228Vehicle care4. 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
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 208.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Vehicle care229Caution
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 gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: the vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor
further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated: the vehicle must only be
towed facing forwards with the front
axle raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Towing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 208.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
230Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a workshop.
Washing
The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences. Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a car wash, comply with the
car wash manufacturer's instructions.
The windscreen wiper and rear
window wiper must be switched off.
Remove antenna and external
accessories such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Vehicle care231Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly (at the latest when water no longer beads). Otherwise, the
paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Unpainted plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing
agents.Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot wax
programmes in automatic car washes
if the vehicle is equipped with these parts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror
housing cover, must not be polished.
Otherwise these parts would become agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Sunroof Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing
solutions etc.), acidic or highly
alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do
not apply wax or polishing agents to
the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
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
267REACH....................................... 258
Reading lights ............................ 120
Rear carrier system ......................58
Rear floor storage cover ..............69
Rear fog light ....................... 95, 117
Rear view camera ...................... 171
Rear window wiper and washer ..77
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 235, 239
Reduced engine power ................94
Refuelling ................................... 179 Registered trademarks ...............260
Retained power off .....................134
Reversing lights .........................118
Ride control systems ..................150
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 72
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Safety belts ................................... 40
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 37 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................90
Seat belts ..................................... 40 Seat folding .................................. 38
Seat heating ................................. 39
Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ..................... 141, 145
Service ....................................... 131Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................234
Service vehicle soon .................... 91
Side airbag system ......................47
Side blind spot alert ....................169
Sidelights .................................... 112
Side turn lights ........................... 202
Software acknowledgement .......258
Spare wheel ............................... 224
Speed limiter......................... 95, 155
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................133
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............134, 145
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop-start system........................ 135
Storage ......................................... 56
Storage compartments .................56
Sunroof ........................................ 33
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 200
Three-point seat belt .................... 41 Tools .......................................... 208
Tow bar....................................... 182
Towing ................................ 182, 228Towing another vehicle .............229
Towing equipment .....................184
Towing the vehicle .....................228
Traction Control system ............. 150
Traction Control system off........... 93
Traffic sign assistant .............95, 172
Trailer coupling ........................... 182
Trailer stability assist .................186
Trailer towing ............................. 183
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........140, 145
Tread depth ............................... 215
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn lights ............................ 89, 117
Tyre chains ................................ 217
Tyre designations ......................210
Tyre pressure ............................ 210
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 94, 211
Tyre pressures ........................... 252
Tyre repair kit ............................. 217
U Underseat storage .......................58
Upholstery .................................. 232
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 193
Vehicle checks............................ 189
Vehicle data ................................ 239
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