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4. Switch on electrical consumers

Towing

(e.g. headlights, heated rear

window) of the vehicle receiving

Towing the vehicle

the jump start.

5. Operate discharged vehicle for

approx. 20 minutes to allow for

adequate battery recharging.

6. Reverse above sequence exactly

when removing leads.

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

go until it stops in a horizontal

position.

Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow

Remove the spoiler lip from the front

rod - to the front towing eye, never to

left-hand side of the vehicle by

the bumper or front suspension units.

unfastening the six screws located on

Do not tow the vehicle from the rear.

the underside of the vehicle. Then

The front towing eye must only be

attach the towing eye.

used for towing and not recovering a

The towing eye is stowed with the

vehicle.

vehicle tools 3 175.

Switch on ignition to release steering

wheel lock and to permit operation of

brake lights, horn and windscreen

wiper.

Transmission in neutral.

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Turn key to ignition switch position

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

Towing another vehicle

ACC and release the electrical

Do not tow the vehicle using the

parking brake before towing the

towing eye. Towing with a tow rope

vehicle.

could cause severe damage to the

transmission. When towing a vehicle

Caution

with automatic transmission, use flat

bed or wheel lift equipment.

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

Excessive tractive force can

After towing, unscrew the towing eye

damage the vehicle.

and replace the spoiler lip. Store

towing eye in the storage

When the engine is not running,

compartment below the floor cover in

considerably more force is needed to

the load compartment.

brake and steer.

Vehicle tools 3 175.

Keep tow rope clear of front bumper,

Remove the cover located on the rear

and ensure it is securely fixed to the

bumper by pressing the lower part of

towing eye at both ends. Pull on the

the cover.

tow rope to check.

The rear towing eye attachment is

To prevent the entry of exhaust gases

stored below the floor cover in the

from the towing vehicle, switch on the

load compartment.

air recirculation system 3 116 and

Screw the rear towing eye attachment

close the windows.

anticlockwise using a suitable

Vehicles with manual transmission:

screwdriver, until it is firmly in place

The vehicle must be towed facing

and stops in a horizontal position.

forwards. The maximum speed is

Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow

55 mph. In all other cases, and when

rod - to the rear towing eye.

the transmission is defective, the front

axle must be raised off the ground.

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The towing eye must only be used for

If using a car wash, comply with the

Appearance care

towing and not for recovering a

car wash manufacturer's instructions.

vehicle.

The windscreen wiper and rear

Exterior care

window wiper must be switched off.

Caution

Remove antenna and external

Locks

accessories such as roof racks etc.

The locks are lubricated at the factory

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

using a high quality lock cylinder

If you wash your vehicle by hand,

Excessive tractive force can

grease. Use de-icing agent only when

make sure that the insides of the

damage the vehicle.

absolutely necessary, as this has a

wheel housings are also thoroughly

degreasing effect and impairs lock

rinsed out.

To prevent damage, do not take up

function. After using a de-icing agent,

Clean edges and folds on opened

slack in the tow rope too quickly.

have the locks regreased by a

doors and the bonnet as well as the

After towing, unscrew the rear towing

workshop.

areas they cover.

eye attachment clockwise to remove,

and reinstall the cover.

Washing

Caution

The paintwork of your vehicle is

exposed to environmental influences.

Always use a cleaning agent with

Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.

a pH value of 4 to 9.

When using automatic car washes,

Do not use cleaning agents on hot

select a programme that includes

surfaces.

waxing.

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

Have the door hinges of all doors

pollen and the like should be cleaned

greased by a workshop.

off immediately, as they contain

Do not clean the engine compartment

aggressive constituents which can

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cause paint damage.

cleaner.

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When cleaning with a high-pressure

Plastic body parts must not be treated

Wheels and tyres

jet cleaner, ensure a minimum

with wax or polishing agents.

Do not use high-pressure jet

distance of 30 cm when working

cleaners.

around the tailgate to prevent

Windows and windscreen wiper

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

unintended unlocking.

blades

cleaner.

Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

Rims are painted and can be treated

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

leather together with window cleaner

with the same agents as the body.

separate leathers for painted and

and insect remover.

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

When cleaning the rear window,

Paintwork damage

the windows will impair vision.

make sure the heating element inside

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

is not damaged.

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

Exterior lights

For mechanical removal of ice, use a

Have more extensive damage or rust

Headlight and other light covers are

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

areas repaired by a workshop.

made of plastic. Do not use any

scraper firmly against the glass so

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

that no dirt can get under it and

Underbody

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

scratch the glass.

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

dry.

have a PVC undercoating while other

Clean smearing wiper blades with a

critical areas have a durable

Polishing and waxing

soft cloth and window cleaner.

protective wax coating.

Wax the vehicle regularly (at the

Sunroof

After the underbody is washed, check

latest when water no longer beads).

Never clean with solvents or abrasive

the underbody and have it waxed if

Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.

agents, fuels, aggressive media

necessary.

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-

has become dull or if solid deposits

Bitumen/rubber materials could

containing solutions etc.), acidic or

have become attached to it.

damage the PVC coating. Have

highly alkaline media or abrasive

underbody work carried out by a

Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

pads. Do not apply wax or polishing

workshop.

protective film, making waxing

agents to the sunroof.

unnecessary.

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Before and after winter, wash the

The instrument cluster and the

Plastic and rubber parts

underbody and have the protective

displays should only be cleaned using

Plastic and rubber parts can be

wax coating checked.

a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a

cleaned with the same cleaner as

weak soap solution.

used to clean the body. Use interior

Towing equipment

Clean fabric upholstery with a

cleaner if necessary. Do not use any

Do not clean the coupling ball bar with

vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove

other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol

a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

stains with an upholstery cleaner.

in particular. Do not use high-

cleaner.

pressure jet cleaners.

Clothing fabrics may not be

Rear carrier system

colourfast. This could cause visible

discolourations, especially on light-

Clean the rear carrier system with a

coloured upholstery. Removable

steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner

stains and discolourations should be

at least once a year.

cleaned as soon as possible.

Operate the rear carrier system once

Clean seat belts with lukewarm water

in a while if not in regular use, in

or interior cleaner.

particular during winter.

Caution

Interior care

Close Velcro fasteners as open

Interior and upholstery

Velcro fasteners on clothing could

Only clean the vehicle interior,

damage seat upholstery.

including the instrument panel fascia

The same applies to clothing with

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

sharp-edged objects, like zips or

interior cleaner.

belts or studded jeans.

Clean the leather upholstery with

clear water and a soft cloth. In case of

heavy soiling, use leather care.

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Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-

Service and

General information

Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,

maintenance

Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,

Service information

Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,

In order to ensure economical and

Greece, Greenland, Hungary,

safe vehicle operation and to

Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,

General information

197

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia,

Recommended fluids, lubricants

is of vital importance that all

Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands,

and parts

198

maintenance work is carried out at the

Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,

proper intervals as specified.

Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,

The detailed, up-to-date service

Sweden, Switzerland, United

schedule for the vehicle is available at

Kingdom.

the workshop.

Service display 3 81.

International service intervals

European service intervals

Main service

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 10,000 miles or

required every 20,000 miles or after

1 year, whichever occurs first, unless

otherwise indicated in the service

display.

The international service intervals are

A shorter service interval can be valid

valid for the countries which are not

for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for

listed in the European service

taxis and police vehicles.

intervals.

The European service intervals are

Service display 3 81.

valid for the following countries:

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Service and maintenance

Confirmations

ageing control, whereas viscosity

Recommended fluids,

Confirmation of service is recorded in

grade gives information on the oil's

lubricants and parts

thickness over a temperature range.

the Service and Warranty Booklet.

The date and mileage is completed

Dexos is the newest engine oil quality

Recommended fluids and

with the stamp and signature of the

that provides optimum protection for

servicing workshop.

lubricants

gasoline and diesel engines. If it is

Make sure that the Service and

Only use products that meet the

unavailable, engine oils of other listed

Warranty Booklet is completed

recommended specifications.

qualities have to be used.

correctly as continuous proof of

Damage resulting from the use of

Recommendations for petrol engines

service is essential if any warranty or

products not in line with these

are also valid for Ethanol (E85)

goodwill claims are to be met, and is

specifications will not be covered by

fuelled engines.

also a benefit when selling the

the warranty.

Select the appropriate engine oil

vehicle.

based on its quality and on the

9 Warning

minimum ambient temperature

Service interval with remaining

3 202.

engine oil life duration

Operating materials are

The service interval is based on

hazardous and could be

Topping up engine oil

several parameters depending on

poisonous. Handle with care. Pay

Engine oils of different manufacturers

usage.

attention to information given on

and brands can be mixed as long as

the containers.

they comply with the required engine

The service display lets you know

oil quality and viscosity.

when to change the engine oil.

Engine oil

Use of engine oil with only

Service display 3 81.

Engine oil is identified by its quality

ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is

and its viscosity. Quality is more

prohibited, since it can cause long-

important than viscosity when

term engine damage under certain

selecting which engine oil to use. The

operating conditions.

oil quality ensures e.g. engine

cleanliness, wear protection and oil

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Select the appropriate engine oil

Coolant and antifreeze

based on its quality and on the

Use only silicate-free long life coolant

minimum ambient temperature

(LLC) antifreeze. Consult a

3 202.

workshop.

The system is factory filled with

Additional engine oil additives

coolant designed for excellent

The use of additional engine oil

corrosion protection and frost

additives could cause damage and

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

invalidate the warranty.

northern countries with very low

Engine oil viscosity

temperatures the factory filled coolant

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

Over time, brake fluid absorbs

grades are suitable for high ambient

moisture which will reduce braking

temperatures.

effectiveness. The brake fluid should

therefore be replaced at the specified

interval.

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Information on identification label:

Specifications in the vehicle

Identification plate

documents always have priority over

= Manufacturer

those given in this manual.

= Type approval number

= Vehicle Identification Number

= Permissible gross vehicle weight

Engine identification

rating in kg

The technical data tables show the

= Permissible gross train weight

engine identifier code. Engine data

in kg

3 205.

= Maximum permissible front axle

load in kg

To identify the respective engine,

= Maximum permissible rear axle

refer to the engine power in the EEC

load in kg

Certificate of Conformity provided

= Vehicle-specific or country-

with your vehicle or other national

specific data

registration documents.

The identification label is located on

The combined total of front and rear

the front left door frame.

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, Turkey)

Only Israel

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

(including 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, 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, Turkey

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

(including 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, Turkey

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

(including 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, Turkey

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

(including 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, 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⁾

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

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Engine data

Sales designation

2.4

3.0 V6

2.2 CDTI

Engine identifier code

A 24 XF

A 30 XF

A 22 DM

A 22 DMH

Number of cylinders

Piston displacement [cm³]

2384

2997

2231

Engine power [kW]

123

190

120

135

at rpm

5600

6900

3800

Torque [Nm]

217

287

350

400

at rpm

4500

5400

2000

Fuel type

Petrol

Diesel

Cetane requirement [CN]

49 (D)

Octane rating [RON] recommended²⁾

possible

91³⁾

Additional fuel type

E85

Oil consumption [l/1000 km]

0.6

Use unleaded Premium fuel only for the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova.

Use of 91 RON fuel reduces power and torque. If no unleaded Premium fuel is available, 91 RON can be used, taking care to avoid high engine load or

full load as well as driving in mountainous terrain with a trailer load or high payload.

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Technical data

Performance

All-wheel drive

Engine

A 24 XF

A 30 XF

A 22 DM

A 22 DMH

Maximum speed⁴⁾ [mph]

Manual transmission

115

116

124

Automatic transmission

109

123

113

119

The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum

speed of the vehicle.

Front-wheel drive

Engine

A 24 XF

A 30 XF

A 22 DM

A 22 DMH

Maximum speed⁴⁾ [mph]

Manual transmission

118

117

Automatic transmission

114

The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum

speed of the vehicle.

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Vehicle weight

Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment

Manual transmission / Automatic transmission.

Engine

All-wheel drive

Front-wheel drive

A 24 XF

1825-1885 / 1845-1905

1750-1810 / -

A 30 XF

- / 1875-1935

- / -

A 22 DM

1911-1971 / 1936-1996

1836-1896 / 1861-1921

A 22 DMH

1911-1971 / 1936-1996

- / -

Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.

Loading information 3 71.

Vehicle dimensions

Length [mm]

4596

Width [mm]

1850

Height with roof rails [mm]

1761

Height without roof rails [mm]

1717

Wheelbase [mm]

2707

Track width [mm]

1569

Front

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