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250Vehicle careNo.Circuit17Body control module18Body control module19Data link connector20Airbag system21Climate control system22Central locking system, tailgate23Electronic key system24Power seat memory function25Airbag system steering wheel26Ignition switch/Steering column
lock27Body control module28USB socket29–30Selector lever31Rear window wiper32Transmission control moduleNo.Circuit33Anti-theft alarm system/Power
sounder34Parking assist/Side blind spot
alert/Infotainment system/USB
socket35OnStar36Info display/Instrument cluster/ CD player37Infotainment system, radio
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
Vehicles with power connector: 1. Apply the cover on the right side.
2. Fold the left side of the cover forwards. Take care that the
securing clamp is guided as
shown in the illustration.
Load compartment fuse box
The fuse box is located on the left side
of the load compartment behind a
cover.
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Vehicle care261Always use fine mesh chains that add
no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain
lock).9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16 and
215/55 R16.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repairedwith the tyre repair kit.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
On 5-door hatchback the tyre repair
kit is on the right side in the load
compartment behind a cover.
On Sports Tourer the tyre repair kit is
in a suitcase on the right side of the
load compartment behind a cover.
The suitcase is secured with a strap.
1. Remove the sealant bottle.
2. Insert thumb into the opening and
pull out the compressor.
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Vehicle care271Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a 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 3 252.
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.
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.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated: the vehicle must only be
towed facing forwards with the front axle raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
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308Headlight range adjustment ......137
Headlights................................... 136
Headlights when driving abroad 138
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 46
Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ..................... 43
Heated steering wheel .................92
Heating .................................. 54, 56
Heating and ventilation system . 147
High beam ......................... 114, 137
High beam assist ........................114
Hill start assist ........................... 179
Horn ....................................... 14, 92
I
Identification plate .....................280
Ignition switch positions .............158
Immobiliser .......................... 38, 114
Indicators .................................... 104
Info display ................................. 121
Information displays.................... 115
Instrument cluster ......................101
Instrument panel fuse box .........248
Instrument panel illumination .....245
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 144
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 274
Interior lighting ............................ 144Interior lights ...................... 144, 245
Interior mirrors .............................. 40
Interruption of power supply ......172
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 269
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Lane keep assist ................112, 215
Lashing eyes ............................... 81
LED headlights ...................114, 138
Lighting features .........................145
Light switch ................................ 136
Load compartment ................30, 73
Load compartment cover .............79
Load compartment fuse box ......250
Loading information .....................88
Low fuel ..................................... 113
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........111
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual mode .....................171, 175
Manual seat adjustment ...............48
Manual transmission .................. 173Manual transmission automated 173
Manual windows ..........................41
Massage ....................................... 55
Maximum speed ......................... 254
Memorised settings ......................24
Midlevel display .......................... 115
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................143
N Natural gas ......................... 106, 219
New vehicle running-in ..............158
Number plate light .....................244
O Object detection systems ...........200
Odometer ................................... 105
Oil, engine .......................... 277, 282
OnStar ........................................ 131
Outside temperature ....................95
Overrun cut-off ........................... 163
P Parking ................................ 19, 166
Parking assist ............................ 200
Parking brake ............................ 177
Parking lights ............................. 143
Particulate filter ........................... 168
Performance .............................. 287
Performing work ........................229
Pollen filter ................................. 156
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