228Vehicle care● Apply the parking brake,transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehiclebatteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged vehicle battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
vehicle 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
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.
2. After 5 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. 3 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 care229Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 209.
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.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
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.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated: the vehicle must only be
towed facing forwards with the front axle raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Vehicle care231Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing
The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences. Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a car wash, comply with the
car wash manufacturer's instructions.
The windscreen wiper and rear
window wiper must be switched off.
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 4 to 9.
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 painted parts of 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.
232Vehicle careUnpainted plastic body parts must notbe 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.
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.
Sunroof Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing
solutions etc.), acidic or highly
alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do
not apply wax or polishing agents to
the sunroof.
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 damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage witha 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.
266Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heated windscreen .......................34
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 123
High beam ........................... 96, 115
High beam assist ..................96, 116
Hill start assist ........................... 150
Horn ....................................... 15, 77
I
Identification plate .....................238
Ignition switch positions .............134
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 95
Indicators ...................................... 84
Inductive charging ........................82
Info Display ................................. 101
Information displays...................... 97
Instrument cluster ........................84
Instrument panel fuse box .........207
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 119
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 233
Interior lighting ............................ 119
Interior lights ...................... 120, 204
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......144
Introduction .................................... 3J
Jump starting ............................. 227
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 22
Keys, locks ................................... 22
L Lane departure warning .......93, 176
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Light switch ................................ 113
Load compartment ................27, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Loading information .....................73
Low fuel ....................................... 95
LPG .............................. 86, 179, 239
M
Malfunction indicator light ............92
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode .....................143, 148
Manual transmission .................. 145
Manual transmission automated 145
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................24
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8 Misted light covers .....................119N
New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................203
O Object detection systems ...........160
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 235, 239
OnStar ........................................ 108
Operate pedal ............................... 93
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Parking ................................ 20, 139
Parking assist ...................... 94, 160
Parking brake ............................ 150
Parking lights ............................. 119
Particulate filter ........................... 140
Performance .............................. 244
Performing work ........................190
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power steering.............................. 93
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 94
Puncture ..................................... 223
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 263
Radio remote control ...................23
267REACH....................................... 258
Reading lights ............................ 121
Rear carrier system ......................59
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ....................... 96, 118
Rear view camera ...................... 172
Rear window wiper and washer ..78
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 235, 239
Reduced engine power ................95
Refuelling ................................... 180 Registered trademarks ...............260
Retained power off .....................135
Reversing lights .........................119
Ride control systems ..................151
Roof .............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 41
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 38 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................91
Seat belts ..................................... 41 Seat folding .................................. 39
Seat heating ................................. 40
Seat position ................................ 37
Selector lever ..................... 142, 146
Service ....................................... 132Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................234
Service vehicle soon .................... 92
Side airbag system ......................48
Side blind spot alert ....................170
Sidelights .................................... 113
Side turn lights ........................... 202
Software acknowledgement .......258
Spare wheel ............................... 225
Speed limiter......................... 96, 156
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine ............135, 146
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 136
Storage ......................................... 57
Storage compartments .................57
Sunroof ........................................ 34
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 85
Tail lights ................................... 200
Three-point seat belt .................... 42 Tools .......................................... 209
Tow bar....................................... 183
Towing ................................ 183, 229Towing another vehicle .............230
Towing equipment .....................185
Towing the vehicle .....................229
Traction Control system ............. 151
Traction Control system off........... 94
Traffic sign assistant .............96, 173
Trailer coupling ........................... 183
Trailer stability assist .................187
Trailer towing ............................. 184
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .........141, 146
Tread depth ............................... 216
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn lights ............................ 90, 118
Tyre chains ................................ 217
Tyre designations ......................210
Tyre pressure ............................ 211
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 95, 212
Tyre pressures ........................... 252
Tyre repair kit ............................. 218
U Underseat storage .......................59
Upholstery .................................. 233
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 194
Vehicle checks............................ 190
Vehicle data ................................ 239
268Vehicle data recording andprivacy ..................................... 260
Vehicle detected ahead ................96
Vehicle dimensions .................... 250 Vehicle Identification Number ....237
Vehicle jack ................................ 209
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............106
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 189
Vehicle tools ............................... 209
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 246
Ventilation ................................... 123
W
Warning chimes .........................105
Warning lights ............................... 84
Warning triangle .......................... 72
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 193
Wheel changing .........................223
Wheel covers ............................. 217
Wheels and tyres .......................210
Windows ....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32
Windscreen wiper and washer ....77
Winter tyres ............................... 210
Wiper blade replacement ..........195X
Xenon headlights .......................199
Xenon lighting system ................116