254Vehicle careTyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16 and
215/55 R16.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
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 tyre's sidewall cannot be repairedwith the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If vehicle has a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
On 5-door hatchback the tyre repair
kit is on the right side in the load
compartment behind a cover.
264Vehicle careRoute 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 one
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
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 3 246.
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.
298Headlights when driving abroad 132
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 47
Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ..................... 44
Heated steering wheel .................92
Heated windscreen .......................44
Heating .................................. 55, 57
High beam ......................... 112, 132
High beam assist ................112, 130
Hill start assist ........................... 172
Horn ....................................... 13, 93
I Identification plate .....................274
Ignition switch positions .............151
Immobiliser .......................... 39, 112
Indicators .................................... 103
Inductive charging ........................99
Info Display ................................. 120
Information displays.................... 114
Instrument cluster ......................100
Instrument panel fuse box .........243
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 136
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 268
Interior lighting ............................ 136
Interior lights ...................... 137, 239
Interior mirrors .............................. 41Interruption of power supply ......168
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 262
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane keep assist ................110, 209
Lashing eyes ............................... 82
LED headlights ...................112, 133
Lighting features .........................138
Light switch ................................ 129
Load compartment ................31, 74
Load compartment cover .............80
Load compartment fuse box ......244
Loading information .....................89
Low fuel ..................................... 112
M Malfunction indicator light ..........109
Manual anti-dazzle ......................41
Manual mode ............................. 167
Manual seat adjustment ...............49
Manual transmission .................. 169
Manual windows ..........................42
Massage ....................................... 56Maximum speed......................... 248
Memorised settings ......................24
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................136
N
New vehicle running-in ..............151
Number plate light .....................239
O Object detection systems ...........194
Odometer ................................... 104
Oil, engine .......................... 271, 275
Outside temperature ....................96
Overrun cut-off ........................... 156
P Parking ................................ 18, 159
Parking assist ............................ 194
Parking brake ............................ 170
Parking lights ............................. 136
Particulate filter ........................... 161
Pedestrian detection ...................113
Performance .............................. 279
Performing work ........................223
Power button .............................. 152
Power outlets ............................... 98
Power seat adjustment ................51
Power windows ............................ 42
Preheating ................................. 111
Puncture ..................................... 258
