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Vehicle care2513. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
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.
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. three 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
Press in the middle of the cover plate
and slide to the upper left corner to
unclip it.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 234.
Screw in the towing eye clockwise as
far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
Attach a tow rope – or better 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.
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Screw in the towing eye clockwise asfar as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or better a tow rod
– to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing 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.
WashingThe 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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Vehicle care2573.Turn retainers anti-clockwise for a
quarter turn.
1. Move the driver's seat backwards
as far as possible.
2. Align slots in the mat with the retainers, as shown.
3. Turn retainers clockwise for aquarter turn.
Removing1. Move the driver's seat backwards
as far as possible.
2. Turn retainers a quarter turn towards the opposite direction
than during installation.
3. Remove the mat.
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281Climate control systems.............139
Clock............................................. 98
Control indicators........................ 110
Control of the vehicle .................153
Controls ........................................ 94
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant and antifreeze ...............262
Cornering lights .......................... 133
Cruise control ....................115, 174
Cupholders .................................. 78
Curtain airbag system .................. 65
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............133
Declaration of conformity ............273
DEF ............................................ 162
Deflation detection system .........114
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................162
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......219
Door open .................................. 116
Doors ...................................... 31, 33
Driver alert .................................. 201
Driver assistance systems ..........174
Driver Information Centre ...........116
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 205
Driving hints ................................ 153E
Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical system......................... 231
Electronic climate control system 143
Electronic driving programmes ..168
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..113, 171
Emergency call ........................... 128
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......213
Engine compartment fuse box ...232
Engine coolant ........................... 215
Engine coolant temperature ......113
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 108
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 161
Engine identification ...................265
Engine oil ................... 214, 262, 266
Engine oil level monitor ..............109
Engine oil pressure ....................114
Entry lighting .............................. 137
Event data recorders ..................275
Exhaust filter ....................... 113, 161
Exit lighting ................................ 137
Exterior care .............................. 253
Exterior light ............................... 115
Exterior lighting ....................13, 130
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39F
Fault ........................................... 168
Fixed air vents ........................... 150
Floor mats................................... 256
Folding front seat ..........................51
Folding mirrors ............................. 40
Folding tray .................................. 86
Forward collision alert................. 187
Front airbag system .....................64
Front fog lights ...........115, 134, 224
Front pedestrian protection ........191
Front seats.................................... 48
Front storage ................................ 79
Front turn lights .......................... 225
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel gauge ................................. 107 Fuses ......................................... 231
G
Gauges ....................................... 105
Gear selection ........................... 166
Gear shifting ............................... 113
General information ...................205
Glass panel .................................. 46
Glovebox ..................................... 78
Glovebox cooler ......................... 150
H
Halogen headlights ....................220
Hand brake ................................. 170
Hazard warning flashers ............133
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