
208Vehicle 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 manual transmission
and All-wheel drive: If the vehicle is
towed with all four wheels on the
ground then there are no technical
limitations for speed and distance. If
only one axle has been raised, the
maximum speed is 30 mph. There is
no distance limitation.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
and All-wheel drive: The vehicle must
be towed facing forwards. If the
vehicle is towed with all four wheels
on the ground, the maximum speed is 30 mph and for a maximum of
30 miles. If the front axle has been
raised, the maximum speed is
30 mph. There is no distance
limitation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Iinsert cap with the outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by
carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 194.

210Vehicle 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.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
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.
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.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
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.

212Vehicle careClothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol
in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

238IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 174
Adaptive forward lighting ...........108
AdBlue .................................. 89, 136
Adjustable air vents ...................123
Advanced parking assist ............153
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........86
Airbag deactivation ................55, 87
Airbag label................................... 51 Airbag system .............................. 51
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 125
Air conditioning system .............. 115
Air intake .................................... 124
Air vents...................................... 123
Antilock brake system ................ 143
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......88
Anti-theft alarm system ................32
Anti-theft locking system .............. 31
Appearance care ........................209
Armrest ................................... 46, 47
Ashtrays ....................................... 78
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................36
Automatic light control ...............107
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............139
Autostop ............................... 90, 131
Auxiliary heater ........................... 122B
Battery discharge protection ......113
Battery voltage ............................. 98
Belts.............................................. 48
BlueInjection ............................... 136
Bonnet ....................................... 176
Brake and clutch fluid .................215
Brake and clutch system .............88
Brake assist ............................... 144
Brake fluid .................................. 179
Brakes ............................... 143, 179
Breakdown.................................. 207
Bulb replacement ....................... 182
C Capacities .................................. 227
Catalytic converter .....................136
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............113
Centre console storage ...............64
Changing tyre and wheel size ...198
Charging system .......................... 87
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 60
Child restraints.............................. 57
Child restraint systems ................57
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............114
Clock............................................. 77

239Collision damage repair..............232
Control indicators.......................... 85
Control of the vehicle .................127
Controls ........................................ 73
Convex shape .............................. 34
Coolant and antifreeze ...............215
Cruise control ...................... 91, 146
Cupholders .................................. 63
Curtain airbag system .................. 55
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............108
Declaration of conformity ............230
DEF ............................................ 136
Deflation detection system ...........90
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................136
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......181
Diesel particle filter ...............89, 135
Door open .................................... 91
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver alert .................................. 165
Driver assistance systems ..........146
Driver Information Centre .............92
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 169
Driving hints ................................ 127
E Electric adjustment ......................34
Electrical system......................... 189Electronic climate control system 118
Electronic driving programmes ..141
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....89, 145
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......89
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......175
Engine compartment fuse box ...190
Engine coolant ........................... 178
Engine coolant temperature ........89
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 84
Engine data ............................... 222
Engine exhaust .......................... 135
Engine identification ...................218
Engine oil ................... 177, 215, 219
Engine oil pressure ......................90
Entry lighting .............................. 113
Event data recorders ..................235
Exit lighting ................................ 113
Exterior care .............................. 209
Exterior light ................................. 90
Exterior lighting ....................12, 106
Exterior mirrors ............................. 34
F
Fault ........................................... 141
First aid ......................................... 69
First aid kit ................................... 69Fixed air vents ........................... 124
Fog light ....................................... 91
Fog lights ................................... 184
Folding mirrors ............................. 35
Front airbag system .....................54
Front fog lights ........................... 110
Front seats.................................... 43
Fuel............................................. 166
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 168
Fuel for diesel engines ..............167
Fuel for petrol engines ...............166
Fuel gauge ................................... 84
Funnel......................................... 167
Fuses ......................................... 189
G Gauges ......................................... 82
Gear shifting ................................. 88
General information ...................169
Glass panel .................................. 40
Glovebox ..................................... 63
H
Halogen headlights ....................182
Hand brake ......................... 143, 144
Hazard warning flashers ............109
Headlight flash ........................... 107
Headlight range adjustment ......108
Headlights................................... 106 Head restraint adjustment .............8

240Head restraints ............................ 42
Head-up display............................ 96
Heated mirrors ............................. 35
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heated steering wheel .................73
Heated windscreen .......................39
Heating ........................................ 46
Heating and ventilation system . 114
High beam ........................... 91, 107
High beam assist ..........................91
Hill start assist ........................... 144
Horn ....................................... 13, 74
I Identification plate .....................217
Ignition switch positions .............127
Immobiliser .................................. 34
Indicators ...................................... 82
Inductive charging ........................78
Info display ................................... 94
Instrument cluster ........................79
Instrument panel fuse box .........192
Instrument panel illumination .....189
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 111
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 211
Interior lighting ............................ 111
Interior lights ...................... 112, 189
Interior mirrors .............................. 36Interruption of power supply ......141
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 206
K Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L Lane departure warning .......88, 164
Lashing eyes ............................... 68
LED headlights ........................... 184
Lighting features .........................113
Light switch ................................ 106
Load compartment ................30, 64
Load compartment cover .............67
Loading information .....................70
Low beam ..................................... 91
Low fuel ....................................... 90
M Malfunction indicator light ............87
Manual anti-dazzle ......................36
Manual mode ............................. 140
Manual transmission .................. 142
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................111N
New vehicle running-in ..............127
Number plate light .....................189
O Object detection systems ...........150
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 215, 219
OnStar ........................................ 102
Outside temperature ....................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 131
P Panoramic view system ..............160
Parking ................................ 19, 134
Parking assist ............................ 150
Parking brake ............................ 144
Parking lights ............................. 111
Particulate filter ........................... 135
Performance .............................. 224
Performing work ........................176
Power button .............................. 128
Power outlets ............................... 77
Power saving mode ....................129
Power windows ............................ 37
Preheating ................................... 89
Puncture ..................................... 202
Q Quickheat ................................... 122

241RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 236
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 91
Reading lights ............................ 112
Rear floor storage cover ..............67
Rear fog light ....................... 91, 110
Rear seats .................................... 47
Rear view camera ...................... 162
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 76 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 215, 219
Refuelling ................................... 167 Registered trademarks ...............234
Reversing lights .........................111
Ride control systems ..................145
Roof .............................................. 40
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S Safety belts ................................... 48
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 44
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................86
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Seat heating ................................. 46
Seat position ................................ 43
Selective catalytic reduction .......136Selector lever ............................. 139
Service ............................... 125, 213
Service display ............................ 84
Service information ....................213
Service vehicle soon .................... 87
Side airbag system ......................54
Side blind spot alert ....................158
Sidelights .................................... 106
Side turn signal lights ................188
Software acknowledgement .......232
Software update ......................... 234
Spare wheel ............................... 204
Speed limiter......................... 91, 148
Speedometer ............................... 82
Starting and operating ................127
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................130
Steering ...................................... 127
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop engine .................................. 87
Stop-start system........................ 131
Storage ......................................... 63
Storage compartments .................63
Sunvisor lights ........................... 112
Sun visors .................................... 40
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 88T
Tachometer ................................. 83
Tail lights ................................... 185
Three-point seat belt .................... 49
Tools .......................................... 194
Tow bar....................................... 169
Towing ................................ 169, 207
Towing another vehicle .............208
Towing equipment .....................170
Towing the vehicle .....................207
Traffic sign assistant .....................91
Trailer coupling ........................... 169
Trailer towing ............................. 170
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................139
Tread depth ............................... 197
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...110
Turn signal ................................... 85
Tyre chains ................................ 199
Tyre deflation detection system . 196
Tyre designations ......................195
Tyre pressure ............................ 195
Tyre pressures ........................... 228
Tyre repair kit ............................. 199
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 150
Upholstery .................................. 211
Using this manual ..........................3

242VValet mode ................................... 94
Vehicle battery ........................... 179
Vehicle checks............................ 176
Vehicle data ................................ 219
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 235
Vehicle dimensions .................... 225
Vehicle Identification Number ....217
Vehicle jack ................................ 194
Vehicle messages .......................97
Vehicle personalisation ...............99
Vehicle security ............................ 31
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 175
Vehicle tools ............................... 194
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 225
Ventilation ................................... 114
W
Warning chimes ........................... 98
Warning lights ............................... 82
Warning triangle .......................... 69
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 178
Wheel changing .........................202
Wheel covers ............................. 198
Wheels and tyres .......................195
Windows ....................................... 36Windscreen................................... 36
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........74
Winter tyres ............................... 195
Wiper blade replacement ..........181