Vehicle care245Open the positive terminal protection
caps of both vehicle batteries.
Lead connection order: 1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the boosterbattery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to the 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. 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
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 230.
246Vehicle care
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still 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.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 173, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
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.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. 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 with the flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing a hybrid vehicle9 Warning
Always tow the vehicle on a
platform. Avoid towing the vehicle
with two or four wheels on the
ground.
If necessary, the vehicle can be
moved a few metres at a speed
below 10 km/h.
Before moving the car: Switch on ignition, depress the brake pedal, shift to N and switch off ignition.
Ensure the vehicle is only towed
by well trained technicians.
Vehicle care247Towing another vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 230.
Screw in the towing eye as far 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 still 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.
Vehicle care249Glass panelUse a soft lint-free cloth or chamoisleather together with window cleaner
to clean the glass panel.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.Bitumen / rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.
277Charging status.......................... 199
Charging system .......................... 95
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Cigarette lighter ........................... 88
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............123
Clock............................................. 84
Collision damage repair ..............271
Control indicators.......................... 93
Control of the vehicle .................135
Controls ........................................ 80
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............255
Cruise control ....................100, 160
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curtain airbag system .................. 60
Curve lighting.............................. 115
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............269
DEF ............................................ 143
Deflation detection system ...........99
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................143
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......219Door open .................................. 101
Doors ............................................ 30
Drive modes ............................... 152
Driver alert .................................. 194
Driver assistance systems ..........160
Driver Information Centre ...........101
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 206
Driving hints ................................ 135
E Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 226
Electric parking brake ...96, 153, 154
Electric parking brake fault ...........96
Electronic climate control system 127
Electronic driving programmes ..150
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....97, 157
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......98
Emergency call ........................... 111
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......213
Engine compartment fuse box ...227
Engine coolant ........................... 216
Engine coolant temperature ........98
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 92
Engine data ............................... 261Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................258
Engine oil ................... 215, 255, 259
Engine oil level monitor ................92
Engine oil pressure ......................99
Entry lighting .............................. 122
Event data recorders ..................272
Exhaust filter ......................... 98, 142
Exit lighting ................................ 122
Exterior care .............................. 247
Exterior light ................................. 99
Exterior lighting ....................13, 113
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37
F
Fault ........................................... 150
First aid ......................................... 76
First aid kit ................................... 76
Fixed air vents ........................... 133
Floor mats................................... 250
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Forward collision alert................. 171
Front airbag system .....................59
Front fog lights ...........100, 119, 222
Front pedestrian protection ........176
Front seats.................................... 46
Fuel............................................. 202
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel for petrol engines ...............202
280T
Tachometer ................................. 90
Tailgate ......................................... 30
Tail lights ................................... 222
Three-point seat belt .................... 53
Tools .......................................... 230
Tow bar....................................... 206
Towing ................................ 206, 245
Towing another vehicle .............247
Towing equipment .....................207
Towing the vehicle .....................245
Trailer coupling ........................... 206
Trailer stability assist .................209
Trailer towing ............................. 206
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................148
Tread depth ............................... 234
Trip odometer .............................. 90
Turn lights ............................ 93, 118
Tyre chains ................................ 235
Tyre deflation detection system . 233
Tyre designations ......................232
Tyre pressure ............................ 232
Tyre pressures ........................... 267
Tyre repair kit ............................. 236
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 177
Upholstery .................................. 249USB port....................................... 85
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 217
Vehicle checks............................ 214
Vehicle data ................................ 259
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 272
Vehicle detected ahead ..............100
Vehicle dimensions .................... 265
Vehicle identification number ....257
Vehicle jack ................................ 230
Vehicle messages .....................107
Vehicle personalisation .............108
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 213
Vehicle tools ............................... 230
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilating ..................................... 51
Ventilation ........................... 123, 131
W
Warning chimes .........................107
Warning lights ............................... 90
Warning triangle .......................... 76
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 216
Wheel changing .........................239
Wheel covers ............................. 235Wheels and tyres .......................231
Windows ....................................... 39
Windscreen................................... 39
Windscreen wiper and washer ....81
Winter tyres ............................... 231
Wiper blade replacement ..........219