198Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 184.
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 30.
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.
Notice
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
3 111.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 117 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace cap.
226Customer informationThis data includes, for example:● Vehicle status information (e.g. wheel rotation rate, speed,
movement delay, lateral
acceleration, "seatbelts
fastened" display),
● Ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor).
Most of this data is volatile and is
processed only in the vehicle itself, and not beyond the operating time.
Moreover, many control units include
data storage device (amongst others the vehicle key). This is used to allow
information to be documented
temporarily or permanently on vehicle condition, component stress,
maintenance requirements and
technical events and errors.
The following information, for
example, is stored:
● System component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status),
● State of charge of the high voltage battery, estimated range
(in the case of electric vehicles),● Faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes),
● System reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggeringof an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems),
● Information on events damaging the vehicle.
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services, the operating
data saved can be read together with the vehicle identification number andused if necessary. Staff working for
the service net-work (e.g. garages, manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.
breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. Services
include repair services, maintenance
processes, warranty cases and
quality assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which has been read
out documents the technical conditionof the vehicle or individual
components and assists with fault
diagnosis, compliance with warranty
obligations and quality improvement.
This data, in particular information on component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also needs operating data
from vehicles for product recalls.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs.
Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settings
can be stored in the vehicle and
changed at any time.
230IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....170
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 164
AdBlue .................. 99, 104, 140, 204
AdBlue tank ................................ 219
Adjustable air vents ...................127
AGM battery ............................... 170
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........96
Airbag deactivation ................62, 96
Airbag label............................. 58, 62
Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 128
Air conditioning system .............. 117
Air intake .................................... 128
Air recirculation ...................117, 198
Air vents...................................... 127
Alert ............................................ 103
Antifreeze ................................... 168
Antilock brake system ................ 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......98
Anti-theft alarm system ................36
Anti-theft bolts............................. 193
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Anti-theft security lock ..................24
Appearance care ........................199
Armrest ........................................ 48
Ashtrays ....................................... 88 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................41Automatic fuel cut-off ..................134
Automatic light control ...............109
Automatic locking ........................30
Autostop ............................. 133, 135
Auxiliary heater ........................... 122
B Battery ........................................ 170
Battery discharge protection ......115
Battery, jump starting.................. 196
Belts.............................................. 53
Bench seat.................................... 74
BlueInjection ............................... 140
Bonnet ....................................... 165
Bottle holders................................ 74
Brake and clutch fluid .................204
Brake assist ............................... 147
Brake fluid .................................. 169 Brakes ............................... 146, 169
Brake system ............................... 97
Breakdown.................................. 198
Bulb replacement ....................... 174
C
Capacities .................................. 219
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................139
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 176
Changing tyre and wheel size ...189
Charging system .......................... 97
232F
Fault messages .......................... 102
First aid kit ................................... 80
Fixed air vents ........................... 128
Fog light ..................................... 101
Fog lights ............................ 111, 175
Fog tail light ............................... 178
Folding centre seatback ...............73
Folding front centre passenger seat ........................................... 48
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Foot well lights ............................ 112
Front airbag system .....................61
Front courtesy lights ...................112
Front door pockets........................ 74
Front fog lights ....................108, 111
Front reading light....................... 114 Front seats.................................... 45
Front storage ................................ 73
Front turn lights .......................... 175
Fuel cut-off system .....................134
Fuel economy gauge ....................91
Fuel economy mode ...................100
Fuel economy rating ...........102, 104
Fuel for diesel engines ..............159
Fuel gauge ................................... 90 Fuel tank ..................................... 219
Fuse box ..................................... 181
Fuses ......................................... 180G
Gauges ......................................... 89
General information ...................161
Glovebox ..................................... 72
Glovebox cooler ......................... 128
Glove box lighting .......................114
Grab handles ................................ 76
H Hand brake ................................. 146
Hand brake - see Parking brake. 147
Hazard warning flashers ............111
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......109
Headlights .................. 108, 109, 174
Headlights when driving abroad 110
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated exterior mirrors .................15
Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ...............15, 43
Heating ........................................ 48
Heating and ventilation system . 116
Heat-reflecting windscreen ...........41
High beam ......................... 100, 109
Hill start assist ........................... 147
Horn ....................................... 14, 83
I
Identification plate .....................207
Idle speed control .......................134Ignition switch positions .............131
Immobiliser .................................. 38
Indicators ...................................... 89
Info Display ................................. 102
Information displays.................... 101
Infotainment system ...................102
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument cluster ........................89
Instrument panel fuse box .........181
Instrument panel illumination .....180
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 112
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............71
Instrument panel tray ....................71
Interior care ............................... 201
Interior lighting ............................ 112
Interior lights ...................... 112, 179
Interior mirrors .............................. 40
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 64
J Jack ............................................ 184
Journey record............................ 104
Jump starting ............................. 196
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
233LLashing eyes ............................... 77
Lashing straps .............................. 77
Laying up the vehicle ..........164, 170
LED spotlights ............................ 112
Light covers, misted.................... 112
Lighting ....................................... 108
Lighting features .........................114
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................33, 76
Load compartment cover .............77
Load compartment grille ...............79
Load compartment lighting .........114
Loading information .....................80
Load-through feature ....................74
Low fuel ..................................... 100
Luggage floor net .........................77
M
Malfunction indicator light ............97
Manual adjustment ......................39
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual transmission .................. 145
Maximum speed limiter............... 153
Messages ................................... 102
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 39, 40
Misted light covers .....................112N
New vehicle running-in ..............131
Number plate light .....................178
O
Object detection systems ...........154
Odometer ..................................... 90
Oil ............................................... 166
Oil, engine .................. 166, 204, 208
Oil pressure .................................. 99
Outside temperature ....................85
Overcab storage ..........................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 135
P Parking ................................ 18, 138
Parking assist ............................ 154
Parking brake ............................ 147
Parking distance control .............154
Particulate filter ........................... 139
Pedals......................................... 130
Performing work ........................165
Phone controls.............................. 83
Phone holder ................................ 71
Power button ........................ 17, 131
Power outlets ............................... 87
Power steering fluid ....................168
Power windows ............................ 42
Preheating ........................... 99, 133
Puncture ..................................... 193R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 228
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 225
Reading lights ............................ 114
Rear air conditioning system .....121
Rear courtesy lights ....................112
Rear door manual lock .................24
Rear doors .............................. 24, 31
Rear fog light ............................. 101
Rear fog lights ....................108, 112
Rear heating system .................. 120
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 77
Rear seats ................................... 49
2nd row seats ............................ 49
3rd row seats............................. 49
Folding ...................................... 49
Installing .................................... 49
Rear seat access ......................49
Removing .................................. 49
Seat cushion adjustment ...........49
Rear seats lights .........................112
Rear view camera ...................... 156
Rear windows .............................. 42
Rear window wiper and washer ..85
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 204, 208
Refuelling ................................... 159
Registered trademarks ...............225