Vehicle care221
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 3 156, 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
cases 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 outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
Service and maintenance231All of the recommended viscositygrades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -37 °C.
This concentration should be
maintained all year round. The use of additional coolant additives that
intend to give additional corrosion
protection or seal against minor leaks
can cause function problems. Liability
for consequences resulting from the
use of additional coolant additives will be rejected.
Washer fluid Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.Brake and clutch fluid
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should therefore be replaced at the specified interval.
Customer information251Operating data in the vehicleControl units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, for example: ● 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 and is
not stored for longer than an
operational cycle, and only processed on board the vehicle itself. Often
control units 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 data read 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.
254IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 186
Active emergency braking ....93, 156
Adaptive forward lighting ...........111
AdBlue .................................. 91, 140
Adjustable air vents ...................126
Advanced parking assist ............163
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........88
Airbag deactivation ................55, 88
Airbag label................................... 50 Airbag system .............................. 50
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 128
Air conditioning system .............. 119
Air intake .................................... 128
Air vents...................................... 126
Antilock brake system ................ 147
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......90
Anti-theft alarm system ................31
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30
Appearance care ........................222
Armrest ................................... 45, 46
Ashtrays ....................................... 78 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................35
Automatic light control ...............110
Automatic locking ........................27
Automatic transmission .............143
Autostop ............................... 92, 136
Auxiliary heater ........................... 126B
Battery discharge protection ......117
Battery voltage ........................... 100 Belts.............................................. 47
BlueInjection ............................... 140
Bonnet ....................................... 188
Brake and clutch fluid .................230
Brake and clutch system .............90
Brake assist ............................... 148
Brake fluid .................................. 191
Brakes ............................... 147, 191
Breakdown.................................. 220
Bulb replacement ....................... 193
C Capacities .................................. 242
Catalytic converter .....................139
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............116
Centre console storage ...............63
Changing tyre and wheel size ...210
Charging system .......................... 89
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 59
Child restraints.............................. 56
Child restraint systems ................56
Cigarette lighter ........................... 78
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............118
255Clock............................................. 76
Control indicators.......................... 87
Control of the vehicle .................131
Controls ........................................ 72
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............230
Cruise control ...................... 93, 150
Cupholders .................................. 62
Curtain airbag system .................. 54
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............111
Declaration of conformity ............244
DEF ............................................ 140
Deflation detection system ...........92
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................140
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......192
Door open .................................... 93
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver alert .................................. 175
Driver assistance systems ..........150
Driver Information Centre .............94
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 182
Driving hints ................................ 131
E Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 201
Electronic climate control system 122Electronic driving programmes ..144
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....91, 148
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......91
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......187
Engine compartment fuse box ...202
Engine coolant ........................... 190
Engine coolant temperature ........91
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Engine data ............................... 237
Engine exhaust .......................... 139
Engine identification ...................233
Engine oil ................... 189, 230, 234
Engine oil level monitor ................86
Engine oil pressure ......................92
Entry lighting .............................. 116
Event data recorders ..................250
Exhaust filter ......................... 91, 139
Exit lighting ................................ 116
Exterior care .............................. 222
Exterior light ................................. 92
Exterior lighting ....................12, 109
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33
F Fault ........................................... 145
First aid ......................................... 68First aid kit ................................... 68
Fixed air vents ........................... 128
Folding mirrors ............................. 34
Forward collision alert................. 155
Front airbag system .....................53
Front fog lights .............93, 113, 196
Front pedestrian protection ........159
Front seats.................................... 42
Fuel............................................. 176
Fuel for diesel engines ..............176
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......178
Fuel for petrol engines ...............176
Fuel gauge ................................... 84 Fuel selector ................................ 84
Fuses ......................................... 201
G
Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 90
General information ...................181
Glass panel .................................. 39
Glovebox ..................................... 62
H Halogen headlights ....................194
Hand brake ................................. 147
Hazard warning flashers ............112
Headlight flash ........................... 110
Headlight range adjustment ......111
Headlights................................... 109
Headlights when driving abroad 111
256Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 41
Head-up display............................ 98 Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 37
Heated steering wheel .................72
Heated windscreen .......................38
Heating ........................................ 45
Heating and ventilation system . 118
High beam ........................... 93, 110
High beam assist ..........................93
Hill start assist ........................... 148
Horn ....................................... 13, 73
I
Identification plate .....................232
Ignition switch positions .............131
Immobiliser .................................. 33
Indicators ...................................... 83
Inductive charging ........................77
Info Display ................................... 96
Instrument cluster ........................79
Instrument panel fuse box .........203
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 115
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 224
Interior lighting ............................ 115
Interior lights ...................... 115, 201
Interior mirrors .............................. 35Interruption of power supply ......145
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 219
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......90, 174
Lashing eyes ............................... 67
LED headlights ........................... 196
Lighting features .........................116
Light switch ................................ 109
Load compartment ................29, 63
Load compartment cover .............66
Loading information .....................69
Low beam ..................................... 93
Low fuel ....................................... 92
LPG ...................................... 84, 178
M
Malfunction indicator light ............89
Manual anti-dazzle ......................35
Manual mode ............................. 144
Manual transmission .................. 146
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................114N
New vehicle running-in ..............131
Number plate light .....................201
O
Object detection systems ...........160
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 230, 234
OnStar ........................................ 104
Outside temperature ....................75
Overrun cut-off ........................... 135
P Panoramic view system ..............170
Parking ................................ 18, 138
Parking assist ............................ 160
Parking brake ....................... 90, 147
Parking lights ............................. 114
Particulate filter ........................... 139
Performance .............................. 238
Performing work ........................188
Power button .............................. 132
Power outlets ............................... 76
Power saving mode ....................133
Power windows ............................ 36
Preheating ................................... 91
Puncture ..................................... 215
Q
Quickheat ................................... 126