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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.
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Vehicle care171If using a car wash, comply with the
car 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.
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 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.
Unpainted 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.
SunroofNever clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing
solutions etc.), acidic or highly
alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do
not apply wax or polishing agents to
the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
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199Seat belt reminder .......................70
Seat belts ..................................... 37 Seat heating ................................. 36
Seat position ................................ 34
Selector lever ............................. 115
Service ....................................... 105
Service display ............................ 66
Service information ....................174
Service vehicle soon .................... 71
Side airbag system ......................43
Sidelights ...................................... 91
Side turn signal lights ................147
Software acknowledgement .......191
Spare wheel ............................... 166
Speed limiter......................... 74, 123
Speedometer ............................... 63
Starting and operating ................107
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............108, 114
Steering ...................................... 107
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 59
Steering wheel controls ...............59
Stop-start system........................ 109
Storage ......................................... 51
Storage compartments .................51
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4T
Tachometer ................................. 64
Tail lights ................................... 146
Three-point seat belt .................... 38
Tools .......................................... 153
Towing ........................................ 169
Towing the vehicle .....................169
Traction Control system ............. 119
Traction Control system off........... 73
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................114
Tread depth ............................... 159
Trip odometer .............................. 64
Turn and lane-change signals .....93
Turn signal ................................... 69
Tyre chains ................................ 160
Tyre designations ......................154
Tyre pressure ............................ 155
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 73, 156
Tyre pressures ........................... 187
Tyre repair kit ............................. 160
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 72, 125
Upholstery .................................. 172
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................... 80
Vehicle battery ........................... 140Vehicle checks............................ 137
Vehicle data ................................ 180
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 194
Vehicle dimensions .................... 185
Vehicle Identification Number ....178
Vehicle jack ................................ 153
Vehicle messages .......................81
Vehicle personalisation ...............84
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 136
Vehicle tools ............................... 153
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 184
Ventilation ..................................... 97
W
Warning chimes ........................... 83
Warning lights ............................... 63
Warning triangle .......................... 55
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 140
Wheel changing .........................163
Wheel covers ............................. 160
Wheels and tyres .......................154
Windows ....................................... 28
Windscreen................................... 28
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........60
Winter tyres ............................... 154
Wiper blade replacement ..........142