Vehicle care253Lead 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.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage cap at bottom and removedownwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 237.
254Vehicle care
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 automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and close.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards. 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 3 237.
256Vehicle careIf using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and 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.
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.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
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.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
287Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter .........................103
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............142
Clock........................................... 101
Code ........................................... 123
Collision damage repair ..............281
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................151
Controls ........................................ 97
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............260
Cruise control ....................116, 173
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 136
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............135
Declaration of conformity ............278
DEF ............................................ 159
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................159
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......222
Diesel particle filter .............115, 157
Door open .................................. 117
Door panel storage .......................68
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........173
Driver Information Centre ...........117Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 209
Driving hints ................................ 151
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 230
Electric parking brake .........113, 166
Electric parking brake fault .........113
Electronic climate control system 144
Electronic driving programmes ..163
Electronic Stability Control.......... 170
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........114
Electronic Stability Control off..... 114
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......216
Engine compartment fuse box ...232
Engine coolant ........................... 218
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 157
Engine identification ...................264
Engine oil ................... 217, 260, 265
Engine oil pressure ....................115
Entry lighting .............................. 140
Event data recorders ..................283
Exit lighting ................................ 140
Exterior care .............................. 255
Exterior light ............................... 116Exterior lighting ....................13, 132
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 164
First aid kit ................................... 92
Fixed air vents ........................... 149
Flex-Fix system ............................ 70
Fog light ..................................... 116
Fog lights ................................... 225
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding tray .................................. 92
Following distance ......................114
Following distance indication ......185
Forward collision alert................. 182
Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights ........................... 137
Front seats.................................... 38
Front storage ................................ 68
Fuel............................................. 198
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 208
Fuel for diesel engines ..............199
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......201
Fuel for natural gas operation ...200
Fuel for petrol engines ...............198
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 105
funnel .......................................... 203
Fuses ......................................... 230
288GGauges ....................................... 103
Gear shifting ............................... 114
General information ...................209
Glass panel .................................. 34
Glovebox ..................................... 66
H Halogen headlights ....................223
Hand brake ................................. 166
Hazard warning flashers ............137
Headlight flash ........................... 134
Headlight range adjustment ......134
Headlights................................... 132 Headlights when driving abroad 135
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................97
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 142
High beam ......................... 116, 133
High beam assist ................116, 133
Hill start assist ........................... 168
Horn ....................................... 14, 98
I
Identification plate .....................263
Ignition switch positions .............151
Immobiliser .......................... 28, 116Indicators.................................... 103
Info display ................................. 121
Information displays.................... 117
Instrument cluster ......................103
Instrument panel fuse box .........234
Instrument panel illumination .....230
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 139
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........171
Interior care ............................... 257
Interior lighting ............................ 139
Interior lights ...................... 139, 230
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......164
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 252
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Lane departure warning .....114, 197
Lashing eyes ............................... 88
LED headlights ...........116, 136, 225
Lighting features .........................140
Light switch ................................ 132
Load compartment ................25, 79Load compartment cover .............81
Load compartment fuse box ......235
Loading information .....................94
Load rails and hooks ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 116
M Malfunction indicator light ..........112
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 163
Manual seat adjustment ...............39
Manual transmission .................. 165
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................138
N
New vehicle running-in ..............151
Number plate light .....................229
O Object detection systems ...........188
Odometer ................................... 104
Oil, engine .................. 217, 260, 265
OnStar ........................................ 128
Operate pedal ............................. 113
Outside temperature ..................100
Overhead console .......................68
Overrun cut-off ........................... 153
289PParking ................................ 19, 156
Parking assist ............................ 188
Parking brake ............................ 166
Parking lights ............................. 138
Particulate filter ........................... 157
Performance .............................. 270
Performing work ........................216
Pollen filter ................................. 149
Power outlets ............................. 102
Power seat adjustment ................41
Power steering............................ 114
Power steering fluid ....................219
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................. 115
Puncture ..................................... 246
Q Quickheat ................................... 148
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 284
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 140
Rear carrier system ......................70
Rear floor storage cover ..............83
Rear fog light .....................116, 138
Rear seats .................................... 44
Rear storage ................................. 81
Rear view camera ...................... 192Rear window wiper/washer .......... 99
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 260, 265
Refuelling ................................... 203
Registered trademarks ...............283
Retained power off .....................152
Reversing lights .........................138
Ride control system ....................169
Roller blinds ................................. 34
Roof .............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 94
Roof rack ..................................... 93
S Safety net .................................... 90
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................111
Seat belts ..................................... 50
Seat heating ................................. 43
Seat position ................................ 38
Second row seats ........................44
Selective catalytic reduction .......159
Selector lever ............................. 162
Service ............................... 149, 259
Service display .......................... 107
Service information ....................259
Side airbag system ......................57
Side blind spot alert ....................190
Sidelights .................................... 132Side turn signal lights ................229
Software acknowledgement .......281
Spare wheel ............................... 249
Speed limiter....................... 117, 174
Speedometer ............................. 103
Starting and operating ................151
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................152
Steering ...................................... 151
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 97
Steering wheel controls ...............97
Stop-start system........................ 154
Storage ......................................... 66
Storage compartments .................66
Sunvisor lights ........................... 140
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 104
Tail lights ................................... 226
Third row seats ............................ 48
Three-point seat belt .................... 51
Tools .......................................... 237
Tow bar....................................... 209
Towing ................................ 209, 253
Towing another vehicle .............254
Towing equipment .....................210
Towing the vehicle .....................253
Traction Control system ............. 169
290Traction Control system off......... 114
Traffic sign assistant ...........117, 194
Trailer coupling ........................... 209
Trailer stability assist .................212
Trailer towing ............................. 209
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................162
Tread depth ............................... 242
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...137
Turn signal ................................. 110
Tyre chains ................................ 243
Tyre designations ......................237
Tyre pressure ............................ 238
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 115, 239
Tyre pressures ........................... 275
Tyre repair kit ............................. 243
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 188
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 257
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 220
Vehicle checks............................ 216
Vehicle data ................................ 265
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 283Vehicle detected ahead..............117
Vehicle dimensions .................... 272
Vehicle Identification Number ....263
Vehicle jack ................................ 237
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............125
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 215
Vehicle tools ............................... 237
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 271
Ventilation ................................... 142
W
Warning chimes .........................124
Warning lights ............................. 103
Warning triangle .......................... 92
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 220
Wheel changing .........................246
Wheel covers ............................. 243
Wheels and tyres .......................237
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........98
Winter tyres ............................... 237
Wiper blade replacement ..........222