Vehicle care2039. Refit wheel cover.Note
If applicable, fit anti-theft bolts
nearest the tyre valve (otherwise it
may not be possible to refit the wheel
cover).
10. Stow the replaced wheel 3 203
and the vehicle tools 3 192.
11. Have the new wheel balanced on the vehicle. Check the tyre
pressure of the installed tyre
3 239 and also the wheel bolt/nut
torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired.
Spare wheel Some vehicles are equipped with atyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel
3 198.
If mounting a spare wheel which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
The spare wheel is held under the
vehicle frame using a winch and
secured by tightening a cable using
the wheel wrench and adapters
(depending on vehicle).
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.
To release the spare wheel, loosen
cable by connecting the wheel
wrench and adapters (depending on
vehicle) to the slot position illustrated
and lower the wheel fully by turning
wrench clockwise.
Caution
Only use the wheel wrench and
adapters (depending on vehicle)
to lower the spare wheel.
The use of pneumatic tools is
prohibited. This may result in
damage to the winch cable and
equipment.
Vehicle care205Then tighten cable using the wheel
wrench and adapters by connecting
to the slot position illustrated above
and turning wrench anticlockwise
until the wheel is secured in the fully raised position.9 Warning
Ensure the front of the wheel (side
with tyre valve) is facing upwards
when the spare wheel is
reinstalled below the vehicle
frame.
Temporary spare wheel
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
80 km/h. Take curves slowly. Do not use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 197.
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 rollin 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 80 km/h.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.
208Vehicle carefar away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump start.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
one minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.
4. 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 The towing eye is stowed with thevehicle tools 3 192.
Disengage the cover using a suitable
tool and remove.
Screw the towing eye clockwise into
the front towing point and tighten fully using the wheel wrench.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
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.
Switch off the air suspension system 3 135.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Vehicles with manual
transmission automated: If neutral cannot be selected, the vehiclemust only be towed with the drive
wheels raised off the ground.
The vehicle should always be
towed with the ignition switched
off.
Manual transmission automated
3 145.
247Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 63
Child restraints.............................. 60
Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter ........................... 84
Cleaning the vehicle ...................209
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............112
Clock ............................................ 83
Coat hooks ................................... 71
Collision damage repair ..............243
Control indicators.......................... 89
Control of the vehicle .................129
Controls ........................................ 80
Convex shape .............................. 35
Coolant ....................................... 173
Coolant and antifreeze ...............215
Coolant heater ............................ 119
Cornering light ....................107, 182
Coupling ball bar ........................167
Cruise control ...................... 97, 154
Cupholders .................................. 71
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ...............106
Declaration of conformity ............241
DEF ............................................ 138
Demisting and defrosting ..............16Diesel exhaust fluid ....................138
Diesel fuel ................................... 163
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 178
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......178
Diesel particle filter ....................137
Door locks..................................... 22
Door open .................................... 97
Doors ............................................ 27
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........137
Driver assistance systems ..........154
Driver Information Centre .............98
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 166
Driving economically................... 129
Driving hints ................................ 129
E ECO mode .................................. 129
ecoScoring.................................. 100
Electric adjustment ......................35
Electrical system......................... 187
Electronic climate control system 114
Electronic driving programmes ..147
Electronic Stability Program 95,
152, 167
Electronic Stability Program off ...95
Emergency exit .......................38, 40
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......171
Engine compartment fuse box ...188
Engine coolant ........................... 173Engine coolant temperature ........95
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine data ............................... 220
Engine exhaust .......................... 137
Engine identification ...................218
Engine oil ...........172, 215, 219, 238
Engine oil additives ....................215
Engine oil level monitor ................87
Engine oil pressure ......................96
Engine oil viscosity grades .........215
Enhanced Traction function....... ................................ 151, 152, 154
Event data recorders ..................243
Exhaust gases ............................ 137
Exit lighting ................................ 111
Exterior care .............................. 209
Exterior light ................................. 97
Exterior lighting ....................14, 104
Exterior mirrors ............................. 35
F
Fault ........................................... 148
Fire extinguisher ........................... 77
First aid ......................................... 76
First aid kit ................................... 76
Fixed air vents ........................... 126
Fog light ....................................... 97
Fog lights ............................ 108, 182
Folding mirrors ............................. 36