Vehicle care189Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 15 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
For tyre size 215/60 R17, consult a
workshop.
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Wheel covers on steel wheels may
come into contact with parts of the
chains. In such cases, remove the
wheel covers.
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds up to 50 km/h and, when
travelling on roads that are free of
snow, they may only be used for brief
periods since they are subject to rapid wear on a hard road and may snap.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread or
sidewall can be repaired with the tyre
repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding four mm or
that is at tyre sidewall near the rim
cannot be repaired with 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 the vehicle has a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear or reverse gear.
The tyre repair kit is located under the
driver's seat. Vehicle tools 3 183.
1. Remove the compressor and sealant bottle from the tyre repairkit case.
2. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the
compartments on the underside
of the compressor.
Vehicle care197Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Activate the child locks in the rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied. Child locks 3 32.
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.
Note
Depending on version, it may be
necessary to switch on the engine to
permit operation of brake lights.
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.
Switch on hazard warning flashers
3 111.
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 replace cap.
Towing another vehicle
The fixed towing eye is located under the rear bumper, on the left vehicle
side.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.
225Charging system .......................... 98
Child locks ................................... 32
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ................65
Cigarette lighter ........................... 90
Cleaning the vehicle ...................198
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............116
Clock ............................................ 88
Coat hooks ................................... 75
Coin holder ................................... 73
Collision damage repair ..............221
Control indicators.......................... 94
Control of the vehicle .................130
Controls ........................................ 85
Controls in steering wheel ............85
Convex shape .............................. 40
Coolant ....................................... 167
Coolant and antifreeze ...............203
Coolant heater ............................ 121
Cooling (A/C) .............................. 117
Cornering light ............................ 110
Cruise control ....................102, 150
Cupholders .................................. 75
Curtain airbag system .................. 63D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ........109, 110
Declaration of conformity ............219
DEF ............................................ 139
Demisting and defrosting ..............17
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................139
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 171
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......171
Diesel particle filter ....................138
Directional tyres ..................184, 193
Distance to service .......................93
Document tray .............................. 75
Door locks..................................... 25
Door open .................................. 102
Door panel storage .......................76
Doors ............................................ 32
Double cab ................................... 76
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........138
Driver assistance systems ..........150
Driver Information Centre ...........102
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 160
Driving economically................... 129
Driving hints ........................ 129, 130
Driving style indicator ...................93E
ECO mode .................................. 129
ecoScoring.................................. 105
Electric adjustment ......................41
Electrical accessories ...................88
Electrical system......................... 179
Electronic climate control system 118
Electronic data recording ..............43
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Program 99,
149, 161
Electronic Stability Program off ...99
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......164
Engine air filter............................ 166
Engine air flow indicator .............166
Engine coolant ........................... 167
Engine coolant temperature ........99
Engine data ............................... 208
Engine Drag Torque Control ......149
Engine exhaust .......................... 138
Engine identification ...................206
Engine oil ...........165, 203, 207, 217
Engine oil additives ....................203
Engine oil level .......................... 104
Engine oil pressure ....................100
Engine oil viscosity grades .........203
Enhanced Traction function 148, 149
Entry lighting .............................. 114
Event data recorders ..................221
Exhaust gases ....................138, 196
228Rear window wiper/washer .......... 87Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 203, 207
Refuelling ................................... 158
Registered trademarks ...............221
Remote control ............................. 22
Restraining lattice .........................81
Reversing light ........................... 176
Reversing lights .........................112
Ride control systems ..................148
Roof load ...................................... 82
Roof rack ..................................... 82
S Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 80
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 48 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................97
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat folding .................................. 50
Seat heating ................................. 50
Seat position ................................ 47
Seats ............................................ 76
Selective catalytic reduction .......139
Service ............................... 128, 201
Service display ............................ 93
Service information ....................201
Service vehicle soon .................... 98
Side airbag system ......................63Sidelights.................................... 108
Side turn signal lights ................175
Sliding door .................................. 32
Sliding side door ........................... 32
Spare wheel ............................... 193
Spare wheel security tool ...........183
Speed limiter......................... 91, 153
Speedometer ............................... 91
Starting and operating ................131
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ...............18, 133
Steering ...................................... 130
Steering column controls ..............85
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 85
Steering wheel controls ...............85
Stop engine .................................. 98
Stop-start system.......... 18, 101, 135
Storage ......................................... 73
Storage box .................................. 76
Storage compartment ...................75
Storage compartments .................73
Sun visors .................................... 45
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tablet holder................................. 73
Tachograph ........................ 102, 107
Tachometer ................................. 92
Tailgate ......................................... 35
Tailgate emergency release .........35Tail lights ................................... 174
Technical data ............................ 208
Temporary spare wheel ..............193
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Toll road stickers .......................... 43
Tools .......................................... 183
Top-Tether .................................... 65
Torx key ...................................... 183
Touchscreen ............................... 102
Tow bar....................................... 160
Towing ................................ 160, 196
Towing another vehicle .............197
Towing a trailer ........................... 161
Towing eye ......................... 183, 196
Towing the vehicle .....................196
Traction Control system ............. 148
Trailer coupling ........................... 160
Trailer stability assist .................161
Trailer towing ............................. 161
Transmission ............................... 18
Tread depth ............................... 188
Trip computer ............................ 105
Trip odometer .............................. 91
Turbo engine warm-up ...............133
Turn and lane-change signals ...111
Turn signal ................................... 96
Tyre chains ................................ 189
Tyre changing ............................. 192
Tyre designations ......................184
Tyre pressure ............................ 184