Inspecting and replenishing117Fuel117
Engine compartment
120
Engine oil
123
Coolant
124
Brake fluid
125
Vehicle battery
126
Wheels
128
Wheels and tyres
128
Operating in winter conditions
131
Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
133
Emergency equipment
133
Changing a wheel
134
Breakdown kit
137
Jump-starting
139
Towing the vehicle
140
Remote
142
Emergency unlocking / unlocking of doors
142
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
143
Fuses and light bulbs
144
Fuses
144
Bulbs
147
Technical data
Technical data
152
Basic vehicle data
152
Vehicle-specific data depending on the
engine
156
Index
4Table of Contents
▶Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If, while driving, the warning light lights up in addition to the warning
light » page 33 , do not drive any further - risk of damage to the engine!
Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Engine oil pressure
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up or flashes - the engine oil pressure is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level
» page 124 , Check and refill .
▶ If the warning light lights up or flashes, do not drive any further, even if
the oil level is correct! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage.
CAUTION
■ The oil pressure light is not an oil level indicator! One should therefore
check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling stop.■
If for some reason it is not possible to top up the engine oil under the current
circumstances,
do not continue driving! Switch off the engine and seek as-
sistance from a specialist garage.
Coolant
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up or flashes – the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant lev-
el is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone. ▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and allow the engine to cool down.
▶ Check the coolant level, if necessary top up the coolant.
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light
lights
up or flashes again, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling fan.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
▶ Check the fuse for the cooling fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the warning light is still
illuminated , do not drive any further!
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
Automatic transmission
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
fault
lights up - there is a fault in the automatic transmission.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone. ▶
Do not drive the vehicle! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
Functional impairment
lights up and gear change is not possible - for technical reasons there may
be an impairment of the automatic transmission.
▶ Stop the car, turn the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light lights up after you again switch on the ignition, seek as-
sistance from a specialist garage.
Gearbox overheating
May also light up - the automatic transmission is overheating.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone. ▶ Stop and allow the transmission to cool down or drive more quickly than
20 km/h (12 mph).
If the warning light lights up again, switch off the vehicle, shut off the en-
gine and allow the gearbox to cool down.
Further information » page 100, Automated transmission .
Power steering
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Fault in the power steering
lights up – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist is no longer working (significantly higher steering forces).
lights up – this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
33Instruments and warning lights
›Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow 3.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade›
Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow
3
until it
locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
Fig. 164
Blown fuse
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
145
Fuse arrangement in the dash panel
145
Fuses on the side of the dash panel
146
Assignment of the fuses on the side of the dash panel
146
Fuses in the engine compartment
147
Fuse arrangement in the engine compartment
147
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. A blown fuse is recognisa-
ble from the melted-through metal strip » Fig. 164.
WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 120.
CAUTION
■
Replace the faulty fuse with a new one of the same amperage.■If a newly inserted fuse again blows after a short time, then seek assistance
from a specialist garage.■
“Do not repair” the fuses and do not replace them with stronger fuses - dan-
ger of fire and damage to another electrical system.
144Do-it-yourself
Note■We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle.■There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse. Multiple fuses
may exist for a single power consuming device.
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 165
Remove the fuse box cover.
Read and observe and on page 144 first.
The fuses are located underneath the steering wheel on the underside of the
dash panel » Fig. 165.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Press securing tab
A
» Fig. 165 .
›
Push the lid in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove bracket
B
.
›
Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
›
Close the cover in the opposite direction to the arrow until it clicks into place.
Fuse arrangement in the dash panel
Fig. 166
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 144 first.No.Consumer1Air Conditioning, diagnostic connector2Operating the headlight range control, parking aid, adjusting the mir-
ror surface with electric exterior mirrors3Automatic transmission, engine control unit, power steering, control
lever under the steering wheel, instrument cluster4Airbag5Reversing light6Rear wiper, front and rear window washer7Main beam headlamp - left side8Main beam headlamp - right side9Not assigned10Electric exterior mirror heater, diagnostic port11Not assigned12Vehicle lighting13Vehicle lighting14Vehicle lighting15Vehicle with START-STOPsystem: Radio
Vehicle without START-STOPsystem: Lighting of switches, heating,
automatic transmission, light switch, license plate light16Vehicle lighting17Rear window wiper18Panoramic roof19Central locking system20Rear window heating21Reversing light22Horn23Voltage stabiliser (for START-STOP system)24Headlamp flasher25Windscreen wipers26Radio27Turn signal lights, brake lights 145Fuses and light bulbs
No.Consumer28Selector lever for the automatic transmission29Fuel pump30Engine control unit, instrument cluster, rain sensor, control lever un-
der the steering wheel31Vehicle lighting32Central control system33Vehicle lighting34Interior lighting35Vehicle lighting36Vehicle lighting37ESC38Key bar39Control lever under the steering wheel, front and rear window wash- er40Lambda probe, radiator fan, gas valve, oil pressure valve, valve for
activated charcoal filter41Brake pedal switch, cooling fan42Engine control system43Fuel pump44Injection valves45Ignition coils4612 volt power socket47Air blower for air conditioning/heating48Seat heaters49Electric windows50Vehicle lighting51Electric power windowsFuses on the side of the dash panelFig. 167
Remove the fuse box cover.
Read and observe and on page 144 first.
On vehicles with the START-STOPsystem, the fuses are on the left side of the
dash panel behind a cover.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Insert a slotted screwdriver into the recess
A
in the cover » Fig. 167.
›
Loosen the cover and remove in the direction of the arrow.
›
Replace the defective fuse.
›
Press down on the cover until it clicks into place.
Assignment of the fuses on the side of the dash panel
Fig. 168
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 144 first.
No.Consumer1ABS/ESP2Instrument cluster 146Do-it-yourself
No.Consumer3Radio4DC-DC voltage converter, motor starter, bar with buttons5Air conditioning system6Not assigned7Not assigned8Not assigned9Vehicle lighting - right side10Vehicle lighting - left side11Starter12DC-DC voltage converter, ABS, instrument cluster, radio
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 169
Remove the fuse box cover.
Read and observe and on page 144 first.
The fuses are located underneath a cover next to the vehicle battery
» Fig. 169 .
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Press the locking keys
1
of the cover » Fig. 169 together simultaneously.
›
Push the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Replace the defective fuse.
›
Position the cover against the arrow until it clicks.
Fuse arrangement in the engine compartmentFig. 170
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 144 first.
No.Consumer1ABS/ESP2Radiator fan3Cooling control system, ignition4ABS/ESP5Battery data module6Ignition lock, starter
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the front headlights
148
Removing bulbs for low and high beam- Variant 1
148
Replacing the bulb for daytime running lights and parking lights- Variant
1
149
Change bulb for low beam and high beam - Variant 2
149
Changing the bulb for the front turn signal light
149
Changing light bulbs for fog lights
150
Changing the bulb for the licence plate light
150
Removing/installing taillights
151
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly
151
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›Press the safety catch in the direction of the headlamp and then unhook in
the direction of arrow 2 » Fig. 172 .›
Open out the safety catch in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the light bulb in the direction of arrow
4
and insert a new light bulb
in such a way that the fixing lugs of the light bulb socket fit into the recesses
of the lamp.
Insertion of the bulb takes place in reverse order.
Replacing the bulb for daytime running lights and parking lights-
Variant 1
Fig. 173
Replacing the bulb for daytime
running lights and parking lights
Read and observe and on page 148 first.
›
Turn the housing containing the bulb
C
» Fig. 171 on page 148 as far as the
stop in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 173 .
›
Remove the housing containing the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Change the bulb.
›
Insert the housing containing the light bulb in the lamp housing in the oppo-
site direction to arrow
2
.
›
Screw the housing in the opposite direction to arrow
1
until it clicks into
place.
Change bulb for low beam and high beam - Variant 2Fig. 174
Removing bulbs for high and
main beam
Read and observe and on page 148 first.
›
Remove the protective caps
D
and
E
» Fig. 171 on page 148 .
›
Turn the holder with the bulb in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 174 .
›
Remove the holder with the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Change the bulb and insert the connector with the new bulb into the head-
light in the opposite direction to the arrow
2
.
›
Turn the connector with the new bulb in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
until it stops.
›
Use the protective caps
D
and
E
» Fig. 171 on page 148 .
Changing the bulb for the front turn signal light
Fig. 175
Change bulb for front indicator: Variant 1 / Variant 2
Read and observe
and on page 148 first.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 175 .
›
Remove the housing containing the bulb in the direction of arrow
2
.
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›Insert the housing with the bulb in the lamp and turn it in the opposite direc-
tion to arrow 2 as far as the stop.›
Insert the lamp in the left side of the hole and press gently until the spring
snaps into place.
CAUTION
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when re-
moving and installing the licence plate lamp.
Removing/installing taillights
Fig. 179
Remove light / pull out connector
Read and observe
and on page 148 first.
Removing
›
Open up the flap in area
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 179 .
›
Insert the screwdriver under the bottom edge of the locking mechanism
B
and pull out the locking mechanism on the connector in the direction of ar-
row
2
.
›
Press the catch
C
in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Pull out the connector in the direction of the arrow
4
.
›
Hold the lamp firmly and unscrew the plastic nut
D
.
›
Remove the lamp carefully from the body.
Fitting
›
Insert the bulb holder in the light.
›
Carefully place the tail light assembly in the opening in the body and hold
firmly.
›
Screw in and tighten the plastic nut
D
» Fig. 179 .
›
Push the connector into the bulb holder and press down on the catch
B
in
the opposite direction to arrow
2
.
› Fold back the cover in the opposite direction to arrow 1 .
CAUTION
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when re-
moving and installing the taillight.
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly
Fig. 180
Inner part of the lamp
Read and observe
and on page 148 first.
Changing a bulb
›
Press down on the lamp holder » Fig. 180 -
and remove the holder from the
lamp.
›
Turn the light bulb counter-clockwise to the stop and remove it from the
bulb holder » Fig. 180 -
.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the
stop.
›
Insert the bulb holder in the light.
The lamp holder must engage firmly.
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