
STARTING AND DRIVING
487
Disabling the automatic check
The automatic light check can be disabled in the
center display.
1.Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.
Tap My Car Lights and Lighting
.
3. Deselect Automatic Trailer Lamp Check.
Manual check
If the automatic check has been disabled, the
check can be started manually.
1.
Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.
Tap My Car Lights and Lighting
.
3. Select Manual Trailer Lamp Check.
>
The light check will begin. Get out of the
vehicle to perform the check.
Related information
Driving with a trailer (p. 483) Towing using a towline
This section refers to one vehicle being towed
behind another using a towline.
Twin Engine vehicles may not be towed behind
another vehicle due to the risk of damage to the
electric motor. The vehicle must be lifted onto a
tow truck and transported with all four wheels on
the bed or lifting platform of the truck (no wheels
may touch the road).
Towing another vehicleTowing another vehicle requires a lot of power -
use the AWD drive mode. This helps charge the
hybrid battery and improve the vehicle's driving
and roadholding characteristics.
Before towing another vehicle, check applicable
speed limit regulations.
Jump startingDo not tow the vehicle to start the engine. Use an
auxiliary battery if the start battery's charge level
is so low that the engine cannot be started.
CAUTION Attempts to tow-start the vehicle could cause
damage to the electrical drive motor and
three-way catalytic converter.
Related information
Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
(p. 488)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 161)
Recovery (p. 489)
Jump starting using another battery (p. 481)
Selecting ignition mode (p. 438)

||WHEELS AND TIRES
588
Related information
Recommended tire pressure (p. 569)
Using the tire sealing system (p. 583)
Tire sealing system (p. 582) Determining the vehicle's permitted
weight
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maxi-
mum return of vehicle design performance.
Weight designationsBefore loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer,
from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, and
the vehicle's tire information placard:
Curb weight
The weight of the vehicle including a full tank of
fuel and all standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Capacity weight
All weight added to the curb weight, including
cargo and optional equipment. When towing, tow-
bar weight is also part of cargo weight.
Permissible axle weight
The maximum allowable weight that can be car-
ried by a single axle (front or rear). These num-
bers are shown on the Federal/Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label.
The total load on each axle must never exceed its
maximum permissible weight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passengers.
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle's plac-
ard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the "XXX" amount equals
1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of availa-
ble cargo and luggage load capacity is 650
lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.

LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
* Option/accessory.599
WARNINGIn a head-on collision at a speed of 50 km/h
(30 mph), an unsecured object weighing 20
kg (44 pounds) can reach a projectile weight
equivalent to 1000 kg (2200 pounds).
WARNING
If objects are loaded higher than the upper
edge of the side windows, leave a 10 cm (4
in.) space between the objects and the win-
dow. Objects placed closer to this could
impede the function of the inflatable curtain
concealed inside the headlining.
WARNING
Always secure the load. Otherwise, it may shift
during heavy braking and injure people in the
vehicle.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with
something soft.
Turn off the engine and apply the parking
brake when loading/unloading long objects.
Otherwise, it is possible for the load to reach
the gear lever or gear selector and move it to
a drive position – which could cause the vehi-
cle to begin rolling.
Extra cargo space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down to
increase cargo compartment space and simplify
loading. If the rear seat backrests are folded down, make sure that no objects loaded into the
vehicle prevent the WHIPS system for the front
seats from functioning correctly.
Raising/lowering the rear end of the
vehicle*
The rear end of the vehicle can be lowered or
raised for easier loading or to facilitate attaching
a trailer*.
The controls for raising/lowering are located at
the rear edge of the cargo compartment's right
side panel. Controls for raising/lowering the rear end of the vehicle.
The controls consist of two buttons ‒ one button
for lowering and one button for raising the rear
end. Press and hold the relevant button until the
desired height is reached.
The rear end of the vehicle cannot be raised
higher than its normal height. The rear end will return to the normal height
when the vehicle begins driving.
NOTE It is not possible to adjust the height of the
vehicle's rear when one or more of the doors
or the hood is open. This does not apply to
the tailgate.
WARNING
Make sure that no people, animals or objects
are found under the vehicle when it is low-
ered. This could endanger life and cause
damage to the vehicle or objects.
Related information
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 601)
Folding the second row backrests (p. 193)
Roof loads and load carriers (p. 600)
Leveling control* and suspension (p. 461)
Weights (p. 669)

SPECIFICATIONS
* Option/accessory.
670 Towing capacity and tongue weight
Towing capacity and tongue weight are shown
in the tables below.Category
USA
(lbs) Canada
(kg)
Max. trailer weights Without brakes:
1650
750
With brakes (AWD): 50002250
Max. tongue weight AWD:
500225
CAUTION
The maximum trailer weights listed are
only applicable for altitudes up to 3280 ft
(1,000 m) above sea level. With increas-
ing altitude the engine power and there-
fore the car's climbing ability are impaired
because of the reduced air density, so
the maximum trailer weight has to be
reduced accordingly. The weight of the
car and trailer must be reduced by 10%
for every further 3280 ft (1,000 m) (or
part thereof).
Related information
Type designations (p. 664)
Weights (p. 669)
Driving with a trailer (p. 483)
Trailer Stability Assist* (p. 485)

INDEX
677
1, 2, 3 ... 4WD
452
A ABS
anti-lock brakes
439
AC (Air conditioning) 230
ACC - Adaptive Cruise Control 300, 303,
304, 305, 306, 307, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314
Accessories and extra equipment 35 installation 36
Accessory installation warning 36, 37
Active Bending Lights 159
Adapting driving characteristics 278, 454
Adaptive Cruise Control 300, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314 change cruise control functionality 313
function 300
manage speed 304, 305
pass 309, 310
radar sensor 332
set time interval 306, 307
troubleshooting 312
Adjusting the steering wheel 201 Airbag
52
activation/deactivation
56
driver's side 53
passenger side 53, 56
Air bag, see Airbag 52
Air conditioning 230
Air conditioning, fluid volume and grade 674
Air distribution 209
air vents 209, 211
changing 210
defrosting 222
recirculation 221
table showing options 212
Air quality 206, 208
allergy and asthma 208
passenger compartment filter 209
Air recirculation 221
Alarm 273
deactivating 274
Allergy and asthma-inducing substances 208
All Wheel Drive, AWD 452
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 452
All Wheel Drive (four-wheel drive) 452
Android Auto 530, 532
Antenna location 262 Apple CarPlay
527, 529
Approach lighting 161
Apps 498
Assistance at risk of collision 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 389
Audio and media 496
Audio system HD digital radio 508
SiriusXM® Satellite radio 508, 509, 511
Auto-climate 220
Auto hold 446
Auto-hold brakes 446
activate and deactivate 446
after collision 447
Automatic car wash 653
Automatic high beam 157
Automatic locking 266
Automatic relocking 246, 259
Automatic Speed Limiter 287, 289, 290, 291
Automatic transmission 449
kickdown 452
oil 673
Trailer 483
Auxiliary heater 239
INDEX

INDEX
680Cooling system
overheating 479
Corner Traction Control 279
Corrosion protection 656
Covering cargo compartment 602
Crash, see Collision 42
Crash event data 33
Cross Traffic Alert – CTA 360, 361, 362, 363
Cruise control 291, 292 manage speed 292, 293
temporary deactivation 294, 295
turn off 296
CTA – Cross Traffic Alert 360, 361, 362, 363
Curb weight 669
Customer Privacy Policy 35
CZIP (Clean Zone Interior Package) 208
D Data
recording
33
transferring between vehicle and work-
shop 612
Data sharing 548
Daytime running lights 154 Decals
location
664
Defrosting 222
Detection of cyclist 345
Dimensions 667
Dipstick, electronic 624
Direction of rotation 562
Display driver information 84
Display lighting 164
Distance Alert 296, 297, 298
limitations 299
DivX ®
523
Door mirrors 169, 171
compass 493
dimming 170
outer 169, 171
power folding 171
resetting 171
store position 186, 187
Driveline transmission 448
Drive mode 454
changing 459
Driver Alert Control 370
operation 371, 372
Driver Alert Control limitations 372 Driver performance
92, 93
Driver profile 136
edit 137, 138, 139
select 137
Driver support system 278
Drive systems 453
Driving cooling system 479
with a trailer 483
Driving economy 467
Driving through standing water 473
driving with a trailer towball load 670
towing capacity 670
E Economical driving
467
Electrical outlet
594
use 596
Electrical system 627
Electric drive motor specifications 671
electric motor 453 Driving 469
Range 469

INDEX
683
Inflatable Curtain 60
Inflating tires 587
Inflation pressure
adjusting 568
Checking 567
decal 569
recommended 569
Inflation pressure monitoring 569 action 573
Status 572
Inflation pressure table 675
Information display 84, 86
Infotainment (Audio and media) 496
Instrument cluster 84 settings 86
Instrument illumination 164
Instrument lighting 164
Instrument panel 84 App menu 103, 104
hybrid-related symbols and messages 430
messages 105
settings 86
Instruments and controls 82
Instruments overview left-hand drive vehicle 82 Integrated booster cushion
76
folding down
78
folding up 77
IntelliSafe driver support 28
Interior Air Quality System 208
Intermittent wiping 176
Internet, see Internet-connected vehicle 541
Internet-connected vehicle 541
book service and repair 615
No connection or poor connection 546
send car data 616
system updates 613
iPod® , connecting 524
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors 74
J Jack
575
Jump-start
481
K Key
243
Keyboard
126, 129
change language 129 Keyless
locking/unlocking
259
settings 261
touch-sensitive surfaces 258
Key tag 243
L Labels
location
664
Laminated glass 166
Lamps changing 626
Trailer 486
Lane Keeping Aid operation 375
Lane Keeping Aid (LKA) 372, 374, 375, 376, 377, 379
Language 132
Leather upholstery, cleaning instructions 648
Leveling control 461 settings 464
License agreement 98, 549
Lifting tools 575
Light control 152, 164

INDEX
689
Temperature
adjusting 228, 229
perceived 205
Temperature monitoring 422
Temporary spare spare tire 579
Temporary tire sealing system execution, checking 583
Inflating tires 587
location 582
overview 582
sealing compound 582
Terms and conditions services 35
users 548
Tire dimensions 564, 574
Tire pressure monitoring calibrating 571
Tires 560 direction of rotation 562
glossary of terms 563
inflation pressure table 675
mounting 578
pressure 675
removal 576
rotation 561
specifications 564, 675
storage 560
tire pressure monitoring 569 tire sealing
582
Tread depth
581
tread wear indicator 563
winter tires 581
Tire sealing system 583
Tire tread 563
Tools 574
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems) 72
Top view 132
Total airing function 243
Towbar 482 removable, attaching, installing, mount-
ing 482
removable, removing, detaching 482
Towing 487
Towing capacity and towball load 670
Towing eyelet 488
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring System 569
Traction control 279
Traffic information 504
Trailer 485 driving with a trailer 483
Lamps 486
swaying 485 Trailer Stability Assist
485
trailer 485
Trailer stabilizer 280
Trailer towing trailer hitch 482
Transmission 448 automatic 449
Transmission fluid grade 673
Travel Link 512 Fuel 516
Notifications 515
Sports 517
weather 514
Tread depth 563, 581
Tread wear indicator 563
Trip computer 89, 91
Trip odometer 89
Trip odometer resetting 92
Trip statistics 92
Troubleshooting Adaptive Cruise Control 312
Troubleshooting the camera sensor 338, 341
TSA - Trailer Stability Assist 280, 485
Tunnel detection 155
Turn off engine 436