Vehicle care199
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.
If there is more wear at the front than
the rear, swap round front wheels and rear wheels periodically. If directional
tyres are mounted, ensure that the
direction of rotation of the wheels
remains the same.
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 tyre
deflation detection system and make other vehicle modifications.
Tyre deflation detection system
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Have the label with tyre pressures
replaced.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.
Vehicles with steel wheels: When
using locking wheel nuts, do not
attach wheel covers.
Tyre chains
200Vehicle careTyre chains are only permitted on thefront 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 only permitted on
tyres of size 195/65 R15 91 and
195/60 R16 89
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 repaired with 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 you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is in the load
compartment below the floor cover.
1. Remove the sealant bottle and the
compressor.
2. Pull speed limit label from sealant
bottle and place it in driver's
visible area.
3. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the
storage compartments on the
underside of the compressor.
Vehicle care203The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar (102 psi).
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be
used from approx. -30 °C.
Wheel changing Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight- ahead position.
● If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Before screwing in the wheel bolts, clean them.9Warning
Do not grease wheel bolts.
Tightening torques
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with alloy
wheels, tighten the wheel bolts
manually at least for the first five
turns.
There are two different types of
wheels with two different bolts and tightening torques.
Tightening torque for alloy wheels is
100 Nm.
Tightening torque for steel wheels is
115 Nm.
9 Warning
Ensure to use always the correct
wheel bolts if changing the
wheels. When installing the spare
wheel, the bolts for alloy wheels can also be used.
208Vehicle care9Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.
Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 V). Its capacity
(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the vehicle battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
214Vehicle carePlastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior
cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Floor mats9 Warning
If a floor mat has the wrong size or
is not properly installed, it can
interfere with the accelerator pedal
and/or brake pedal, what can
cause unintended acceleration
and/or increased stopping
distance which can cause a crash and injury.
Use the following guidelines for
proper floor mat usage.
● The original equipped floor mats were designed for your vehicle.
Have damaged floor mats only
replaced by certified floor mats.
Always check that the floor mats
do not interfere with the pedals.
● Use the floor mat with the correct
side up. Do not turn it over.
● Do not place anything on top of the driver's side floor mat.
● Use only a single floor mat on the
driver's side.
Installing and removing the floor
mats
The driver's side floor mat and the
passenger's side floor mat are each
held in place by two retainers.
To install the floor mat: 1. Move the seat backwards as far as possible.
2. Align slots in the mat with the retainers, as shown.
3. Push the mat to the floor.
To remove the floor mat: 1. Move the seat backwards as far as possible.
2. Pull the floor mat upwards to remove.
Service and maintenance219Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The engine oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and
engine oil aging control, whereas
viscosity grade gives information on
the engine oil's thickness over a
temperature range.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
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Topping up engine oilCaution
In case of any spilled engine oil, wipe it up and dispose of it
properly.
Engine oils of different manufacturers and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
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Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the
engine oil.
Multigrade engine oil is indicated by
two figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 223.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -37 °C.
This concentration should be
maintained all year round. The use of
239Control indicators.......................... 82
Control of the vehicle .................122
Controls ........................................ 70
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............219
Cornering lights .......................... 104
Cruise control ...................... 88, 140
Cupholders .................................. 61
Curtain airbag system .................. 53
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............104
Declaration of conformity ............231
DEF ............................................ 130
Deflation detection system ...........86
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................130
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......181
Door open .................................... 88
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver alert .................................. 164
Driver assistance systems ..........140
Driver Information Centre .............89
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 169
Driving hints ................................ 122
E Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 191
Electronic climate control system 114Electronic driving programmes ..135
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....85, 139
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......86
Emergency call ............................. 99
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......175
Engine compartment fuse box ...191
Engine coolant ........................... 178
Engine coolant temperature ........86
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80
Engine data ............................... 225
Engine exhaust .......................... 129
Engine identification ...................222
Engine oil ...........177, 219, 223, 229
Engine oil level monitor ................81
Engine oil pressure ......................87
Entry lighting .............................. 108
Event data recorders ..................234
Exhaust filter ......................... 86, 129
Exit lighting ................................ 108
Exterior care .............................. 211
Exterior light ................................. 87
Exterior lighting ....................12, 101
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33F
Fault ........................................... 135
First aid ......................................... 66
First aid kit ................................... 66
Fixed air vents ........................... 119
Floor mats................................... 214
Folding mirrors ............................. 34
Forward collision alert................. 145
Front airbag system .....................52
Front fog lights .............88, 105, 185
Front pedestrian protection ........149
Front seats.................................... 41
Fuel............................................. 166
Fuel for diesel engines ..............166
Fuel for petrol engines ...............166
Fuel gauge ................................... 80 Fuel tank ..................................... 229
Fuses ......................................... 191
G
Gauges ......................................... 79
Gear selection ........................... 133
Gear shifting ................................. 85
General information ...................169
Glass panel .................................. 38
Glovebox ..................................... 61
H Halogen headlights ....................182
Hand brake ......................... 137, 138
Hazard warning flashers ............104
240Headlight flash ........................... 103
Headlight range adjustment ......103
Headlights................................... 101 Headlights when driving abroad 104
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 40
Head-up display............................ 93 Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 37
Heated steering wheel .................70
Heated windscreen .......................38
Heating ........................................ 44
Heating and ventilation system . 110
High beam ........................... 87, 102
High beam assist ..................88, 102
Hill start assist ........................... 138
Horn ....................................... 13, 71
I
Identification plate .....................221
Ignition switch positions .............123
Immobiliser .................................. 33
Indicators ...................................... 79
Inductive charging ........................75
Info Display ................................... 91
Instrument cluster ........................77
Instrument panel fuse box .........193
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 107
Instrument panel overview ........... 10Interior care ............................... 213
Interior lighting ............................ 107
Interior lights ...................... 107, 190
Interior mirrors .............................. 35
Interruption of power supply ......135
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 208
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......85, 163
Lashing eyes ............................... 65
LED headlights ...................104, 185
Lighting features .........................108
Light switch ................................ 101
Load compartment ................29, 62
Load compartment cover .............64
Loading information .....................67
Low beam ..................................... 87
Low fuel ....................................... 87
M
Malfunction indicator light ............84
Manual anti-dazzle ......................35
Manual mode ............................. 134
Manual transmission .................. 136Manual windows ..........................36
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................106
N
New vehicle running-in ..............122
Number plate light .....................190
O Object detection systems ...........150
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 219, 223
Outside temperature ....................73
Overrun cut-off ........................... 126
P Panoramic view system ..............159
Parking ................................ 18, 128
Parking assist ............................ 150
Parking brake ....................... 85, 138
Parking lights ............................. 106
Particulate filter ........................... 129
Performance .............................. 226
Performing work ........................176
Power button .............................. 123
Power outlets ............................... 74
Power windows ............................ 36
Preheating ................................... 86
Puncture ..................................... 204