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Engine compartment fuse

No. Circuit

box

Ignition switch

Radiator fan

ABS, ESP

Engine electrics

Front fog lights

No. Circuit

Headlight (left)

Heater fan

Headlight (right)

The fuse box is located next to the

Fuel injection

battery in the engine compartment.

Air conditioning compressor

Disengage the cover and tilt upwards

to open.

Automatic transmission

Some circuits may be protected by

Brake light switch

several fuses.

ABS, ESP

Starter motor

Power steering control module

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Instrument panel fuse box

No. Circuit

Wipers/washers

Power steering

Airbag system

ABS, ESP

Tail light

Stop-start system

Door lock

Some circuits may be protected by

several fuses.

Located on the driver's side of the

Starter motor

No. Circuit

vehicle, below the instrument panel.

To open the fuse box, push the cover

Heated seats

at both ends and remove.

Heater fan

Ignition coils

Do not store any objects behind the

Rear fog light

cover.

Reversing light

Some circuits may be protected by

Infotainment system

Instrument cluster

several fuses.

Heated rear window

Power outlet, cigarette lighter,

power exterior mirror

Horn, hazard warning

Infotainment system

Stop-start system

Power windows

Power window timer

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No. Circuit

Vehicles with spare wheel

Vehicle tools

Accessory, LHD Stop-start

Tools

system

To access the jack, vehicle tools and

Infotainment system, LHD Stop-

tyre repair kit 3 108, open tailgate

start system

and pull up load compartment floor

Accessory, RHD Stop-start

carpet using the central strap located

system

near the tailgate latch and hang the

string on the hook provided 3 45.

Infotainment system, RHD

Stop-start system

Vehicles with tyre repair kit

The jack and the tools are in a

stowage compartment in the load

compartment below the spare wheel.

Spare wheel 3 112.

The tools and tyre repair kit are in a

storage compartment below the floor

carpet in the load compartment.

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In accordance with country-specific

Wheels and tyres

Tyre pressure

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

Check the pressure of cold tyres at

the driver's field of view.

least every 14 days and before any

Tyre condition, wheel condition

long journey. Do not forget the spare

Drive over edges slowly and at right

Tyre designations

wheel.

angles if possible. Driving over sharp

E.g. 185/65 R 15 88 T

Tyre pressure 3 129 and the label

edges can cause tyre and wheel

damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb

185 = Tyre width, mm

located on the driver's door pillar.

when parking.

= Cross-section ratio (tyre

height to tyre width), %

Regularly check the wheels for

= Belt type: Radial

damage. Seek the assistance of a

= Type: RunFlat

workshop in the event of damage or

= Wheel diameter, inches

unusual wear.

= Load index e.g. 88 is

equivalent to 567 kg

Tyres

= Speed code letter

Factory-fitted tyres are matched to

Speed code letter:

the chassis and offer optimum driving

Q = up to 100 mph

comfort and safety.

= up to 112 mph

= up to 118 mph

Winter tyres

H = up to 130 mph

The tyre pressure data refers to cold

Winter tyres improve driving safety at

= up to 150 mph

tyres. It applies to summer and winter

temperatures below 7 °C and should

W = up to 168 mph

tyres.

therefore be fitted on all wheels.

Always inflate the spare tyre to the

Tyres of size 165/70 R 14

pressure specified for full load.

and 185/60 R 15 may be used as

The ECO tyre pressure serves to

winter tyres.

achieve the smallest amount of fuel

consumption possible.

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Incorrect tyre pressures will impair

Changing tyre and wheel

safety, vehicle handling, comfort and

size

fuel economy and will increase tyre

wear.

If tyres of a different size than those

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

9 Warning

necessary to reprogramme the

speedometer as well as the nominal

If the pressure is too low, this can

tyre pressure and make other vehicle

result in considerable tyre warm-

modifications.

up and internal damage, leading to

tread separation and even to tyre

9 Warning

blow-out at high speeds.

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels

The legally permissible minimum

may lead to accidents and will

Tread depth

tread depth (1.6 mm) has been

invalidate the vehicle type

Check tread depth at regular

reached when the tread has worn

approval.

intervals.

down as far as one of the tread wear

Tyres should be replaced for safety

indicators (TWI). Their position is

Wheel covers

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

indicated by markings on the

(4 mm for winter tyres).

sidewall.

Wheel covers and tyres that are

factory approved for the respective

For safety reasons it is recommended

If there is more wear at the front than

vehicle and comply with all of the

that the tread depth of the tyres on

the rear, swap round front wheels and

relevant wheel and tyre combination

one axle should not vary by more than

rear wheels. Ensure that the direction

requirements must be used.

2 mm.

of rotation of the wheels is the same

as before.

If the wheel covers and tyres used are

not factory approved, the tyres must

Tyres age, even if they are not used.

not have a rim protection ridge

We recommend tyre replacement

every 6 years.

Wheel covers must not impair brake

cooling.

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Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that

9 Warning

is at tyre's side wall near the rim

cannot be repaired with the tyre repair

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

kit.

covers could lead to sudden

pressure loss and thereby

Tyre chains are only approved on

9 Warning

accidents.

tyres of size 165/70 R 14.

Wheel covers on steel wheels may

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

Tyre chains

come into contact with parts of the

Do not use for a lengthy period.

chains. In such cases, remove the

Steering and handling may be

wheel covers.

affected.

Tyre chains may only be used at

speeds up to 30 mph and, when

If you have a flat tyre:

travelling on roads that are free of

snow, they may only be used for brief

Apply the parking brake and engage

periods since they are subject to rapid

first gear, reverse gear or P.

wear on a hard road and may snap.

The use of tyre chains is not permitted

on the temporary spare wheel.

Tyre repair kit

Tyre chains are only permitted on the

Minor damage to the tyre tread can be

front wheels.

repaired with the tyre repair kit.

Always use fine mesh chains that add

Do not remove foreign bodies from

no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread

the tyres.

and the inboard sides (including chain

lock).

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The tyre repair kit is stowed beneath

the floor carpet in the load

compartment.

4. Screw tyre inflation hose to valve.

8. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to I. The tyre is filled

5. The switch on the compressor

with sealant.

must be set to J.

1. Screw the compressor air hose to

9. While the sealant bottle drains

6. Plug the compressor connector

the connection on the sealant

(approx. 30 seconds) the

into the accessory socket or the

bottle.

pressure indicator on the

cigarette lighter socket.

compressor briefly points to

2. Fit the sealant bottle in the

7. Switch on ignition.

6 bar. Then the pressure starts to

retainer on the compressor.

To avoid discharging the battery,

drop.

Set the compressor near the tyre

we recommend running the

All of the sealant is pumped into

in such a way that the sealant

engine.

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

bottle is upright.

10. All of the sealant is pumped into

3. Unscrew valve cap from defective

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

tyre.

11. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within

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10 minutes. Tyre pressure

Release excess tyre pressure

not be used. Seek the assistance

3 129. When the correct pressure

with the button over the pressure

of a workshop.

is obtained, switch off the

indicator.

16. Stow tyre repair kit below the floor

compressor.

Do not run the compressor longer

carpet in the load compartment.

than 10 minutes.

Notice

12. Detach the tyre repair kit. Screw

The driving characteristics of the

the filler hose to the free

repaired tyre is severely affected,

connection on the sealant bottle.

therefore have this tyre replaced.

This prevents sealant leakage.

If unusual noise is heard or the

Stow the tyre repair kit in the load

compressor becomes hot, turn

compartment.

compressor off for at least 30

13. Remove any excess sealant

minutes.

using a cloth.

Pay attention to storage information

14. Take the label indicating

and best before date on sealant

maximum permitted speed from

bottle. Its sealing capability is not

the sealant bottle and affix in the

guaranteed after this time.

If the prescribed tyre pressure is

driver's field of view.

not obtained within 10 minutes,

Replace the used sealant bottle.

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

15. Continue driving immediately so

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

that sealant is evenly distributed

by applicable laws.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

in the tyre. After driving approx.

continue the filling procedure for

6 miles (but no more than

Wheel changing

10 minutes. If the prescribed tyre

10 minutes), stop and check tyre

Some vehicles are equipped with a

pressure is still not obtained, the

pressure. Screw compressor air

tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

hose directly onto tyre valve and

3 108.

the assistance of a workshop.

compressor when doing this.

If the tyre pressure has fallen

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

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Make the following preparations and

1. Pull off the wheel cover. 3 105.

3. Ensure the jack is positioned

observe the following information:

correctly with the vehicle jacking

points.

■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and

non-slippery surface. The front

The location of front and rear

wheels must be in the straight-

jacking bars may be indicated by

ahead position.

notches on the bottom edge of the

vehicle, under the doors.

■ Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

■ Remove the spare wheel 3 112.

■ Never change more than one wheel

at a time.

■ Use the jack only to change wheels

2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

in case of puncture, not for

that it locates securely and

seasonal winter or summer tyre

slacken each bolt by half a turn.

change.

■ If the ground on which the vehicle

is standing is soft, a solid board

(max. 1 cm thick) should be placed

4. Attach the jack handle to the

under the jack.

wheel bolt wrench (as shown in

■ No people or animals may be in the

illustration) and insert hook end of

vehicle when it is jacked-up.

jack handle through jack eye.

■ Never crawl under a jacked-up

Before positioning the jack, set it

vehicle.

to the necessary height by

rotating the jack handle clockwise

■ Do not start the vehicle when it is

using the attached wheel bolt

raised on the jack.

wrench.

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10. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it locates securely and tighten

each bolt in a crosswise

sequence. Tightening torque is

85 Nm.

11. Align the valve hole in the wheel

cover with the tyre valve before

installing.

12. Stow the replaced wheel 3 112

and the vehicle tools 3 105.

13. Check the tyre pressure of the

Position jack at the front or rear

installed tyre and also the wheel

5. Rotate jack handle clockwise

jacking point located nearest to

bolt torque as soon as possible.

using the attached wheel bolt

the wheel concerned so that the

Have the defective tyre renewed or

wrench to raise vehicle.

jack claw spans the vertical base.

repaired.

Raise the vehicle until the wheel

Make sure it is properly

is just clear of the ground.

positioned, ensuring the jacking

Spare wheel

bar fits securely into the jack head

6. Unscrew wheel bolts completely

groove.

by turning anti-clockwise and

Some vehicles are equipped with a

wipe clean with a cloth.

tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel

The jack base must be on the

ground directly below the jacking

Put wheel bolts somewhere

3 108.

point in a manner that prevents it

where the threads will not be

The spare wheel can be classified as

from slipping.

soiled.

a temporary spare wheel depending

7. Change the wheel.

on the size compared to the other

mounted wheels and country

8. Screw in the wheel bolts.

regulations.

9. Lower vehicle.

The spare wheel has a steel rim.

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Use of a spare wheel that is smaller

Temporary spare wheel

The following applies to tyres fitted

than the other wheels or together with

Use of the temporary spare wheel

opposing the rolling direction:

winter tyres could affect driveability.

could affect driveability. Have the

■ Driveability may be affected. Have

Have the defective tyre replaced as

defective tyre renewed or repaired as

the defective tyre renewed or

soon as possible.

repaired as soon as possible.

Only mount one temporary spare

■ Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

wheel. Do not drive faster than

■ Drive particularly carefully on wet

50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not

and snow-covered road surfaces.

use for a long period of time.

Tyre chains 3 108.

Summer and winter tyres

If you use winter tyres, the spare

wheel may still be fitted with a

summer tyre.

If you use the spare wheel when it is

fitted with a summer tyre the vehicle's

To access the spare wheel, open

driveability may be affected,

tailgate and pull up load compartment

especially on slippery road surfaces.

floor carpet using the central strap

located near the tailgate latch and

Directional tyres

hang the string on the hook provided

Fit directional tyres such that they roll

3 45.

in the direction of travel. The rolling

To remove, lift spare wheel, move to

direction is indicated by a symbol

a vertical position and remove from

(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.

above.

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■ A discharged battery can already

■ The vehicles must not come into

Jump starting

freeze at a temperature of 0 °C.

contact with each other during the

Defrost the frozen battery before

jump starting process.

Do not start with quick charger.

connecting jump leads.

■ Apply the parking brake,

A vehicle with a discharged battery

■ Wear eye protection and protective

transmission in neutral, automatic

can be started using jump leads and

clothing when handling a battery.

transmission in P.

the battery of another vehicle.

■ Use a booster battery with the

same voltage (12 volts). Its capacity

9 Warning

(Ah) must not be much less than

Be extremely careful when starting

that of the discharged battery.

with jump leads. Any deviation

■ Use jump leads with insulated

from the following instructions can

terminals and a cross section of at

lead to injuries or damage caused

least 16 mm².

by battery explosion or damage to

■ Do not disconnect the discharged

the electrical systems of both

battery from the vehicle.

vehicles.

■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical

consumers.

9 Warning

■ Do not lean over the battery during

Lead connection order:

jump starting.

Avoid contact of the battery with

1. Connect the red lead to the

■ Do not allow the terminals of one

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

positive terminal of the booster

lead to touch those of the other

surfaces. The fluid contains

battery.

lead.

sulphuric acid which can cause

2. Connect the other end of the red

injuries and damage in the event

lead to the positive terminal of the

of direct contact.

discharged battery.

■ Never expose the battery to naked

flames or sparks.

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3. Connect the black lead to the

4. Switch on electrical consumers

Towing

negative terminal of the booster

(e.g. headlights, heated rear

battery.

window) of the vehicle receiving

Towing the vehicle

the jump start.

4. Connect the other end of the black

Towing from the front is permissible in

lead to a vehicle grounding point,

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

emergency situations only.

such as the engine block or an

when removing leads.

engine mounting bolt. Connect as

far away from the discharged

battery as possible, however at

least 60 cm.

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 start.

2. After 5 minutes, start the other

engine. Start attempts should be

Disengage cap at bottom and remove

made for no longer than

downwards.

15 seconds at an interval of

1 minute.

3. Allow both engines to idle for

approx. 3 minutes with the leads

connected.

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Towing another vehicle

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 fumes

from the towing vehicle, switch on the

air recirculation system and close the

The towing eye is stowed with the

windows.

vehicle tools 3 105.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

must be towed facing forwards, not

Caution

go until it stops in a horizontal

faster than 50 mph nor further than

position.

60 miles. In all other cases and when

The rear lashing eye is designed

Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow

the transmission is defective, the front

for shipping purposes only.

rod - to the towing eye.

axle must be raised off the ground.

Towing another vehicle from the

rear is not permitted!

The towing eye must only be used for

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

towing and not recovering the vehicle.

After towing, unscrew the towing eye

Switch on ignition to release steering

and refit the cover.

wheel lock and to permit operation of

brake lights, horn and windscreen

wipers.

Transmission in neutral.

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If using a vehicle wash, comply with

Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

Appearance care

the vehicle wash manufacturer's

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

instructions. The windscreen wipers

separate leathers for painted and

Exterior care

and rear window wiper must be

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

switched off. Remove antenna and

the windows will impair vision.

Locks

external accessories such as roof

After washing the vehicle, lubricate

The locks are lubricated at the factory

racks etc.

door hinges to prevent wear.

using a high quality lock cylinder

If you wash your vehicle by hand,

grease. Use de-icing agent only when

make sure that the insides of the

Exterior lights

absolutely necessary, as this has a

wheel housings are also thoroughly

Headlight and other light covers are

degreasing effect and impairs lock

rinsed out.

made of plastic. Do not use any

function. After using de-icing agent,

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

have the locks regreased by a

Clean edges and folds on opened

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

workshop.

doors and the bonnet as well as the

dry.

areas they cover.

Washing

Polishing and waxing

The paintwork of your vehicle is

Caution

exposed to environmental influences.

Wax the vehicle regularly (at the

Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.

Always use a cleaning agent with

latest when water no longer beads).

When using automatic vehicle

a pH value of 4 to 9.

Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.

washes, select a programme that

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

Do not use cleaning agents on hot

includes waxing.

has become dull or if solid deposits

surfaces.

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

have become attached to it.

pollen and the like should be cleaned

Do not clean the engine compartment

Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

off immediately, as they contain

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

protective film, making waxing

aggressive constituents which can

cleaner.

unnecessary.

cause paint damage.

Plastic body parts must not be treated

with wax or polishing agents.

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Windows and windscreen wiper

Paintwork damage

Interior care

blades

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

Interior and upholstery

leather together with window cleaner

Have more extensive damage or rust

Only clean the vehicle interior,

and insect remover.

areas repaired by a workshop.

including the instrument panel fascia

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

When cleaning the rear window,

Underbody

interior cleaner.

make sure the heating element inside

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

the window is not damaged.

The instrument panel should only be

have a PVC undercoating while other

cleaned using a soft damp cloth.

For mechanical removal of ice, use a

critical areas have a durable

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

Clean fabric upholstery with a

protective wax coating.

scraper firmly against the glass so

vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove

After the underbody is washed, check

that no dirt can get under it and

stains with an upholstery cleaner.

the underbody and have it waxed if

scratch the glass.

Clothing fabrics may not be

necessary.

Clean smearing wiper blades with a

colourfast. This could cause visible

Bitumen/rubber materials could

soft cloth and window cleaner.

discolourations, especially on light-

damage the PVC coating. Have

coloured upholstery. Removable

underbody work carried out by a

Wheels and tyres

stains and discolourations should be

workshop.

Do not use high-pressure jet

cleaned as soon as possible.

cleaners.

Before and after winter, wash the

Clean seat belts with lukewarm water

underbody and have the protective

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

or interior cleaner.

wax coating checked.

cleaner.

Rims are painted and can be treated

with the same agents as the body.

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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.

Plastic 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.

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