Vehicle care299
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 at the bottom and close.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards. 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 3 282.
Vehicle care301If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and 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.
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.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
333Brakes ............................... 214, 265
Breakdown.................................. 298
BringGo ...................................... 164
Bulb replacement ....................... 268
C
Call Functions during a call ............184
Incoming call ........................... 184
Initiating a phone call ..............184
Ring tone ................................. 184
Call history .................................. 184
Capacities .................................. 318
Cargo management system ........88
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................206
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............138
Centre console storage ...............69
Changing tyre and wheel size ...288
Charging system ........................ 112
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 63
Child restraints.............................. 60
Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter .........................102
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............190
Clock........................................... 100CNG.................................... 105, 248
Code ........................................... 122
Collision damage repair ..............328
Contacts ..................................... 171
Control elements Infotainment system ................142
Steering wheel ........................ 142
Control elements overview .........142
Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................199
Controls ........................................ 97
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............305
Cruise control ....................116, 220
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 134
D DAB ............................................ 158
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............133
Declaration of conformity ............323
DEF ............................................ 207
Destination input ........................171
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................207
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......267
Diesel particle filter .............115, 205
Digital audio broadcasting ..........158
Displaying pictures .....................162Display settings ..................162, 163
Door open .................................. 117
Door panel storage .......................68
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........220
Driver Information Centre ...........117
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 255
Driving hints ................................ 199
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 275
Electric parking brake .........113, 214
Electric parking brake fault .........113
Electronic climate control system 192
Electronic driving programmes ..211
Electronic Stability Control.......... 218
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........114
Electronic Stability Control off..... 114
Emergency call ........................... 183
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......261
Engine compartment fuse box ...277
Engine coolant ........................... 263
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Engine data ............................... 313
Engine exhaust .......................... 205
Engine identification ...................309
334Engine oil ................... 262, 305, 310
Engine oil pressure ....................115
Entry lighting .............................. 138
Event data recorders ..................331
Exit lighting ................................ 138
Exterior care .............................. 300
Exterior light ............................... 116
Exterior lighting ....................13, 130
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 212
Favourite lists ............................. 156
Retrieving stations................... 156
Storing stations .......................156
Favourites ................................... 171
File formats Audio files................................ 159
Movie files ............................... 159
Picture files.............................. 159
First aid kit ................................... 92
Fixed air vents ........................... 197
Flex-Fix system ............................ 70
Fog light ..................................... 116
Fog lights ................................... 270
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding tray .................................. 92
Following distance ......................114
Following distance indication ......233
Forward collision alert................. 230Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights ........................... 135
Front seats.................................... 38
Front storage ................................ 68
Fuel............................................. 246
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 253
Fuel for diesel engines ..............247
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......248
Fuel for natural gas operation ...248
Fuel for petrol engines ...............246
Fuel gauge ................................. 104
Fuel selector .............................. 105
funnel .......................................... 248
Fuses ......................................... 275
G Gauges ....................................... 103
Gear shifting ............................... 114
General information ...159, 166,
180, 254
Bluetooth ................................. 159
DAB ......................................... 158
Infotainment system ................140
Navigation ............................... 166
Phone ...................................... 180
Smartphone applications ........159
USB ......................................... 159
Glass panel .................................. 34Glovebox ..................................... 66
Guidance ................................... 176
H Halogen headlights ....................268
Hand brake ................................. 214
Hazard warning flashers ............135
Headlight flash ........................... 132
Headlight range adjustment ......132
Headlights................................... 130
Headlights when driving abroad 133
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................97
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 190
High beam ......................... 116, 131
High beam assist ................116, 131
Hill start assist ........................... 216
Home menu ................................ 148
Horn ....................................... 14, 98
I
Identification plate .....................308
Ignition switch positions .............199
Immobiliser .......................... 28, 116
Indicators .................................... 103
Info display ................................. 121
Information displays.................... 117
335Infotainment control panel..........142
Instrument cluster ......................103
Instrument panel fuse box .........279
Instrument panel illumination .....275
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 137
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Intellitext ..................................... 158
Interactive driving system ...........219
Interior care ............................... 302
Interior lighting ............................ 137
Interior lights ...................... 137, 275
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......212
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 297
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Lane departure warning .....114, 245
Lashing eyes ............................... 88
LED headlights ...........116, 134, 270
Lighting features .........................138
Light switch ................................ 130
Load compartment ................25, 79
Load compartment cover .............81Load compartment fuse box ......280
Loading information .....................94
Load rails and hooks ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 116
LPG ............................ 105, 248, 310
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........112
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 211
Manual seat adjustment ...............39
Manual transmission .................. 213
Manual windows ..........................31
Maps ........................................... 167
Maximum startup volume ...........151
Memorised settings ......................22
Menu operation .......................... 148
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................136
Mobile phones and CB radio equipment .............................. 188
Movie files................................... 159
Mute............................................ 145
N
Navigation Contacts .................................. 171
Current location .......................167
Destination input .....................171
Favourites ............................... 171
Map display ............................. 167Map manipulation....................167
Map update ............................. 166
Recent destinations ................171
Route guidance .......................176
TMC stations ...................166, 176
Traffic incidents .......................176
Turn list ................................... 176
New vehicle running-in ..............199
Number plate light .....................274
O Object detection systems ...........235
Odometer ................................... 103
Oil, engine .................. 262, 305, 310
OnStar ........................................ 125
Operate pedal ............................. 113
Operation .................................... 184
External devices ......................159
Menu ....................................... 148
Navigation system ...................167
Phone ...................................... 184
Radio ....................................... 154
Outside temperature ..................100
Overhead console .......................68
Overrun cut-off ........................... 201
P
Pairing ........................................ 181
Parking ................................ 19, 204
Parking assist ............................ 235
Parking brake ............................ 214
336Parking lights ............................. 136
Particulate filter ........................... 205
Performance .............................. 315
Performing work ........................261
Phone Bluetooth ................................. 180
Bluetooth connection ..............181
Call history .............................. 184
Emergency calls ......................183
Entering a number ..................184
Functions during a call ............184
General information ................180
Incoming call ........................... 184
Phone book ............................. 184
Phone main menu ...................184
Selecting the ring tone ............184
Speed dial number ..................184
Phone book ................................ 184
Phone projection ........................164
Picture files ................................. 159
Playing audio .............................. 161
Playing movies ........................... 163
POIs............................................ 171
Pollen filter ................................. 197
Power outlets ............................. 101
Power seat adjustment ................41
Power steering............................ 114
Power steering fluid ....................264
Power windows ............................ 31Preheating ................................. 115
Puncture ..................................... 291
Q
Quickheat ................................... 196
R Radio Activating................................. 154
Configuring DAB .....................158
Configuring RDS .....................157
DAB announcements ..............158
Digital audio broadcasting
(DAB) ...................................... 158
Favourite lists .......................... 156
Intellitext .................................. 158
Radio data system (RDS) .......157
Regional .................................. 157
Regionalisation ....................... 157
Retrieving stations................... 156
Selecting the waveband ..........154
Station search ......................... 154
Station tuning .......................... 154
Storing stations .......................156
Usage ...................................... 154
Radio data system (RDS) ..........157
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 331
Radio remote control ...................21
RDS ............................................ 157
REACH ....................................... 328Reading lights ............................ 138
Rear carrier system ......................70
Rear floor storage cover ..............83
Rear fog light .....................116, 136
Rear seats .................................... 44
Rear storage ................................. 81
Rear view camera ...................... 240
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 99
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 305, 310
Refuelling ................................... 248
Regional ..................................... 157
Regionalisation ........................... 157
Registered trademarks ...............330
Retained power off .....................200
Retrieving stations ......................156
Reversing lights .........................136
Ride control system ....................217
Ring tone Changing the ring tone ............184
Ring tone volume ....................151
Roller blinds ................................. 34
Roof .............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 94
Roof rack ..................................... 93
Route guidance .......................... 176
S
Safety net .................................... 90
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
337Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................111
Seat belts ..................................... 50
Seat heating ................................. 43
Seat position ................................ 38
Second row seats ........................44
Selective catalytic reduction .......207
Selector lever ............................. 210
Service ............................... 197, 304
Service display .......................... 107
Service information ....................304
Side airbag system ......................58
Side blind spot alert ....................238
Sidelights .................................... 130
Side turn signal lights ................274
Smartphone ................................ 159
Phone projection .....................164
Software acknowledgement .......328
Spare wheel ............................... 294
Speech recognition .....................180
Speed dial numbers ...................184
Speed limiter....................... 117, 222 Speedometer ............................. 103
Starting and operating ................199
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................200
Station search............................. 154
Steering ...................................... 199
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 97
Steering wheel audio controls ....142Steering wheel controls ...............97
Stop-start system........................ 202
Storage ......................................... 66
Storage compartments .................66
Storing stations ........................... 156
Sunvisor lights ........................... 138
Sun visors .................................... 33
Switching the Infotainment system on ................................ 145
Symbols ......................................... 4
System settings .......................... 152
T
Tachometer ............................... 104
Tail lights ................................... 271
Theft-deterrent feature ..............141
Third row seats ............................ 48
Three-point seat belt .................... 51
TMC stations .............................. 166
Tone settings .............................. 150
Tools .......................................... 282
Touch beep volume ....................151
Tow bar....................................... 254
Towing ................................ 254, 298
Towing another vehicle .............299
Towing equipment .....................256
Towing the vehicle .....................298
TP volume .................................. 151
Traction Control system ............. 217
Traction Control system off......... 114Traffic incidents .......................... 176
Traffic sign assistant ...........117, 241
Trailer coupling ........................... 254
Trailer stability assist .................258
Trailer towing ............................. 255
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................210
Tread depth ............................... 287
Trip odometer ............................ 103
Turn and lane-change signals ...135
Turn list ....................................... 176
Turn signal ................................. 110
Tyre chains ................................ 288
Tyre designations ......................282
Tyre pressure ............................ 283
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 115, 284
Tyre pressures ........................... 320
Tyre repair kit ............................. 288
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 235
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 302
Usage ................. 145, 154, 167, 180
Bluetooth ................................. 159
Menu ....................................... 148
Navigation system ...................167
Phone ...................................... 184
338Radio....................................... 154
USB ......................................... 159
USB Connecting device ..................159
General information ................159
USB audio menu .....................161
USB movie menu ....................163
USB picture menu ...................162
Using smartphone applications ..164
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 265
Vehicle checks............................ 261
Vehicle data ................................ 310
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 331
Vehicle detected ahead ..............117
Vehicle dimensions .................... 317
Vehicle Identification Number ....308
Vehicle jack ................................ 282
Vehicle messages .....................122
Vehicle personalisation .............124
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 260
Vehicle tools ............................... 282
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 316
Ventilation ................................... 190Voice guidance........................... 167
Voice recognition ........................180
Volume Auto volume ............................ 151
Maximum startup volume ........151
Mute function........................... 145
Ring tone volume ....................151
Setting the volume ..................145
Speed compensated volume ..151
Touch beep volume ................151
TP volume ............................... 151
Volume limitation at high
temperatures ........................... 145
Volume settings .......................... 151
W
Warning chimes .........................123
Warning lights ............................. 103
Warning triangle .......................... 92
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 265
Waveband selection ...................154
Wheel changing .........................291
Wheel covers ............................. 288
Wheels and tyres .......................282
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........98
Winter tyres ............................... 282
Wiper blade replacement ..........267