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228Vehicle care4. 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
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap
by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 210.
Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise
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.
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Vehicle care229Caution
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, when soft top is closed.
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
clockwise.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 210.
Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise
as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
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242Technical dataSales designation2.0 CDTI2.0 CDTI2.0 CDTI BiTurboEngine identifier codeA20DTHB20DTHA20DTREngineering codeA20DTHB20DTHA20DTRPiston displacement [cm3
]195619561956Engine power [kW]121125143at rpm400037504000Torque [Nm]350400400at rpm1750-25001750-25001750-2500Fuel typeDieselDieselDieselPerformanceEngineB14NELB14NETA16XHTB16SHTB16SHLMaximum speed [km/h]Manual transmission195207222235–Automatic transmission––––219
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Technical data243EngineA20DTHB20DTHA20DTRMaximum speed [km/h]Manual transmission218218230Automatic transmission212––
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244Technical dataVehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipmentEngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]B14NEL1701/1714–B14NET1701/1714–A16XHT–/1733–B16SHT–/1733–B16SHL––/1733A20DTH–/1816–/1816B20DTH–/1843–A20DTR–/1816–
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 77.
Vehicle dimensionsLength [mm]4696Length max. when operating soft top [mm]4760Width without exterior mirrors [mm]1839Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]2020
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Customer information249Customer
informationCustomer information ................249
Declaration of conformity .........249
Collision damage repair ...........252
Software acknowledgement ....252
Registered trademarks ............254
Vehicle data recording and pri‐
vacy ........................................... 254
Event data recorders ...............254
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 255Customer information
Declaration of conformity
Transmission systems
This vehicle has systems that
transmit and/or receive radio waves
subject to Directive 1999/5/EC or 2014/53/EU. These systems are incompliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC or 2014/53/EU. Copies of the original
Declarations of Conformity can be
obtained on our website.
Radar systems
Country-specific Declarations of
Conformity for radar systems are
shown on the following page:
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256IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 189
Active head restraints ...................48
Adaptive forward lighting ....94,
117, 198
AdBlue .................................. 93, 144
Adjustable air vents ...................134
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars ........................................... 90
Airbag deactivation ................63, 90
Airbag label................................... 59 Airbag system .............................. 59
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 135
Air conditioning system .............. 127
Air intake .................................... 134
Air vents...................................... 134
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......92
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................230
Armrest ......................................... 55
Armrest storage ........................... 72
Ashtrays ....................................... 85
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................32
Automatic light control ...............114
Automatic locking ........................25
Automatic transmission .............147Autostop..................................... 139
Auxiliary heater ........................... 133
B Battery discharge protection ......125
Battery voltage ........................... 103 BlueInjection ............................... 144
Bonnet ....................................... 190
Brake and clutch fluid .................234
Brake and clutch system .............91
Brake assist ............................... 154
Brake fluid .................................. 194
Brakes ............................... 151, 193
Breakdown.................................. 228
Bulb replacement ....................... 196
C Capacities .................................. 246
Car Pass ...................................... 22
Catalytic converter .....................144
Central locking system ................23
Centre console storage ...............72
Changing tyre and wheel size ...216
Charging system .......................... 90
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 64
Child restraint systems ................64
Cigarette lighter ........................... 84
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............126
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258Headlight flash ........................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ......116
Headlights................................... 113 Headlights when driving abroad 116
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 47
Heated mirrors ............................. 32
Heated rear window ..................... 36
Heated steering wheel .................79
Heating ........................................ 55
Heating and ventilation system . 126
High beam ........................... 94, 115
High beam assist ..................94, 115
Hill start assist ........................... 154
Horn ....................................... 15, 80
I Identification plate .....................236
Ignition switch positions .............138
Immobiliser ............................ 30, 94
Indicators ...................................... 85
Information displays...................... 95
Instrument cluster ........................85
Instrument panel fuse box .........207
Instrument panel illumination .....204
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 122
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........156
Interior care ............................... 232Interior lighting............................ 122
Interior lights ...................... 123, 204
Interior mirrors .............................. 32
Interruption of power supply ......150
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....69
J Jump starting ............................. 226
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......92, 178
Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Light switch ................................ 113
Load compartment ................26, 73
Load compartment fuse box ......208
Loading information .....................77
Low fuel ....................................... 94
M
Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................32
Manual mode ............................. 149
Manual seat adjustment ...............50
Manual transmission .................. 151
Memorised settings ......................23Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................122
N
New vehicle running-in ..............138
Number plate light .....................203
O Object detection systems ...........164
Odometer ..................................... 85
Oil, engine .......................... 234, 238
OnStar ........................................ 108
Operate pedal ............................... 91
Outside temperature ....................82
Overrun cut-off ........................... 139
P Parking ................................ 19, 141
Parking assist ............................ 164
Parking brake ............................ 152
Parking lights ............................. 122
Particulate filter ........................... 143
Performance .............................. 242
Performing work ........................190
Pollen filter ................................. 134
Power outlets ............................... 84
Power seat adjustment ................53
Power steering.............................. 92
Power windows ............................ 33
Preheating ................................... 93
Puncture ..................................... 220