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16. Continue driving immediately sothat sealant is evenly distributed
in the tyre. After driving approx.
3 miles but no more than
10 minutes, stop and check tyre
pressure. Screw compressor air
hose directly onto tyre valve when
doing this. Fill tyre as described
before. Drain excess tyre
pressure with the button on the air
hose.
If tyre pressure hasn't decreased
under 150 kPa (1.5 bar), set it to
the correct value. Otherwise the
vehicle must not be used. Seek
assistance of a workshop 3 252.
Repeat the checking procedure
once more after driving further
3 miles but no more than
10 minutes to check that there is
no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 150 kPa (1.5 bar), the
vehicle must not be used. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
17. Stow away tyre repair kit in load compartment.
Notice
The driving characteristics of the repaired tyre are severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least 30 min.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of seven bar (102 psi).
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
Wheel changing
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight- ahead position.
● If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear orP .
● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.

228Vehicle carebolts can also be used for the steelspare wheel. In this case, the
spare wheel is secured by the
conical contact of each bolt.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel nut caps.
11. Stow the replaced wheel, the vehicle tools 3 215 and the
adapter for the locking wheel nuts.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.
Stowing a damaged full size
wheel in the load compartment
All permitted wheel sizes can be
stowed in the spare wheel well. To
secure the wheel:
1. Remove centre cap with the brand
emblem by pushing from the
inside.
2. Position the wheel outside down in the wheel well.
3. Secure the defective wheel with the wing nut.
4. Depending on the tyre size, the floor cover can be placed on theprojecting wheel.
Jump starting
Do 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.

230Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 215.
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 3 165, 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 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other

Vehicle care231cases 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 flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 215.
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.

234Vehicle careTowing 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 aweak 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.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Floor mats9 Warning
If a floor mat has the wrong size or
is not properly installed, it can
interfere with the accelerator pedal
and/or brake pedal, what can
cause unintended acceleration
and/or increased stopping
distance which can cause a crash and injury.
Use the following guidelines for
proper floor mat usage.
● The original equipped floor mats were designed for your vehicle.
Have damaged floor mats only replaced by certified floor mats.
Always check that the floor mats
do not interfere with the pedals.
● Use the floor mat with the correct
side up. Do not turn it over.
● Do not place anything on top of the driver's side floor mat.
● Use only a single floor mat on the
driver's side.

265Clock............................................. 83
Collision damage repair ..............257
Control indicators.......................... 91
Control of the vehicle .................130
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant and antifreeze ...............241
Cruise control ...................... 97, 152
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 110
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............110
Declaration of conformity ............254
DEF ............................................ 138
Deflation detection system ...........96
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................138
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......204
Door open .................................... 98
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver alert .................................. 186
Driver assistance systems ..........152
Driver Information Centre .............98
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 191
Driving hints ................................ 130E
Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 211
Electric parking brake ...93, 145, 146
Electric parking brake fault ...........94
Electronic climate control system 122
Electronic driving programmes ..143
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....95, 149
Emergency call ........................... 106
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......198
Engine compartment fuse box ...212
Engine coolant ........................... 201
Engine coolant temperature ........95
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 89
Engine data ............................... 247
Engine exhaust .......................... 137
Engine identification ...................244
Engine oil ................... 200, 241, 245
Engine oil level monitor ................90
Engine oil pressure ......................96
Entry lighting .............................. 116
Event data recorders ..................260
Exhaust filter ......................... 95, 137
Exit lighting ................................ 117
Exterior care .............................. 232
Exterior light ................................. 96Exterior lighting ....................12, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F
Fault ........................................... 144
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 127
Floor mats................................... 234
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Forward collision alert................. 163
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights .............97, 114, 207
Front pedestrian protection ........168
Front seats.................................... 45
Fuel............................................. 187
Fuel for diesel engines ..............188
Fuel for petrol engines ...............187
Fuel gauge ................................... 89
Fuses ......................................... 211
G
Gauges ......................................... 88
Gear selection ........................... 142
Gear shifting ................................. 94
General information ...................191
Glass panel .................................. 42
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Glovebox cooler ......................... 127

267Power seat adjustment ................48
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ................................... 95
Puncture ..................................... 225
Q
Quickheat ................................... 126
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 263
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor .................................. 97
REACH ....................................... 257
Reading lights ............................ 116
Rear floor storage cover ..............72
Rear fog light ...............97, 114, 207
Rear seats .................................... 51
Rear view camera ...................... 181
Rear window wiper and washer ..82
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 241, 245
Refuelling ................................... 189
Registered trademarks ...............260
Reversing lights .........................115
Ride control systems ..................149
Roadside assistance ..................106
Roller blinds ................................. 42
Roof .............................................. 42
Roof load ...................................... 76
Roof rack ..................................... 75S
Safety net .................................... 73
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................91
Seat belts ..................................... 51
Seat heating ................................. 50
Seat heating, rear .....................51
Seat position ................................ 45
Selective catalytic reduction .......138
Selective ride control ..................150
Selector lever.............................. 142
Service ............................... 128, 237
Service display ............................ 90
Service information ....................237
Service vehicle soon .................... 93
Side airbag system ......................58
Side blind spot alert ..............97, 177
Sidelights .................................... 108
Side turn lights ........................... 210
Software acknowledgement .......258
Software update ......................... 259
SOS ............................................ 106
Spare wheel ............................... 225
Speed limiter......................... 98, 155 Speedometer ............................... 88
Sport mode ................................ 151
Starting and operating ................130
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................132Steering...................................... 130
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 79
Steering wheel controls ...............79
Stop engine .................................. 93
Stop-start system........................ 134
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68
Sunvisor lights ........................... 116
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 93
T Tachometer ................................. 89
Tailgate ......................................... 29
Tail lights ................................... 207
Three-point seat belt .................... 52
Tools .......................................... 215
Tow bar....................................... 191
Towing ................................ 191, 230
Towing another vehicle .............231
Towing equipment .....................192
Towing the vehicle .....................230
Trailer coupling ........................... 191
Trailer stability assist .................194
Trailer towing ............................. 191
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................142
Tread depth ............................... 219
Trip odometer .............................. 88