218Vehicle careJump start terminal
In the event of a discharged vehicle
battery, the jump start terminal
enables the vehicle to be started
without the need to access the battery inside the vehicle.
The jump start terminal is located in
the engine compartment and
identified by a " <" sign on the red
insulating cover. Lift the red insulating
cover to access the terminal
connector.
Ensure the red insulating cover is
latched back into position when not in
use.
Jump starting procedure
Depending on model, the jump start
terminal may be located at the left-
hand or right-hand side of the engine
compartment.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal (1) of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the jump start terminal (2)
of the vehicle with the discharged
vehicle battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal (3) of the
booster battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
(4), such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as
Vehicle care219far 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 start.
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 The towing eye and wheel wrench are
stowed with the vehicle tools 3 203.
Disengage the cover using a suitable
tool and remove.
Screw the towing eye clockwise into
the front towing point and tighten fully using the wheel wrench.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Switch off the air suspension system 3 142.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 165, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Move the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
240IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....185
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 179
Active emergency braking ..103, 165
AdBlue ........................ 101, 145, 225
AdBlue gauge ............................... 93
AdBlue tank ................................ 229
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........98
Airbag deactivation ................63, 98
Airbag label................................... 59 Airbag system .............................. 59
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 119
Air intake .................................... 132
Air suspension ........................... 142
Air suspension system................ 219
Air vents...................................... 131
Antifreeze ................................... 183
Antilock brake system ................ 156
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....100
Anti-theft alarm system ................36
Anti-theft bolts............................. 212
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Anti-theft security lock ..................23
Appearance care ........................221
Armrest ........................................ 51
Ashtrays ....................................... 91Automatic light control ...............110
Automatic locking ...................24, 29
Autostop ....................... 17, 137, 138
Auxiliary heater ........................... 125
B Battery .................... 21, 22, 125, 185
Battery discharge protection ......117
Battery, jump starting.................. 217
Belts.............................................. 55
Bonnet ....................................... 180
Bottle holders................................ 75
Brake assist ............................... 158
Brake fluid .......................... 185, 225
Brakes ............................... 156, 185
Brake system ............................. 100
Breakdown.................................. 219
Bulb replacement ....................... 189
Bus Rear seats ................................. 52
C
Cabin bulkhead grille ....................81
Capacities .................................. 229
Cargo management system ........78
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................144
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 195
Changing tyre and wheel size ...208
Charging system .......................... 99
242First aid kit ................................... 82
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Fog lights .................................... 114
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Folding seat .................................. 75
Front airbag system .....................62
Front courtesy light .....................115
Front fog lights ...103, 110, 114, 192
Front reading light....................... 116
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 75
Front turn lights .......................... 192
Fuel economy rating (ecoScoring) ............................ 107
Fuel for diesel engines ..............172
Fuel gauge ................................... 93
Fuel tank ..................................... 229
Fuse box ..................... 199, 200, 201
Fuses ......................................... 198
G Gauges ......................................... 91
Gear shifting ............................... 100
General information ...................175
Glass panel .................................. 44
Glovebox ..................................... 75
Glovebox cooler ......................... 132
Grab handles ................................ 77
Ground clearance .......................142H
Hand brake - see Parking brake. 157
Hazard warning flashers ............113
Headlight flash ........................... 112
Headlight range adjustment ......112
Headlights .................. 110, 111, 189
Headlights when driving abroad 113
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated exterior mirrors .................16
Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ...............16, 43
Heating ........................................ 52
Heating and ventilation system . 118
High beam ......................... 103, 111
High beam assist ................103, 111
Hill start assist ........................... 158
Horn ....................................... 15, 86
Hub cap hook ............................. 203
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Identification plate .....................228
Idle speed control .......................138
Ignition switch positions .............136
Immobiliser .................................. 38
Indicators ...................................... 91
Info Display ................................. 105
Information displays.................... 104
Infotainment system ...................105
Initial drive information.................... 6Instrument cluster ........................91
Instrument panel fuse box .........200
Instrument panel illumination .....198
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Instrument panel storage ..............74
Interior care ............................... 223
Interior lighting ............................ 115
Interior lights ...................... 115, 197
Interior mirrors .............................. 40
Interruption of power supply ......156
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 65
J Jack ............................................ 203
Journey record............................ 107
Jump starting ............................. 217
K
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .....101, 171
Lashing eyes ............................... 77
Lashing straps .............................. 77
Laying up the vehicle ..................185
Light covers, misted.................... 114
Lighting ....................................... 110
Lighting features .........................117
Light switch ................................ 110