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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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222Vehicle careCaution
Vehicles with manual
transmission automated: If neutral cannot be selected, the vehiclemust only be towed with the drive
wheels raised off the ground.
The vehicle should always be
towed with the ignition switched
off.
Manual transmission automated
3 155.
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 fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 121 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and refit the cover.
Towing another vehicle
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
Caution
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
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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