Vehicle care219Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by
carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 205.
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.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
220Vehicle careTowing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 205.
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.
Vehicle care223For 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 aweak 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.
251Clock............................................. 79
Collision damage repair ..............244
Control indicators.......................... 90
Control of the vehicle .................133
Controls ........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 35
Coolant and antifreeze ...............226
Cruise control ...................... 95, 152
Cupholders .................................. 65
Curtain airbag system .................. 56
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............113
Declaration of conformity ............241
DEF ............................................ 142
Deflation detection system ...........94
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................142
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......191
Diesel particle filter ...............94, 141
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 31
Driver alert .................................. 176
Driver assistance systems ..........152
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 181
Driving hints ................................ 133E
Electric adjustment ......................35
Electrical system......................... 200
Electronic climate control system 124
Electronic driving programmes ..146
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....93, 150
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......93
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......186
Engine compartment fuse box ...201
Engine coolant ........................... 189
Engine coolant temperature ........93
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 88
Engine data ............................... 233
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................229
Engine oil ................... 188, 226, 230
Engine oil level monitor ................89
Engine oil pressure ......................94
Entry lighting .............................. 118
Event data recorders ..................247
Exit lighting ................................ 118
Exterior care .............................. 221
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................13, 111
Exterior mirrors ............................. 35F
Fault ........................................... 147
First aid ......................................... 71
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Fog light ....................................... 95
Fog lights ................................... 195
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Forward collision alert................. 156 Front airbag system .....................55
Front fog lights ........................... 115
Front pedestrian protection ........159
Front seats.................................... 44
Fuel............................................. 177
Fuel for diesel engines ..............178
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......178
Fuel for petrol engines ...............177
Fuel gauge ................................... 87
Fuel selector ................................ 87
Fuses ......................................... 200
G
Gauges ......................................... 85
Gear shifting ................................. 93
General information ...................181
Glass panel .................................. 41
Glovebox ..................................... 65
H Halogen headlights ....................192
Hand brake ................................. 149
253Preheating ................................... 94
Puncture ..................................... 213
Q Quickheat ................................... 128
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 248
Radio remote control ...................23
Rain sensor .................................. 95
REACH ....................................... 244
Reading lights ............................ 117
Rear floor storage cover ..............69
Rear fog light ....................... 95, 116
Rear seats .................................... 48
Rear view camera ...................... 173
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 78
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 226, 230
Refuelling ................................... 179
Registered trademarks ...............247
Reversing lights .........................116
Ride control systems ..................150
Roof .............................................. 41
Roof load ...................................... 72
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S
Safety belts ................................... 49
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 45Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................90
Seat belts ..................................... 49 Seat heating ................................. 47
Seat position ................................ 44
Selective catalytic reduction .......142
Selector lever ............................. 145
Service ............................... 131, 224
Service display ............................ 89
Service information ....................224
Service vehicle soon .................... 92
Side airbag system ......................55
Side blind spot alert ....................169
Sidelights .................................... 111
Side turn signal lights ................199
Software acknowledgement .......244
Software update ......................... 246
Spare wheel ............................... 216
Speed limiter......................... 96, 154
Speedometer ............................... 85
Starting and operating ................133
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................136
Steering ...................................... 133
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop engine .................................. 92
Stop-start system........................ 138
Storage ......................................... 65
Storage compartments .................65Sunvisor lights ........................... 118
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 92
T
Tachometer ................................. 86
Tail lights ................................... 195
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 205
Tow bar....................................... 181 Towing ................................ 181, 219
Towing another vehicle .............220
Towing equipment .....................182
Towing the vehicle .....................219
Traffic sign assistant .....................96
Trailer coupling ........................... 181
Trailer towing ............................. 181
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................145
Tread depth ............................... 208
Trip odometer .............................. 86
Turn and lane-change signals ...115
Turn signal ................................... 90
Tyre chains ................................ 210
Tyre deflation detection system . 207
Tyre designations ......................206
Tyre pressure ............................ 206
Tyre pressures ........................... 239
Tyre repair kit ............................. 210