Driving and operating167In the case of trailer loads of
1200 kg or more, the vertical coupling
load should not be less than 50 kg.
Rear axle loadWhen the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded (including all occupants), the permissible rear
axle load (see identification plate or
vehicle documents) must not be
exceeded.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Towing equipment audible
warning
For vehicles fitted with towing
equipment, when connected to a
trailer the pitch of the audible warning
changes upon operation of the turn
signals.
The pitch of the audible warning will
change if a turn signal light on the
trailer or the towing vehicle fails.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While the system is working,keep steering wheel as still as
possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) 3 152.Auxiliary features
Power take-off
Activation
To activate the power take-off, with
the vehicle stationary and the engine
idling:
● Set the gearshift lever to neutral (vehicles with manual
transmission automated:
selector lever in position N).
● Depress the clutch pedal.
168Driving and operating● Press switch on the instrumentpanel; LED in switch illuminatesafter approx. two seconds.
● Release the clutch pedal.
The engine idle speed increases to
1,200 rpm.Caution
During operation of the power
take-off, never move the selector
lever out of neutral (vehicles with
manual transmission automated:
selector lever in position N), to
avoid damage to the transmission.
If a gear change becomes
necessary, i.e. to adjust the driving
speed, the power take-off must always be deactivated first.
Deactivation
To deactivate the power take-off: ● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Press switch on the instrument panel; LED in switch
extinguishes after approx.
two seconds.
● Release the clutch pedal.
Fault
If the LED in the switch does not
illuminate when attempting to activate the power take-off and/or the system
does not operate:
Gradually release the clutch pedal.
- or - ● Set the gearshift lever to neutral (vehicles with manual
transmission automated:
selector lever in position N).
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Press switch on the instrument panel; LED in switch illuminatesafter approx. two seconds.
● Release the clutch pedal.
Then repeat the above procedure.
Note
The power take-off function is not
available when control indicator A
3 93, C 3 94 or W 3 95 is
illuminated.
198Vehicle careWheel covers on steel wheels maycome into contact with parts of the
chains. In such cases, remove the
wheel covers.
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds up to 50 km/h and, when
travelling on roads that are free of
snow, they may only be used for brief
periods since they are subject to rapid wear on a hard road and may snap.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding four mm or
that is at the tyre's sidewall near the rim cannot be repaired with the tyrerepair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If the vehicle has a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
neutral (manual transmission) or N
(manual transmission automated).
The tyre repair kit is located under the
front seat. Slide seat forwards fully
and fold backrest down to access kit.
1. Take the tyre repair kit out from under the front seat.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the power supply lead(s)
and air hose from the stowage
compartments on the underside
of the compressor.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.
6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
Vehicle care201not be driven. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
21. Stow tyre repair kit under the front
seat.
Note
The driving characteristics of the repaired tyre are 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.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of seven bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel
3 198.
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
(manual transmission) or N
(manual transmission
automated).
● Switch off the air suspension system 3 135.
● Remove the spare wheel 3 203.
● Never change more than one wheel at a time.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for 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.
● 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 their threads 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
3 192.
2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and loosen
each wheel bolt/nut by half a turn.
206Vehicle careJump startingThe jump start terminal is located in
the engine compartment.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.
Do not start with a quick charger.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.
Caution
The air suspension system must
be switched off prior to jump
starting.
Air suspension 3 135.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen vehicle
battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a vehicle battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much
less than that of the discharged
vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 25 mm 2
.
● Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Switch off the air suspension system 3 135.
● Do not lean over the vehicle 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 and engage neutral (manual
transmission) or N (manual
transmission automated).
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.
249Loading information .....................78
Low fuel ....................................... 96
M
Malfunction indicator light ............93
Manual adjustment ......................35
Manual anti-dazzle ......................37
Manual door locks ........................22
Manual mode ............................. 147
Manual transmission............. 17, 145
Manual transmission automated ......................... 17, 145
Manual windows ..........................38
Messages ..................................... 99
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 35, 37
Misted light covers .....................108
N New vehicle running-in ..............130
Number plate light .....................185
O Object detection systems ...........158
Odometer ..................................... 86
Oil ............................................... 172
Oil, engine .......................... 215, 219
Oil level ......................................... 87
Oil pressure .................................. 96
Outside temperature ....................82
Overcab storage ..........................72Overhead console .......................71
Overrun cut-off ........................... 131
P Parking ................................ 19, 134
Parking assist ............................ 158
Parking brake ............................ 150
Parking ticket holder .....................40
Particulate filter ........................... 137
Performing work ........................171
Pollen filter ................................. 126
Power door locks ..........................26
Power outlets ............................... 83
Power side step ............................ 27
Power sliding door ........................27
Power steering fluid ....................174
Power take-off ............................ 167
Power windows ............................ 38
Preheating ........................... 95, 130
Puncture ............................. 198, 201
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 244
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor .................................. 81
Reading lights ............................ 110
Rear air conditioning system .....118
Rear bench seat storage ..............72
Rear courtesy light...................... 109
Rear doors ................................... 31Rear fog light ............................... 97
Rear fog lights ....................104, 108
Rear heating system .................. 116
Rear reading light .......................110
Rear reversing lens ......................38
Rear seats .................................... 49
Rear storage ................................. 72
Rear view camera ...................... 160
Rear windows .............................. 38
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 215, 219
Refuelling ................................... 164 Registered trademarks ...............243
Remote control ............................. 21
Retractable parking brake ..........150
Reversing lights .........................108
Ride control systems ..........151, 154
Ride height ................................. 135
Roof .............................................. 40
Glass panel ............................... 40
Roof load ...................................... 78
Roof rack ..................................... 77
S
Safety belts ................................... 51
Safety net .................................... 76
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 44
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................92
Seat belts ..................................... 51
250Seat heating................................. 48
Seat position ................................ 43
Selective catalytic reduction .......138
Selector lever ............................. 146
Service ............................... 126, 213
Service display ......................88, 93
Service information ....................213
Service vehicle soon .................... 93
Side airbag system ......................58
Sidelights .................................... 104
Side turn signal lights ................184
Side windows................................ 38
Sliding door .................................. 27
Spare wheel ............................... 203
Speed limiter......................... 85, 158
Speedometer ............................... 85
Starting and operating ................130
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine .......18, 130, 146
Steering ...................................... 129
Steering column controls ..............80
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 80
Steering wheel controls ...............80
Stop engine .................................. 94
Stop-start system............ 18, 96, 132
Storage ......................................... 70
Storage compartments .................70
Sun visors .................................... 40
Suspension height ......................135
Suspension seat ........................... 44Swivelling shelf............................. 71
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph .......................... 97, 102
Tachometer ................................. 86
Tail lights ................................... 183
Technical data ............................ 219
Three-point seat belt .................... 52
Tools .......................................... 192
Top-Tether .................................... 60
Touchscreen ................................. 98
Tow bar....................................... 166
Towing ........................................ 166
Towing another vehicle .............209
Towing a trailer ........................... 166
Towing equipment .....................167
Towing eye ................................. 208
Towing the vehicle .....................208
Traction Control system ............. 151
Trailer coupling ........................... 166
Trailer stability assist .................167
Trailer towing ............................. 166
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display ...........88, 145
Tread depth ............................... 196
Trip computer ............................ 100
Trip odometer .............................. 86
Turbo engine warm-up ...............130
Turn and lane-change signals ...107Turn signal ................................... 92
Tyre chains ................................ 197
Tyre changing ............................. 201
Tyre designations ......................193
Tyre pressure ............................ 193
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 95, 194
Tyre pressures ........................... 239
Tyre repair kit ............................. 198
Tyres .......................................... 193
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 197
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 158
Underseat storage .......................72
Upholstery .................................. 211
Upshift .......................................... 94
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 175
Vehicle checks............................ 171
Vehicle data ................................ 219
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 243
Vehicle dimensions .................... 229
Vehicle Identification Number ....217
Vehicle jack ................................ 192
Vehicle messages .......................99
Vehicle security ............................ 33
Vehicle specific data ......................3