Vehicle care191
2. Screw in the towing eye as far asit will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.
General
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
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.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and engage in the front
bumper.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The 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.
WashingAdam without foldable sunroof:
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. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".
Customer information213Operating data in the vehicleControl units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, e.g.: ● 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, not
stored for longer than an operational
cycle, and only processed on board
the vehicle itself. Control units often
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 datawhich 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.
216IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 148
Adjustable air vents ...................113
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........75
Airbag deactivation ................43, 75
Airbag label................................... 38 Airbag system .............................. 38
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 114
Air conditioning system .............. 107
Air intake .................................... 114
Air vents...................................... 113
Antilock brake system ................ 123
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......77
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................191
Ashtrays ....................................... 67
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................27
Automatic light control .................99
Automatic locking ........................23
Autostop ..................................... 118
B Battery discharge protection ......105
Battery voltage ............................. 89
Belts.............................................. 36
Bonnet ....................................... 150
Brake and clutch fluid .................196
Brake and clutch system .............76Brake assist ............................... 125
Brake fluid .................................. 153
Brakes ............................... 123, 153
Breakdown.................................. 190
Bulb replacement ....................... 155
C Capacities .................................. 205
Catalytic converter .....................122
Central locking system ................21
Changing tyre and wheel size ...176
Charging system .......................... 75
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 48
Child restraints.............................. 45
Child restraint systems ................45
Cigarette lighter ........................... 67
City mode ................................... 128
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............106
Clock ............................................ 65
Code ............................................. 87
Control indicators.......................... 72
Control of the vehicle .................115
Controls ........................................ 61
Convex shape .............................. 26
Coolant and antifreeze ...............196
Cruise control ...................... 79, 129
Cupholders .................................. 51
Curtain airbag system .................. 43
217DDanger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............100
Declaration of conformity ............207
Door open .................................... 79
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........129
Driver Information Centre .............80
Driving hints ................................ 115
E Electric adjustment ......................26
Electrical system......................... 164
Electronic climate control system 109
Electronic Stability Control.......... 126
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............77
Electronic Stability Control off....... 77
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......149
Engine compartment fuse box ...165
Engine coolant ........................... 152
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 70
Engine data ............................... 203
Engine exhaust .......................... 121
Engine identification ...................199
Engine oil ...........151, 196, 200, 205
Engine oil pressure ......................78
Entry lighting .............................. 104
Event data recorders ..................212Exhaust filter ......................... 78, 121
Exit lighting ................................ 104
Exterior care .............................. 191
Exterior light ................................. 79
Exterior lighting ......................12, 98
Exterior mirrors ............................. 26
F First aid ......................................... 57
First aid kit ................................... 57
Fixed air vents ........................... 114
Folding mirrors ............................. 26
Front airbag system .....................42
Front seats.................................... 32
Front storage ................................ 52
Front turn lights .......................... 158
Fuel............................................. 142
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......144
Fuel for petrol engines ...............142
Fuel gauge ................................... 69 Fuel selector ................................ 69
Fuel tank ..................................... 205
Fuses ......................................... 164
G Gauges ......................................... 68
Gear shifting ................................. 77
Glass panel .................................. 30
Glovebox ..................................... 51H
Halogen headlights ....................155
Hand brake ......................... 123, 124
Hazard warning flashers ............100
Headlight flash ............................. 99
Headlight range adjustment ......100
Headlights..................................... 98
Headlights when driving abroad 100
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 31
Heated mirrors ............................. 26
Heated rear window ..................... 29
Heated steering wheel .................61
Heating ........................................ 35
Heating and ventilation system . 106
High beam ............................. 79, 99
Hill start assist ........................... 125
Horn ....................................... 13, 62
I
Identification plate .....................199
Ignition switch positions .............116
Immobiliser ............................ 25, 79
Indicators ...................................... 68
Info Display ................................... 85
Information displays...................... 80
Instrument cluster ........................68
Instrument panel fuse box .........167
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 102
218Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 194
Interior lighting ............................ 102
Interior lights ...................... 102, 164
Interior mirrors .............................. 27
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 188
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L Lashing eyes ............................... 56
Light switch .................................. 98
Load compartment ................24, 53
Load compartment cover .............54
Loading information .....................58
Low fuel ....................................... 79
LPG .............................. 69, 144, 200
M Malfunction indicator light ............76
Manual anti-dazzle ......................27
Manual transmission .................. 123
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel Display............................ 80Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................102
N
New vehicle running-in ..............116
Number plate light .....................163
O Object detection systems ...........132
Odometer ..................................... 68
Oil, engine .......................... 196, 200
OnStar .......................................... 93
Operate pedal ............................... 76
Outside temperature ....................64
Overrun cut-off ........................... 118
P Parking ................................ 17, 120
Parking assist ...................... 77, 132
Parking brake ............................ 124
Parking lights ............................. 101
Particulate filter ........................... 121
Performing work ........................150
Power outlets ............................... 66
Power steering.............................. 77
Power windows ............................ 27
Puncture ..................................... 182R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 215
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 210
Rear floor storage cover ..............55
Rear fog light ...............79, 101, 159
Rear storage ................................. 54
Rear window wiper and washer ..63
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 196, 200
Refuelling ................................... 144 Registered trademarks ...............212
Retained power off .....................117
Reversing lights .........................102
Ride control systems ..................125
Roof load ...................................... 58
Roof rack ..................................... 58
S Safety belts ................................... 36
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 33
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................74
Seat belts ..................................... 36
Seat folding .................................. 34
Seat heating ................................. 35
Seat position ................................ 32
Service ....................................... 114 Service display ............................ 71