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220Vehicle careJump start terminal
In the event of a discharged vehicle
battery, the jump start terminal
enables the vehicle to be started
without the need to access the battery inside the vehicle.
The jump start terminal is located in
the engine compartment and
identified by a " <" sign on the red
insulating cover. Lift the red insulating
cover to access the terminal
connector.
Ensure the red insulating cover is
latched back into position when not in
use.
Jump starting procedure
Depending on model, the jump start
terminal may be located at the left-
hand or right-hand side of the engine
compartment.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal (1) of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the jump start terminal (2)
of the vehicle with the discharged
vehicle battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal (3) of the
booster battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
(4), such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as
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Vehicle care221far 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 start.
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.Towing
Towing the vehicle The towing eye and wheel wrench are
stowed with the vehicle tools 3 204.
Disengage the cover using a suitable
tool and remove.
Screw the towing eye clockwise into
the front towing point and tighten fully using the wheel wrench.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Switch off the air suspension system 3 144.
Move the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
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262IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....187
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 181
Active emergency braking ..105, 167
AdBlue ........................ 103, 147, 228
AdBlue gauge ............................... 95
AdBlue tank ................................ 250
Adjustable air vents ...................133
Airbag and belt tensioners .........100
Airbag deactivation ..............65, 100
Airbag label................................... 61 Airbag system .............................. 61
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 134
Air conditioning system .............. 121
Air intake .................................... 134
Air suspension ........................... 144
Air suspension system................ 221
Air vents...................................... 133
Antifreeze ................................... 185
Antilock brake system ................ 158
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....102
Anti-theft alarm system ................38
Anti-theft bolts............................. 214
Anti-theft locking system .............. 37
Anti-theft security lock ..................25
Appearance care ........................223
Armrest ........................................ 53
Ashtrays ....................................... 93Automatic light control ...............112
Automatic locking ...................26, 31
Autostop ....................... 19, 139, 140
Auxiliary heater ........................... 127
B Battery ........................................ 187
Battery discharge protection ......119
Battery, jump starting.................. 219
Belts.............................................. 57 BlueInjection ............................... 147
Bonnet ....................................... 182
Bottle holders................................ 77
Brake assist ............................... 160
Brake fluid .......................... 187, 228
Brakes ............................... 158, 187
Brake system ............................. 102
Breakdown.................................. 221
Bulb replacement ....................... 191
Bus Rear seats ................................. 54
C Cabin bulkhead grille ....................83
Capacities .................................. 250
Cargo management system ........80
Car Pass ...................................... 23
Catalytic converter .....................146
Central locking system ................26
Centre high-mounted brake light 197
Changing tyre and wheel size ...210
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264F
Fault ........................................... 158
Fire extinguisher ........................... 84
First aid ......................................... 84
First aid kit ................................... 84
Fixed air vents ........................... 134
Fog light ..................................... 105
Fog lights ............................ 116, 194
Folding mirrors ............................. 41
Folding seat .................................. 77
Front airbag system .....................64
Front courtesy light .....................117
Front fog lights ....................112, 116
Front reading light....................... 118
Front seats.................................... 48
Front storage ................................ 77
Front turn lights .......................... 194
Fuel economy rating (ecoScoring) ............................ 109
Fuel for diesel engines ..............175
Fuel gauge ................................... 95
Fuel tank ..................................... 250
Fuse box ............................. 201, 202
Fuses ......................................... 200
G Gauges ......................................... 93
General information ...................177
Glass panel .................................. 46
Glovebox ..................................... 77Glovebox cooler ......................... 134
Grab handles ................................ 79
Ground clearance .......................144
H
Hand brake - see Parking brake. 159
Hazard warning flashers ............115
Headlight flash ........................... 114
Headlight range adjustment ......114
Headlights .................. 112, 113, 191
Headlights when driving abroad 115
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 47
Heated exterior mirrors .................17
Heated mirrors ............................. 41
Heated rear window ...............17, 45
Heating ........................................ 54
Heating and ventilation system . 120
High beam ......................... 105, 113
High beam assist ................105, 113
Hill start assist ........................... 160
Horn ....................................... 16, 88
Hub cap hook ............................. 204
I
Identification plate .....................231
Idle speed control .......................140
Ignition switch positions .............138
Immobiliser .................................. 40
Indicators ...................................... 93
Info Display ................................. 107Information displays.................... 106
Infotainment system ...................107
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument cluster ........................93
Instrument panel fuse box .........201
Instrument panel illumination .....199
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Instrument panel storage ..............76
Interior care ............................... 225
Interior lighting ............................ 117
Interior lights ...................... 117, 198
Interior mirrors .............................. 42
Interruption of power supply ......158
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 67
J Jack ............................................ 204
Journey record............................ 109
Jump starting ............................. 219
K
Keys ............................................. 22
Keys, locks ................................... 22
L
Lane departure warning .....103, 173
Lashing eyes ............................... 79
Lashing straps .............................. 79
Laying up the vehicle ..................187
Light covers, misted.................... 116