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Vehicle care145Capacities 3 190.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant
The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
cold regions with very low
temperatures, the factory filled
coolant provides frost protection
down to approx. -37 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 178.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be between the
MIN and MAX mark. Top up if the
level is low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
approved coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 178.
Power steering fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not
work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or
from entering the reservoir.
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146Vehicle careIf the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MIN mark consult a
workshop.
If an unusual noise sounds during
steering or the power steering reacts
conspicuously, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Washer fluid 3 178.
Brakes A squealing noise, or illumination of
brake pad wear control indicator F
indicates that the brake lining is at its
minimum thickness.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake linings replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake pad wear indicator F 3 85.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be between
the MIN and MAX marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
workshop.
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164Vehicle careIf the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
Do not exceed 50 km/h when tyre
chains are fitted.9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
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 or reverse gear.
The tyre repair kit may be located
under the front seat, in the glovebox,
or on the right side of the load
compartment behind a cover.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the vehicle.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Set the compressor upright near the tyre.
4. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
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172Vehicle 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
Release the cap by carefully lifting
with a screwdriver. 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 3 159.
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.
Caution
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.
Note
If neutral cannot be selected on
vehicles with manual transmission
automated (MTA), the vehicle must
only be towed with the drive wheels
raised off the ground.
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.
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199OObject detection systems ...........132
Odometer ..................................... 77
Oil, engine .......................... 178, 182
Operating windows from outside ..32
Outside temperature ....................73
Overhead console .......................62
Overrun cut-off ........................... 117
P Parking ................................ 19, 120
Parking assist ............................ 132
Parking brake ............................ 128
Particulate filter ........................... 121
Payload......................................... 68
Pedals......................................... 114
Performance .............................. 186
Performing work ........................143
Pollen filter ................................. 112
Power outlets ............................... 75
Power steering fluid ....................145
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 87
Puncture ..................................... 166
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 194
Radio info ..................................... 91
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 193Rear doors ................................... 26
Rear fog light ............................... 91
Rear fog lights ........................... 102
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 64
Rear seats .................................... 41
Rear storage ................................. 63
Rear windows .............................. 34
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 72
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 178, 182
Refuelling ................................... 136 Registered trademarks ...............193
Remote control ............................. 21
Removing seats ............................ 42
Reversing lights .........................103
Ride control systems ..........129, 130
Roof bars ...................................... 63
Roof load ...................................... 68
Roof rack ............................. 68, 188
Roof racks .................................... 68
S Safety belts ................................... 45
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................83
Seat belt reminder warning chime 91
Seat belts ..................................... 45
Seat folding .................................. 38
Seat heating ................................. 40Seat position ................................ 36
Second row seats ........................41
Selector lever ............................. 123
Service ............................... 112, 177
Service display ......................79, 91
Service information ....................177
Settings menu............................... 91
Side airbag system ......................53
Sidelights .................................... 100
Side turn signal lights ................152
Sliding door .................................. 26
Sliding side door ........................... 26
Spare wheel ............................... 168
Speed limit warning chime............ 91
Speedometer ............................... 77
Standard display ........................... 91
Starting and operating ................115
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............116, 123
Steering ...................................... 115
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 71
Steering wheel controls ...............71
Stop engine .................................. 82
Stop-start system.................. 90, 117
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4