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busy roads or across several lanes. 
Always pay attention to the area around the vehicle, since cyclists and pedestrians are often not 
reliably detected, for example. 
The Rear Traffic Alert will not always independently bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 
Brake support systems 
Information on brake support systems 
The vehicle is fitted with brake support systems. The systems can support the driver in critical driving 
or braking situations. Brake support systems cannot overcome the limits of physics and cannot 
always keep the vehicle under control in every single critical driving or braking situation. The driver is 
responsible for driving safety  
Driving with brake support systems 
The brake support systems work when the engine is running. They do not need to be operated 
separately. 
The brake pedal may pulsate or noises may occur while the brake support systems are regulating. 
Continue to apply the necessary amount of brake pressure. Apply the necessary pressure to the 
brake pedal consistently. If necessary, steer the vehicle while the brake pedal is depressed. 
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
ESC helps to reduce the risk of skidding and to improve driving stability in certain driving situations 
 
ESC is always switched on. 
Traction control system (TCS) 
The TCS reduces the drive output if wheelspin occurs and adapts the drive output to suit road 
surface conditions Troubleshooting 
hills. 
With some equipment levels, the TCS can be switched off in exceptional circumstances Switching 
the TCS on and off 
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 
The anti-lock brake system can prevent the wheels from locking when the brakes are applied up until 
the point where the vehicle is nearly stationary and assists the driver in steering the vehicle and 
keeping it under control Troubleshooting 
Brake assist system 
The brake assist system can help to reduce the stopping distance. The brake assist system reinforces 
the braking force when the driver depresses the brake pedal quickly in an emergency situation. 
If you reduce the pressure on the brake pedal, the brake assist system will switch off the brake 
servo.  
     
        
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t clockwise as far as it will go. 
Close the bonnet In the engine compartment 
Changing the bulbs in the headlights (lights with LED technology) 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
These lamps use LED technology. The LEDs cannot be replaced by customers. If some LEDs fail, this 
may be an indication that more elements are on the point of failure. In this case, have the lights 
checked and renewed if necessary at a qualified workshop. 
Changing the front turn signal bulbs 
 
Fig. 168 In the front right wheel housing liner: changing a turn signal bulb. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order: 
Observe and follow the instructions in the checklist Checklist Information on changing 
bulbs 
Turn the steering so that the wheel on the affected side of the vehicle is pointing to the 
middle of the vehicle. If necessary, start the engine to do this. Then stop the engine again and 
remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock. 
Turn the cover in the wheel housing liner in the direction of the arrow and remove it 
Fig. 168 
Release the connector Fig. 168
Turn the bulb holder Fig. 168clockwise (arrow) as far as it will go and pull it out to 
the rear along with the bulb. 
Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type. 
Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.  
     
        
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Pulled vehicle (rear) 
Ensure that the ignition is switched on so that the steering wheel is not locked and so that you can 
indicate, sound the horn and operate the wipers if necessary. 
the 
ignition is switched on and the vehicle is rolling. Otherwise you must press the brake pedal with 
significantly more force and also use more effort for steering. 
 
-rope is always taut. 
ox in neutral or select the selector lever position N. 
Fitting the rear towing eye 
 
Fig. 178 On the right-hand side of the rear bumper: removing the cover. 
 
Fig. 179 On the right-hand side of the rear bumper: screwed-in towing eye. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The towing eye must always be kept in the vehicle. 
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket, there is no mounting for the screw-in towing eye 
behind the cover. To tow, swivel out or fit and use the ball head Trailer towing