170Vehicle care
2. Screw in the towing eye as far asit will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.
General
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.
The vehicle must be towed facing
forward, not faster than 88 km/h. 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 and engage in the front
bumper.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The 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.
Service and maintenance177Brake and clutch fluidOver time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.
196IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 135
Adjustable air vents ...................103
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........70
Airbag deactivation ................44, 70
Airbag label................................... 39 Airbag system .............................. 39
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 104
Air conditioning system ................ 98
Air intake .................................... 104
Air vents...................................... 103
Antilock brake system ................ 117
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......72
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Appearance care ........................170
Ashtrays ....................................... 63
Autostop ..................................... 109
B Battery discharge protection ........96
Battery voltage ............................. 83
Belts.............................................. 37
Bonnet ....................................... 137
Bonnet open ................................. 74
Brake and clutch fluid .................175
Brake and clutch system .............71
Brake assist ............................... 118
Brake fluid .................................. 140Brakes ............................... 117, 140
Breakdown.................................. 169
Bulb replacement ....................... 143
C Capacities .................................. 186
Catalytic converter .....................113
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............52
Centre high-mounted brake light 147
Changing tyre and wheel size ...159
Charging system .......................... 71
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 48
Child restraints.............................. 45
Child restraint systems ................45
Cigarette lighter ........................... 63
City mode ................................... 121
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems ...............97
Clock ............................................ 61
Code ............................................. 81
Collision damage repair ..............191
Control indicators.......................... 67
Control of the vehicle .................106
Controls ........................................ 59
Coolant and antifreeze ...............175
Cornering lights ............................ 92
Cruise control ...................... 74, 122
