244Vehicle care3. Pull pipe assembly out slightly,then disconnect connector from
the air hose by turning it a quarter
turn anticlockwise.
4. Remove air hose.
Keep the kit vertical and unscrew
the cartridge from the bottom.
5. To fit the new cartridge and new pipe, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
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
125 Nm.
250Vehicle care● A discharged vehicle battery canalready 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.● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
Open the positive terminal protection
caps of both vehicle batteries.
Lead connection order: 1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the boosterbattery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
Route 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 1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three 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.
Vehicle care251Towing
Towing the vehicle
Press in the middle of the cover plate
and slide to the upper left corner to
unclip it.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 234.
Screw in the towing eye clockwise as
far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
Attach a tow rope – or better 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 3 188, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.
254Vehicle careDo not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them dry.
Polishing and waxing Wax the vehicle regularly at the latest
when water no longer beads.
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and wiper blades Switch off wipers before handling in
their areas.
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
Use only water-repellent products
approved for the vehicle.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and
window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Glass panel Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing
solutions, acidic or highly alkaline
media or abrasive pads.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Vehicle care255UnderbodySome areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen / rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
278Customer informationDepending on technical equipment
level, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggering
of an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used when necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work and quality
assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which is read out,
documents the technical condition of
the vehicle or individual components
and assists with fault diagnosis,
compliance with warranty obligations
and quality improvement. This data,
in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the
vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also uses operating data
from vehicles for product recalls. This
data can also be used to check
customer warranty and guarantee
claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs or at
your request.Comfort and Infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settingscan be stored in the vehicle and
changed or reset at any time.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● seat and steering wheel position settings
● chassis and air conditioning settings
● custom settings such as interior lighting
You can input your own data in the
Infotainment functions for your
vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● multimedia data such as music, videos or photos for playback in
an integrated multimedia system
● address book data for use with an
integrated hands-free system or an integrated navigation system
282IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 211
Active emergency braking ..115, 188
Adaptive cruise control .......114, 179
AdBlue ................................ 113, 161
Adjustable air vents ...................148
Airbag and belt tensioners .........110
Airbag deactivation ..............64, 110
Airbag label................................... 60 Airbag system .............................. 60
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 150
Air conditioning system .............. 140
Air intake .................................... 149
Air vents...................................... 148
Antilock brake system ................ 168
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....111
Anti-theft alarm system ................36
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35 Appearance care ........................253
Armrest ......................................... 51
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40
Automatic crash notification (ACN) ...................................... 127
Automatic light control ...............130
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............164
Autostop ............................. 114, 156B
Battery discharge protection ......137
BlueInjection ............................... 161
Bonnet ....................................... 213
Brake and clutch fluid .................262
Brake assist ............................... 169
Brake fluid .................................. 216 Brakes ............................... 168, 216
Brake system ............................. 111
Breakdown.................................. 251
Bulb replacement ....................... 219
C Camera display........................... 199
Capacities .................................. 270
Cargo management system ........81
Catalytic converter .....................160
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............136
Centre high-mounted brake light 228
Changing tyre and wheel size ...239
Charging system ........................ 110
child lock ....................................... 42
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 69
Child restraints.............................. 66
Child restraint systems ................66
Child surveillance mirror ...............40
Climate control ............................. 15
283Climate control systems.............138
Clock............................................. 97
Control indicators........................ 109
Control of the vehicle .................152
Controls ........................................ 93
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............262
Cornering lights .......................... 132
Cruise control ....................114, 173
Cupholders .................................. 77
Curtain airbag system .................. 64
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............132
Declaration of conformity ............273
DEF ............................................ 161
Deflation detection system .........113
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................161
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......218
Door open .................................. 115
Doors ...................................... 30, 32
Driver alert .................................. 201
Driver assistance systems ..........173
Driver Information Centre ...........115
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 205
Driving hints ................................ 152E
Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 230
Electronic climate control system 142
Electronic driving programmes ..167
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..112, 170
Emergency call ........................... 127
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......212
Engine compartment fuse box ...231
Engine coolant ........................... 214
Engine coolant temperature ......112
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 160
Engine identification ...................265
Engine oil ................... 213, 262, 266
Engine oil level monitor ..............108
Engine oil pressure ....................113
Entry lighting .............................. 136
Event data recorders ..................277
Exhaust filter ....................... 112, 160
Exit lighting ................................ 136
Exterior care .............................. 253
Exterior light ............................... 114
Exterior lighting ....................12, 129
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38F
Fault ........................................... 167
Fixed air vents ........................... 149
Floor mats................................... 256
Folding front seat ..........................50
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Folding tray .................................. 85
Forward collision alert................. 186
Front airbag system .....................63
Front fog lights ...........114, 133, 224
Front pedestrian protection ........190
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 78
Front turn lights .......................... 224
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel gauge ................................. 106 Fuses ......................................... 230
G
Gauges ....................................... 104
Gear selection ........................... 165
Gear shifting ............................... 112
General information ...................205
Glass panel .................................. 45
Glovebox ..................................... 77
Glovebox cooler ......................... 149
H
Halogen headlights ....................219
Hand brake ................................. 169
Hazard warning flashers ............132