210Vehicle care● Apply the parking brake,transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
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.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 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.
Vehicle care211Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage cap by using a
screwdriver and remove.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 194.
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
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.
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 system 3 126 and
close the windows.
214Vehicle careThoroughly 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.
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.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.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.
For 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.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
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.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.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.
Vehicle care215Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas system must be
completely evacuated.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
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 the 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.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, e.g. zips, belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior
cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
238IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 176
Adaptive forward lighting .....95, 118
Adjustable air vents ...................130
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........91
Airbag deactivation ................51, 92
Airbag label................................... 46 Airbag system .............................. 46
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 131
Air conditioning system .............. 126
Air intake .................................... 130
Air vents...................................... 130
All-wheel drive ........................... 146
Antilock brake system ................ 147
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......92
Anti-theft alarm system ................29
Anti-theft locking system .............. 29
Appearance care ........................213
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................33
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................27
Automatic transmission .............142
Autostop ..................................... 137
Auxiliary heater ........................... 129
B Battery discharge protection ......124
Battery voltage ........................... 103Bicycle rack .................................. 60
Bonnet ....................................... 178
Brake and clutch fluid .................217
Brake and clutch system .............92
Brake assist ............................... 148
Brake fluid .................................. 181
Brakes ............................... 147, 181
Breakdown.................................. 211
Bulb replacement ....................... 185
C
Capacities .................................. 229
Catalytic converter .....................141
Central locking system ................23
Centre console storage ...............60
Changing tyre and wheel size ...201
Charging system .......................... 92
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 53
Child restraints.............................. 52
Child restraint systems ................52
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............125
Clock............................................. 80
Code ........................................... 102
Collision damage repair ..............234
Control indicators.......................... 86
Control of the vehicle .................133
Controls ........................................ 76
239Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............217
Cruise control ...................... 95, 151
Cupholders .................................. 58
Curtain airbag system .................. 50
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............118
Declaration of conformity ............232
Delayed locking ............................ 26
Descent control system .......93, 150
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......183
Diesel particle filter ....................141
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........151
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 172
Driving hints ................................ 133
E
Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 189
Electronic climate control system 127
Electronic driving programmes ..144
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 149
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............93Electronic Stability Control off....... 93
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......177
Engine compartment fuse box ...189
Engine coolant ........................... 180
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Engine data ............................... 224
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Engine identification ...................220
Engine oil ................... 179, 217, 221
Engine oil pressure ......................94
Entry lighting .............................. 123
ERA GLONASS .......................... 112
Event data recorders ..................236
Exit lighting ................................ 124
Exterior care .............................. 213
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................12, 114
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31
F
Fault ........................................... 144
First aid kit ................................... 73
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Flex-Fix system ............................ 60
Fog light ....................................... 95
Fog lights ................................... 186
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......156
Forward collision alert................. 154Front airbag system .....................49
Front fog lights ........................... 121
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 59
Fuel............................................. 165
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 171
Fuel for diesel engines ..............165
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......166
Fuel for petrol engines ...............165
Fuel gauge ................................... 84
Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 189
G
Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 93
General information ...................172
Glovebox ..................................... 58
Glove box lighting .......................123
H Halogen headlights ....................185
Hand brake ................................. 147
Hazard warning flashers ............120
Headlight flash ........................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ......117
Headlights when driving abroad 117
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 38
Heated mirrors ............................. 32
240Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heating ........................................ 42
Heating and ventilation system . 125
High beam ........................... 95, 115
High beam assist ..................95, 116
Hill start assist ........................... 148
Horn ....................................... 13, 77
I
Identification plate .....................219
Ignition switch positions .............134
Immobiliser ............................ 30, 94
Indicators ...................................... 83
Info display ................................. 100
Information displays...................... 96
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument panel fuse box .........191
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 122
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 215
Interior lighting ............................ 122
Interior lights .............................. 122
Interior mirrors .............................. 32
Interruption of power supply ......144
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....56
J
Jump starting ............................. 209K
Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L Lane departure warning .......93, 164
Lashing eyes ............................... 72
Lighting features .........................123
Light switch ................................ 114
Load compartment ................28, 70
Load compartment cover .............72
Load compartment fuse box ......193
Loading information .....................73
Low fuel ....................................... 94
M
Malfunction indicator light ............92
Manual anti-dazzle ......................32
Manual mode ............................. 143
Manual transmission .................. 145
Manual windows ..........................33
Memorised settings ......................23
Midlevel display ............................ 96
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................122
N New vehicle running-in ..............133
Number plate light .....................188O
Object detection systems ...........157
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 217, 221
OnStar ........................................ 108
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 137
P Parking ................................ 18, 139
Parking assist ............................ 157
Parking brake ............................ 147
Particulate filter ........................... 141
Performance .............................. 226
Performing work ........................178
Pollen filter ................................. 130
Power button .............................. 134
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power steering fluid ....................180
Power windows ............................ 34
Preheating ................................... 93
Puncture ..................................... 205
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 237
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 123
Rear carrier system ......................60
Rear floor storage cover ..............72
Rear fog light ....................... 95, 121
241Rear view camera ...................... 159
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 79
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 217, 221
Refuelling ................................... 168 Registered trademarks ...............235
Retained power off .....................135
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................148
Roof .............................................. 36
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 73
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 40Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................91
Seat belts ..................................... 43
Seat heating ................................. 42
Seat position ................................ 39
Selector lever ............................. 142
Service ....................................... 131
Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................216
Side airbag system ......................49
Software acknowledgement .......234
Spare wheel ............................... 207
Speed limiter......................... 95, 153
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................133Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................136
Steering ...................................... 133
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 137
Storage compartments .................58
Sunglasses storage .....................59
Sunroof ........................................ 36
Sunvisor lights ........................... 123
Sun visors .................................... 35
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 187
Three-point seat belt .................... 44
Tools .......................................... 194
Top-tether fastening eyes ............57
Tow bar....................................... 172
Towing ................................ 172, 211
Towing another vehicle .............212
Towing equipment .....................173
Towing the vehicle .....................211
Traction Control system ............. 148
Traction Control system off........... 93
Traffic sign assistant .............96, 160
Trailer towing ............................. 172
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................142Tread depth ............................... 200
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...121
Turn signal ................................... 90
Tyre chains ................................ 201
Tyre designations ......................195
Tyre pressure ............................ 195
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 94, 196
Tyre pressures ........................... 230
Tyre repair kit ............................. 202
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 157
Underseat storage .......................60
Upholstery .................................. 215
Uplevel display ............................. 96
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 100
Vehicle battery ........................... 182
Vehicle checks............................ 178
Vehicle data ................................ 221
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 236
Vehicle detected ahead ................95
Vehicle dimensions .................... 228
Vehicle Identification Number ....219
Vehicle jack ................................ 194
Vehicle messages .....................102