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Mini fuses Usage

J-case fuses Usage

Instrument panel fuse box

Run/Crank for ABS/

Antilock brake system

Instrument panel fuse box on

Rechargeable energy

electronic control unit

the left side end

storage system (high

Charge port door

voltage battery)

Engine control module/

transmission control

module — Run/Crank

Traction power inverter

module — Run/Crank

Antilock brake system

motor

Run/Crank — Fuel

system control module,

Right cooling fan

air conditioning control

Front wipers

module, on-board

charger

Charger

The left instrument panel fuse box is

located on the left side end of the

J-case fuses Usage

instrument panel. To access the

Left cooling fan

fuses, open the fuse panel door by

After having changed defective fuses,

pulling out.

close the fuse box cover and press

A fuse puller is located in the engine

Front power window

until it engages.

compartment fuse box.

If the fuse box cover is not closed

correctly, malfunctions may occur.

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Fuses Usage

Left primary data link

F15

Power outlet (Inside floor

connector (left hand drive),

console/Rear of floor

Left secondary data link

console)

connector (right hand drive)

F16

Column lock (left hand drive)

F17

Hands-free phone

F18

F10

Body control module 1/Body

control module electronics/

To reinstall the door, insert the bottom

Remote entry/Power moding/

tab first, then push the door back into

Fuses Usage

Centre high-mounted stop-

its original location.

light/ Number plate lights/Left

Power outlet - Top of IP

daytime running light/Left

Instrument panel fuse box on

storage bin

position lights/ Tailgate

the right side end

release relay control/ Washer

Radio

pump relay control/Switch

Instrument cluster (left hand

indicator lights

drive)

F11

Body control module 4/Left

Infotainment display

headlight

Heating, ventilation & air

F12

Blower (left hand drive)

conditioning/ Integrated

F13

centre stack switches

F14

Airbag (Sensing diagnostic

module)

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The right instrument panel fuse box is

Fuses Usage

located on the right side end of the

instrument panel. To access the

Body control module 3/Right

F10

Right secondary data link

fuses, open the fuse panel door by

headlight

connector (left hand drive),

pulling out.

Right primary data link

Body control module 2/Body

connector (right hand drive)

A fuse puller is located in the engine

control module electronics/

compartment fuse block.

Tail light/Right daytime

F11

Intrusion and inclination

running light/Shifter lock/

sensor

Switch backlighting/Rear fog

F12

Blower motor (left hand drive)

light

F13

Body control module 5/

Retained accessory power

F14

relay control/Right front turn

signal light/Left rear stop and

F15

turn signal light/Right position

F16

lights/Remote PRNDL

F17

Body control module 6/Map

lights/Courtesy lights/

F18

Reversing lights

Fuses Usage

To reinstall the door, insert the bottom

Body control module 7/Left

tab first, then push the door back into

Steering wheel switch back-

front turn signal/Right rear

its original location.

lighting

stop and turn signal light/

Child security lock relay

Column lock (right hand

control

drive)

Body control module 8/Locks

Cluster (right hand drive)

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Load compartment fuse

Fuses Usage

box

Fuel (Diurnal valve and evap.

leak check module)

Accessory power module

cooling fan

Amplifier

Digital audio broadcast

F10

Regulated voltage control/

Ultrasonic front and rear

parking assist

Fuses Usage

F11

Horn

F12

Rear power windows

The fuse box is on the left side of the

Fuel system control module

load compartment behind a cover.

F13

Electrical parking brake

Remove the cover.

Passive start/ Passive entry

module

F14

Rear defog (Upper grid)

A fuse puller is located in the engine

compartment fuse box.

Heated seats

F15

Driver door switches

F16

Tailgate release

(Outside rearview mirror/

F17

Charge port door release/

Refuel request/Driver

F18

window switch)

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The following applies to tyres fitted

Vehicle tools

Wheels and tyres

opposing the rolling direction:

Tools

■ Driveability may be affected. Have

Tyre condition, wheel condition

the defective tyre renewed or

Drive over edges slowly and at right

repaired as soon as possible.

angles if possible. Driving over sharp

■ Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

edges can cause tyre and wheel

■ Drive particularly carefully on wet

damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb

and snow-covered road surfaces.

when parking.

Regularly check the wheels for

damage. Seek the assistance of a

Tyre designations

workshop in the event of damage or

E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H

unusual wear.

215 = Tyre width, mm

= Cross-section ratio (tyre

Tyres

height to tyre width), %

= Belt type: Radial

The towing eye and a screwdriver are

Directional tyres

= Type: RunFlat

located under a cover in the load

Fit directional tyres such that they roll

= Wheel diameter, inches

compartment. Note that the towing

in the direction of travel. The rolling

= Load index e.g. 95 is

eye is located below the tyre repair kit.

direction is indicated by a symbol

equivalent to 690 kg

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

= Speed code letter

Speed code letter:

Q = up to 100 mph

= up to 112 mph

= up to 118 mph

H = up to 130 mph

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= up to 150 mph

Incorrect tyre pressures will impair

W = up to 168 mph

safety, vehicle handling, comfort and

fuel economy and will increase tyre

wear.

Winter tyres

Winter tyres improve driving safety at

9 Warning

temperatures below 7 °C and should

therefore be fitted on all wheels.

If the pressure is too low, this can

Tires of size 205/60R16 and

result in considerable tyre warm-

215/55R17 are permitted as winter

up and internal damage, leading to

tires.

tread separation and even to tyre

blow-out at high speeds.

In accordance with country-specific

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

The tyre and loading information label

If the tyre pressure must be reduced

the driver's field of view.

on the front left-hand door frame

or increased on a vehicle with tyre

indicates the original equipment tyres

pressure monitoring system, switch

and the tyre pressures.

Tyre pressure

off ignition.

Additionally: See Tyre pressures

Although your vehicle has an

3 190.

integrated tyre pressure monitoring

Tyre pressure monitoring

system, you should check the tyre

The tyre pressure data refers to cold

pressure of your cold tyres at least

tyres. It applies to summer and winter

system

every 14 days and before any long

tyres.

The tyre pressure monitoring system

journey.

The ECO tyre pressure serves to

uses radio and sensor technology to

Unscrew the valve cap.

achieve the smallest amount of fuel

check tyre pressure levels. The tyre

consumption possible.

pressure monitoring system sensors

monitor the pressure in your vehicle's

tyres and transmits tyre pressure

readings to a receiver located in the

vehicle.

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When the low tyre pressure control

occur for a variety of reasons,

inflated to the correct inflation

indicator illuminates, stop and check

including the installation of

pressure. Using the DIC, tyre

tyres as soon as possible, and inflate

replacement or alternate tyres or

pressure levels can be viewed.

them to the proper pressure.

wheels on the vehicle that prevent the

Control indicator A 3 71.

tyre pressure monitoring system from

Please note that the tyre pressure

DIC 3 73.

functioning properly. Always check

monitoring system is not a substitute

the tyre pressure monitoring system

A may come on in cool weather when

for proper tyre maintenance and it is

malfunction control indicator after

the vehicle is first started and then

the driver's responsibility to maintain

replacing one or more tyres or wheels

turn off when the vehicle is driven.

correct tyre pressure, even if under-

on your vehicle to ensure that the

This could be an early indicator that

inflation has not reached the level to

replacement or alternate tyres and

the air pressure is getting low and

trigger illumination of the tyre

wheels allow the tyre pressure

needs to be inflated to the proper

pressure monitoring system low tyre

monitoring system to continue to

pressure.

pressure control indicator.

function properly.

Tyre pressures 3 190.

The tyre pressure monitoring system

malfunction indicator is combined

The tyre pressure monitoring system

Tyre pressure monitor operation

with the low tyre pressure control

may warn about a low tyre pressure

When a low tyre pressure condition is

indicator. If the system detects a

condition but it does not replace

detected, A illuminates.

malfunction, the control indicator will

normal tyre maintenance.

If A comes on, stop as soon as

flash for approx. 1 minute and then

The use of commercially available

possible and inflate the tyres as

remain continuously illuminated. This

liquid tyre repair kits may impair the

recommended in this manual.

sequence will continue upon

function of the system. Factory

subsequent vehicle start-ups as long

Tyre pressures 3 190.

approved repair kits can be used.

as the malfunction exists.

A message to check the pressure in a

If the malfunction indicator is

specific tyre is displayed in the Driver

illuminated, the system may not be

Information Centre (DIC). A and the

able to detect or signal low tyre

DIC warning message comes on at

pressure as intended. Tyre pressure

each drive cycle until the tyres are

monitoring system malfunctions may

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Adaptive threshold function

recalculation process $ or pressure

the tyre pressure monitoring

The tyre pressure monitoring system

values changing tyre/wheel position

system sensor matching process

automatically detects if the vehicle is

may be displayed in the DIC.

has been performed successfully.

driven with a tyre pressure

If problems occur during the relearn

■ One or more tyre pressure

appropriate for a load of up to

process a warning message will be

monitoring system sensors are

3 people or for a full load.

displayed in the DIC.

missing or damaged. The DIC

If the tyre pressure is to be reduced,

message and A should go off when

Fault

the sensors have been installed

switch off ignition before reducing.

The tyre pressure monitoring system

and the sensor matching process

Sensor matching process - Auto

will not work properly if one or more of

has been performed successfully.

the sensors are missing or

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

learn function

inoperable.

Each tyre pressure monitoring

■ Replacement tyres or wheels do

system sensor has a unique

When the system detects a

not match the original equipment

identification code. The identification

malfunction, A flashes for approx.

tyres or wheels. Tyres and wheels

code needs to be matched to a new

1 minute and then stays on for the

other than those recommended

tyre/wheel position after rotating the

remainder of the vehicle on/off cycle.

could prevent the tyre pressure

vehicle's tyres or replacing one or

A DIC warning message is displayed.

monitoring system from functioning

more of the sensors.

A and the DIC warning message

properly.

come on at each vehicle on/off cycle

After a tyre with sensors is installed or

■ Operating electronic devices or

until the problem is corrected. Some

after rotating the vehicle tyres, the

being near facilities using radio

of the conditions that may cause

vehicle must remain stationary for

wave frequencies similar to the tyre

these messages to come on are:

approx. 20 minutes, before the

pressure monitoring system could

system recalculates. The following

■ The tyre pressure monitoring

cause the tyre pressure monitoring

relearn process takes up to

system sensor matching process

system sensors to malfunction.

10 minutes of driving at a minimum

was started but not completed or

If the tyre pressure monitoring system

speed of 12 mph. During the

not completed successfully after

is not working properly, it cannot

rotating the tyres. The DIC

detect or signal a low tyre condition.

message and A should go off once

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

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indicators (TWI). Their position is

Tread depth

9 Warning

indicated by markings on the

Check tread depth at regular

sidewall.

intervals.

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels

If there is more wear at the front than

may lead to accidents and will

Tyres should be replaced for safety

the rear, swap around front wheels

invalidate the vehicle type

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

and rear wheels periodically. Ensure

approval.

(4 mm for winter tyres).

that the direction of rotation of the

For safety reasons it is recommended

wheels is the same as before.

Tyre chains

that the tread depth of the wheels on

Tyres age, even if they are not used.

one axle should not vary by more than

We recommend tyre replacement

2 mm.

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

speedometer as well as the nominal

tyre pressure and make other vehicle

modifications.

Ensure that the direction of rotation of

Tyre chains are only permitted on the

the wheels is the same as before and

front wheels.

according to tyre manufacturer

The legally permissible minimum

Always use fine mesh chains that add

instructions.

tread depth (1.6 mm) has been

no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread

reached when the tread has worn

After converting to a different tyre

and the inboard sides (including chain

down as far as one of the tread wear

size, have the label with tyre

lock).

pressures replaced.

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Stop the vehicle, apply the parking

The built-in safety valve opens at a

9 Warning

brake and move the shift lever to P.

pressure of 7 bar.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Note the expiry date of the kit. After

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

Hazard warning flashers 3 91.

this date its sealing capability is no

longer guaranteed. Pay attention to

Tyre chains are only permitted on

storage information on sealant

tyres of size 205/60R16.

bottle.

Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres

Replace the used sealant bottle.

of size 215/55R17 and 225/45R18.

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

by applicable laws.

Tyre repair kit

The compressor and sealant can be

Minor damage to the tyre tread can be

used from approx. -30 °C.

repaired with the tyre repair kit.

Using the tyre repair kit

Do not remove foreign bodies from

The tyre repair kit has two hoses. The

the tyres.

clear sealant/air hose is intended to

Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that

temporarily seal and inflate a

is at tyre's side wall cannot be

The tyre repair kit is located under a

punctured tyre, the black air only hose

repaired with the tyre repair kit.

cover in the load compartment.

is intended to inflate a not punctured

tyre without sealant.

Note

9 Warning

The driving characteristics of the

Closely follow the directions for

repaired tyre is severely affected,

correct usage:

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

therefore have this tyre replaced.

1. Take the tyre repair kit from the

Do not use for a lengthy period.

If unusual noise is heard or the

compartment.

Steering and handling may be

compressor becomes hot, turn

affected.

compressor off for at least 30

minutes.

If you have a flat tyre:

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2. Sealant and air hose: Unwrap the

5. Attach the clear sealant/air hose

8. Sealant and air hose: Press and

clear sealant/air hose and the

or the black air only hose onto the

turn the selector switch

power plug.

tyre valve stem. Turn it clockwise

counterclockwise to e.

Air only hose: Unwrap the black

until it is tight.

air only hose and the power plug.

6. Plug the power plug into an

3. Place the kit on the ground.

accessory power outlet in the

vehicle. Unplug all items from

Make sure the tyre valve stem is

other accessory power outlets.

positioned close to the ground, so

the hose will reach it.

Power outlets 3 61.

4. Remove the valve stem cap from

Do not pinch the power plug cord

the flat tyre by turning it

in the door or window.

counterclockwise.

7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle

must be running while using the

air compressor.

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Air only hose: Turn the selector

Air only hose: The compressor will

Air only hose: If you inflate the tyre

switch clockwise to g.

inflate the tyre only with air.

to a pressure higher than

recommended, you may release

10. Inflate the tyre to the

the excess pressure by pressing

recommended inflation pressure

f, until the proper pressure

using the pressure gauge.

reading is reached.

Tyre and loading information label

3 162.

Note

If the recommended pressure

Tyre pressures 3 190.

cannot be reached after

The pressure gauge may read

approximately 25 minutes, the

higher than the actual tyre

vehicle should not be driven farther.

pressure while the compressor is

The tyre is too severely damaged

on. Turn the compressor off to get

and the tyre repair kit cannot inflate

an accurate pressure reading.

the tyre. Remove the power plug

The compressor may be turned

from the accessory power outlet and

9. Press m to turn the tyre repair kit

on/off until the correct pressure is

unscrew the inflating hose from the

on.

reached.

tyre valve.

Sealant and air hose: The

11. Press m again to turn the tyre

compressor will inject sealant and

repair kit off.

air into the tyre. The pressure

gauge will initially show a high

Be careful while handling the tyre

pressure while the compressor

repair kit as it could be warm after

pushes the sealant into the tyre.

usage.

Once the sealant is completely

Sealant and air hose: The tyre is

dispersed into the tyre, the

not sealed and will continue to

pressure will quickly drop and

leak air until the vehicle is driven

start to rise again as the tyre

and the sealant is distributed in

inflates with air only.

the tyre.

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12. Unplug the power plug from the

pressure. Refer to steps 1 - 11 by

accessory power outlet in the

using the air only hose.

vehicle.

If the tyre pressure has fallen

more than 0.7 bar below the

recommended inflation pressure,

stop driving the vehicle. The tyre

is too severely damaged and the

tyre sealant cannot seal the tyre.

If the tyre pressure has not

dropped more than 0.7 bar below

the recommended inflation

pressure, inflate the tyre to the

16. Sealant and air hose: If the flat

recommended inflation pressure.

tyre has been inflated to the

19. Sealant and air hose: Wipe off any

recommended inflation pressure,

sealant from the wheel, tyre and

remove the maximum speed label

13. Turn the clear sealant/air hose or

vehicle.

from the sealant canister and

the black air only hose

place it in a highly visible location.

20. Sealant and air hose: Dispose of

counterclockwise to remove it

Do not exceed the speed

the used sealant canister and the

from the tyre valve stem.

recommended on this label until

clear sealant/air hose assembly at

14. Replace the tyre valve stem cap.

a local dealer or in accordance

the damaged tyre is repaired or

15. Replace the clear sealant/air hose

replaced.

with local laws and practices.

or the black air only hose and the

21. Sealant and air hose: Replace it

17. Sealant and air hose: Immediately

power plug back in their original

with a new canister available from

drive the vehicle 5 miles to

location and store the tyre repair

a workshop.

distribute the sealant in the tyre.

kit to its storage location in the

18. Sealant and air hose: Stop at a

22. Sealant and air hose: After

load compartment.

safe location and check the tyre

temporarily sealing a tyre using

the tyre repair kit, take the vehicle

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to a workshop within a driving

4. Replace with a new canister

Jump starting

distance of 100 miles to have the

which is available from a

tyre repaired or replaced.

workshop.

Do not start with a quick charger.

5. Push the new canister into place.

A vehicle with a discharged battery

can be started using jump leads and

the battery of another vehicle.

There are different procedures

depending on if the vehicle has a run-

down battery or another vehicle has a

run-down battery.

9 Danger

The high voltage battery cannot be

jump started either with another

The tyre repair kit has an accessory

vehicle or battery charger.

adapter located in a compartment on

Personal injury, death, or damage

the bottom of its housing that may be

to the vehicle could result.

used to inflate air mattresses, balls,

etc.

9 Warning

Removal and installation of the

Be extremely careful when starting

sealant canister

with jump leads. Any deviation

To remove the sealant canister:

from the following instructions can

1. Unwrap the sealant hose.

lead to injuries or damage caused

2. Press the canister release button.

3. Pull up and remove the canister.

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■ Do not lean over the battery during

by battery explosion or damage to

This could cause a fuse to

jump starting.

the electrical systems of both

overload in the vehicle.

vehicles.

■ Do not allow the terminals of one

To jump start another vehicle, use

lead to touch those of the other

the terminals located under the

lead.

floor cover in the load

9 Warning

compartment.

■ The vehicles must not come into

contact with each other during the

Avoid contact of the battery with

■ Never expose the battery to naked

jump starting process.

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

surfaces. The fluid contains

flames or sparks.

■ Apply the parking brake, move the

sulphuric acid which can cause

■ A discharged battery can already

shift lever to P.

injuries and damage in the event

freeze at a temperature of 0 °C.

of direct contact.

Defrost the frozen battery before

Battery terminals in the engine

connecting jump leads.

compartment

■ Wear eye protection and protective

9 Warning

clothing when handling a battery.

Electric fans can start up even

■ Use a booster battery with the

when the engine is not running

same voltage (12-volt). Its capacity

and can cause injury. Keep hands,

(Ah) must not be much less than

clothing and tools away from any

that of the discharged battery.

underhood electric fans.

■ Use jump leads with insulated

terminals and a cross section of at

least 16 mm².

9 Warning

■ Do not disconnect the discharged

Never jump start another vehicle

battery from the vehicle.

by using the terminals located in

■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical

the engine compartment.

consumers.

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The battery terminals to jump start the

start another vehicle. The positive

Lead connection order:

vehicle are located in the engine

battery terminal is covered with an

1. Connect the red lead to the

compartment. The positive battery

additional access cover, marked with

positive terminal of the booster

terminal is located below a access

a <. Open the access cover every

battery.

cover. Open the cover every time you

time you want to use the positive

2. Connect the other end of the red

want to jump start the vehicle. The

battery terminal.

lead to the positive terminal of the

negative battery terminal is a stud

discharged battery.

marked GND.

Jump starting

3. Connect the black lead to the

Battery terminals in the load

Jump starting the vehicle

negative terminal of the booster

compartment

battery.

4. Connect the other end of the black

lead to the negative battery

terminal, marked GND.

Route the leads so that they cannot

catch on rotating parts in the engine

compartment.

To start the vehicle:

1. Start the engine of the vehicle

providing the jump.

2. After 5 minutes, press m to switch

on the ignition of the vehicle.

After the instrument cluster

The battery terminals to jump start

initialises, the vehicle will use

another vehicle are located in the load

power from the high voltage

compartment below two access

battery to charge the 12-volt

covers. Open and remove the access

battery.

covers every time you want to jump

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3. Switch on electrical consumers

3. Connect the black lead to the

Towing

(e.g. headlights, heated rear

negative terminal of the booster

window) of the vehicle receiving

battery.

Towing the vehicle

the jump start.

4. Connect the other end of the black

4. Reverse above sequence exactly

lead to a vehicle grounding point,

Caution

when removing leads.

such as the engine block or an

engine mounting bolt. Connect as

Incorrect towing of a disabled

Jump starting another vehicle

far away from the discharged

vehicle may cause damage to the

battery as possible, however at

vehicle. The disabled vehicle

least 60 cm.

should only be towed on a flatbed

Route the leads so that they cannot

car carrier.

catch on rotating parts in the engine

Ensure the vehicle is only towed

compartment.

by well trained technicians.

To start the vehicle:

In emergencies, if no car carrier is

1. Press m to switch on the ignition

available the vehicle must not be

of the vehicle.

towed faster than 45 mph nor further

2. After 5 minutes, start the other

than 45 miles.

engine.

3. Allow both vehicles to run for

approx. 3 minutes with the leads

Lead connection order:

connected.

1. Connect the red lead to the

4. Switch on electrical consumers

positive terminal of the booster

(e.g. headlights, heated rear

battery.

window) of the vehicle receiving

2. Connect the other end of the red

the jump start.

lead to the positive terminal of the

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

discharged battery.

when removing leads.

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