Vehicle care185Tail lights
Left-hand side
1. Disengage both covers at the respective outer side by inserting
a screwdriver. Remove both
covers and unscrew screws.
Remove the panel.
2. First disengage cover by inserting
a screwdriver at the recess. Then
disengage cover at the front and
upper side. Remove cover.
Right-hand side
1. Remove the storage door and the
tyre repair kit.
2. Remove the cover.
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3. Tail / stop light, if not equippedwith LEDs (1)
Turn light (2)
Back-up light (3)
4. Remove bulb holder. Remove and renew bulb.
5. Insert bulb holder into the tail light
assembly. Install tail light
assembly in body and tighten.
Close covers and engage.
6. Switch on ignition, operate and check all lights.
Number plate light
1. Prise the light out with a screwdriver.
2. Remove bulb housing downwards, taking care not to pull
on the cable.
Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise
to disengage.
3. Remove bulb from holder and renew bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing and rotate clockwise.
5. Insert bulb housing and secure using a screwdriver.
Rear fog light
The bulbs are accessible from the
underside of the vehicle.
Vehicle care2093. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
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
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 5 min, start the other engine.
Start attempts should be made for no longer than 15 s at an interval
of 1 min.
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
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the 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 3 192.
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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.
Caution
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All 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 3 122 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.
212Vehicle careAppearance careExterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing 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.
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.If 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.
236Customer informationDepending on technical equipment
level, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggering
of an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used where necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work and quality
assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which is read out,
documents the technical condition of
the vehicle or individual components
and assists with fault diagnosis,
compliance with warranty obligations
and quality improvement. This data,
in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the
vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also uses operating data
from vehicles for product recalls. This
data can also be used to check
customer warranty and guarantee
claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs or at
your request.Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settingscan be stored in the vehicle and
changed or reset at any time.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● seat and steering wheel position settings
● chassis and air conditioning settings
● custom settings such as interior lighting
You can input your own data in the
infotainment functions for your
vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● multimedia data such as music, videos or photos for playback in
an integrated multimedia system
● address book data for use with an
integrated hands-free system or an integrated navigation system
241Control indicators.......................... 87
Control of the vehicle .................128
Controls ........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 32
Coolant and antifreeze ...............216
Cruise control ...................... 95, 149
Cupholders .................................. 58
Curtain airbag system .................. 50
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............114
Declaration of conformity ............230
DEF ............................................ 138
Delayed locking ............................ 27
Descent control system .......93, 148
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................138
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......181
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........149
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 170
Driving hints ................................ 128
E Electric adjustment ......................32
Electrical system......................... 187
Electronic climate control system 123
Electronic driving programmes ..142Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 147
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............93
Electronic Stability Control off....... 93
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......175
Engine compartment fuse box ...188
Engine coolant ........................... 178
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 223
Engine exhaust .......................... 136
Engine identification ...................219
Engine oil ................... 177, 216, 220
Engine oil pressure ......................94
Entry lighting .............................. 119
Event data recorders ..................235
Exhaust filter ............................... 136
Exit lighting ................................ 120
Exterior care .............................. 212
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................12, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 32
F
Fault ........................................... 142
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 126
Flex-Fix system ............................ 60
Folding mirrors ............................. 32Following distance indication ......154
Forward collision alert................. 152
Front airbag system .....................49
Front fog lights .............95, 117, 184
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 59
Fuel............................................. 163
Fuel for diesel engines ..............165
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......165
Fuel for petrol engines ...............163
Fuel gauge ................................... 84
Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 187
G
Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 93
General information ...................170
Glovebox ..................................... 58
Glove box lighting .......................119
H Halogen headlights ....................183
Hand brake ................................. 145
Hazard warning flashers ............116
Headlight flash ........................... 112
Headlight range adjustment ......113
Headlights when driving abroad 113
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 38
Heated mirrors ............................. 33
242Heated rear window ..................... 36
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heating ........................................ 42
Heating and ventilation system . 121
High beam ........................... 95, 111
High beam assist ..................95, 112
Hill start assist ........................... 146
Horn ....................................... 13, 77
I
Identification plate .....................218
Ignition switch positions .............129
Immobiliser ............................ 31, 95
Indicators ...................................... 83
Info Display ................................. 101
Information displays...................... 96
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument panel fuse box .........189
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 118
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 214
Interior lighting ............................ 118
Interior lights .............................. 118
Interior mirrors .............................. 33
Interruption of power supply ......143
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 208K
Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......93, 162
Lashing eyes ............................... 72
Lighting features .........................119
Light switch ................................ 110
Load compartment ................29, 70
Load compartment cover .............71
Load compartment fuse box ......191
Loading information .....................73
Low fuel ....................................... 94
LPG .............................. 85, 165, 220
M Malfunction indicator light ............92
Manual anti-dazzle ......................33
Manual mode ............................. 142
Manual transmission .................. 143
Manual windows ..........................34
Memorised settings ......................24
Midlevel display ............................ 96
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................118
N New vehicle running-in ..............128
Number plate light .....................186O
Object detection systems ...........155
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 216, 220
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 133
P Parking ................................ 18, 135
Parking assist ............................ 155
Parking brake ............................ 145
Particulate filter ........................... 136
Performance .............................. 225
Performing work ........................176
Power button .............................. 130
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power steering fluid ....................178
Power windows ............................ 34
Preheating ................................... 94
Puncture ..................................... 203
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 238
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 233
Reading lights ............................ 119
Rear carrier system ......................60
Rear floor storage cover ..............72
Rear fog light ...............95, 117, 186
Rear view camera ...................... 157