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2. Screw in the towing eye as far asit will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.
General
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.
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.
The vehicle must be towed facing
forward, not faster than 55 mph. 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 and engage in the front
bumper.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factory
using 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.
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Daytime running lights .................89
Declaration of conformity ............173
Door open .................................... 73
Doors ............................................ 23
Driver assistance systems ..........115
Driver Information Centre .............73
Driving hints ................................ 102
E Electric adjustment ......................26
Electrical system......................... 138
Electronic climate control system 97
Electronic Stability Control.......... 113
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............70
Electronic Stability Control off....... 70
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......125
Engine compartment fuse box ...139
Engine coolant ........................... 128
Engine coolant temperature ........71
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 64
Engine data ............................... 169
Engine exhaust .......................... 108
Engine identification ...................166
Engine oil ................... 127, 163, 167
Engine oil pressure ......................71
Event data recorders ..................178Exit lighting .................................. 92
Exterior care .............................. 159
Exterior light ................................. 72
Exterior lighting ......................12, 88
Exterior mirrors ............................. 26
F
First aid ......................................... 55
First aid kit ................................... 55
Fixed air vents ........................... 101
Folding mirrors ............................. 26
Front airbag system .....................41
Front doors ................................... 23
Front fog lights ...............72, 90, 134
Front seats.................................... 33
Front turn lights .......................... 134
Fuel............................................. 120
Fuel for petrol engines ...............120
Fuel gauge ................................... 63
Fuses ......................................... 138
G Gauges ......................................... 62
Gear shifting ................................. 70
Glovebox ..................................... 50
H Halogen headlights ....................132
Hand brake ......................... 110, 111
Hazard warning flashers ..............89
Headlight flash ............................. 88Headlight range adjustment ........89
Headlights..................................... 88
Headlights when driving abroad ..89
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 27
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................58
Heating ........................................ 35
Heating and ventilation system ...94
High beam ............................. 72, 88
Hill start assist ........................... 111
Horn ....................................... 13, 59
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Identification plate .....................166
Ignition switch positions .............103
Immobiliser ............................ 25, 72
Indicators ...................................... 62
Info Display ................................... 78
Information displays...................... 73
Instrument cluster ........................62
Instrument panel fuse box .........141
Instrument panel illumination .....137
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 91
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 161
Interior lighting .............................. 91
Interior lights ........................ 92, 137
