230Vehicle careCaution
The use of the temporary spare
wheel could affect driveability.
Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible.
The spare wheel is located in the load
compartment beneath the floor
covering.
To remove: 1. Open the floor cover 3 73.
2. Remove the tool box.
3. The temporary spare wheel is secured with a wing nut. Unscrew
nut and take out the spare wheel.
4. When, after a wheel change, no wheel is placed in the spare wheelwell, secure the tool box by
tightening the wing nut as far as it will go and close floor cover.
5. After wheel change back to full size wheel, place the temporary
spare wheel outside up in the well
and secure with the wing nut.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. The permissible maximum
speed on the label on the temporary
spare wheel is only valid for the
factory-fitted tyre size.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full size tyre in the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 225.
Fitting the spare wheel
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight-
ahead position.● If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● Remove the spare wheel 3 229.
● Never change more than one wheel at once.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free.
● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
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4. Set the jack to the necessaryheight. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that
prevents 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 3 229.
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 3 229,
the vehicle tools 3 220 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:
234Vehicle care● The vehicles must not come intocontact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
Open the positive terminal protection
caps of both vehicle batteries.
Lead connection order: 1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the boosterbattery.
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 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 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 3 220.
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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 3 171, 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 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. 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 3 220.
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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.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing 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.
WashingThe 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.
238Vehicle careIce residues, pollution and continuouswiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Glass panel
Never clean with solvents or abrasive agents, fuels, aggressive media e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing solutions, acidic or highly alkaline
media or abrasive pads.
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.
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 tank must be
removed.
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.
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.
267Collision damage repair..............259
Control indicators.......................... 93
Control of the vehicle .................136
Controls ........................................ 80
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............242
Cruise control ....................100, 158
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curtain airbag system .................. 60
Curve lighting.............................. 116
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............116
Declaration of conformity ............256
DEF ............................................ 145
Deflation detection system ...........98
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................145
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......209
Door open .................................. 101
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver alert .................................. 192
Driver assistance systems ..........158
Driver Information Centre ...........101
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 197
Driving hints ................................ 136
E Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 216Electric parking brake ...........96, 152
Electric parking brake fault ...........96
Electronic climate control system 128
Electronic driving programmes ..150
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....97, 155
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......204
Engine compartment fuse box ...217
Engine coolant ........................... 206
Engine coolant temperature ........97
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 92
Engine data ............................... 249
Engine exhaust .......................... 144
Engine identification ...................245
Engine oil ................... 205, 242, 246
Engine oil level monitor ................92
Engine oil pressure ......................98
Entry lighting .............................. 122
Event data recorders ..................262
Exhaust filter ......................... 98, 144
Exit lighting ................................ 123
Exterior care .............................. 236
Exterior light ................................. 99
Exterior lighting ....................13, 114
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38F
Fault ........................................... 150
First aid ......................................... 76
First aid kit ................................... 76
Fixed air vents ........................... 133
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Forward collision alert................. 170
Front airbag system .....................59
Front fog lights ...........100, 120, 211
Front pedestrian protection ........174
Front seats.................................... 46
Fuel............................................. 194
Fuel for diesel engines ..............194
Fuel for petrol engines ...............194
Fuel gauge ................................... 92
Fuses ......................................... 216
G Gauges ......................................... 91
Gear shifting ................................. 97
General information ...................197
Glass panel .................................. 43
Glovebox ..................................... 69
Glovebox cooler ......................... 133
H
Halogen headlights ....................210
Hazard warning flashers ............119
Headlight flash ........................... 115
Headlight range adjustment ......116
Headlights................................... 114
269RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 265
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor ................................ 100
REACH ....................................... 259
Reading lights ............................ 122
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light .............100, 120, 212
Rear seats .................................... 52
Rear view camera ...................... 188
Rear window wiper and washer ..83
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 242, 246
Refuelling ................................... 195 Registered trademarks ...............262
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................155
Roller blinds ................................. 43
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 77
Roof rack ..................................... 76
S
Safety net .................................... 74
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................94
Seat belts ..................................... 52Seat heating ................................. 51
Seat heating, rear .....................52
Seat position ................................ 46
Selective catalytic reduction .......145
Selective ride control ..................156
Selector lever ............................. 148
Service ............................... 134, 240
Service display ............................ 93
Service information ....................240
Service vehicle soon .................... 95
Side airbag system ......................59
Side blind spot alert ............100, 183
Sidelights .................................... 114
Side turn lights ........................... 215
Software acknowledgement .......259
Software update ......................... 261
Spare wheel ............................... 229
Speed limiter....................... 101, 161
Speedometer ............................... 91
Sport mode ................................ 158
Starting and operating ................136
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................139
Steering ...................................... 136
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 80
Steering wheel controls ...............80
Stop engine .................................. 96
Stop-start system........................ 140
Storage ......................................... 69
Storage compartments .................69Sunvisor lights ........................... 122
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 96
T
Tachometer ................................. 91
Tailgate ......................................... 30
Tail lights ................................... 212
Three-point seat belt .................... 53
Tools .......................................... 220
Tow bar....................................... 197
Towing ................................ 197, 234
Towing another vehicle .............235
Towing equipment .....................198
Towing the vehicle .....................234
Trailer coupling ........................... 197
Trailer stability assist .................200
Trailer towing ............................. 197
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................148
Tread depth ............................... 224
Trip odometer .............................. 91
Turn lights ............................ 94, 119
Tyre chains ................................ 225
Tyre deflation detection system . 223
Tyre designations ......................221
Tyre pressure ............................ 222
Tyre pressures ........................... 255
Tyre repair kit ............................. 225