Vehicle care183Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every six years.
Changing tyre and wheel
size
If tyres of a different size than thosefitted at the factory are used, it may be
necessary to reprogramme the
nominal tyre pressure and to make
other vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 178.Caution
When converting to wheels with
14 inch diameter, the ground
clearance will be reduced. This
must be considered when passing
over obstacles.
9 Warning
The use of unsuitable tyres or
wheels may lead to accidents and will invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.
9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Steel wheels: When using locking
wheel nuts don't attach wheel covers.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 175/70 R14, 185/70 R14,
185/65 R15, 205/45 R17.
184Vehicle careTyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 195/55 R16 with rims of size
16 x 6 and 16 x 6.5, the latter only in combination with limited steering
angle. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 215/45 R17 and 215/40 R18.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at the tyre's side wall near the rim
cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is stowed in the load
compartment.
Depending on the equipment, the tyre repair kit is in a compartment in the
right sidewall or in a compartment
under the floor cover.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit under
the floor cover
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the
stowage compartments on the
underside of the compressor.
Vehicle care189General informationNotice
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 7 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.
The adapters possibly supplied can
be used to pump up other items e.g. footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They can be located on the underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air
hose and withdraw adapter.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.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● 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.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Before screwing in the wheel bolts, clean them and lightly coat
the taper of each wheel bolt with
commercially available grease.9 Warning
Do not grease the thread of the
wheel bolt.
Jacking positions
The jacking positions shown refer to the use of lifting arms and accessory
jacks used for changing winter /
summer tyres.
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform located centrally under the
recess of the sill.
Vehicle care191●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.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Before screwing in the wheel bolts, clean them and lightly coat
the taper of each wheel bolt with
commercially available grease.9 Warning
Do not grease the thread of the
wheel bolt.
1. Steel wheels:
Pull off the wheel cover.
Alloy wheels with bolt caps Disengage wheel bolt caps with a
screwdriver and remove. To
protect the wheel, place a soft
cloth between the screwdriver
and the alloy wheel.
2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and loosen
each wheel bolt by half a turn.
The wheels might be protected by
locking wheel bolts. To loosen
these specific bolts, first attach
the adapter for the locking wheel
bolts onto the head of the bolt
before installing the wheel
wrench. The adapter is located in
the glovebox.
3. Ensure the jack is correctly positioned under the relevant
vehicle jacking point.
On versions with sill panels or
retrofitted sill panels, no jack may
be used. The vehicle may be
damaged.
Vehicle care193Jump starting
Do not start with a 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 battery to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery canalready 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
.
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the 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
vehicle battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged vehicle battery.
Service and maintenance201increased air pollution, presence of
airborne sand and high dust content,
driving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions,
certain service work may be required more frequently than the regularservice interval.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 72.
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
petrol engines. If it is unavailable,
engine oils of other listed qualities
have to be used. Recommendations
for petrol engines are also valid for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 205.
Topping up engine oilCaution
In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up and dispose it properly.
Engine oils of different manufacturersand brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oils for all petrol
engines with only ACEA quality is
prohibited, since it can cause engine
damage under certain operating
conditions.
223Coolant and antifreeze...............201
Corner lighting ............................ 101
Cruise control ...................... 81, 133
Cupholders .................................. 53
Curtain airbag system .................. 45
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............101
Declaration of conformity ............213
Door open .................................... 81
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........133
Driver Information Centre .............81
Driving hints ................................ 117
E Easy entry..................................... 35Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 170
Electronic climate control system 111
Electronic driving programmes ..126
Electronic Stability Control.......... 131
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............79
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......155
Engine compartment fuse box ...171
Engine coolant ........................... 158
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 72
Engine data ............................... 208Engine exhaust .......................... 123
Engine identification ...................204
Engine oil ...........157, 201, 205, 210
Engine oil pressure ......................79
Entry lighting .............................. 105
Event data recorders ..................218
Exhaust filter ......................... 79, 123
Exit lighting ................................ 106
Exterior care .............................. 196
Exterior light ................................. 80
Exterior lighting ......................12, 98
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F Fault ........................................... 127First aid ......................................... 59
First aid kit ................................... 59
Fixed air vents ........................... 116
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Following distance indication ......138
Forward collision alert................. 136
Front airbag system .....................43
Front fog lights .............80, 102, 166
Front seats.................................... 33
Front storage ................................ 54
Front turn lights .......................... 166
Fuel............................................. 148
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......150
Fuel for petrol engines ...............148
Fuel gauge ................................... 70Fuel selector ................................ 71
Fuel tank ..................................... 210
Fuses ......................................... 170
G
Gauges ......................................... 69
Gear shifting ................................. 78
Glovebox ..................................... 53
H
Halogen headlights ....................162
Hand brake ......................... 129, 130
Hazard warning flashers ............102
Headlight flash ........................... 100
Headlight range adjustment ......100
Headlights..................................... 98
Headlights when driving abroad 100
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................62
Heated windscreen .......................31
Heating ........................................ 36
Heating and ventilation system . 108
High beam ........................... 80, 100
Hill start assist ........................... 130
Horn ....................................... 13, 63
224I
Identification plate .....................204
Ignition switch positions .............118
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 80
Indicators ...................................... 69
Info Display ................................... 86
Information displays...................... 81
Instrument cluster ........................69
Instrument panel fuse box .........174
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 104
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 198
Interior lighting ............................ 104
Interior lights ...................... 104, 170
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Interruption of power supply ......127
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 193
K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......78, 147
Lashing eyes ............................... 58
Light switch .................................. 98Load compartment ................24, 55
Load compartment cover .............57
Loading information .....................59
Low fuel ....................................... 80
LPG ...................................... 71, 150
M Malfunction indicator light ............77
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 126
Manual transmission .................. 128
Manual windows ..........................29
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel display ............................ 81
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................103
N New vehicle running-in ..............118
Number plate light .....................169
O
Object detection systems ...........139
Odometer ..................................... 69
Oil, engine .......................... 201, 205
OnStar .......................................... 93
Operate pedal ............................... 78
Outside temperature ....................65
Overrun cut-off ........................... 120P
Parking ................................ 17, 122
Parking assist ...................... 78, 139
Parking brake ............................ 130
Parking lights ............................. 103
Particulate filter ........................... 123
Performing work ........................156
Power outlets ............................... 67
Power steering.............................. 78
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 190
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 221
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 216
Reading lights ............................ 105
Rear floor storage cover ..............57
Rear fog light ...............80, 103, 167
Rear view camera ...................... 143
Rear window wiper and washer ..64
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 201, 205
Reduced engine power ................80
Refuelling ................................... 150
Registered trademarks ...............218
Retained power off .....................119
Reversing lights .........................103
Ride control systems ..................131