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The spare wheel well is not designed

3. Place the hook end of the strap

for other tyre sizes than spare wheel.

through the loop and pull it until

the strap is fastened securely to

Stowing a damaged wheel in the

the lashing eye.

load compartment

A damaged wheel must be stowed in

the load compartment and secured

with a strap. Vehicle tools 3 177.

1. Position the wheel close to one

sidewall of the load compartment.

2. Remove rear storage: press both

buttons and fold down cover.

Extract storage upwards.

3. The spare wheel is secured with

a wing nut. Untwist nut, remove

4. Insert the strap through the

conus and take out the spare

spokes of the wheel as shown in

wheel.

the illustration.

Under the spare wheel there is the

5. Mount the hook to the rear lashing

box with vehicle tools.

eye.

4. Change the damaged wheel

6. Tighten the strap and secure it

3 184.

2. Place the loop end of the strap

using the buckle.

through the front lashing eye on

5. Secure the tool box by turning

the appropriate side.

right back the conus and the wing

nut, close floor cover and insert

rear storage.

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Stowing the spare wheel back in

Only mount one temporary spare

9 Warning

wheel. Do not drive faster than

the well after replacing the

50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not

damaged wheel

Storing a jack, a wheel or other

use for a long period of time.

equipment in the load

1. Open floor cover, remove rear

If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the

compartment could cause injury if

storage, untwist and remove wing

rear while towing another vehicle,

they are not fixed properly. During

nut and conus.

mount the temporary spare wheel in

a sudden stop or a collision, loose

2. Place spare wheel with outside

the front and the full tyre in the rear.

equipment could strike someone.

upwards in the wheel well.

Tyre chains 3 181.

Store jack and tools always in the

respective storage compartments

Directional tyres

and secure them by fixing.

Fit directional tyres such that they roll

Damaged wheel placed in the load

in the direction of travel. The rolling

compartment must always be

direction is indicated by a symbol

secured by the strap.

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

The following applies to tyres fitted

Temporary spare wheel

opposing the rolling direction:

■ Driveability may be affected. Have

Caution

the defective tyre renewed or

repaired as soon as possible.

The use of a spare wheel that is

smaller than the other wheels or in

■ Drive particularly carefully on wet

3. Position the excentric conus in the

combination with winter tyres

and snow-covered road surfaces.

recess of the spare wheel and

could affect driveability. Have the

secure by turning the wing nut

defective tyre replaced as soon as

right back.

possible.

4. Close floor cover and insert rear

storage.

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Vehicle care

■ 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

9 Warning

capacity (Ah) must not be much

Be extremely careful when starting

less than that of the discharged

with jump leads. Any deviation

battery.

from the following instructions can

■ Use jump leads with insulated

lead to injuries or damage caused

terminals and a cross section of at

by battery explosion or damage to

least 16 mm² (25 mm² for diesel

the electrical systems of both

engines).

vehicles.

■ Do not disconnect the discharged

battery from the vehicle.

9 Warning

■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical

consumers.

Lead connection order:

Avoid contact of the battery with

■ Do not lean over the battery during

1. Connect the red lead to the

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

jump starting.

positive terminal of the booster

surfaces. The fluid contains

battery.

■ Do not allow the terminals of one

sulphuric acid which can cause

lead to touch those of the other

2. Connect the other end of the red

injuries and damage in the event

lead.

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

lead to a vehicle grounding point,

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

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.

Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the

2. After 5 minutes, start the other

lower bend of the cap. Release the

engine. Start attempts should be

cap by carefully moving the

made for no longer than

screwdriver downwards.

15 seconds at an interval of

The towing eye is stowed with the

1 minute.

vehicle tools 3 177.

3. Allow both engines to idle for

approx. 3 minutes with the leads

connected.

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Vehicle care

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 gases

from the towing vehicle, switch on the

air recirculation and close the

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

windows.

go until it stops in a horizontal

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

position.

Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the

The vehicle must be towed facing

lower bend of the cap. Release the

Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow

forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor

cap by carefully moving the

rod - to the towing eye.

further than 60 miles. In all other

screwdriver downwards.

The towing eye must only be used for

cases and when the transmission is

The towing eye is stowed with the

towing and not for recovering the

defective, the front axle must be

vehicle tools 3 177.

vehicle.

raised off the ground.

Switch on ignition to release steering

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

wheel lock and to permit operation of

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

brake lights, horn and windscreen

Insert cap at the top and engage

wiper.

downwards.

Transmission in neutral.

Switch on the hazard warning

flashers on both vehicles.

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Caution

Appearance care

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Exterior care

Excessive tractive force can

damage the vehicle.

Locks

The locks are lubricated at the factory

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

using a high quality lock cylinder

grease. Use de-icing agent only when

Insert cap at the top and engage

absolutely necessary, as this has

downwards.

a degreasing effect and impairs lock

function. After using de-icing agent,

have the locks regreased by

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

a workshop.

go until it stops in a horizontal

position.

Washing

The lashing eye at the rear

The paintwork of your vehicle is

underneath the vehicle must never be

exposed to environmental influences.

used as a towing eye.

Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.

When using automatic vehicle

Attach a tow rope - or even better

washes, select a programme that

a tow bar - to the towing eye.

includes waxing.

The towing eye must only be used for

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

towing and not for recovering

pollen and the like should be cleaned

a vehicle.

off immediately, as they contain

aggressive constituents which can

cause paint damage.

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Vehicle care

If using a vehicle wash, comply with

On vehicles with emblem touchpad:

Paintwork polish with silicone forms

the vehicle wash manufacturer's

when cleaning with a high-pressure

a protective film, making waxing

instructions. The windscreen wiper

jet cleaner ensure a minimum

unnecessary.

and rear window wiper must be

distance of 30 cm when working

Plastic body parts must not be treated

switched off. Remove antenna and

around the tailgate to prevent

with wax or polishing agents.

external accessories such as roof

unintended unlocking.

racks etc.

Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

Windows and windscreen wiper

If you wash your vehicle by hand,

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

blades

make sure that the insides of the

separate leathers for painted and

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

wheel housings are also thoroughly

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

leather together with window cleaner

rinsed out.

the windows will impair vision.

and insect remover.

Clean edges and folds on opened

When cleaning the rear window,

Exterior lights

doors and the bonnet as well as the

make sure the heating element inside

Headlight and other light covers are

areas they cover.

is not damaged.

made of plastic. Do not use any

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

For mechanical removal of ice, use

Caution

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

a sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

dry.

scraper firmly against the glass so

Always use a cleaning agent with

that no dirt can get under it and

a pH value of 4 to 9.

Polishing and waxing

scratch the glass.

Do not use cleaning agents on hot

Wax the vehicle regularly (at the

Clean smearing wiper blades with

surfaces.

latest when water no longer beads).

a soft cloth and window cleaner.

Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.

Have the door hinges of all doors

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

greased by a workshop.

has become dull or if solid deposits

Do not clean the engine compartment

have become attached to it.

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

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Glass panel

After the underbody is washed, check

Clean the leather upholstery with

Never clean with solvents or abrasive

the underbody and have it waxed if

clear water and a soft cloth. In case of

agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.

necessary.

heavy soiling, use leather care.

paint cleaner, acetone-containing

Bitumen/rubber materials could

The instrument panel should only be

solutions etc.), acidic or highly

damage the PVC coating. Have

cleaned using a soft damp cloth.

alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do

underbody work carried out by

Clean fabric upholstery with

not apply wax or polishing agents to

a workshop.

a vacuum cleaner and brush.

the glass panel.

Before and after winter, wash the

Remove stains with an upholstery

underbody and have the protective

cleaner.

Wheels and tyres

wax coating checked.

Clean seat belts with lukewarm water

Do not use high-pressure jet

or interior cleaner.

cleaners.

Towing equipment

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

Do not clean the coupling ball bar with

Caution

cleaner.

a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

Rims are painted and can be treated

Close Velcro fasteners as open

with the same agents as the body.

Velcro fasteners on clothing could

Air shutter

damage seat upholstery.

Paintwork damage

Clean the shutter system in the front

The same applies to clothing with

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

bumper to maintain correct

sharp-edged objects, like zips or

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

functionality.

belts or studded jeans.

Have more extensive damage or rust

areas repaired by a workshop.

Interior care

Underbody

Interior and upholstery

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

Only clean the vehicle interior,

have a PVC undercoating while other

including the instrument panel fascia

critical areas have a durable

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

protective wax coating.

interior cleaner.

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197

Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia,

Service and

General information

Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia,

maintenance

Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands,

Service information

Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,

In order to ensure economical and

Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,

safe vehicle operation and to

Switzerland, United Kingdom.

General information

197

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

Service display 3 72.

Recommended fluids, lubricants

is of vital importance that all

and parts

198

maintenance work is carried out at the

International service intervals

proper intervals as specified.

Maintenance of your vehicle is

The detailed, up-to-date service

required every 10000 miles or after

schedule for your vehicle is available

1 year, whichever occurs first, unless

at the workshop.

otherwise indicated in the service

Service display 3 72.

display.

The international service intervals are

European service intervals

valid for the countries which are not

Maintenance of your vehicle is

listed in the European service

required every 20000 miles or after

intervals.

1 year, whichever occurs first, unless

Service display 3 72.

otherwise indicated in the service

display.

Confirmations

The European service intervals are

Confirmation of service is recorded in

valid for the following countries:

the Service and Warranty Booklet.

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-

The date and mileage is completed

Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,

with the stamp and signature of the

Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,

servicing workshop.

Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,

Greece, Greenland, Hungary,

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Service and maintenance

Make sure that the Service and

aging control, whereas viscosity

Recommended fluids,

Warranty Booklet is completed

grade gives information on the oil's

correctly as continuous proof of

lubricants and parts

thickness over a temperature range.

service is essential if any warranty or

Dexos is the newest engine oil quality

goodwill claims are to be met, and is

Recommended fluids and

that provides optimum protection for

also a benefit when selling the

lubricants

gasoline and diesel engines. If it is

vehicle.

unavailable, engine oils of other listed

Only use products that meet the

qualities have to be used.

recommended specifications.

Service interval with remaining

Recommendations for gasoline

Damage resulting from the use of

engine oil life duration

engines are also valid for

products not in line with these

The service interval is based on

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),

specifications will not be covered by

several parameters depending on

Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and

the warranty.

usage.

Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.

The service display lets you know

9 Warning

Select the appropriate engine oil

when to change the engine oil.

based on its quality and on the

Service display 3 72.

Operating materials are

minimum ambient temperature

hazardous and could be

3 202.

poisonous. Handle with care. Pay

Topping up engine oil

attention to information given on

the containers.

Engine oils of different manufacturers

and brands can be mixed as long as

they comply with the required engine

Engine oil

oil quality and viscosity.

Engine oil is identified by its quality

and its viscosity. Quality is more

Use of engine oil with only

important than viscosity when

ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is

selecting which engine oil to use. The

prohibited, since it can cause long-

oil quality ensures e.g. engine

term engine damage under certain

cleanliness, wear protection and oil

operating conditions.

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Select the appropriate engine oil

Coolant and antifreeze

Over time, brake fluid absorbs

based on its quality and on the

Use only organic acid type-long life

moisture which will reduce braking

minimum ambient temperature

coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for

effectiveness. The brake fluid should

3 202.

the vehicle. Consult a workshop.

therefore be replaced at the specified

interval.

The system is factory filled with

Additional engine oil additives

coolant designed for excellent

Brake fluid should be stored in

The use of additional engine oil

corrosion protection and frost

a sealed container to avoid water

additives could cause damage and

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

absorption.

invalidate the warranty.

northern countries with very low

Ensure brake fluid does not become

Engine oil viscosity grades

temperatures the factory filled coolant

contaminated.

provides frost protection down to

The SAE viscosity grade gives

approx. -37°C. This concentration

information of the thickness of the oil.

should be maintained all year round.

Multigrade oil is indicated by two

The use of additional coolant

figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first

additives that intend to give additional

figure, followed by a W, indicates the

corrosion protection or seal against

low temperature viscosity and the

minor leaks can cause function

second figure the high temperature

problems. Liability for consequences

viscosity.

resulting from the use of additional

Select the appropriate viscosity grade

coolant additives will be rejected.

depending on the minimum ambient

temperature 3 202.

Brake and clutch fluid

All of the recommended viscosity

Only use high-performance brake

grades are suitable for high ambient

fluid approved for the vehicle, consult

temperatures.

a workshop.

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Information on identification label:

Specifications in the vehicle

documents always have priority over

1 = Manufacturer

those given in this manual.

2 = Type approval number

3 = Vehicle Identification Number

4 = Permissible gross vehicle

weight rating in kg

5 = Permissible gross train weight

in kg

6 = Maximum permissible front axle

load in kg

7 = Maximum permissible rear axle

load in kg

8 = Vehicle-specific or country-

specific data

The combined total of front and rear

axle loads must not exceed the

permissible gross vehicle weight. For

example, if the front axle is bearing its

maximum permissible load, the rear

axle can only bear a load that is equal

to the gross vehicle weight minus the

front axle load.

The technical data is determined in

accordance with European

Community standards. We reserve

the right to make modifications.

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Technical data

Vehicle data

Recommended fluids and lubricants

European service schedule

Required engine oil quality

All European countries

(except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey)

Only Israel

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

dexos 1

✔

dexos 2

✔

In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use max. 1 litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 once between each oil change.

Engine oil viscosity grades

All European countries and Israel

(except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey)

Ambient temperature

Petrol and diesel engines

down to -25 °C

SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40

below -25 °C

SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40

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International service schedule

Required engine oil quality

All countries outside Europe

except Israel

Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

dexos 1

✔

dexos 2

✔

In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use the oil qualities listed below:

All countries outside Europe

except Israel

Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

GM-LL-A-025

✔

GM-LL-B-025

✔

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Technical data

All countries outside Europe

except Israel

Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

ACEA A3/B3

✔

ACEA A3/B4

✔

ACEA C3

✔

API SM

✔

API SN resource conserving

✔

Engine oil viscosity grades

All countries outside Europe (except Israel),

including Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey

Ambient temperature

Petrol and diesel engines

down to -25 °C

SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40

below -25 °C

SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40

down to -20 °C

SAE 10W-30¹⁾ or SAE 10W-40¹⁾

¹⁾ Permitted, but usage of SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 with dexos quality is recommended.

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