232Vehicle 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
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 3 212.
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.
Vehicle care233Caution
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.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 212.
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.
Service and maintenance241Washer fluidUse only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.
264IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 192
Adjustable air vents ...................133
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........92
Airbag deactivation ................49, 93
Airbag label................................... 44 Airbag system .............................. 44
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 134
Air conditioning system .............. 126
Air intake .................................... 133
Air vents...................................... 133
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......94
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................234
Ashtrays ....................................... 83
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............116
Automatic locking ........................26
Automatic transmission .............143
Autostop ............................... 97, 138
B Battery discharge protection ......124
Battery voltage ........................... 106
Belts.............................................. 41
Bicycle rack .................................. 59Bonnet ....................................... 193
Brake and clutch fluid .................239
Brake and clutch system .............94
Brake assist ............................... 152
Brake fluid .................................. 197
Brakes ............................... 151, 197
Breakdown.................................. 232
Bulb replacement ....................... 199
C Capacities .................................. 254
Car Pass ...................................... 23
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 206
Changing tyre and wheel size ...220
Charging system .......................... 93
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 54
Child restraints.............................. 50
Child restraint systems ................50
Cigarette lighter ........................... 83
City mode ................................... 155
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............125
Clock ............................................ 80
Code ........................................... 104
Collision damage repair ..............260
Colour-Info-Display .....................102
265Control indicators.......................... 89
Control of the vehicle .................136
Controls ........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............239
Corner lighting ............................ 118
Cruise control ...................... 97, 156
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 49
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............118
Declaration of conformity ............257
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......198
Diesel particle filter ...............95, 142
Door open .................................... 97
Doors ............................................ 27
Driver assistance systems ..........156
Driver Information Centre .............98
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 186
Driving hints ................................ 136
E Easy entry..................................... 39
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 207
Electronic climate control system 128
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 145, 150Electronic Stability Control.......... 154
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............95
Electronic Stability Control off....... 95
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......193
Engine compartment fuse box ...208
Engine coolant ........................... 195
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine data ............................... 247
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................243
Engine oil ................... 194, 239, 244
Engine oil pressure ......................96
Entry lighting .............................. 123
Event data recorders ..................263
Exit lighting ................................ 123
Exterior care .............................. 234
Exterior light ................................. 97
Exterior lighting ....................14, 115
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F
Fault ................................... 146, 150
First aid ......................................... 72
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 133
Flex-Fix system ............................ 59
Fog light ....................................... 97
Fog lights ................................... 203Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Following distance indication ......162
Forward collision alert................. 159
Front airbag system .....................47
Front fog lights ........................... 120
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 58
Front turn signal lights ...............203
Fuel............................................. 180
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 185
Fuel for diesel engines ..............181
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......181
Fuel for petrol engines ...............180
Fuel gauge ................................... 85 Fuel selector ................................ 86
Fuses ......................................... 207
G Gauges ......................................... 84
Gear shifting ................................. 94
General information ...................186
Glovebox ..................................... 57
Graphic-Info-Display ...................103
H Halogen headlights ....................199
Hand brake ......................... 151, 152
Hazard warning flashers ............119
Headlight flash ........................... 117
Headlight range adjustment ......117
266Headlights................................... 115Headlights when driving abroad 117
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heated windscreen .......................34
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 125
High beam ........................... 97, 117
High beam assist ..................97, 118
Hill start assist ........................... 152
Horn ....................................... 15, 77
I
Identification plate .....................243
Ignition switch positions .............136
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 96
Indicators ...................................... 84
Inductive charging ........................82
Information displays...................... 98
Instrument cluster ........................84
Instrument panel fuse box .........210
Instrument panel illumination .....207
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 121
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 236
Interior lighting ............................ 121Interior lights ...................... 122, 207
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......146
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 230
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 22
Keys, locks ................................... 22
L
Lane departure warning .......94, 179
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Light switch ................................ 115
Load compartment ................27, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Loading information .....................73
Low fuel ....................................... 96
LPG .............................. 86, 181, 244
M
Malfunction indicator light ............93
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode .....................145, 150
Manual transmission .................. 147
Manual transmission automated 147
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................24Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................121
N
New vehicle running-in ..............136
Number plate light .....................206
O Object detection systems ...........162
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 239, 244
OnStar ........................................ 110
Operate pedal ............................... 94
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P Parking ................................ 20, 141
Parking assist ............................ 162
Parking brake ............................ 152
Parking lights ............................. 121
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Performance .............................. 249
Performing work ........................193
Pollen filter ................................. 133
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power steering.............................. 94
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 95
Puncture ..................................... 226