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218Vehicle careDeactivating power saving modePower saving mode is deactivatedautomatically when the engine is
restarted. Run the engine for a
sufficient charge:
● for less than 10 minutes to use the consumers for approx.
5 minutes
● for more than 10 minutes to use the consumers for up to approx.
30 minutes
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Switch off the ignition.
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper lever to positon the wiper blades vertically on
the windscreen.
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade to the wiper
arm and push until it engages.
Lower the wiper arm carefully.
Rear window
Lift the wiper arm. Disengage the
wiper blade as shown in the
illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower the wiper arm carefully.
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Vehicle care219Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do
not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen headlights Halogen headlights with separate
bulbs for low beam and high beam.
Low beam ( 1) outer bulb
High beam ( 2) inner bulb
Low beam (1)
1. Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
2.Withdraw the bulb socket from the
reflector housing.
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Vehicle care225Tail light / brake light (1)
Turn light / hazard warning flasher ( 2 ) outer bulb
Reversing light ( 3) inner bulb
Rear fog light ( 4)
6. Attach the bulb carrier to the light assembly.
7. Attach the cable to the retainer. 8. Attach the light assembly to the vehicle body and tighten both
screws.
Centre high-mounted brake light The centre high-mounted brake light
is designed as LED and can not be
changed.
Have lights repaired by a workshop in case of failure.
Bulb check Switch on the ignition, operate andcheck all lights.Side turn lights
To replace the bulb, remove the lamp housing:
1. Slide the lamp housing forward and remove it at the back.
2. Press the retaining lug upwardsand remove the bulb socket from
the plug connector.
3. Replace the complete unit.
4. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to
the left and insert right end.
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226Vehicle careNumber plate light
1. Insert a screwdriver, for example,in the recess of the cover and
remove it.
2. Pull the bulb from the bulb holder and replace it.
3. Attach the cover.
Interior lights
Have the following bulbs replaced by
a workshop:
● courtesy light, reading lights
● load compartment light
● instrument panel illuminationElectrical system
Fuses
Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
There are two fuse boxes in the
vehicle:
● engine compartment
● instrument panel
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognised by its melted wire.Caution
Do not replace the fuse until the
cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.
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244Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver, for example, to prevent
paint damage. Insert the screwdriverin the slot at the lower part of the cap.
Release the cap carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 229.
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 3 180, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
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.
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276Gear shifting............................... 103
General information ...................205
Glass panel .................................. 43
Glovebox ..................................... 69
Glovebox cooler ......................... 141
Graphic Info Display ...................115
H Halogen headlights ....................219
Hand brake ................................. 160
Hazard warning flashers ............124
Headlight flash ........................... 123
Headlight range adjustment ......124
Headlights................................... 121 Headlights when driving abroad 124
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Head-up display.......................... 112 Heated mirrors ............................. 38
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heated steering wheel .................89
Heating ........................................ 49
Heating and ventilation system . 130
High beam ......................... 106, 122
High beam assist ................106, 122
Hill start assist ........................... 162
Horn ....................................... 13, 90
I
Identification plate .....................256
Ignition switch positions .............143Immobiliser .................................. 36
Indicators ...................................... 97
Inductive charging ........................94
Info Display ................................. 110
Installing seats .............................. 51
Instrument cluster ........................96
Instrument panel fuse box .........228
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 127
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 248
Interior lighting ............................ 127
Interior lights ...................... 127, 226
Interior mirrors .............................. 38
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 242
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Ladder flap.................................... 74
Lane keep assist ................104, 198
Lashing eyes ............................... 78
LED headlights ...................106, 221
Lighting features .........................128
Light switch ................................ 121
Load compartment ................31, 74Load compartment cover .............75
Load compartment grille ...............81
Loading ............................. 47, 50, 51
Loading information .....................85
Low beam ................................... 106
Low fuel ..................................... 106
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........102
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual mode ............................. 156
Manual transmission .................. 158
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................126
Multimedia .................................. 115
Multimedia Navi Pro ...................115
N
New vehicle running-in ..............143
Number plate light .....................226
O Object detection systems ...........183
Odometer ..................................... 97
Oil, engine .......................... 254, 258
Outside temperature ....................92
Overhead console .......................71
Overload indicator ................86, 103
Overrun cut-off ........................... 147