Vehicle care237Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by
an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Power outlet
The power outlets are deactivated in
the event of low vehicle battery
voltage.
Warning labelMeaning of symbols: ● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to start, seek the assistance of a
workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position. Lift retaining clip to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Vehicle care253No.Circuit18Body control module19AdBlue module20Body control module21Body control module22Body control module23Electric steering wheel lock24Airbag25Diagnostic connector26Power outlet load compartment27EBCM valve28Police provision29–30–31Steering wheel controls32Ignition switch33Climate control34Central gateway moduleNo.Circuit35AUX / USB connector36Wireless charger37Rear wiper38Emergency call39Display40Parking assist41Overhead console42Infotainment SystemVehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with spare wheel
The jack with wheel wrench, the tools,
an extension bolt for securing a
damaged wheel and the towing eye
are placed in the tool box below the
spare wheel in the load compartment.
Spare wheel 3 265.
254Vehicle careVehicles without spare wheel
The screwdriver and the towing eye
are located in a box below the floor
cover in the load compartment.
Tyre repair kit 3 260.
Vehicles with sound system
The screwdriver and the towing eye
are located below the floor cover in
the load compartment, beside the
sound system.
Tyre repair kit 3 260.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 293.
Vehicle care271Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
edge of the cap. Release the cap by
levering it out carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 253.
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 3 194, 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 manual transmission
and All-wheel drive: If the vehicle is
towed with all four wheels on the
ground then there are no technical
309Child restraint systems ................65
Climate control ............................. 16
Clock............................................. 93
Collision damage repair ..............301
Control indicators........................ 105
Control of the vehicle .................152
Controls ........................................ 89
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............279
Cruise control ....................110, 178
Cupholders .................................. 74
Curtain airbag system .................. 63
Curve lighting.............................. 133
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............133
Declaration of conformity ............297
DEF ............................................ 162
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................162
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......237
Door open .................................. 111
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver assistance systems ..........178
Driver Information Centre ...........111
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 225
Driving hints ................................ 152E
Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 248
Electric parking brake .........107, 171
Electric parking brake fault .........107
Electronic climate control system 143
Electronic driving programmes ..167
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control.......... 175
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........108
Electronic Stability Control off..... 108
Emergency call ........................... 127
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......230
Engine compartment fuse box ...249
Engine coolant ........................... 233
Engine coolant temperature ......108
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 103
Engine data ............................... 286
Engine exhaust .......................... 160
Engine identification ...................282
Engine oil ................... 232, 279, 283
Engine oil pressure ....................109
Entry lighting .............................. 138
Event data recorders ..................304
Exhaust filter ............................... 160
Exit lighting ................................ 138
Exterior care .............................. 273
Exterior light ............................... 110Exterior lighting ....................13, 129
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault ........................................... 168
First aid kit ................................... 85
Fixed air vents ........................... 150
Floor mats................................... 276
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Following distance ......................108
Following distance indication ......193
Forward collision alert................. 190
Front airbag system .....................62
Front fog lights ...........110, 135, 240
Front pedestrian protection ........197
Front seats.................................... 48
Front storage ................................ 75
Fuel............................................. 221
Fuel for diesel engines ..............222
Fuel for petrol engines ...............221
Fuel gauge ................................. 103
Funnel......................................... 223
Fuses ......................................... 248
G Gauges ....................................... 101
Gear selection ........................... 165
Gear shifting ............................... 108
General information ...................225
Glovebox ..................................... 74
310HHalogen headlights ....................238
Hand brake ................................. 170
Hazard warning flashers ............134
Headlight flash ........................... 132
Headlight range adjustment ......132
Headlights................................... 129
Headlights when driving abroad 132
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 46
Head-up display.......................... 118 Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ..................... 43
Heated steering wheel .................89
Heated windscreen .......................44
Heating .................................. 55, 56
High beam ......................... 110, 130
High beam assist ................110, 130
Hill start assist ........................... 173
Horn ....................................... 14, 90
I
Identification plate .....................281
Ignition switch positions .............152
Immobiliser .......................... 38, 110
Indicators .................................... 101
Inductive charging ........................95
Info Display ................................. 117
Instrument cluster ........................97
Instrument panel fuse box .........252Instrument panel illumination
control .................................... 136
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........176
Interior care ............................... 275
Interior lighting ............................ 136
Interior lights ...................... 137, 248
Interior mirrors .............................. 40
Interruption of power supply ......168
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 269
K
Key, memorised settings ..............26
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane change alert .......................207
Lane keep assist ................108, 218
Lashing eyes ............................... 81
LED headlights ...........110, 133, 240
Lighting features .........................138
Light switch ................................ 129
Load compartment ................30, 76
Load compartment cover .............79
Loading information .....................86
Low fuel ..................................... 109M
Malfunction indicator light ..........106
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual mode ............................. 166
Manual seat adjustment ...............49
Manual transmission .................. 169
Massage ....................................... 56
Memorised settings ......................26
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................136
N New vehicle running-in ..............152
Number plate light .....................248
O
Object detection systems ...........199
Odometer ................................... 102 Oil, engine .......................... 279, 283
Outside temperature ....................93
Overrun cut-off ........................... 157
P Panoramic view system ..............209
Parking ................................ 19, 159
Parking assist ...................... 40, 199
Parking brake ............................ 171
Parking lights ............................. 136
Particulate filter ........................... 160
Pedestrian detection ...................111
Performance .............................. 288