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210Vehicle 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 3 147, 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 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. 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 outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
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Vehicle care211The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 195.
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 is exposed to
environmental influences. Wash and
wax the 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.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper
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226Technical data
Engine identifier code
D15DTD15DTHF15DTHF15DTHA16DT
Z16DTSales designation1.51.51.51.51.6Engineering codeDV5RDDV5RCDV5RCDDV5RCEDV6DPiston displacement [cm 3
]14991499149914991560Engine power [kW]7588888168at rpm35003750375037504000Torque [Nm]250300300250230at rpm17501750175017501750Fuel typeDieselDieselDieselDieselDiesel
Performance
EngineD12xE / F12xED12xHL / F12xHLD12xHT / F12xHTMaximum speed [mph]Manual transmission106116125Automatic transmission–116–
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Technical data227EngineD15DTD15DTHF15DTHA16DT / Z16DTMaximum speed [mph]Manual transmission111–111106Automatic transmission–113113–
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238IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 174
Active emergency braking ....88, 147
AdBlue .......................... 86, 130, 229
Adjustable air vents ...................119
Advanced parking assist ............153
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ................54, 83
Airbag label................................... 49 Airbag system .............................. 49
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 120
Air conditioning system .............. 111
Air intake .................................... 120
Air vents...................................... 119
Antilock brake system ................ 137
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......85
Anti-theft alarm system ................31
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30 Appearance care ........................211
Armrest ............................. 44, 45, 62
Ashtrays ....................................... 76
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................35
Automatic crash notification (ACN) 99
Automatic light control ...............102
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............133
Autostop ............................... 87, 126
Auxiliary heater ........................... 118B
Battery discharge protection ......109
Belts.............................................. 46
BlueInjection ............................... 130
Bonnet ....................................... 176
Brake and clutch system .............84
Brake assist ............................... 138
Brake fluid .......................... 179, 219
Brake light................................... 186
Brakes ............................... 137, 179
Breakdown.................................. 209
Bulb replacement ....................... 182
C Capacities .................................. 229
Catalytic converter .....................130
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............108
Centre console storage ...............62
Changing tyre and wheel size ...199
Charging system .......................... 83
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 58
Child restraints.............................. 55
Child restraint systems ................55
Cigarette lighter ........................... 76
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............110
Clock............................................. 74