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Fig. 181 In the front bumper on the right: screwing in the towing eye.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
The towing eye must always be kept in the vehicle.
The towing eye is screwed into a mounting behind a cover on the right of the front bumper
⇒ Fig. 180 .
Comply with the notes on towing ⇒ Notes on tow-starting and towing .
Fitting the front towing eye
⇒ Vehicle toolkit .
e cover ⇒ Fig. 180 (arrow) to release the cover.
⇒ Fig. 180 (arrow) to release the cover.
ting ⇒ Fig. 181 and tighten as far as it will go ⇒ .
Use a suitable object to screw the towing eye fully and securely into the mounting.
-clockwise.
spective recess and press in until it engages.
compartment.
NOTICE
The towing eye must always be screwed fully and securely into the mounting. Otherwise, the towing
eye can be torn out of the mounting when the vehicle is being tow-started or towed.
Checking and refilling
In the engine compartment
Safety notes for working in the engine compartment
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unattended.
expansion tank when the engine is hot. Coolant may spray out and cause serious burns and other
injuries.
-clockwise while exerting
gentle downward pressure on the cap.
face, hands and arms from hot coolant or steam with a large, thick cloth.
spilt service fluids can start a fire.
WARNING
High voltages in the electrical system can cause electric shocks, burns, serious injuries and death!
-volt battery could explode.
started, never touch the electrical cables in the ignition system.
WARNING
There are rotating components in the engine compartment that can cause serious injury.
rotor blades can result in serious injuries. The fan is temperature-controlled and can start
automatically, even when the ignition has been switched off or the vehicle key has been removed
from the ignition lock.
e engine is started or with the engine running, there is an
additional, potentially fatal safety risk from the rotating parts, such as the poly V-belt, alternator,
radiator fan, and from the high-voltage ignition system. Always be particularly careful.
Always ensure that no body parts, jewellery, ties, loose items of clothing or long hair can be
caught up in rotating engine components. Before starting work, remove any jewellery and ties, tie
up long hair and pull clothes in tightly to avoid them getting caught on engine parts.
could move, even if the electronic parking brake is applied.
s and tools, in the engine
compartment. Any forgotten items can cause malfunctions, engine damage and fires.
WARNING
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Otherwise, the engine could be damaged. If you cannot see any coolant in the expansion tank do not
drive on. Seek professional assistance.
level remains stable.
⇒ Fig. 188 . Do not
fill up above the top edge of the marked area⇒ .
⇒ Coolant
specification , do not use any other coolant additive! Instead, initially refill with distilled water⇒
only. Then add the correct proportion of the specified coolant additive as soon as possible
⇒ Coolant specification .
WARNING
Hot steam and hot coolant can cause serious burns.
coolant coming out of the engine
compartment. Always wait until you can no longer see or hear escaping steam or coolant.
components can burn the skin.
wing points must be observed before opening the bonnet once it has cooled down:
P or move the gear
lever to the neutral position.
hicle key from the ignition lock.
unattended.
expansion tank when the engine is hot. Coolant may spray out and cause serious burns and other
injuries.
-clockwise while exerting gentle downward pressure on
the cap.
with a large, thick cloth.
spilt service fluids can start a fire. In certain circumstances, the ethylene glycol in the coolant can
catch fire.
NOTICE
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Wheel imbalance may develop when the vehicle is driven; you will notice this by nervous steering
response. Unbalanced wheels will affect the level of tyre wear. In this case, the wheels should be
balanced again.
Incorrect wheel alignment impairs driving safety and increases tyre wear. The running gear should
be checked by a qualified workshop if tyres show excessive wear.
WARNING
If you notice unusual vibration or the car pulling to one side while the vehicle is in motion, this may
indicate that one of the tyres is damaged.
Check the tyres and wheel rims for damage.
have the vehicle checked.
Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
Fig. 197 In luggage compartment: : handwheel for securing spare wheel, : handwheel for securing
temporary spare wheel.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
Removing the spare wheel/collapsible spare wheel/temporary spare wheel
⇒ Luggage compartment floor .
th the container.
⇒ Fig. 197 in an anti-clockwise
direction.
Stowing the replaced wheel
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Fig. 200 Removing the centre wheel trim by turning.
The centre wheel trim protects the wheel bolts and must be fitted again after changing the wheel.
Vehicles with centre wheel trims that can be removed by pulling
⇒ Vehicle toolkit and insert it into a hole
(alloy wheel) or fit it on the edge (steel wheel) of the trim ⇒ Fig. 199 .
cover in the direction of the arrow.
Vehicles with centre wheel trims that can be removed by turning
-clockwise until it is released from the rim
⇒ Fig. 200 .
WARNING
Using unsuitable hubcaps, or fitting them incorrectly, can cause accidents and serious injuries.
road users.
the airflow to cool the brakes is not restricted or reduced. This also applies if
hubcaps are retrofitted. If the airflow is not sufficient, the braking distance could increase
significantly.
Wheel cover
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Fig. 203 Changing a wheel: loosening the wheel bolts.
Fig. 204 Changing a wheel: tyre valve ① and locations of the anti-theft wheel bolt ② or ③.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
Use a suitable box spanner to loosen the wheel bolts.
Slacken the wheel bolts only by approximately one turn before raising the vehicle with the vehicle
jack.
If a wheel bolt is very tight, you may be able to loosen it by pushing down the end of the spanner
carefully with your foot. Hold on to the car for support and take care not to slip.
Loosening the wheel bolts
it will go ⇒ Fig. 203 .
-clockwise ⇒ .
Loosening the anti-theft wheel bolt
-theft wheel bolt out of the vehicle toolkit.
anti-theft wheel bolt as far as it will go.
-clockwise ⇒ .
Screwing in the anti-theft wheel bolt (wheel cover)
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-theft wheel bolt using the adapter at position ⇒ Fig. 204② or ③ and tighten it
slightly in a clockwise direction.
l the other wheel bolts in clockwise direction and tighten them slightly.
⇒ . Do not
tighten the bolts in order but always in diagonally opposite sequence.
⇒ Hubcaps .
WARNING
Incorrect tightening torque or incorrect use of wheel bolts can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle,
and cause accidents and serious injuries.
ep all wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs clean and free from oil and grease. The
wheel bolts must be easy to turn and be tightened to the specified torque.
not use
for loosening or tightening them.
After changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
luggage compartment ⇒ Vehicle toolkit .
⇒ Tightening torque of wheel
bolts .
as possible.
After changing a wheel, the indicator lamp for the tyre monitoring system may indicate a fault in the
system ⇒ Troubleshooting for Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator .
Breakdown set
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Contents of the breakdown set
⇒ Preparations
⇒ Sealing and inflating tyres
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Remove any items of luggage from the luggage compartment.
Take the breakdown set out of the luggage compartment.
Take the sticker ① from the breakdown set and stick it on the dash panel within the driver's field
of vision.
Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) from the tyre.
WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries.
Sealing and inflating tyres
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
Sealing a tyre
⇒ Fig. 208⑤ to unscrew the valve core from the tyre valve. Place
the core on a clean surface.
⇒ Fig. 208③ vigorously to and fro several times.
⇒ Fig. 208② tightly onto the tyre filler bottle in a clockwise direction. The
plastic foil on the closure is pierced automatically.
⇒ Fig. 208② and place the open end fully on the tyre valve.
⇒ Fig. 208⑤ to screw the valve core back into the tyre valve.
Inflating the tyre
⇒ Fig. 209④ of the air compressor tightly onto the tyre valve.
⇒ Fig. 209② is closed.
-volt plug ⇒ Fig. 209⑤ into one of the vehicle's 12-volt sockets ⇒ Electrical sockets .
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