224Vehicle careTemporary spare wheelCaution
The use of a spare wheel that issmaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel at
the front and the full size tyre at the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 215.
Spare wheel with directional tyre
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
226Vehicle 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 3 208.
Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise
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.
228Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye clockwise.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use 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.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences,
therefore wash your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, we recommend one with
textile brushes and a programme
without wax additives.
When doing a hand wash, use clear
water and a soft brush, cleaning in the
grain direction of the textile hood.
Never use a steam-jet or high-
pressure jet cleaner for the soft top or
the engine compartment.Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can cause paint and fabric damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wipermust be switched off. Remove
additional antenna and external
accessories.
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 damage.
Vehicle care229Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Caution
After washing or cleaning, the softtop must be completely dried
before opening. If a wet soft top
remains opened for a longer time,
it would be damaged by water
spotting and mould growth.
When cleaning with a high-pressure
jet cleaner ensure a minimum
distance of 30 cm to the rear brand
emblem to prevent unintended
unlocking.
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.
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 painted parts of 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.
Soft top as well as 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.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
244Technical dataVehicle dimensionsLength [mm]4696Length max. when operating soft top [mm]4760Width without exterior mirrors [mm]1839Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]2020Height (without antenna) [mm]1443Height max. when operating soft top [mm]2103Length of load compartment floor [mm]1121Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]1818Load compartment width [mm]978Load compartment height [mm] with opened soft top246Load compartment height [mm] with closed soft top453Wheelbase [mm]2695Turning circle diameter [m]12.2
Technical data247Comfort with up to 3 peopleECO with up to 3 peopleWith full loadEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])A20DTH,
B20DTH,235/55 R17,250/2.5 (36)230/2.3 (34)280/2.8 (41)280/2.8 (41)260/2.6
(38)300/3.0
(44)235/50 R18,245/45 R18,235/45 R19,245/40 R20,225/55 R17AllTemporary spare wheel
125/70 R17420/4.2 (61)420/4.2 (61)––420/4.2
(61)420/4.2
(61)
258IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 187
Active head restraints ...................46
Adaptive forward lighting ....92,
114, 196
AdBlue .................................. 91, 141
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars ........................................... 87
Airbag deactivation ................61, 88
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 148
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......89
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................228
Armrest ......................................... 53
Armrest storage ........................... 70
Ashtrays ....................................... 82
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............111
Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............144Autostop..................................... 136
Auxiliary heater ........................... 130
B Battery discharge protection ......122
Battery voltage ........................... 100 BlueInjection ............................... 141
Bonnet ....................................... 188
Brake and clutch fluid .................232
Brake and clutch system .............88
Brake assist ............................... 151
Brake fluid .................................. 192
Brakes ............................... 148, 191
Breakdown.................................. 226
Bulb replacement ....................... 194
C Capacities .................................. 245
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................141
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...214
Charging system .......................... 88
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Cigarette lighter ........................... 82
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............123
260Hazard warning flashers ............117
Headlight flash ........................... 113
Headlight range adjustment ......113
Headlights................................... 110
Headlights when driving abroad 113
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heated steering wheel .................77
Heating ........................................ 53
Heating and ventilation system . 123
High beam ........................... 92, 112
High beam assist ..................92, 112
Hill start assist ........................... 151
Horn ....................................... 13, 78
I
Identification plate .....................235
Ignition switch positions .............135
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 92
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 93
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........205
Instrument panel illumination .....202
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 119
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........153Interior care ............................... 230
Interior lighting ............................ 119
Interior lights ...................... 120, 202
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......147
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 224
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......90, 175
Lashing eyes ............................... 74
Light switch ................................ 110
Load compartment ................24, 71
Load compartment fuse box ......206
Loading information .....................75
Low fuel ....................................... 92
M Malfunction indicator light ............88
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 146
Manual seat adjustment ...............48
Manual transmission .................. 148
Memorised settings ......................21Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................119
N
New vehicle running-in ..............135
Number plate light .....................201
O Object detection systems ...........161
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 232, 237
OnStar ........................................ 105
Operate pedal ............................... 88
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Parking ................................ 17, 138
Parking assist ............................ 161
Parking brake ............................ 149
Parking lights ............................. 119
Particulate filter ........................... 140
Performance .............................. 241
Performing work ........................188
Pollen filter ................................. 131
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power seat adjustment ................51
Power steering.............................. 90
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................... 90
Puncture ..................................... 218