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7. Detach the safety cable.
8. Lower holder all the way andremove spare wheel.
9. Change the wheel.
The damaged wheel must be
secured in the load compartment,
see below.
10. Lift the empty spare wheel holder and insert the safety cable.
11. Lift the spare wheel holder further
and engage in both catches. The
open sides of the catches must
point in the direction of travel.
12. Close the empty spare wheel holder by turning both hexagon
bolts clockwise using the wheel
wrench.
13. Fit the caps above both hexagon bolts.
14. Stow wheel wrench and the jack in the storage in front of the
tailgate.
15. Close the storage compartment cover.
When stowing the spare wheel in the
spare wheel holder, note that the
wheel is positioned with the tyre valve
above the recess of the wheel holder.Stowing a damaged full size
wheel in the load compartment
The spare wheel holder is not
designed for other tyre sizes than the
spare wheel.
A damaged wheel wider than the
spare wheel must be stowed in the
load compartment and secured with a strap. Vehicle tools 3 280.
The seats of the third row must be folded down 3 78.
1. Position the wheel close to the left
sidewall of the load compartment.
2. Place the loop end of the strap through the front lashing eye on
the left side.
294Vehicle care3. Place the hook end of the strapthrough the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.
4. Insert the strap through the spokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the rear left lashing eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.
Always store jack and tools in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load
compartment must always be
secured with the strap.
Temporary spare wheelCaution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel at
the front and the full tyre at the rear.
Tyre chains 3 286.
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.
Vehicle care297Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage cap at bottom and remove downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 280.
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.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 232, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch 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.
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
298Vehicle carecases 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 at the bottom and close.
Towing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards. To prevent
damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 280.
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.
Vehicle care301Towing equipmentDo 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.
Air shutter
Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
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.
331Brakes ............................... 212, 263
Breakdown.................................. 297
BringGo ...................................... 163
Bulb replacement ....................... 266
C
Call Functions during a call ............183
Incoming call ........................... 183
Initiating a phone call ..............183
Ring tone ................................. 183
Call history .................................. 183
Capacities .................................. 315
Cargo management system ........87
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................204
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............137
Centre console storage ...............68
Changing tyre and wheel size ...286
Charging system ........................ 111
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 62
Child restraints.............................. 59
Child restraint systems ................59
Cigarette lighter .........................101
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............188
Clock............................................. 99CNG.................................... 104, 246
Code ........................................... 122
Contacts ..................................... 170
Control elements Infotainment system ................141
Steering wheel ........................ 141
Control elements overview .........141
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................197
Controls ........................................ 96
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............303
Cruise control ....................115, 218
Cupholders .................................. 65
Curtain airbag system .................. 57
Curve lighting.............................. 133
D
DAB ............................................ 156
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............132
Declaration of conformity ............320
DEF ............................................ 205
Destination input ........................170
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................205
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......265
Digital audio broadcasting ..........156
Displaying pictures .....................161
Display settings ..................161, 162
Door open .................................. 116Door panel storage.......................67
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........218
Driver Information Centre ...........116
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 252
Driving hints ................................ 197
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 273
Electric parking brake .........112, 212
Electric parking brake fault .........112
Electronic climate control system 190
Electronic driving programmes ..209
Electronic Stability Control.......... 216
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........113
Electronic Stability Control off..... 113
Emergency call ........................... 182
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......259
Engine compartment fuse box ...275
Engine coolant ........................... 261
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 310
Engine exhaust .......................... 203
Engine identification ...................306
Engine oil ................... 260, 303, 307
Engine oil pressure ....................114
335Seat belts ..................................... 49
Seat heating ................................. 42
Seat position ................................ 37
Second row seats ........................43
Selective catalytic reduction .......205
Selector lever ............................. 208
Service ............................... 195, 302
Service display .......................... 106
Service information ....................302
Side airbag system ......................57
Side blind spot alert ....................236
Sidelights .................................... 129
Side turn lights ........................... 272
Smartphone ................................ 158
Phone projection .....................163
Software acknowledgement .......324
Spare wheel ............................... 292
Speech recognition .....................178
Speed dial numbers ...................183
Speed limiter....................... 116, 220
Speedometer ............................. 102
Starting and operating ................197
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................198
Station search............................. 153
Steering ...................................... 197
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 96
Steering wheel audio controls ....141
Steering wheel controls ...............96
Stop-start system........................ 200Storage ......................................... 65
Storage compartments .................65
Storing stations ........................... 154
Sunvisor lights ........................... 137
Sun visors .................................... 33
Switching the Infotainment system on ................................ 144
Symbols ......................................... 4
System settings .......................... 150
T Tachometer ............................... 103
Tail lights ................................... 269
Theft-deterrent feature ..............140
Third row seats ............................ 47
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
TMC stations .............................. 164
Tone settings .............................. 148
Tools .......................................... 280
Touch beep volume ....................149
Tow bar....................................... 252
Towing ................................ 252, 297
Towing another vehicle .............298
Towing equipment .....................253
Towing the vehicle .....................297
TP volume .................................. 149
Traction Control system ............. 215
Traction Control system off......... 113
Traffic incidents .......................... 175
Traffic sign assistant ...........116, 239Trailer coupling ........................... 252
Trailer stability assist .................255
Trailer towing ............................. 252
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................208
Tread depth ............................... 285
Trip odometer ............................ 102
Turn lights .......................... 109, 134
Turn list ....................................... 175
Tyre chains ................................ 286
Tyre designations ......................280
Tyre pressure ............................ 281
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 114, 282
Tyre pressures ........................... 317
Tyre repair kit ............................. 286
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 233
Underseat storage .......................67
Upholstery .................................. 301
Usage ................. 144, 152, 166, 178
Bluetooth ................................. 158
Menu ....................................... 146
Navigation system ...................166
Phone ...................................... 183
Radio ....................................... 152
USB ......................................... 158