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Vehicle care2313. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
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.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.
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264IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 191
Adjustable air vents ...................132
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........91
Airbag deactivation ................48, 92
Airbag label................................... 43 Airbag system .............................. 43
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 133
Air conditioning system .............. 125
Air intake .................................... 132
Air vents...................................... 132
Antilock brake system ................ 150
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......93
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................233
Ashtrays ....................................... 82
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............142
Autostop ............................... 96, 137
B Battery discharge protection ......123
Battery voltage ........................... 105
Belts.............................................. 40
Bicycle rack .................................. 58Bonnet ....................................... 192
Brake and clutch fluid .................238
Brake and clutch system .............93
Brake assist ............................... 151
Brake fluid .................................. 196
Brakes ............................... 150, 196
Breakdown.................................. 231
Bulb replacement ....................... 199
C Capacities .................................. 253
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................142
Central locking system ................22
Centre high-mounted brake light 206
Changing tyre and wheel size ...219
Charging system .......................... 92
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 53
Child restraints.............................. 49
Child restraint systems ................49
Cigarette lighter ........................... 82
City mode ................................... 154
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............124
Clock ............................................ 79
Code ........................................... 103
Collision damage repair ..............259
Colour-Info-Display .....................101
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268Upholstery.................................. 236
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 196
Vehicle checks............................ 192 Vehicle data ................................ 243
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 262
Vehicle detected ahead ................96
Vehicle dimensions .................... 252
Vehicle Identification Number ....241
Vehicle jack ................................ 212
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............106
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 191
Vehicle tools ............................... 212
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 250
Ventilation ................................... 124
W
Warning chimes .........................105
Warning lights ............................... 83
Warning triangle .......................... 71
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 196
Wheel changing .........................225
Wheel covers ............................. 220Wheels and tyres .......................213
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........76
Winter tyres ............................... 213
Wiper blade replacement ..........198
X Xenon headlights .......................201
Xenon lighting system ................117