268Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................269
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 269
Vehicle storage ........................269
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....270
Vehicle checks ........................... 270
Performing work ......................270
Bonnet ..................................... 270
Engine oil ................................. 271
Engine coolant ......................... 272
Power steering fluid .................273
Washer fluid ............................ 273
Brakes ..................................... 274
Brake fluid ............................... 274
Vehicle battery ......................... 274
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....276
Wiper blade replacement ........277
Bulb replacement .......................277
Headlights ............................... 278
Front fog lights ......................... 279
Front turn lights .......................279
Tail lights ................................. 280
Side turn lights ......................... 282
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 282Number plate light...................283
Interior lights ............................ 284
Instrument panel illumination ...285
Electrical system ........................285
Fuses ....................................... 285
Engine compartment fuse box . 286
Instrument panel fuse box .......287
Load compartment fuse box ....288
Vehicle tools .............................. 290
Tools ........................................ 290
Wheels and tyres .......................291
Tyres ....................................... 291
Winter tyres ............................. 291
Tyre designations ....................291
Tyre pressure .......................... 291
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 292
Tread depth ............................. 294
Changing tyre and wheel size . 295
Wheel covers ........................... 295
Tyre chains .............................. 295
Tyre repair kit .......................... 296
Wheel changing .......................299
Spare wheel ............................ 301
Jump starting ............................. 304
Towing ....................................... 306
Towing the vehicle ...................306
Towing another vehicle ...........307Appearance care .......................308
Exterior care ............................ 308
Interior care ............................. 310
292Vehicle careThe tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
highest pressure specified for this
tyre size.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify the type of drive.
2. Identify the gross vehicle weight.
3. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations 3 317.
For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct
adjustment of tyre pressure.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
9 Warning
For specific tyres the
recommended tyre pressure as
shown in the tyre pressure table may exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Never exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Temperature dependency
Tyre pressure depends on the
temperature of the tyre. During
driving, tyre temperature and
pressure increase.
Tyre pressure values provided on the
tyre information label and tyre
pressure chart are valid for cold tyres, which means at 20 °C. The pressure
increases by nearly 10 kPa (0.1 bar)
for a 10 °C temperature increase.
This must be considered when warm
tyres are checked.
Trailer towing
When towing a trailer with a fully laden vehicle, the tyre pressure must
be increased by 20 kPa / 0.2 bar
(3.0 psi) and the maximum speed
limited to 100 km/h.
Trailer towing 3 265.
Rear-wheel drive, with twin rear
wheels
When inflating the outer tyre, the
inflation tube should be passed
between the two wheels.
Tyre pressure monitoringsystem
The tyre pressure monitoring system
uses radio and sensor technology to
check tyre pressure levels.
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The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every 6 years.
Changing tyre and wheel
size
If tyres of a different size than those fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the
nominal tyre pressure and make
other vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 292.9 Warning
The use of unsuitable tyres or
wheels may lead to accidents and will invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
drive wheels.
296Vehicle careOn vehicles with twin rear wheels,
tyre chains are only permitted on the
outer wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 15 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain
lock).9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Wheel covers on steel wheels may
come into contact with parts of the
chains. In such cases, remove the
wheel covers.
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds up to 50 km/h and, when
travelling on roads that are free of
snow, they may only be used for brief
periods since they are subject to rapid wear on a hard road and may snap.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel or on
wheels of a different size than those
fitted at the factory.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at the tyre's sidewall near the rim
cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If the vehicle has a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
neutral (manual transmission) or N
(manual transmission automated).
The tyre repair kit is located under the
front seat. Slide seat forwards fully
and fold backrest down to access kit.
1. Take the tyre repair kit out from under the front seat.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the power supply lead(s)
and air hose from the stowage
compartments on the underside
of the compressor.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.
6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
Vehicle care301Raise the vehicle by pressing the
wheel wrench until the wheel is
clear of the ground.
4. Unscrew wheel bolts / nuts completely and wipe clean with a
cloth.
Put wheel bolts / nuts somewhere
where the threads will not be
soiled.
5. Change the wheel.
6. Screw in the wheel bolts / nuts. Separately supplied bolts must beused for the temporary spare
wheel. These are allowed only for the temporary spare wheel. Refer
to an label on the temporary spare
wheel.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Install the wheel wrench (depending on vehicle, attach
wheel wrench to adapters)
ensuring that it is securely located and tighten each wheel bolt / nut
in a crosswise sequence.
Tightening torque is: 172 Nm
(Front-wheel drive), 235 Nm(Rear-wheel drive with twin rear
wheels), 264 Nm (Rear-wheel
drive with single rear wheels).
9. Refit wheel cover. Rear-wheel drive, with twin rear
wheels: Install the tyre valve
extender to the inner rear wheel
before refitting the wheel cover.
Note
If applicable, fit anti-theft bolts
nearest the tyre valve (otherwise it
may not be possible to refit the wheel
cover).
10. Stow the replaced wheel 3 301
and the vehicle tools 3 290.
11. Have the new wheel balanced on the vehicle. Check the tyre
pressure of the installed tyre
3 317 and also the wheel bolt /
nut torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired.
Spare wheel
The spare wheel can be classified as
a temporary spare wheel depending
on the size compared to the othermounted wheels and country
regulations. In this case a permissible maximum speed applies, even
though no label at the spare wheel
indicates this.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in
combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the
defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
The spare wheel is held under the
vehicle frame using a winch and
secured by tightening a cable using
the wheel wrench and adapters
(depending on vehicle).
It may be necessary to jack the
vehicle up to gain access to the spare
wheel on a fully loaded vehicle with a flat rear tyre.
343Battery.................... 21, 22, 216, 274
Battery discharge protection ......117
Battery, jump starting.................. 304
Battery replacement ...................166
Belts.............................................. 55 Bluetooth .................................... 193
Bluetooth connection ..........156, 197
Bluetooth device list ...................197
Bluetooth music .......................... 156
Bonnet ....................................... 270
Bottle holders................................ 74
Brake assist ............................... 246
Brake fluid .......................... 274, 313
Brakes ............................... 244, 274
Brake system ............................. 100
Breakdown.................................. 306
Browse map................................ 183
Bulb replacement ....................... 277
Bus Rear seats ................................. 52
C Cabin bulkhead grille ....................80
Call lists ...................................... 201
Call waiting ................................. 201
Capacities .................................. 317
Cargo management system ........78
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................234
Central locking system ................24Centre high-mounted brake light 282
Change Home location ...............166
Change passkey for Bluetooth connection ............................... 197
Change system language ...129, 139
Changing tyre and wheel size ...295
Charging system .......................... 99
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 67
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ........65, 339
Cigarette lighter ........................... 91
Cleaning ..................................... 334
Cleaning the vehicle ...................308
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............208
Clock ................... 88, 129, 139, 166
Coat hooks ................................... 74
Compass .................................... 166
Connecting an audio device .......156
Connection ................................. 195
Control elements overview .........122
Control indicators.......................... 95
Control of the vehicle .................225
Controls ........................................ 85
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant ....................................... 272
Coolant and antifreeze ...............313
Coolant heater ............................ 216Co-ordinates....................... 166, 177
Country information ............183, 200
Cruise control ....................103, 249
Cupholders .................................. 74
D DAB ............................................ 151
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 11
Data sharing settings ..................129
Daytime running lights ...............113
Daytime running lights setting ....129
Deactivating Bluetooth function ..197
Deactivating guidance ................183
Declaration of conformity ....319, 335
DEF ............................................ 234
Defining the priority phone .........195
Delete a favourite destination .....177
Delete device from Bluetooth device list ................................ 197
Demisting and defrosting ..............16
Destination.................................. 166
Destination input ........................177
Dialling a telephone number .......201
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................234
Diesel fuel ................................... 262
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......276
Diesel particle filter ....................233
Digital audio broadcasting ..........151
Disconnecting an audio device ...156
349Step............................................ 337
Stop engine ................................ 100
Stop-start system.......... 18, 103, 228
Storage ................................. 73, 339
Storage compartments .................73
Storage net ............................. 74, 75
Stored stations............................ 145
Sun visors .................................... 43
Suspension height ......................231
Suspension seat ........................... 47
Switching on/off .......................... 129
Swivelling shelf ............................. 74
Symbols ......................................... 4
Symbols overview ...................... 190
System settings .......................... 139
T
Tachograph ........................ 104, 109
Tachometer ................................. 92
Tailboard..................................... 328
Tail lights ................................... 280
Technical data ............................ 335
Text information (Radio text) ......148
Theft-deterrent feature ..............120
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Thumbnails ................................. 161
Time............................................ 129
Tipper operation ......................... 330
Tone settings .............................. 137
Toolbox ....................................... 334Tools .......................................... 290
Top-Tether .................................... 65
Touch operation overview ..........136
Touchscreen ............................... 105
Tow bar....................................... 265
Towing ........................................ 265
Towing another vehicle .............307
Towing a trailer ........................... 265
Towing equipment .....................266
Towing eye ................................. 306
Towing the vehicle .....................306
Traction Control system ............. 247
Traffic announcements (TA) .......148
Traffic announcement volume ....138
Traffic information .......................183
Traffic info service ......................164
Traffic safety ....................... 118, 193
Trailer coupling ........................... 265
Trailer stability assist .................266
Trailer towing ............................. 265
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display ...........94, 241
Tread depth ............................... 294
Treble ......................................... 137
Trip computer ....................108, 129
Trip odometer .............................. 92
Trip report ................................... 129
Turbo engine warm-up ...............227
Turn lights ............................ 98, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 295Tyre changing............................. 299
Tyre designations ......................291
Tyre pressure ............................ 291
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 102, 292
Tyre pressures ........................... 318
Tyre repair kit ............................. 296
Tyres .......................................... 291
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 295
U Underseat storage .......................75
Unpairing a mobile phone ..........197
Update FM list ............................ 147
Updating stations list ..................147
Upholstery .................................. 310
Usage ................. 129, 144, 152, 166
USB drive ................................... 153
USB drives.................................. 154
USB memory stick ..............164, 166
USB port ..................................... 153
USB socket ........................... 88, 154
Using smartphone applications ..163
Using the display screen ............129
Using the Infotainment system ...129
Using this manual ..................3, 118
V
Variable effort steering ...............100
Vehicle battery ...................274, 304
Vehicle checks ...................270, 334