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Driving and operating225The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 274.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load of 60 kg
(engines B20DTH: 90 kg) is specified
on the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum load,
especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.Rear axle load
When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by 70 kg (engines B20DTH: 80 kg), the
gross vehicle weight rating must not
be exceeded. If the permissible rear
axle load is exceeded, a maximum
speed of 60 mph applies.
Towing equipmentCaution
The folding coupling ball bar
cannot be removed from the
vehicle. When driving without a
trailer, fold in the coupling ball bar.
9 Warning
Make sure that no one is in the
pivot zone of the coupling ball bar. Risk of body injury.
When releasing the stowed
coupling ball bar, make sure to
stand left of the grip.
Release stowed coupling ball bar
Pull the grip located left to the number
plate under the rear bumper fascia at an angle of approx. 45° to the ground.
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250Vehicle careTyre designationsE.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H215:tyre width, mm60:cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:belt type: RadialRF:type: RunFlat16:wheel diameter, inches95:load index e.g. 95 is equivalent
to 690 kgH:speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 100 mphS:up to 112 mphT:up to 118 mphH:up to 130 mphV:up to 150 mphW:up to 168 mph
Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus
125 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Performance 3 281.
Directional tyres
Directional tyres should be mounted
so that they rotate in the correct
direction. The proper rotation
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Unscrew the valve cap.
Tyre pressure 3 285.
The tyre pressure information label
on the left door frame indicates the
original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
pressure specified for full load.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to
achieve the smallest amount of fuel
consumption possible.
Make sure tyre loading setting
matches the current tyre pressure.
Tyre loading 3 251.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify drive axle and body style.
2. Identify the engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 279.
3. Identify the respective tyre.
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274Technical dataTechnical dataVehicle identification..................274
Vehicle Identification Number ..274
Identification plate ...................274
Engine identification ................275
Vehicle data ............................... 276
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 276
Engine data ............................. 279
Performance ............................ 281
Vehicle weight ......................... 282
Vehicle dimensions .................282
Capacities ................................ 284
Tyre pressures ........................ 285Vehicle identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber
The Vehicle Identification Number is
visible through the windscreen.
The Vehicle Identification Number
may be stamped on the identification
plate and on the floor pan, under the floor covering, visible under a cover,
or in the engine compartment on the
right body panel.
Identification plate
The identification label is located on
the front left or right door frame.
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Technical data275Information on identification plate:1:manufacturer2:type approval number3:vehicle identification number4:permissible gross vehicle weightrating in kg5:permissible gross train weight in
kg6:maximum permissible front axle
load in kg7:maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg8:vehicle-specific or country-
specific data, e.g. MY = model
year
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over those given in this manual.
Engine identification The technical data tables use the
engine identifier code. The engine
data table additionally shows the
engineering code. Engine data
3 279.
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The Certificate of Conformity shows the engine identifier code, other
national publications may show the
engineering code. Check piston
displacement and engine power to
identify the respective engine.
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282Technical dataVehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipmentEngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmission[kg]B15XHL1440/1456–B15XHT14401472[kg]B16DTE1503–B16DTH15031522B20DTH1582–
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 75.
Vehicle dimensionsLength [mm]4897Width with folded exterior mirrors [mm]1941Width with unfolded exterior mirrors [mm]2093Height (without antenna) [mm]1455Vehicle height - Rear compartment open [mm]1893Length of load compartment floor [mm]1133Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]1940
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298Turn and lane-change signals ...132
Turn signal ................................... 96
Tyre chains ................................ 254
Tyre designations ......................250
Tyre pressure ............................ 250
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 100, 251
Tyre pressures ........................... 285
Tyre repair kit ............................. 255
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 197
Upholstery .................................. 269
Uplevel display ........................... 103
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 110
Vehicle battery ........................... 234
Vehicle checks............................ 230
Vehicle data ................................ 276
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 292
Vehicle detected ahead ..............102
Vehicle dimensions .................... 282
Vehicle Identification Number ....274
Vehicle jack ................................ 248
Vehicle messages .....................114
Vehicle personalisation .............116
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3Vehicle storage ........................... 229
Vehicle tools ............................... 248
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 282
Ventilating ..................................... 48
W
Warning chimes .........................115
Warning lights ............................... 92
Warning triangle .......................... 73
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 233
Wheel changing .........................259
Wheel covers ............................. 254
Wheels and tyres .......................249
Windows ....................................... 34
Windscreen................................... 34 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........79
Winter tyres ............................... 249
Wiper blade replacement ..........236