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194Vehicle care3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
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
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 175.
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Vehicle care197If using a car wash, comply with the
car wash manufacturer's instructions.
The windscreen wiper and rear
window wiper must be switched off.
Remove antenna and external
accessories such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly (at the latest when water no longer beads). Otherwise, the
paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Unpainted plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing
agents.Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot wax
programmes in automatic car washes
if the vehicle is equipped with these
parts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror
housing cover, must not be polished. Otherwise these parts would become agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
Windows and wiper blades
Switch off wipers before handling in
their areas.
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
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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
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226Windows....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29
Windscreen wiper and washer ....63
Winter tyres ............................... 176
Wiper blade replacement ..........162
X Xenon headlights .......................165
Xenon lighting system ................101
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