Vehicle care191Notice
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre is severely affected, therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
Pay attention to storage information
and expiry date on sealant bottle. Its
sealing capability is not guaranteed
after this time.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the sealant bottle as
prescribed by applicable laws.
Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 188.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-slippery surface. The
front wheels must be in the
straight-ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear or reverse gear.● Remove the spare wheel 3 192.
● Never change more than one wheel at a time.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for a seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free. ● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Remove heavy objects out of the
vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the engine when the vehicle is raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel bolts/nuts and thread with a clean cloth before
mounting the wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Remove the wheel cover (using the hook supplied). Vehicle tools
3 182.
2. Loosen each of the wheel bolts by
half a turn using the wheel
wrench. Ensure the wrench
locates securely. The wrench
should turn anticlockwise to
loosen the bolts. Invert the wrench if necessary.
Vehicle care193Caution
The use of a spare wheel that issmaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
It may be necessary to jack the
vehicle up to gain access to the spare
wheel on a fully loaded vehicle with a
flat rear tyre.
Wheel changing 3 191.
The spare wheel is mounted under
the rear underbody and may be
secured using a security bolt that can
only be removed using the wheel bolt sleeve supplied. Vehicle tools 3 182.9 Warning
Due to the weight of the tyre
assembly, exercise caution when
releasing the spare wheel carrier.
Do not fully remove bolt 1.
Support the spare wheel with a
suitable object to prevent the
wheel falling suddenly when
loosening the carrier bolts - risk of injury!
To release the spare wheel carrier,fully remove bolt 2 then loosen bolt 1,
ensuring it is not fully removed. Then
move the spare wheel carrier up and
down and from side to side, until it
clears bolt 1, and lower the carrier
assembly.
When installing the wheel ensure that
the spare wheel carrier is correctly
positioned before tightening the bolts.
Summer and winter tyres
If you use winter tyres, the spare
wheel may still be fitted with a
summer tyre.
If you use the spare wheel when it is
fitted with a summer tyre the vehicle's driveability may be affected,
especially on slippery road surfaces.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.
194Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and the vehicle battery of another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
● 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
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 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.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
The battery is located in the engine
compartment.
Remove cover to access the battery.
Notice
If present, the additional battery is automatically connected to the main vehicle battery only when the engine
is running. It does not need to be manually disconnected before jump
starting the vehicle.
Vehicle battery 3 168.
196Vehicle careCaution
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 30.
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.
Notice
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
3 109.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 115 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.
Service and maintenance201The service display, located in the
Driver Information Centre, indicates
when the next service is due. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Service display 3 91.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for diesel engines. If it is unavailable,
engine oils of other listed qualities
must be used.
Select the appropriate engine oil based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 205.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 205.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
223Charging system .......................... 96
Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Cigarette lighter ........................... 88
Cleaning the vehicle ...................197
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............114
Clock ............................................ 86
Coat hooks ................................... 73
Coin holder ................................... 71
Collision damage repair ..............219
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................128
Controls ........................................ 83
Controls in steering wheel ............83
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant ....................................... 166
Coolant and antifreeze ...............201
Coolant heater ............................ 119
Cooling (A/C) .............................. 115
Cornering light ............................ 108
Cruise control ....................100, 149
Cupholders .................................. 73
Curtain airbag system .................. 61D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ........107, 108
Declaration of conformity ............217
DEF ............................................ 137
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................137
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 170
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......170
Diesel particle filter ....................136
Directional tyres ..................183, 192
Distance to service .......................91
Document tray .............................. 73
Door locks..................................... 24
Door open .................................. 100
Door panel storage .......................74
Doors ............................................ 31
Double cab ................................... 74
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........136
Driver assistance systems ..........149
Driver Information Centre ...........100
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 159
Driving economically................... 127
Driving hints ........................ 127, 128
Driving style indicator ...................91E
ECO mode .................................. 127
ecoScoring.................................. 103
Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical accessories ...................86
Electrical system......................... 178
Electronic climate control system 116
Electronic data recording ..............41
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Program 97,
147, 160
Electronic Stability Program off ...97
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......163
Engine air filter............................ 165
Engine air flow indicator .............165
Engine coolant ........................... 166
Engine coolant temperature ........97
Engine data ............................... 206
Engine Drag Torque Control ......147
Engine exhaust .......................... 136
Engine identification ...................204
Engine oil ...........164, 201, 205, 215
Engine oil additives ....................201
Engine oil level .......................... 102
Engine oil pressure ......................98
Engine oil viscosity grades .........201
Enhanced Traction function 146, 147
Entry lighting .............................. 112
Event data recorders ..................219
Exhaust gases ....................136, 195
224Exit lighting ................................ 112
Exterior care .............................. 197
Exterior light ................................. 99
Exterior lighting ....................12, 106
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
F
Fault messages .......................... 101
First aid kit ................................... 80
Fixed air vents ........................... 125
Fog light ....................................... 99
Fog lights ............................ 109, 172
Fog tail light ............................... 176
Folding centre seatback ...............73
Folding front centre passenger seat ........................................... 48
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Foot well lights ............................ 110
Front airbag system .....................60
Front courtesy lights ...................110
Front door pockets........................ 74
Front fog lights ....................106, 109
Front reading light....................... 111
Front seats.................................... 45
Front storage ................................ 73
Front turn signal lights ...............173
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 158
Fuel cut-off system .....................132
Fuel economy gauge ....................91Fuel economy mode .....................99
Fuel economy rating ...........101, 103
Fuel for diesel engines ..............156
Fuel gauge ................................... 90
Fuel tank ..................................... 215
Fuse box ..................................... 179
Fuses ......................................... 178
G
Gauges ......................................... 89
General information ...................159
Glovebox ..................................... 72
Glovebox cooler ......................... 125
Glove box lighting .......................112
Grab handles ................................ 76
H Hand brake ................................. 144
Hand brake - see Parking brake. 145
Hazard warning flashers ............109
Headlight flash ........................... 107
Headlight range adjustment ......107
Headlights .................. 106, 107, 172
Headlights when driving abroad 108
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated exterior mirrors .................15
Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ...............15, 43
Heating ........................................ 48
Heating and ventilation system . 114Heat-reflecting windscreen ...........41
High beam ........................... 99, 107
Hill start assist ........................... 145
Horn ....................................... 14, 83
I Identification plate .....................204
Idle speed control .......................132
Ignition switch positions .............129
Immobiliser .................................. 38
Indicators ...................................... 89
Info display ................................. 100
Information displays.................... 100
Infotainment system ...................100
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument cluster ........................89
Instrument panel fuse box .........179
Instrument panel illumination .....177
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 110
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............71
Instrument panel tray ....................71
Interior care ............................... 199
Interior lighting ............................ 110
Interior lights ...................... 110, 177
Interior mirrors .............................. 40
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 63
227Tyre pressure monitoringsystem ............................... 98, 185
Tyre pressures ........................... 216
Tyre repair kit ............................. 188
Tyres .......................................... 183
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 187
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 152
Underseat storage .......................74
Upholstery .................................. 199
Upshift .......................................... 97
USB socket ................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Vehicle battery ...................168, 194
Vehicle checks............................ 163
Vehicle data ................................ 205
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 219
Vehicle dimensions .................... 210
Vehicle Identification Number ....203
Vehicle jack ................................ 182
Vehicle messages .....................101
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle shutdown ......................132
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 162
Vehicle tools ....................... 182, 195
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6Vehicle weight ........................... 208
Ventilation ................................... 114
W
Warning chimes .........................102
Warning lights ............................... 89
Warning messages .....................101
Warning triangle .......................... 80
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 167
Washing the vehicle ...................197
Welcome lighting ........................112
Wheel changing .........................191
Wheel cover hook .......................182
Wheel covers ............................. 187
Wheels and tyres .......................183
Wheel wrench ............................. 182
Wide view mirror ........................... 40
Windows ................................. 41, 42
Windscreen................................... 41
Windscreen stickers .....................41
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........84
Winter tyres ............................... 183
Wiper blade replacement ..........171