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Vehicle care233Towing
Towing the vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 218.
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 3 169, 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
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Vehicle care235Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe 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.
Washing
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.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand 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.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
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.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith 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.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
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 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.
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240Service and maintenanceService intervals
Engine code
EB2ADT
EB2ADTS
EB2FAEP6FADTXDEB2DTS
Country group 116,000 miles / 1 year16,000 miles / 1 year19,000 miles / 1 yearCountry group 29,000 miles / 1 year16,000 miles / 1 year12,000 miles / 1 yearCountry group 39,000 miles / 1 year16,000 miles / 1 year12,000 miles / 1 year6,000 miles / 1 year 1)Country group 49,000 miles / 1 year12,000 miles / 1 yearCountry group 56,000 miles / 1 year1)
Unless otherwise indicated in the service display.
Engine code
DV5RC
DV5RD
DW10FCDV6FC
Country group 119,000 miles / 1 year 1)19,000 miles / 1 year 1)16,000 miles / 1 year 1)Country group 219,000 miles / 1 year 1)19,000 miles / 1 year 1)16,000 miles / 1 year 1)Country group 39,000 miles / 1 year12,000 miles / 1 year16,000 miles / 1 year 1)Country group 49,000 miles / 1 year12,000 miles / 1 yearCountry group 56,000 miles / 1 year6,000 miles / 1 year1)
Unless otherwise indicated in the service display.
Maintenance of your vehicle equipped with engine DV6D is required every 6,000 miles or after one year, whichever occurs
first. These service intervals are valid for countries of country group 5.
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242Service and maintenanceRecommended fluids,lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and lubricants
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 and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities must 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
3 246.
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.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 246.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 246.
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244Technical dataTechnical dataVehicle identification..................244
Vehicle Identification Number ..244
Identification plate ...................244
Engine identification ................245
Vehicle data ............................... 246
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 246
Engine data ............................. 249
Performance ............................ 251
Vehicle weight ......................... 252
Vehicle dimensions .................253
Capacities ................................ 254
Tyre pressures ........................ 255Vehicle identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber
The Vehicle Identification Number
may be embossed on the instrument
panel, visible through the windscreen, or in the engine compartment on the
right body panel.
Identification plate
The identification plate is located on
the front left or right door frame.
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Technical data245Information on identification label:1:manufacturer2:type approval number3:vehicle identification number4:permissible gross vehicle weightrating in kg5:permissible gross train weight
in kg6:maximum permissible front axle
load in kg7:maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg8:vehicle-specific or country-
specific data
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
Engine identification
The technical data tables show the
engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 249.
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the engine power in the EEC
Certificate of Conformity provided
with your vehicle or other national
registration documents.
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246Technical dataVehicle dataRecommended fluids and lubricantsService interval country groups 1 to 3 Required engine oil qualityAll countries listed in country groups 1 to 3 3 239Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesdexos1 Gen2✔–dexos2–✔
Diesel engines only: In case dexos quality is unavailable, you may use max. 1 l engine oil quality ACEA C3 once between
each oil change.
Engine oil viscosity grades
All countries listed in country groups 1 to 3 3 239Ambient temperaturePetrol and diesel enginesDiesel enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 5W-30SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 5W-30SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40
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Technical data247Service interval country group 4Required engine oil qualityCountries included in country group 4 3 239Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesdexos1 Gen2✔–dexos2–✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use the oil qualities listed below:
Countries included in country group 4 3 239Engine oil qualityPetrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesACEA A3/B4–✔ACEA C3–✔
Engine oil viscosity grades
Countries included in country group 4 3 239Ambient temperaturePetrol enginesDiesel enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 5W-30SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40