214Vehicle 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 3 197.
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 care215Caution
Never tow a vehicle equipped withAll Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.
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 gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system 3 126 and
close the windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards. The maximum speed is
50 mph. In all other cases, and when
the transmission is defective, the front axle must be raised off the ground.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Do not tow the vehicle using a towing eye. Towing with a tow rope could
cause severe automatic transmission damage. When towing vehicles with
automatic transmission, use flat bed
or wheel lift equipment.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and close cap.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 bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 197.
216Vehicle care
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.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and engage
cap.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use 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.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.
218Vehicle careWheels 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.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen / rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas system must be
completely evacuated.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
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.
249Control indicators.......................... 86
Control of the vehicle .................133
Controls ........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............221
Cruise control ...................... 94, 154
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 49
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............118
Declaration of conformity ............237
DEF ............................................ 142
Delayed locking ............................ 26
Descent control system .......92, 153
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................142
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......186
Diesel particle filter ....................141
Door open .................................... 95
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........154
Driver Information Centre .............95
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 175
Driving hints ................................ 133
E Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 192
Electronic climate control system 127Electronic driving programmes ..146
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 152
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............92
Electronic Stability Control off....... 92 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......180
Engine compartment fuse box ...193
Engine coolant ........................... 183
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Engine data ............................... 229
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Engine identification ...................225
Engine oil ................... 182, 221, 226
Engine oil pressure ......................93
Entry lighting .............................. 123
ERA GLONASS .......................... 112
Event data recorders ..................243
Exit lighting ................................ 124
Exterior care .............................. 216
Exterior light ................................. 94
Exterior lighting ....................12, 114
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31
F
Fault ........................................... 147
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Flex-Fix system ............................ 59Fog light ....................................... 94
Fog lights ................................... 189
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......159
Forward collision alert................. 157
Front airbag system .....................48
Front fog lights ........................... 121
Front seats.................................... 38
Front storage ................................ 58
Fuel............................................. 168
Fuel for diesel engines ..............169
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......170
Fuel for petrol engines ...............168
Fuel gauge ................................... 83
Fuel selector ................................ 84
Fuses ......................................... 192
G Gauges ......................................... 82
Gear shifting ................................. 92
General information ...................175
Glovebox ..................................... 57
Glove box lighting .......................123
H Halogen headlights ....................188
Hand brake ......................... 149, 150
Hazard warning flashers ............120
Headlight flash ........................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ......117
Headlights when driving abroad 117
251REACH....................................... 241
Reading lights ............................ 123
Rear carrier system ......................59
Rear floor storage cover ..............71
Rear fog light ...............94, 121, 191
Rear view camera ...................... 161
Rear window wiper and washer ..78
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 221, 226
Refuelling ................................... 170 Registered trademarks ...............242
Retained power off .....................135
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................151
Roof .............................................. 35
Roof load ...................................... 72
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 39
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................90
Seat belts ..................................... 42
Seat heating ................................. 41
Seat position ................................ 38
Selective catalytic reduction .......142
Selector lever ............................. 145
Service ....................................... 131
Service display ............................ 85
Service information ....................220Side airbag system ......................49
Software acknowledgement .......241
Spare wheel ............................... 210
Speed limiter......................... 95, 155
Speedometer ............................... 82
Starting and operating ................133
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................136
Steering ...................................... 133
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop-start system........................ 137
Storage compartments .................57
Sunroof ........................................ 35
Sunvisor lights ........................... 123
Sun visors .................................... 35
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 83
Tail lights ................................... 190
Three-point seat belt .................... 43
Tools .......................................... 197
Tow bar....................................... 175
Towing ................................ 175, 214
Towing another vehicle .............215
Towing equipment .....................176
Towing the vehicle .....................214
Traction Control system ............. 151
Traction Control system off........... 93Traffic sign assistant .............95, 163
Trailer towing ............................. 175
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................145
Tread depth ............................... 204
Trip odometer .............................. 82
Turn lights ............................ 90, 121
Tyre chains ................................ 205
Tyre designations ......................198
Tyre pressure ............................ 199
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 93, 200
Tyre pressures ........................... 235
Tyre repair kit ............................. 205
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 160
Underseat storage .......................58
Upholstery .................................. 218
Uplevel display ............................. 95
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................... 99
Vehicle battery ........................... 185
Vehicle checks............................ 181
Vehicle data ................................ 226
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 243
Vehicle detected ahead ................95
Vehicle dimensions .................... 233