216Vehicle care
The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every six years.
Changing tyre and wheel
size
If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the
nominal tyre pressure and to make
other vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 211.Caution
When converting to wheels with
14 inch diameter, the ground
clearance will be reduced. This
must be considered when passing
over obstacles.
9 Warning
The use of unsuitable tyres or
wheels may lead to accidents and will invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Steel wheels: When using locking
wheel nuts don't attach wheel covers.
Vehicle care217Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 175/70 R14, 185/70 R14,
185/65 R15, 205/45 R17.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 195/55 R16 with rims of size
16 x 6 and 16 x 6.5, the latter only in combination with limited steering
angle. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 215/45 R17 and 215/40 R18.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at the tyre's side wall near the rim
cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is stowed in the load
compartment.
Depending on the equipment, the tyre repair kit is in a compartment in the
right sidewall or in a compartment
under the floor cover.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit under
the floor cover
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment.
2. Remove the compressor.
222Vehicle careGeneral informationNotice
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 7 bar (102 psi).
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.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the
underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air hose and withdraw adapter.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.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● Never change more than one wheel at once.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free. ● 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-up vehicle.●Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Before screwing in the wheel bolts, clean them and lightly coat
the taper of each wheel bolt with
commercially available grease.9 Warning
Do not grease the thread of the
wheel bolt.
1. Steel wheels:
Pull off the wheel cover.
Alloy wheels with bolt caps: Disengage wheel bolt caps with a
screwdriver and remove. To
protect the wheel, place a soft
cloth between the screwdriver
and the alloy wheel.
226Vehicle careTemporary spare wheelCaution
The use of the temporary spare
wheel could affect driveability.
Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. The permissible maximum
speed on the label on the temporary
spare wheel is only valid for the
factory-fitted tyre size.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full size tyre in the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 217.
Spare wheel with directional tyre If possible, fit directional tyres such
that they roll in the direction of travel.
The rolling direction is indicated by a
symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the
sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
Service and maintenance235increased air pollution, presence of
airborne sand and high dust content,
driving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions,
certain service work may be required more frequently than the regularservice interval.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 86.
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
petrol and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for petrol engines
are also valid for Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG), Liquified Petroleum Gas
(LPG) and Ethanol (E85) fuelled
engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 239.
Topping up engine oilCaution
In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up and dispose it properly.
Engine oils of different manufacturersand brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
265Controls........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............235
Corner lighting ............................ 115
Cruise control ...................... 95, 153
Cupholders .................................. 56
Curtain airbag system .................. 48
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............255
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......194
Door open .................................... 95
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........153
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 182
Driving hints ................................ 133
E Easy entry..................................... 38
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 203
Electronic climate control system 125
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 142, 147
Electronic Stability Control.......... 151
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............93Electronic Stability Control off....... 93
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......188
Engine compartment fuse box ...204
Engine coolant ........................... 191
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 242
Engine exhaust .......................... 139
Engine identification ...................238
Engine oil ................... 190, 235, 239
Engine oil pressure ......................94
Entry lighting .............................. 120
Event data recorders ..................260
Exhaust filter ......................... 93, 139
Exit lighting ................................ 120
Exterior care .............................. 230
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................12, 112
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F Fault ................................... 143, 147
First aid ......................................... 71
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 95
Fog lights ................................... 199
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Following distance indication ......159Forward collision alert................. 156
Front airbag system .....................46
Front fog lights ........................... 117
Front seats.................................... 36
Front storage ................................ 57
Front turn lights .......................... 199
Fuel............................................. 176
Fuel for diesel engines ..............178
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......178
Fuel for petrol engines ...............176
Fuel gauge ................................... 84 Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 203
G Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 92
General information ...................182
Glovebox ..................................... 56
H
Halogen headlights ....................195
Hand brake ......................... 148, 149
Hazard warning flashers ............116
Headlight flash ........................... 114
Headlight range adjustment ......114
Headlights................................... 112 Headlights when driving abroad 114
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
266Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................75
Heated windscreen .......................32
Heating ........................................ 39
Heating and ventilation system . 122
High beam ........................... 95, 114
High beam assist ..................95, 115
Hill start assist ........................... 149
Horn ....................................... 13, 76
I
Identification plate .....................238
Ignition switch positions .............133
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 94
Indicators ...................................... 83
Inductive charging ........................81
Info Display ................................. 100
Information displays...................... 96
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........207
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 118
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 232
Interior lighting ............................ 118
Interior lights ...................... 119, 203
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......143
Introduction .................................... 3J
Jump starting ............................. 226
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Lane departure warning .......92, 175
Lashing eyes ............................... 70
Light switch ................................ 112
Load compartment ................25, 66
Load compartment cover .............68
Loading information .....................72
Low fuel ....................................... 94
LPG .............................. 85, 178, 239
M
Malfunction indicator light ............91
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode .....................142, 147
Manual transmission .................. 144
Manual transmission automated 144
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8 Misted light covers .....................118N
New vehicle running-in ..............133
Number plate light .....................202
O Object detection systems ...........159
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 235, 239
OnStar ........................................ 107
Operate pedal ............................... 92
Outside temperature ....................78
Overrun cut-off ........................... 135
P Parking ................................ 18, 138
Parking assist ...................... 93, 159
Parking brake ............................ 149
Parking lights ............................. 118
Particulate filter ........................... 139
Performance .............................. 244
Performing work ........................189
Power outlets ............................... 80
Power steering.............................. 92
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 93
Puncture ..................................... 222
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 263
Radio remote control ...................21
268Vehicle data recording andprivacy ..................................... 260
Vehicle detected ahead ................95
Vehicle dimensions .................... 250 Vehicle Identification Number ....237
Vehicle jack ................................ 208
Vehicle messages .....................102
Vehicle personalisation .............105
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 188
Vehicle tools ............................... 208
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 246
Ventilation ................................... 122
W
Warning chimes .........................104
Warning lights ............................... 83
Warning triangle .......................... 71
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 192
Wheel changing .........................222
Wheel covers ............................. 216
Wheels and tyres .......................209
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper and washer ....76
Winter tyres ............................... 209
Wiper blade replacement ..........195X
Xenon headlights .......................198
Xenon lighting system ................115