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214Vehicle careRepeat the checking procedure
once more after driving further
10 km (but no more than ten
minutes) to check that there is no
more loss of pressure
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 1.5 bar, the vehicle must
not be used. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
17. Stow away tyre repair kit in load compartment.
Note
The driving characteristics of the repaired tyre are severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of seven bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
Wheel changing
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight- ahead position.
● If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear orP .
● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.● Never crawl under a jacked-upvehicle.
● Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Before screwing in the wheel bolts, clean them.9Warning
Do not grease wheel bolts.
Tightening torques
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with alloy
wheels, tighten the wheel bolts
manually at least for the first five
turns.
There are two different types of
wheels with two different bolts and tightening torques.
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Vehicle care225For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above 60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
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.
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 aweak 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, like zips or
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.
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257QQuickheat ................................... 126
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 252
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 93
REACH ....................................... 246
Reading lights ............................ 115
Rear floor storage cover ..............67
Rear fog light ....................... 93, 114
Rear seats .................................... 47
Rear view camera ...................... 172
Rear window wiper and washer ..76
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 228, 232
Refuelling ................................... 178
Registered trademarks ...............248
Reversing lights .........................114
Ride control systems ..................149
Roof .............................................. 40
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S
Safety belts ................................... 48
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 44
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................88
Seat belts ..................................... 48Seat heating ................................. 46
Seat position ................................ 43
Selective catalytic reduction .......140
Selector lever ............................. 143
Service ............................... 129, 226
Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................226
Service vehicle soon .................... 90
Side airbag system ......................54
Side blind spot alert ..............94, 168
Sidelights .................................... 109
Side turn lights ........................... 200
Software acknowledgement .......246
Software update ......................... 248
Spare wheel ............................... 215
Speed limiter......................... 94, 153
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................131
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................134
Steering ...................................... 131
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop engine .................................. 90
Stop-start system........................ 136
Storage ......................................... 63
Storage compartments .................63
Sunvisor lights ........................... 116
Sun visors .................................... 40Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 90
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 196
Three-point seat belt .................... 49
Tools .......................................... 206
Tow bar....................................... 181 Towing ................................ 181, 221
Towing another vehicle .............222
Towing equipment .....................183
Towing the vehicle .....................221
Trailer coupling ........................... 181
Trailer towing ............................. 182
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................143
Tread depth ............................... 209
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn lights ............................ 88, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 211
Tyre deflation detection system . 208
Tyre designations ......................207
Tyre pressure ............................ 207
Tyre pressures ........................... 241
Tyre repair kit ............................. 211
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 160
Upholstery .................................. 225
Using this manual ..........................3