264Vehicle 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 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.
Insert cap at the bottom and close.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards. To prevent
damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 246.
Service and maintenance271Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 274.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. Innorthern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.
AdBlue Only use AdBlue to reduce the
nitrogen oxides in the exhaust
emission 3 166.
300IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 224
Active Emergency Braking .........192
Active head restraints ...................37
Adaptive cruise control .......116, 182
Adaptive forward lighting ..115,
142, 234
AdBlue ........................ 114, 166, 270
Adjustable air vents ...................156
Airbag and belt tensioners .........110
Airbag deactivation ..............58, 111
Airbag label................................... 54
Airbag system .............................. 54
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 157
Air conditioning system .............. 151
Air intake .................................... 157
Air vents...................................... 156
Antilock brake system ................ 173
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....112
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................265
Armrest ......................................... 42
Armrest storage ........................... 69
Ashtrays ..................................... 103
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............139
Automatic locking ........................24Automatic transmission .............169
Autostop ..................................... 161
Auxiliary heater ........................... 156
B Battery discharge protection ......149
Battery voltage ........................... 126
Bicycle rack .................................. 70
BlueInjection ............................... 166
Bonnet ....................................... 225
Brake and clutch fluid .................270
Brake and clutch system ...........111
Brake assist ............................... 175
Brake fluid .................................. 229
Brakes ............................... 173, 229
Breakdown.................................. 263
Bulb replacement ....................... 232
C Capacities .................................. 286
Cargo management system ........88
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................165
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............148
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...252
Charging system ........................ 111
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 62
301Child restraints.............................. 60
Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter .........................103
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............150
Clock........................................... 101
Code ........................................... 122
Collision damage repair ..............295
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................159
Controls ........................................ 97
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............270
Cruise control ....................116, 179
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 142
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............142
Declaration of conformity ............292
DEF ............................................ 166
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................166
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......231
Diesel particle filter .............114, 164
Door open .................................. 116
Door panel storage .......................68
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........179Driver Information Centre ...........116
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 219
Driving hints ................................ 159
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 240
Electric parking brake .........112, 174
Electric parking brake fault .........112
Electronic climate control system 152
Electronic driving programmes ..171
Electronic Stability Control.......... 176
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........113
Electronic Stability Control off..... 113
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......224
Engine compartment fuse box ...241
Engine coolant ........................... 227
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 277
Engine exhaust .......................... 164
Engine identification ...................273
Engine oil ................... 226, 270, 274
Engine oil pressure ....................114
Entry lighting .............................. 148
Event data recorders ..................297
Exit lighting ................................ 149
Exterior care .............................. 265Exterior light ............................... 115
Exterior lighting ....................13, 138
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 171
First aid kit ................................... 92
Fixed air vents ........................... 157
Flex-Fix system ............................ 70
Fog light ..................................... 116
Fog lights ................................... 235
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding tray .................................. 92
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 188
Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights ........................... 146
Front seats.................................... 38 Front storage ................................ 68
Fuel............................................. 209
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 217
Fuel for diesel engines ..............209
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......210
Fuel for natural gas operation ...209
Fuel for petrol engines ...............209
Fuel gauge ................................. 105 Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 240
302GGauges ....................................... 104
General information ...................218
Glass panel .................................. 34
Glovebox ..................................... 66
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 120
H Halogen headlights ....................232
Hand brake ......................... 173, 174
Hazard warning flashers ............145
Headlight flash ........................... 140
Headlight range adjustment ......141
Headlights................................... 138
Headlights when driving abroad 141
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heated steering wheel .................97
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 150
High beam ......................... 115, 140
High beam assist ................115, 140
Hill start assist ........................... 175
Horn ....................................... 14, 98
I
Identification plate .....................272
Ignition switch positions .............160Immobiliser .......................... 28, 115
Indicators .................................... 104
Information displays.................... 116
Instrument cluster ......................104
Instrument panel fuse box .........243
Instrument panel illumination .....240
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 147
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............66
Interactive driving system ...........177
Interior care ............................... 267
Interior lighting ............................ 147
Interior lights ...................... 147, 239
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......171
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....65
J Jump starting ............................. 262
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .....113, 207
Lashing eyes ............................... 88
Lighting features .........................148
Light switch ................................ 138Load compartment ................25, 79
Load compartment cover .............82
Load compartment fuse box ......244
Loading information .....................94
Load rails and hooks ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 115
Low washer fluid ........................116
M Malfunction indicator light ..........111
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 170
Manual seat adjustment ...............39
Manual transmission .................. 172
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................24
Midlevel-Display ......................... 116
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................147
N New vehicle running-in ..............159
Number plate light .....................239
O Object detection systems ...........194
Odometer ................................... 104
Oil, engine .................. 226, 270, 274
OnStar ........................................ 133
Operate pedal ............................. 112
Outside temperature ..................100
303Overhead console .......................68
Overrun cut-off ........................... 161
P Parking ................................ 18, 163
Parking assist ............................ 194
Parking brake ............................ 174
Parking lights ............................. 146
Particulate filter ........................... 164
Performance .............................. 281
Performing work ........................225
Pollen filter ................................. 157
Power outlets ............................. 102
Power seat adjustment ................41
Power steering............................ 113
Power steering fluid ....................228
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................. 114
Puncture ..................................... 256
Q Quickheat ................................... 156
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 298
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 148
Rear carrier system ......................70
Rear floor storage cover ..............84
Rear fog light .....................116, 146Rear seats.................................... 44
Rear storage ................................. 81
Rear view camera ...................... 202
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 100
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 270, 274
Reduced engine power ..............115
Refuelling ................................... 212 Retained power off .....................160
Reversing lights .........................147
Ride control system ....................176
Roller blinds ................................. 34
Roof .............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 94
Roof rack ..................................... 93
S Safety net .................................... 90
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................110
Seat belts ..................................... 50
Seat heating ................................. 43
Seat position ................................ 38
Second row seats ........................44
Selective catalytic reduction .......166
Selector lever ............................. 169
Service ............................... 157, 269
Service display .......................... 106
Service information ....................269Service vehicle soon .................. 111
Side airbag system ......................57
Side blind spot alert ....................201
Sidelights .................................... 138
Side turn signal lights ................238
Software acknowledgement .......295
Spare wheel ............................... 258
Speed limiter............................... 180
Speedometer ............................. 104
Starting and operating ................159
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................160
Steering ...................................... 159
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 97
Steering wheel controls ...............97
Stop-start system........................ 161
Storage ......................................... 66
Storage compartment ...................66
Storage compartments .................66
Sunvisor lights ........................... 148
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 104
Tail lights ................................... 236
Third row seats ............................ 48
Three-point seat belt .................... 51
Tools .......................................... 246
Top-tether fastening eyes ............65