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Alert function

Select Settings

by pressing

The alert function can be activated or

MENU and select Traffic sign

deactivated in the setting menu of the

Once activated, speed limit and no

detection entry via the adjuster wheel

traffic sign assistant page by pressing

passing signs are displayed as pop-

on the turn signal lever 3 95.

SET/CLR on the turn signal lever.

up alerts in the Driver Information

When another function in the Driver

Centre.

Information Centre menu was

selected then Traffic sign detection

page is chosen again, the last

recognised traffic sign will be

displayed.

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When the setting page is displayed,

event, No Traffic Sign Detection

select Off to deactivate alert function.

due to Weather is indicated in the

Reactivate by selecting On.

Driver Information Centre.

When switching on the ignition, alert

● Traffic signs are incorrectly

function is deactivated.

mounted or damaged.

Pop-up indication is displayed for

● Traffic signs do not comply with

approx. 8 seconds in the Driver

the Vienna Convention on traffic

Information Centre.

signs (Wiener Übereinkommen

über Straßenverkehrszeichen).

System reset

Caution

The content of the traffic sign memory

can be cleared in the setting menu of

In some cases, traffic sign assistant is

The system is intended to help the

the traffic sign assistant page by

reset automatically by the system.

driver within a defined speed

pressing and holding SET/CLR on the

range to discern certain traffic

turn signal lever. Upon successful

Fault

signs. Do not ignore traffic signs

reset, a chime will sound and the

following symbol is indicated until the

The traffic sign assistant system may

which are not displayed by the

next traffic sign is detected.

not operate correctly when:

system.

● The area of the windscreen,

The system does not discern any

where the front camera is

other than the conventional traffic

located, is not clean.

signs that might give or end a

speed limit.

● Traffic signs are completely or

partially covered or difficult to

Do not let this special feature

discern.

tempt you into taking risks when

driving.

● There are adverse environmental

conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow,

Always adapt speed to the road

direct sunlight or shadows. In this

conditions.

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Activation

The driver assistance systems do

not relieve the driver from full

responsibility for vehicle

operation.

Lane departure warning

The lane departure warning system

observes the lane markings between

which the vehicle is driving via a front

camera. The system detects lane

changes and warns the driver in the

event of an unintended lane change

via visual and acoustic signals.

Deactivation

Criteria for the detection of an

The lane departure warning system is

The system is deactivated by

unintended lane change are:

activated by pressing ). The

pressing ), the LED in the button

● no operation of turn signals

illuminated LED in the button

extinguishes.

indicates that the system is switched

● no brake pedal operation

At speeds below 35 mph the system

on. When the control indicator ) in

is inoperable.

● no active accelerator operation or

the instrument cluster illuminates

speeding-up

green, the system is ready to operate.

Fault

● no active steering

The system is only operable at

The lane departure warning system

If the driver is performing these

vehicle speeds above 35 mph and if

may not operate properly when:

actions, no warning will be issued.

lane markings are available.

● the windscreen is not clean

When the system recognises an

● there are adverse environmental

unintended lane change, the control

conditions like heavy rain, snow,

indicator ) changes to yellow and

direct sunlight or shadows

flashes. Simultaneously a chime

sound is activated.

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The system cannot operate when no

Fuel

Caution

lane marking is detected.

Fuel for petrol engines

Use of fuel that does not comply to

Only use unleaded fuel that complies

EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or

with European standard EN 228 or

equivalent can lead to deposits or

E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.

engine damage and may affect

your warranty.

The engine is capable of running with

fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol

(e.g. named E10).

Caution

Use fuel with the recommended

octane rating. The engine specific

Use of fuel with too low an octane

requirements are given in the engine

rating could lead to uncontrolled

data overview 3 241. A country

combustion and engine damage.

specific label at the fuel filler flap can

supersede the requirement.

Fuel for diesel engines

Only use diesel fuel that complies

Caution

with EN 590.

In countries outside the European

Do not use fuel or fuel additives

Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a

that contain metallic compounds

sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.

such as manganese-based

additives. This may cause engine

damage.

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Caution

9 Danger

Use of fuel that does not comply to

Before refuelling, switch off

EN 590 or similar can lead to

ignition and any external heaters

engine powerloss, increased wear

with combustion chambers.

or engine damage and may affect

Switch off any mobile phones.

your warranty.

Follow the operating and safety

instructions of the filling station

Do not use marine diesel oils, heating

when refuelling.

oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-

water emulsions. Diesel fuels must

not be diluted with fuels for petrol

9 Danger

engines.

The fuel filler flap can only be opened

Fuel is flammable and explosive.

if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the

No smoking. No naked flames or

fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.

Refuelling

sparks.

To open, turn the cap slowly

If you can smell fuel in your

anticlockwise.

vehicle, have the cause of this

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

Caution

In case of misfuelling, do not

switch on ignition.

Fuel filler flap is located at right rear

side of vehicle.

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The fuel filler cap can be retained in

Vehicles with a selective catalytic

In case of an emergency, refill with a

the bracket on the fuel filler flap.

reduction system are equipped with a

canister. A funnel must be used to

misfuel inhibitor.

open the cap of the filler neck.

To refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle

and switch it on.

After the automatic cut-off, the tank

can be topped up by operating the

pump nozzle a maximum of two more

times.

Caution

Wipe off any overflowing fuel

immediately.

To close, turn the fuel filler cap to the

right until it clicks.

The misfuel inhibitor ensures that the

The funnel is located in the load

Close the flap and allow it to engage.

flap of the fuel filler neck can only be

compartment.

opened by using a nozzle for diesel

Place the funnel in a straight line to

Vehicles with misfuel inhibitor

fuel or a funnel for emergency

the filler neck and press with slight

refilling.

force to insert.

9 Warning

Turn the fuel filler cap slowly

Use the funnel to fill the diesel fuel into

anticlockwise.

the filler neck.

Do not try to open the flap of the

The cap can be retained in the

fuel filler neck manually on

After topping-up, put the funnel into

bracket on the fuel filler flap.

vehicles with misfuel inhibitor.

the plastic bag and stow it in the

Place the nozzle in a straight line to

storage compartment.

Disregard could lead to trapping of

the filler neck and press with slight

the fingers.

Selective catalytic reduction system

force to insert.

3 143.

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Fuel filler cap

applicable version), taking into

Trailer hitch

consideration the vehicle weight in

Only use genuine fuel filler caps.

running order, as specified by the

Diesel-engined vehicles have special

General information

regulation.

fuel filler caps.

Only use towing equipment that has

The figures are provided only for the

been approved for your vehicle.

purpose of comparison between

Entrust retrofitting of towing

Fuel consumption - CO₂-

different vehicle variants and must

equipment to a workshop. It may be

not be taken as a guarantee for the

Emissions

necessary to make changes that

actual fuel consumption of a

The fuel consumption (combined) is

affect the cooling system, heat

particular vehicle. Additional

within a range of 39 to 54 mpg.

shields or other equipment.

equipment may result in slightly

The CO₂ emission (combined) is

higher results than the stated

The bulb outage detection function for

consumption and CO₂ figures.

trailer brake light cannot detect a

within a range of 172 to 138 g/km.

partial bulb outage, e.g. in case of 4 x

Furthermore, fuel consumption is

For the values specific to your

5 Watt bulbs, the function only detects

dependent on personal driving style

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

lamp outage when only a single

as well as road and traffic conditions.

Conformity provided with your vehicle

5 Watt lamp remains or none remain.

or other national registration

Fitting of towing equipment could

documents.

cover the opening of the towing eye.

General information

If this is the case use the coupling ball

bar for towing. Always keep the

The official fuel consumption and

coupling ball bar in the vehicle.

specific CO₂ emission figures quoted

relate to the EU base model with

standard equipment.

Fuel consumption data and CO₂

emission data are determined

according to regulation

R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the latest

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The permissible gross train weight

Driving characteristics and

Trailer towing

must not be exceeded. This weight is

towing tips

Trailer loads

specified on the identification plate

Before attaching a trailer, lubricate

3 236.

the coupling ball. However, do not do

The permissible trailer loads are

so if a stabiliser, which acts on the

vehicle and engine-dependent

Vertical coupling load

coupling ball, is being used to reduce

maximum values which must not be

The vertical coupling load is the load

snaking movements.

exceeded. The actual trailer load is

exerted by the trailer on the coupling

the difference between the actual

For trailers with low driving stability

ball. It can be varied by changing the

gross weight of the trailer and the

and caravan trailers with a permitted

weight distribution when loading the

actual coupling socket load with the

gross vehicle weight of more than

trailer.

trailer coupled.

1200 kg the use of a stabiliser is

The maximum permissible vertical

strongly recommended when driving

The permissible trailer loads are

coupling load (75 kg) is specified on

above 50 mph.

specified in the vehicle documents. In

the towing equipment identification

general, they are valid for gradients

If the trailer starts snaking, drive more

plate and in the vehicle documents.

up to max. 12%.

slowly, do not attempt to correct the

Always aim for the maximum load,

steering and brake sharply if

The permitted trailer load applies up

especially in the case of heavy

necessary.

to the specified incline and up to an

trailers. The vertical coupling load

altitude of 1000 metres above sea

When driving downhill, drive in the

should never fall below 25 kg.

level. Since engine power decreases

same gear as if driving uphill and

as altitude increases due to the air

drive at a similar speed.

becoming thinner, therefore reducing

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

climbing ability, the permissible gross

specified for full load 3 247.

train weight also decreases by 10%

for every 1000 metres of additional

altitude. The gross train weight does

not have to be reduced when driving

on roads with slight inclines (less than

8%, e.g. motorways).

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Rear axle load

Vehicle with spare wheel

Vehicles with tyre repair kit

When the trailer is coupled and the

towing vehicle fully loaded, the

permissible rear axle load (see

identification plate or vehicle

documents) may be exceeded by

100 kg, the gross vehicle weight

rating may be exceeded by 100 kg. If

the permissible rear axle load is

exceeded, a maximum speed of

60 mph applies.

Towing equipment

The bag with the coupling ball bar is

placed near the tyre repair kit box

Caution

placed near the spare wheel under

under the load floor cover.

the load floor cover.

The strap is directed around the

When operating without a trailer,

Direct the strap through the rim and

threaded bolt under the tyre repair kit

remove the coupling ball bar.

around the wheel, wrap it around the

box. Wrap the strap around the

coupling ball bar and tighten the strap

Stowage of coupling ball bar

to secure the bag.

The coupling ball bar is stowed in a

bag and must be secured in the load

compartment.

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Vehicles with flat load compartment

Fitting the coupling ball bar

Checking the tensioning of the

floor

coupling ball bar

Disengage and fold down the socket.

The bag with the coupling ball bar is

Remove the sealing plug from the

● Red marking on rotary knob must

stowed on the right side of the load

opening for the coupling ball bar and

point towards green marking on

compartment floor.

stow it.

coupling ball bar.

Direct the strap through the rear right

● The gap between the rotary knob

lashing eye, wrap it twice around the

and the coupling ball bar must be

coupling ball bar and tighten the strap

approx. 6 mm.

to secure the bag.

● The key must be in position c.

Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must

be tensioned before being inserted:

● Unlock coupling ball bar by

turning key to position c.

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Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar

Attach breakaway stopping cable to

in the opening and push firmly

eye.

upwards until it audibly engages.

Check that the coupling ball bar is

The rotary handle snaps back into its

correctly installed

original position resting against the

● Green marking on rotary knob

coupling ball bar without a gap.

must point towards green

marking on coupling ball bar.

9 Warning

● There must be no gap between

Do not touch rotary handle during

the rotary handle and the

insertion.

coupling ball bar.

● The coupling ball bar must be

●

Pull out rotary knob and turn

Lock the coupling ball bar by turning

firmly engaged in the opening.

clockwise as far as it will go.

the key to position e. Remove the key

● The coupling ball bar must be

and close the protective flap.

locked and the key removed.

Inserting the coupling ball bar

Eye for break-away stopping cable

9 Warning

Towing a trailer is permitted only

when a coupling ball bar is fitted

correctly. If the coupling ball bar

does not engage correctly, seek

the assistance of a workshop.

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Interior lights

203

Appearance care

229

Vehicle care

Instrument panel illumination ... 203

Exterior care

229

Electrical system

203

Interior care

231

Fuses

203

General Information

188

Engine compartment fuse box . 204

Accessories and vehicle

Instrument panel fuse box

206

modifications

188

Load compartment fuse box

207

Vehicle storage

188

Vehicle tools

209

End-of-life vehicle recovery

189

Tools

209

Vehicle checks

189

Wheels and tyres

210

Performing work

189

Winter tyres

210

Bonnet

189

Tyre designations

210

Engine oil

190

Tyre pressure monitoring

Engine coolant

191

system

211

Washer fluid

192

Tyre pressure

214

Brakes

193

Tread depth

215

Brake fluid

193

Changing tyre and wheel size . 216

Vehicle battery

193

Wheel covers

216

Diesel fuel system bleeding

195

Tyre chains

216

Wiper blade replacement

195

Tyre repair kit

217

Bulb replacement

195

Wheel changing

220

Halogen headlights

196

Spare wheel

222

Adaptive forward lighting

197

Jump starting

226

Fog lights

198

Towing

227

Front turn signal lights

199

Towing the vehicle

227

Tail lights

200

Towing another vehicle

228

Side turn signal lights

202

Number plate light

202

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Vehicle care

● Open the bonnet, close all doors

General Information

Vehicle storage

and lock the vehicle.

Storage for a long period of time

● Close the soft top.

Accessories and vehicle

modifications

If the vehicle is to be stored for several

● Cover the soft top to reduce

months:

environment influences.

We recommend the use of genuine

parts and accessories and factory

●

Wash the vehicle. Wax painted

● Disconnect the clamp from the

approved parts specific for your

parts of the vehicle. Exterior care

negative terminal of the vehicle

vehicle type. We cannot assess or

3 229.

battery. Beware that all systems

guarantee reliability of other products

are not functional, e.g. anti-theft

●

Have the wax in the engine

- even if they have a regulatory or

alarm system.

compartment and underbody

otherwise granted approval.

checked.

Putting back into operation

Do not make any modifications to the

●

Clean and preserve the rubber

electrical system, e.g. changes of

When the vehicle is to be put back into

seals.

electronic control units (chip tuning).

operation:

●

Fill up fuel tank completely.

● Connect the clamp to the

●

Change the engine oil.

Caution

negative terminal of the vehicle

●

Drain the washer fluid reservoir.

battery. Activate the electronics

When transporting the vehicle on

of the power windows.

●

Check the coolant antifreeze and

a train or on a recovery vehicle, the

corrosion protection.

● Check tyre pressure.

mud flaps may be damaged.

●

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.

specified for full load.

● Check the engine oil level.

●

Park the vehicle in a dry, well

● Check the coolant level.

ventilated place. Engage first or

● Fit the number plate if necessary.

reverse gear or set selector lever

to P. Prevent the vehicle from

rolling.

●

Do not apply the parking brake.

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End-of-life vehicle recovery

Vehicle checks

9 Danger

Information on end-of-life vehicle

recovery centres and the recycling of

Performing work

The ignition system and Xenon

end-of-life vehicles is available on our

headlights use extremely high

website, where legally required. Only

voltage. Do not touch.

entrust this work to an authorised

recycling centre.

Bonnet

Opening

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

Pull the release lever and return it to

its original position.

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Vehicle care

If the bonnet is opened during an

Check with the vehicle on a level

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

surface. The engine must be at

automatically for safety reasons.

operating temperature and switched

off for at least five minutes.

Closing

Caution

Before closing the bonnet, press the

support into the holder.

It is the owner's responsibility to

Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall

maintain the proper level of an

into the latch from a low height

appropriate quality oil in the

(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is

engine.

engaged.

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

Move the safety catch sideways to the

Caution

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

left vehicle side and open the bonnet.

out and read the engine oil level.

Do not press the bonnet into the

Insert dipstick to the stop on the

latch, to avoid dents.

handle and make half a turn.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level manually

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of oil is used.

Recommended fluids and lubricants

3 234.

The maximum engine oil

consumption is 0.6 litres per

Secure the bonnet support.

1000 km.

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Different dipsticks are used

The engine oil level must not exceed

depending on engine variant.

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

Caution

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out.

Capacities 3 246.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

Engine coolant

We recommend the use of the same

The coolant provides freeze

grade of engine oil that was used at

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

the last change.

When the engine oil level has

northern countries with very low

dropped to the MIN mark, top-up

temperatures the factory filled coolant

engine oil.

provides frost protection down to

approx. -37 °C.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

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