
Vehicle care209
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.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 147, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
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.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. 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 with the outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.

210Vehicle careThe towing eye is stowed with thevehicle tools 3 194.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
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 a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe 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.
WashingThe paintwork is exposed to
environmental influences. Wash and
wax the 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

212Vehicle careIce residues, pollution and continuouswiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Glass panel
Never 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.
Wheels and tyres Do 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 witha 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.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.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.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.

247Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................122
Controls ........................................ 70
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............219
Cornering lights .......................... 103
Cruise control ...................... 87, 140
Cupholders .................................. 61
Curtain airbag system .................. 53
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............103
Declaration of conformity ............232
DEF ............................................ 130
Deflation detection system ...........85
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................130
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......181
Door open .................................... 87
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver alert .................................. 164
Driver assistance systems ..........140
Driver Information Centre .............88
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 169
Driving hints ................................ 122
E Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 190
Electronic climate control system 113Electronic driving programmes ..135
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....84, 139
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......85
Emergency call ............................. 98
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......175
Engine compartment fuse box ...191
Engine coolant ........................... 178
Engine coolant temperature ........85
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine data ............................... 226
Engine exhaust .......................... 129
Engine identification ...................222
Engine oil ...........177, 219, 223, 230
Engine oil level monitor ................79
Engine oil pressure ......................85
Entry lighting .............................. 107
Event data recorders ..................240
Exhaust filter ......................... 85, 129
Exit lighting ................................ 107
Exterior care .............................. 210
Exterior light ................................. 86
Exterior lighting ....................12, 100
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33F
Fault ........................................... 135
First aid ......................................... 66
First aid kit ................................... 66
Fixed air vents ........................... 119
Floor mats................................... 213
Folding mirrors ............................. 34
Forward collision alert................. 145
Front airbag system .....................52
Front fog lights .............86, 104, 185
Front pedestrian protection ........149
Front seats.................................... 41
Fuel............................................. 166
Fuel for diesel engines ..............166
Fuel for petrol engines ...............166
Fuel gauge ................................... 79 Fuel tank ..................................... 230
Fuses ......................................... 190
G
Gauges ......................................... 77
Gear selection ........................... 134
Gear shifting ................................. 84
General information ...................169
Glass panel .................................. 39
Glovebox ..................................... 61
H Halogen headlights ....................182
Hand brake ......................... 137, 138
Hazard warning flashers ............103

249QQuickheat ................................... 117
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 243
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor .................................. 87
REACH ....................................... 235
Reading lights ............................ 106
Rear floor storage cover ..............64
Rear fog light ...............87, 105, 185
Rear seats ................................... 45
Rear view camera ...................... 162
Rear window wiper and washer ..73
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 219, 223
Refuelling ................................... 167
Registered trademarks ...............239
Reverse light............................... 185
Reversing lights .........................105
Ride control systems ..................139
Roadside assistance ....................98
Roof .............................................. 39
Roof load ...................................... 67
Roof rack ..................................... 67
S Safety belts ................................... 46
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 42
Seat belt ........................................ 8Seat belt reminder .......................81
Seat belts ..................................... 46
Seat heating ................................. 44
Seat position ................................ 41
Selective catalytic reduction .......130
Selector lever.............................. 134
Service ............................... 119, 215
Service display ............................ 80
Service information ....................215
Service vehicle soon .................... 83
Side airbag system ......................52
Side blind spot alert ..............87, 158
Sidelights .................................... 100
Side turn lights ........................... 189
Software acknowledgement .......235
Software update ......................... 238
SOS .............................................. 98
Spare wheel ............................... 203
Speed limiter......................... 87, 143
Speedometer ............................... 77
Starting and operating ................122
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................124
Steering ...................................... 122
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 70
Steering wheel controls ...............70
Stop engine .................................. 83
Stop-start system........................ 126
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61Sun visor lights .......................... 107
Sun visors .................................... 38
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 83
T
Tachometer ................................. 78
Tail lights ................................... 185
Three-point seat belt .................... 47
Through-loading facility ................62
Tools .......................................... 194
Tow bar....................................... 169
Towing ................................ 169, 208
Towing another vehicle .............209
Towing equipment .....................170
Towing the vehicle .....................208
Trailer hitch ................................. 169
Trailer towing ............................. 170
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................133
Tread depth ............................... 198
Trip odometer .............................. 78
Turn lights ............................ 81, 104
Tyre chains ................................ 199
Tyre deflation detection system . 197
Tyre designations ......................195
Tyre pressure ............................ 196
Tyre pressures ........................... 231
Tyre repair kit ............................. 199