200Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 186.
Release cap using a suitable tool.
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.
Caution
Activate the child locks in the rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied.
Child locks 3 32.
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.
Note
Depending on version, it may be
necessary to switch on the engine to
permit operation of brake lights.
Move 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.
Switch on hazard warning flashers
3 113.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 119 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace cap.
233Child locks ................................... 32
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 66
Child restraint systems ................66
Cigarette lighter ........................... 90
Cleaning the vehicle ...................201
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............118
Clock ............................................ 88
Coat hooks ................................... 75
Coin holder ................................... 73
Control indicators.......................... 94
Control of the vehicle .................132
Controls ........................................ 85
Controls in steering wheel ............85
Convex shape .............................. 40
Coolant ....................................... 170
Coolant and antifreeze ...............207
Coolant heater ............................ 124
Cooling (A/C) .............................. 119
Cornering lights .......................... 112
Cruise control ....................103, 153
Cupholders .................................. 75
Curtain airbag system .................. 64
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ........111, 112Declaration of conformity ............224
DEF ............................................ 142
Demisting and defrosting ..............17
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................142
Diesel fuel ................................... 161
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 174
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......174
Diesel particle filter ....................141
Directional tyres ..................187, 197
Distance to service .......................94
Document tray .............................. 75
Door locks..................................... 25
Door open .................................. 103
Door panel storage .......................76
Doors ............................................ 32
Double cab ................................... 76
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........141
Driver assistance systems ..........153
Driver Information Centre ...........103
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 163
Driving economically................... 131
Driving hints ........................ 131, 132
Driving style indicator ...................93
E
ECO mode .................................. 131
ecoScoring.................................. 106
Electric adjustment ......................41
Electrical accessories ...................89Electrical system......................... 182
Electronic climate control system 120
Electronic data recording ..............43
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Program .....
................................ 100, 151, 164
Electronic Stability Program off . 100
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......167
Engine air filter............................ 169
Engine air flow indicator .............169
Engine coolant ........................... 170
Engine coolant temperature ......100
Engine data ............................... 212
Engine Drag Torque Control ......151
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................210
Engine oil ................... 168, 207, 211
Engine oil additives ....................207
Engine oil level .......................... 106
Engine oil pressure ....................101
Engine oil viscosity grades .........207
Enhanced Traction function 150, 151
Entry lighting .............................. 116
Event data recorders ..................228
Exhaust gases ....................141, 200
Exit lighting ................................ 116
Exterior care .............................. 201
Exterior light ............................... 102
Exterior lighting ....................14, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 40
234F
Fault messages .......................... 104
First aid kit ................................... 82
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Fog light ..................................... 103
Fog lights ............................ 113, 177
Fog tail light ............................... 180
Folding centre seatback ...............75
Folding front centre passenger seat ........................................... 50
Folding mirrors ............................. 41
Foot well lights ............................ 114
Front airbag system .....................63
Front courtesy lights ...................114
Front door pockets........................ 76
Front fog lights ....................110, 113
Front reading light....................... 116 Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 75
Front turn lights .......................... 177
Fuel cut-off system .....................136
Fuel economy gauge ....................93
Fuel economy mode ...................102
Fuel economy rating ...........104, 106
Fuel for diesel engines ..............161
Fuel gauge ................................... 92 Fuel tank ..................................... 222
Fuse box ..................................... 183
Fuses ......................................... 182G
Gauges ......................................... 91
General information ...................163
Glovebox ..................................... 74
Glovebox cooler ......................... 130
Glove box lighting .......................116
Grab handles ................................ 78
H Hand brake ................................. 148
Hand brake - see Parking brake. 149
Hazard warning flashers ............113
Headlight flash ........................... 111
Headlight range adjustment ......111
Headlights .................. 110, 111, 176
Headlights when driving abroad 112
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 46
Heated exterior mirrors .................17
Heated mirrors ............................. 41
Heated rear window ...............17, 45
Heating ........................................ 50
Heating and ventilation system . 118
Heat-reflecting windscreen ...........43
High beam ......................... 102, 111
Hill start assist ........................... 149
Horn ....................................... 16, 85
I
Identification plate .....................210
Idle speed control .......................136Ignition switch positions .............133
Immobiliser .................................. 40
Indicators ...................................... 91
Info Display ................................. 104
Information displays.................... 103
Infotainment system ...................104
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument cluster ........................91
Instrument panel fuse box .........183
Instrument panel illumination .....182
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 114
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............73
Instrument panel tray ....................73
Interior care ............................... 203
Interior lighting ............................ 114
Interior lights ...................... 114, 181
Interior mirrors .............................. 42
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 66
J Jack ............................................ 186
Journey record............................ 106
Jump starting ............................. 198
K Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
237UUltrasonic parking assist............. 156
Underseat storage .......................76
Upholstery .................................. 203
Upshift ........................................ 100
USB socket ................................... 89
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ...................172, 198
Vehicle checks............................ 167
Vehicle data ................................ 211
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 228
Vehicle dimensions .................... 218
Vehicle Identification Number ....209
Vehicle jack ................................ 186
Vehicle messages .....................104
Vehicle security ............................ 37
Vehicle shutdown ......................136
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 166
Vehicle tools ....................... 186, 200
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 215
Ventilation ................................... 118
W
Warning chimes .........................105
Warning lights ............................... 91
Warning messages .....................104Warning triangle .......................... 82
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 171
Washing the vehicle ...................201
Welcome lighting ........................116
Wheel changing .........................195
Wheel cover hook .......................186
Wheel covers ............................. 191
Wheels and tyres .......................187
Wheel wrench ............................. 186
Wide view mirror ........................... 42
Windows ....................................... 43
Windscreen................................... 43
Windscreen stickers .....................43
Windscreen wiper and washer ....86
Winter tyres ............................... 187
Wiper blade replacement ..........175