218Vehicle care● A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the vehicle battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.● The vehicles must not come into contact 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 five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one
minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three 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.
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.
Vehicle care221Appearance 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.
Washing
The 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.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
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
252Hazard warning flashers ............114
Headlight flash ........................... 112
Headlight range adjustment ......113
Headlights................................... 111
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 43
Head-up display.......................... 100 Heated mirrors ............................. 36
Heated rear window ..................... 39
Heated steering wheel .................75
Heated windscreen .......................40
Heating ........................................ 47
Heating and ventilation system . 120
High beam ........................... 95, 112
High beam assist ..........................95
Hill start assist ........................... 150
Horn ....................................... 14, 76
I
Identification plate .....................228
Ignition switch positions .............133
Immobiliser .................................. 35
Indicators ...................................... 85
Inductive charging ........................80
Info display ................................... 98
Instrument cluster ........................82
Instrument panel fuse box .........202
Instrument panel illumination .....200
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 117Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 223
Interior lighting ............................ 117
Interior lights ...................... 117, 200
Interior mirrors .............................. 37
Interruption of power supply ......147
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 217
K Keys ............................................. 22
Keys, locks ................................... 22
L
Lane departure warning .......93, 174
Lashing eyes ............................... 70
LED headlights ........................... 195
Lighting features .........................118
Light switch ................................ 111
Load compartment ................31, 66
Load compartment cover .............69
Loading information .....................72
Low beam ..................................... 95
Low fuel ....................................... 95
LPG ...................................... 87, 178
M Malfunction indicator light ............91
Manual anti-dazzle ......................37Manual mode ............................. 146
Manual transmission .................. 148
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................116
N New vehicle running-in ..............133
Number plate light .....................200
O Object detection systems ...........161
Odometer ..................................... 86
Oil, engine .......................... 226, 230
OnStar ........................................ 106
Outside temperature ....................78
Overrun cut-off ........................... 137
P
Panoramic view system ..............170
Parking ................................ 20, 140
Parking assist ............................ 161
Parking brake ............................ 149
Parking lights ............................. 116
Particulate filter ........................... 141
Performance .............................. 235
Performing work ........................187
Power button .............................. 134
Power outlets ............................... 79
Power saving mode ....................135
Power windows ............................ 38
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
254UUltrasonic parking assist............. 161
Upholstery .................................. 223
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................... 98
Vehicle battery ........................... 190
Vehicle checks............................ 187
Vehicle data ................................ 230
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 247
Vehicle dimensions .................... 237
Vehicle Identification Number ....228
Vehicle jack ................................ 205
Vehicle messages .....................102
Vehicle personalisation .............103
Vehicle security ............................ 32
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 186
Vehicle tools ............................... 205
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 236
Ventilation ................................... 120
W
Warning chimes .........................102
Warning lights ............................... 85
Warning triangle .......................... 71
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 189Wheel changing .........................213
Wheel covers ............................. 209
Wheels and tyres .......................206
Windows ....................................... 37
Windscreen................................... 37 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........76
Winter tyres ............................... 206
Wiper blade replacement ..........192