Vehicle care231the jacking point in a manner thatprevents it from slipping.
Ensure that the edge of the body
fits into the notch of the jack.
Attach wheel wrench and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate wheel wrench until wheel is clear of the
ground.
5. Unscrew the wheel nuts. 6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel 3 228
7. Screw on the wheel nuts.
8. Lower the vehicle and remove jack.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it is located securely and
tighten each bolt in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
115 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel nut caps.
11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 228,
the vehicle tools 3 219 and the
adapter for the locking wheel nuts.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.Stowing a damaged full size
wheel in the load compartment
All permitted wheel sizes can be
stowed in the spare wheel well. To
secure the wheel:
1. Remove centre cap with the brand
emblem by pushing from the
inside.
2. Position the wheel outside down in the wheel well.
3. Secure the defective wheel with the wing nut.
4. Depending on the tyre size, the floor cover can be placed on the
projecting wheel.
Vehicle care2333. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
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.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one
minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three 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
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 219.
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.
234Vehicle careCaution
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.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 219.
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 better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Vehicle care237Towing equipmentDo not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
265Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............123
Clock............................................. 83
Collision damage repair ..............256
Control indicators.......................... 93
Control of the vehicle .................134
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............240
Cruise control ...................... 99, 157
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 115
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............253
DEF ............................................ 143
Deflation detection system ...........97
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................143
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......208
Diesel particle filter ...............97, 142
Door open .................................. 100
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver alert .................................. 191
Driver assistance systems ..........157
Driver Information Centre ...........100Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 196
Driving hints ................................ 134
E Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 215
Electric parking brake ...95, 150, 151
Electric parking brake fault ...........95
Electronic climate control system 126
Electronic driving programmes ..148
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....96, 154
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......203
Engine compartment fuse box ...216
Engine coolant ........................... 205
Engine coolant temperature ........96
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 91
Engine data ............................... 247
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................243
Engine oil ................... 204, 240, 244
Engine oil level monitor ................91
Engine oil pressure ......................97
Entry lighting .............................. 121
Event data recorders ..................259
Exit lighting ................................ 122
Exterior care .............................. 235Exterior light ................................. 98
Exterior lighting ....................12, 113
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37
F Fault ........................................... 149
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Fog light ....................................... 99
Fog lights ................................... 210
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Forward collision alert................. 168
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights ........................... 119
Front pedestrian protection ........173
Front seats.................................... 45
Fuel............................................. 192
Fuel for diesel engines ..............194
Fuel for petrol engines ...............192
Fuel gauge ................................... 91
Fuses ......................................... 215
G Gauges ......................................... 89
Gear shifting ................................. 96
General information ...................196
Glass panel .................................. 42
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Glovebox cooler ......................... 132
267Power button.............................. 135
Power outlets ............................... 84
Power saving mode ....................136
Power seat adjustment ................48
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ................................... 97
Puncture ..................................... 228
Q Quickheat ................................... 131
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 262
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor .................................. 99
REACH ....................................... 256
Reading lights ............................ 121
Rear floor storage cover ..............72
Rear fog light ....................... 99, 119
Rear seats .................................... 51
Rear view camera ...................... 183
Rear window wiper and washer ..82
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 240, 244
Refuelling ................................... 194 Registered trademarks ...............259
Reversing lights .........................120
Ride control systems ..................154
Roller blinds ................................. 42
Roof .............................................. 42Roof load...................................... 76
Roof rack ..................................... 75
S Safety net .................................... 73
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................93
Seat belts ..................................... 52
Seat heating ................................. 50
Seat heating, rear .....................51
Seat position ................................ 45
Selective catalytic reduction .......143
Selective ride control ..................155
Selector lever ............................. 147
Service ............................... 132, 238
Service display ............................ 92
Service information ....................238
Side airbag system ......................58
Side blind spot alert ..............99, 182
Sidelights .................................... 113
Side turn lights ........................... 214
Software acknowledgement .......256
Software update ......................... 258
Spare wheel ............................... 228
Speed limiter....................... 100, 160
Speedometer ............................... 89
Sport mode ................................ 156
Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 17Starting the engine ....................137
Steering ...................................... 134
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 79
Steering wheel controls ...............79
Stop engine .................................. 95
Stop-start system........................ 139
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68
Sunvisor lights ........................... 121
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 95
T
Tachometer ................................. 90
Tailgate ......................................... 29
Tail lights ................................... 211
Three-point seat belt .................... 53
Tools .......................................... 219
Tow bar....................................... 196
Towing ................................ 196, 233
Towing another vehicle .............234
Towing equipment .....................197
Towing the vehicle .....................233
Trailer coupling ........................... 196
Trailer stability assist .................200
Trailer towing ............................. 197
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................147
Tread depth ............................... 222