
230Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 V). Its capacity
(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the vehicle battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
Open the positive terminal protection
caps of both vehicle batteries.
Lead connection order: 1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.

Vehicle care2313. 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
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
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 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of 1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 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
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 216.
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.

262Customer informationOperating data in the vehicleControl units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, for example: ● vehicle status information (e.g. speed, movement delay, lateral
acceleration, wheel rotation rate, "seat belts fastened" display)
● ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor)
As a rule such data is transient and is
not stored for longer than an
operational cycle, and only processed on board the vehicle itself. Often
control units include data storage
(including the vehicle key). This is
used to allow information to be
documented temporarily or
permanently on vehicle condition,
component stress, maintenance
requirements and technical events
and errors.Depending on technical equipment
levels, 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 read 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.

266IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 197
Active emergency braking ....99, 166
Adaptive cruise control .........98, 158
AdBlue .................................. 96, 139
Adjustable air vents ...................127
Advanced parking assist ............173
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........93
Airbag deactivation ................60, 93
Airbag label................................... 55 Airbag system .............................. 55
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 129
Air conditioning system .............. 120
Air intake .................................... 128
Air vents...................................... 127
Antilock brake system ................ 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......95
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................233
Armrest ................................... 51, 52
Ashtrays ....................................... 88
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic crash notification (ACN) ...................................... 107
Automatic light control ...............110
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............143Autostop............................... 97, 135
Auxiliary heater ........................... 127
B Battery discharge protection ......118
BlueInjection ............................... 139
Bonnet ....................................... 200
Brake and clutch fluid .................242
Brake and clutch system .............94
Brake assist ............................... 149
Brake fluid .................................. 203
Brakes ............................... 146, 203
Breakdown.................................. 231
Bulb replacement ....................... 206
C Capacities .................................. 252
Catalytic converter .....................139
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............118
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...221
Charging system .......................... 93
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Cigarette lighter ........................... 87
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............119

270Transmission display .................143
Tread depth ............................... 220
Trip odometer .............................. 89
Turn lights ............................ 92, 114
Tyre chains ................................ 221
Tyre deflation detection system . 219
Tyre designations ......................218
Tyre pressure ............................ 218
Tyre pressures ........................... 253
Tyre repair kit ............................. 222
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 170
Upholstery .................................. 235
USB port ....................................... 85
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 101
Vehicle battery ........................... 203
Vehicle checks............................ 200
Vehicle data ................................ 246
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 261
Vehicle detected ahead ................98
Vehicle dimensions .................... 251
Vehicle identification number ....244
Vehicle jack ................................ 216
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............104
Vehicle security ............................ 35Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 199
Vehicle tools ............................... 216
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Ventilating ..................................... 51
Ventilation ................................... 119
W
Warning chimes .........................103
Warning lights ............................... 89
Warning triangle .......................... 76
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 202
Wheel changing .........................225
Wheel covers ............................. 221
Wheels and tyres .......................217
Windows ....................................... 39
Windscreen................................... 39
Windscreen wiper and washer ....81
Winter tyres ............................... 217
Wiper blade replacement ..........205