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236Driving and operatingThe permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 288.
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 100 km/h 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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Vehicle care263Vehicles with audio speaker system
The screwdriver and the towing eye
are located below the floor cover in
the load compartment, beside the
round speaker system component.
Tyre repair kit 3 268.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 301.Tyre designations
E.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 160 km/hS:up to 180 km/hT:up to 190 km/hH:up to 210 km/hV:up to 240 km/hW:up to 270 km/h
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 3 295.
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288Technical dataTechnical dataVehicle identification..................288
Vehicle Identification Number ..288
Identification plate ...................288
Engine identification ................289
Vehicle data ............................... 290
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 290
Engine data ............................. 293
Performance ............................ 295
Vehicle weight ......................... 297
Vehicle dimensions .................298
Capacities ................................ 300
Tyre pressures ........................ 301
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 306Vehicle 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 data289Information 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
3 293.
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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Technical data297Vehicle weightKerb weight, basic model without any optional equipmentGrand SportEngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmission[kg]B15XHL1440/1456 3)–B15XHT1441/1472 3)1472B20NFT–1649[kg]B16DTE1503–B16DTH15031522B20DTH1582–B20DTH
AWD1683–3) ECO
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 85.
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298Technical dataKerb weight, basic model without any optional equipmentSports TourerEngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmission[kg]B15XHL1487–B15XHT1487/15033)1522B20NFT–1683[kg]B20DTH1633–3)
ECO
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 85.
Vehicle dimensionsGrand SportSports TourerLength [mm]48974986Width with folded exterior mirrors [mm]19411941Width with unfolded exterior mirrors [mm]20932093Height (without antenna) [mm]14551500Vehicle height - Rear compartment open [mm]21232065Length of load compartment floor [mm]11331178Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]19402005
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320Transmission ............................... 17
Tread depth ............................... 267
Trip odometer ............................ 103
Turn and lane-change signals ...142
Turn signal ................................. 106
Tyre chains ................................ 268
Tyre designations ......................263
Tyre pressure ............................ 264
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 110, 265
Tyre pressures ........................... 301
Tyre repair kit ............................. 268
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 207
Upholstery .................................. 282
Uplevel display ........................... 113
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Valet mode ................................. 120
Vehicle battery ........................... 245
Vehicle checks............................ 241
Vehicle data ................................ 290
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 313
Vehicle detected ahead ..............112
Vehicle dimensions .................... 298
Vehicle Identification Number ....288
Vehicle jack ................................ 262
Vehicle messages .....................124Vehicle personalisation .............126
Vehicle security ............................ 33
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 240
Vehicle tools ............................... 262
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 297
Ventilating ..................................... 53
W
Warning chimes .........................125
Warning lights ............................. 102
Warning triangle .......................... 83
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 244
Wheel changing .........................273
Wheel covers ............................. 268
Wheels and tyres .......................263
Windows ....................................... 38
Windscreen................................... 38
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........89
Winter tyres ............................... 263
Wiper blade replacement ..........247