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Vehicle care2114. 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
Disengage cap by using a
screwdriver and remove.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 195.
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.
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212Vehicle careCaution
Never tow a vehicle equipped withAll Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.
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 system 3 127 and
close the windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards. The maximum speed is
50 mph. In all other cases, and when
the transmission is defective, the front axle must be raised off the ground.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Do not tow the vehicle using a towing eye. Towing with a tow rope could
cause severe automatic transmission damage. When towing vehicles with
automatic transmission, use flat bed
or wheel lift equipment.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and close cap.Towing another vehicle
Disengage the cap by using a
screwdriver and remove.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 195.
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214Vehicle careIf 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.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with 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.
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.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
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.
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Vehicle care215Wheels and tyresDo 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.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas system must be
completely evacuated.
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.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
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 a
weak 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.
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228Technical dataPerformanceEngineB14NET
B14NET
LPG
B14XFTB16XERA18XER
Maximum speed [mph]Manual transmission121/115 3)122–106112Automatic transmission118–120–11234)
Vehicles with All-wheel drive system.Vehicles with All-wheel drive system.EngineB16DTHB16DTUB16DTNMaximum speed [mph]Manual transmission118/116 3)4)112111Automatic transmission117––34)
Vehicles with All-wheel drive system.Vehicles with All-wheel drive system.
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Technical data229Vehicle weightKerb weight, basic model without any optional equipmentEngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmission[kg]B14NET1319/1370 4)1334B14NET
LPG1375–B14XFT–1406B16XER1280–A18XER13051392B16DTU1374–B16DTN1374–B16DTH1374/1429 3)4)138734)
Vehicles with All-wheel drive system.Vehicles with All-wheel drive system.
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 74.
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230Technical dataVehicle dimensionsLength [mm]4275Width without exterior mirrors [mm]1781Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]2038Height (without antenna) [mm]1659/17465)Length of load compartment floor [mm]731Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]1428Load compartment width [mm]914Load compartment height [mm]808Wheelbase [mm]2555Turning circle diameter [m]10.9/11.3 5)5)
Depending on wheel size and equipment.
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Technical data233Comfort 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])B14XFT,
B16DTH,
B16DTU,
B16DTN215/60R17,240/2.4 (35)240/2.4 (35)270/2.7 (39)280/2.8 (41)270/2.7
(39)300/3.0
(44)215/55 R18205/70 R16,
215/65 R16220/2.2 (32)220/2.2 (32)270/2.7 (39)280/2.8 (41)270/2.7
(39)300/3.0
(44)225/45 R19240/2.4 (35)240/2.4 (35)270/2.7 (39)280/2.8 (41)270/2.7
(39)280/2.8
(41)AllTemporary spare
wheel
125/70 R16420/4.2 (60)420/4.2 (60)––420/4.2
(60)420/4.2
(60)