
192Vehicle careVehicle tools
Tools
The jack, wheel wrench, adapters (for
spare wheel removal), hub cap hook
and towing eye are contained in a
unit, stowed under the front seat.
Note
Depending on vehicle, there may be multiple adapters for spare wheel
removal.
Vehicles with Rear-wheel drive: A hydraulic jack and a set of extension
pieces for use with the jack are also
included.
To access this unit, slide the seat fully forwards and fold down the backrest.
If cover is fitted, raise cover slightly
and slide it backwards to remove.
Note
Do not attempt to remove the unit
from beneath the seat. Risk of injury.
Tyre repair kit 3 198.
Wheel changing 3 201.
Spare wheel 3 203.

Vehicle care199
7.Screw the sealant filler hose to the
tyre valve.
8. The rocker switch on the compressor must be set to
position O.
9.
Connect the red < power supply
lead on the compressor to the
jump start terminal 3 206.
Note
Depending on model, the jump start
terminal may be located at the left-
hand or right-hand side of the engine
compartment.
10. Connect the black ] power
supply lead to a vehicle grounding
point, e.g. the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt.
Note
Depending on tyre repair kit type, it
may be necessary to connect the
single power supply lead to the
power outlet or cigarette lighter
socket.
For this type, the red < and
black ] power supply leads will not
be present.
To avoid discharging the battery,
we recommend running the
engine.
11. Set the rocker switch on the compressor to position I. The tyre
is filled with sealant.
12. The compressor pressure gauge briefly indicates up to six bar.
Then the pressure starts to drop.
13. All of the sealant is pumped into the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

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.

210Vehicle careIf using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wipers must be switched off and the exterior
mirrors must be folded in. 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.
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.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with 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.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
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.
Unpainted plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing
agents.
Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot wax
programmes in automatic car washes if the vehicle is equipped with theseparts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror
housing cover, must not be polished.
Otherwise these parts would become
agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
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.

Vehicle care211For 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.
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.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean leather upholstery with clear
water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing 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.

246IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....175
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 170
Adaptive forward lighting ...107, 182
AdBlue .......................... 95, 138, 215
AdBlue gauge ............................... 87
AdBlue tank ................................ 238
Adjustable air vents ...................125
AGM battery ............................... 175
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........92
Airbag deactivation ................58, 92
Airbag label................................... 54 Airbag system .............................. 54
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 126
Air conditioning system .............. 113
Air intake .................................... 126
Air suspension ........................... 135
Air suspension system................ 208
Air vents...................................... 125
Antifreeze ................................... 173
Antilock brake system ................ 149
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......94
Anti-theft alarm system ................33
Anti-theft bolts............................. 201
Anti-theft locking system .............. 33
Anti-theft security lock ..................22
Appearance care ........................209
Armrest ........................................ 48Ashtrays ....................................... 84
Automatic light control ...............104
Automatic locking ...................23, 26
Autostop ............................. 130, 132
Auxiliary heater ........................... 119
B Battery ........................................ 175
Battery discharge protection ......111
Battery, jump starting.................. 206
Belts.............................................. 51 BlueInjection ............................... 138
Bonnet ....................................... 171
Bottle holders................................ 71
Brake assist ............................... 151
Brake fluid .......................... 175, 215
Brakes ............................... 149, 175
Brake system ............................... 94
Breakdown.................................. 208
Bulb replacement ....................... 179
C Capacities .................................. 238
Cargo management system ........73
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................137
Central locking system ................23
Centre high-mounted brake light 185
Changing tyre and wheel size ...197
Charging system .......................... 93
Child locks ................................... 27

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

248Front airbag system .....................57
Front courtesy light .....................109
Front fog lights ....................104, 108
Front reading light....................... 110 Front seats.................................... 43
Front storage ................................ 71
Front turn signal lights ...............182
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 165
Fuel economy rating (ecoScoring) ............................ 100
Fuel for diesel engines ..............163
Fuel gauge ................................... 86
Fuel tank ..................................... 238
Fuse box ..................... 188, 189, 190
Fuses ......................................... 187
G
Gauges ......................................... 85
General information ...................166
Glass panel .................................. 40
Glovebox ..................................... 71
Glovebox cooler ......................... 126
Grab handles ................................ 73
Ground clearance .......................135
H Hand brake - see Parking brake. 150
Hazard warning flashers ............107
Headlight flash ........................... 106
Headlight range adjustment ......106Headlights .................. 104, 105, 179
Headlights when driving abroad 106
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 42
Heated exterior mirrors .................16
Heated mirrors ............................. 36
Heated rear window ...............16, 40
Heating ........................................ 48
Heating and ventilation system . 112
High beam ........................... 97, 105
High beam assist ..................97, 105
Hill start assist ........................... 151
Horn ....................................... 15, 80
Hub cap hook ............................. 192
I Identification plate .....................218
Idle speed control .......................131
Ignition switch positions .............130
Immobiliser .................................. 34
Indicators ...................................... 85
Info display ................................... 98
Information displays...................... 98
Infotainment system .....................98
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument cluster ........................85
Instrument panel fuse box .........189
Instrument panel illumination .....187
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............70Interior care ............................... 211
Interior lighting ............................ 109
Interior lights ...................... 109, 186
Interior mirrors .............................. 37
Interruption of power supply ......149
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 60
J Jack ............................................ 192
Journey record............................ 100
Jump starting ............................. 206
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......94, 162
Lashing eyes ............................... 73
Laying up the vehicle ..................175
Light covers, misted.................... 108
Lighting ....................................... 104
Lighting features .........................111
Light switch ................................ 104
Limited-slip rear axle ..................154
Load compartment .................23, 73
Load compartment fuse box ......190
Load compartment grille ...............76
Load compartment lighting .........109