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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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Service and maintenance243All 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. -28 °C. In
cold regions with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides 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.
AdBlue Only use AdBlue to reduce the
nitrogen oxides in the exhaust
emission 3 143.
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269Collision damage repair..............260
Control indicators.......................... 91
Control of the vehicle .................134
Controls ........................................ 78
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant and antifreeze ...............242
Cruise control ...................... 98, 156
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 114
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............114
Declaration of conformity ............257
DEF ............................................ 143
Deflation detection system ...........96
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................143
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......207
Door open .................................... 99
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver alert .................................. 190
Driver assistance systems ..........156
Driver Information Centre .............99
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 195
Driving hints ................................ 134
E
Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 214Electric parking brake ...........94, 150
Electric parking brake fault ...........94
Electronic climate control system 126
Electronic driving programmes ..148
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....95, 153
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......202
Engine compartment fuse box ...215
Engine coolant ........................... 204
Engine coolant temperature ........95
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine data ............................... 249
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................245
Engine oil ................... 203, 242, 246
Engine oil level monitor ................90
Engine oil pressure ......................96
Entry lighting .............................. 120
Event data recorders ..................263
Exhaust filter ......................... 96, 142
Exit lighting ................................ 121
Exterior care .............................. 235
Exterior light ................................. 97
Exterior lighting ....................12, 112
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36F
Fault ........................................... 148
First aid ......................................... 74
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 131
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Forward collision alert................. 168
Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights .............98, 118, 209
Front pedestrian protection ........173
Front seats.................................... 44
Fuel............................................. 192
Fuel for diesel engines ..............192
Fuel for petrol engines ...............192
Fuel gauge ................................... 90
Fuses ......................................... 214
G
Gauges ......................................... 89
Gear shifting ................................. 95
General information ...................195
Glass panel .................................. 42
Glovebox ..................................... 67
Glovebox cooler ......................... 131
H Halogen headlights ....................208
Hazard warning flashers ............117
Headlight flash ........................... 113
Headlight range adjustment ......114
Headlights................................... 112
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