hooks ................................... 73
Collision damage repair ..............250
Control indicators.......................... 93
Control of the vehicle .................133
Controls ........................................ 84
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant ....................................... 178
Coolant and antifreeze ...............222
Coolant heater ............................ 123
Cornering light ....................111, 187
Coupling ball bar ........................172
Cruise control ....................101, 159
Cupholders .................................. 73
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ...............110Declaration of conformity ............248
DEF ............................................ 143
Demisting and defrosting ..............16
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................143
Diesel fuel ................................... 168
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 183
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......183
Diesel particle filter ....................142
Door locks..................................... 23
Door open .................................. 101
Doors ............................................ 28
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........142
Drink holders ................................ 73
Driver assistance systems ..........159
Driver Information Centre ...........102
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 171
Driving economically................... 133
Driving hints ................................ 133
E ECO mode .................................. 133
ecoScoring.................................. 104
Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical accessories ...................87
Electrical system......................... 194
Electronic climate control system 118
Electronic driving programmes ..152
Electronic Stability Program 99,
157, 172Electronic Stability Program off ...99
Emergency exit .......................39, 41
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......176
Engine compartment fuse box ...195
Engine coolant ........................... 178
Engine coolant temperature ........99
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 91
Engine data ............................... 227
Engine Drag Torque Control ......157
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................225
Engine oil ...........177, 222, 226, 245
Engine oil additives ....................222
Engine oil level monitor ................92
Engine oil pressure ....................100
Engine oil viscosity grades .........222
Enhanced Traction function....... ................................ 156, 157, 159
Event data recorders ..................250
Exhaust gases ............................ 142
Exit lighting ................................ 115
Exterior care .............................. 217
Exterior light ............................... 101
Exterior lighting ....................14, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F Fault ........................................... 153
Fire extinguisher ........................... 80
256Ride control systems..........156, 159
Ride height ................................. 140
Roof .............................................. 41
Glass panel ............................... 41
Roof load ...................................... 81
Roof rack ..................................... 81
S
Safety belts ................................... 53
Safety net .................................... 79
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 45 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................96
Seat belts ..................................... 53 Seat heating ................................. 50
Seat position ................................ 44
Selective catalytic reduction .......143
Selector lever ............................. 151
Service ............................... 130, 220
Service display ......................92, 97
Service information ....................220
Service vehicle soon .................... 97
Side airbag system ......................61
Sidelights .................................... 108
Side turn signal lights ................190
Side windows................................ 39
Sliding door .................................. 28
Sliding side door ........................... 28
Spare wheel ............................... 210
Speed limiter......................... 89, 163Speedometer ............................... 89
Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine .......18, 135, 151
Steering ...................................... 133
Steering column controls ..............84
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 84
Steering wheel controls ...............84
Stop engine .................................. 98
Stop-start system.......... 18, 100, 136
Storage ......................................... 72
Storage compartments .................72
Storage net ............................. 73, 74
Sun visors .................................... 41
Suspension height ......................140
Suspension seat ........................... 45
Swivelling shelf ............................. 73
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ........................ 101, 106
Tachometer ................................. 90
Tail lights ................................... 189
Technical data ....................226, 227
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Tools .......................................... 198
Top-Tether .................................... 63
Touchscreen ............................... 102
Tow bar....................................... 171
Towing ........................................ 171Towing another vehicle .............216
Towing a trailer ........................... 171
Towing equipment .....................172
Towing eye ................................. 215
Towing the vehicle .....................215
Traction Control system ............. 156
Trailer coupling ........................... 171
Trailer stability assist .................172
Trailer towing ............................. 171
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display ...........93, 150
Tread depth ............................... 203
Trip computer ............................ 104
Trip odometer .............................. 90
Turbo engine warm-up ...............135
Turn and lane-change signals ...111
Turn signal ................................... 96
Tyre chains ................................ 204
Tyre changing ............................. 208
Tyre designations ......................200
Tyre pressure ............................ 200
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 99, 201
Tyre pressures ........................... 246
Tyre repair kit ............................. 204
Tyres .......................................... 199
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 203