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2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

may be used. The vehicle may be

that it locates securely and loosen

damaged.

each wheel bolt by half a turn.

The wheels might be protected by

locking wheel bolts. To loosen

these specific bolts, first attach

the adapter for the locking wheel

bolts onto the head of the bolt

before installing the wheel

wrench. The adapter is located in

the glovebox.

Attach jack handle and with the

jack correctly aligned rotate

handle until wheel is clear of the

4. Set the jack to the necessary

ground.

height. Position it directly below

5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.

the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

6. Change the wheel.

7. Screw on the wheel bolts.

8. Lower vehicle.

9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it locates securely and tighten

each bolt in a crosswise

3. Ensure the jack is correctly

sequence. Tightening torque is

positioned under the relevant

110 Nm.

vehicle jacking point.

10. Align the valve hole in the wheel

On versions with sill panelling or

cover of the steel wheel with the

retrofitted sill panelling, no jack

tyre valve before installing.

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Install wheel bolt caps or centre

Rear arm position of the lifting

Caution

cap on alloy wheel.

platform located centrally under the

recess of the sill.

11. Install vehicle jacking point cover.

The use of a spare wheel that is

12. Stow and secure the replaced

smaller than the other wheels or in

wheel, the vehicle tools 3 209 and

combination with winter tyres

the adapter for the locking wheel

could affect driveability. Have the

bolts 3 57.

defective tyre replaced as soon as

possible.

13. Check the tyre pressure of the

installed tyre and the wheel bolt

torque as soon as possible.

3-door/5-door hatchback

Have the defective tyre renewed or

repaired as soon as possible.

Jacking position for lifting platform

Front arm position of the lifting

platform at the underbody.

Spare wheel

If mounting a spare wheel, which is

different from the other wheels, this

wheel might be classified as a

temporary spare wheel and the

The spare wheel is located in the load

corresponding speed limits apply,

compartment beneath the floor

even though no label indicates this.

covering. It is secured with a wing nut.

Seek the assistance of a workshop to

Fitting a double load-bay floor in this

check the applicable speed limit.

case in the upper position 3 70.

The spare wheel has a steel rim.

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To remove, unscrew wing nut, lift

Temporary spare wheel

spare wheel, move to a vertical

position and remove from above.

Caution

When stowing the replaced wheel or

the temporary spare wheel back in

The use of the temporary spare

the spare wheel well, always secure

wheel could affect driveability.

with the wing nut.

Have the defective tyre renewed

or repaired as soon as possible.

Delivery van

Only mount one temporary spare

wheel. The permissible maximum

speed on the label on the temporary

spare wheel is only valid for the

Remove spacer above the spare

factory-fitted tyre size.

wheel, lift the wheel, move to a

vertical position and remove from

If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the

above.

rear while towing another vehicle,

mount the temporary spare wheel in

When stowing the replaced wheel or

the front and the full size tyre in the

the temporary spare wheel back in

rear.

the spare wheel well, always insert

the adapter and secure the load cover

Tyre chains 3 217.

with the wing nut.

Remove load floor.

Spare wheel with directional tyre

Depending on the defective replaced

The spare wheel is screwed down

wheel, the spacer can be omitted if

If possible, fit directional tyres such

together with the floor cover.

necessary, or the wheel can be bolted

that they roll in the direction of travel.

down without the floor cover.

The rolling direction is indicated by a

Unscrew wing nut and lift load cover.

symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the

sidewall.

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The following applies to tyres fitted

●

A discharged vehicle battery can

Jump starting

opposing the rolling direction:

already freeze at a temperature

of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery

●

Driveability may be affected.

Do not start with a quick charger.

before connecting jump leads.

Have the defective tyre renewed

A vehicle with a discharged vehicle

or repaired as soon as possible

●

Wear eye protection and

battery can be started using jump

and fit it instead of the spare

protective clothing when

leads and the vehicle battery of

wheel.

handling a battery.

another vehicle.

●

Drive particularly carefully on wet

●

Use a booster battery with the

and snow-covered road

same voltage (12 Volts). Its

9 Warning

surfaces.

capacity (Ah) must not be much

less than that of the discharged

Be extremely careful when starting

vehicle battery.

with jump leads. Any deviation

from the following instructions can

●

Use jump leads with insulated

lead to injuries or damage caused

terminals and a cross section of

by battery explosion or damage to

at least 16 mm² (25 mm² for

the electrical systems of both

diesel engines).

vehicles.

●

Do not disconnect the discharged

vehicle battery from the vehicle.

9 Warning

●

Switch off all unnecessary

electrical consumers.

Avoid contact of the battery with

●

Do not lean over the battery

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

during jump starting.

surfaces. The fluid contains

●

Do not allow the terminals of one

sulphuric acid which can cause

lead to touch those of the other

injuries and damage in the event

lead.

of direct contact.

●

The vehicles must not come into

● Never expose the battery to

contact with each other during

naked flames or sparks.

the jump starting process.

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●

Apply the parking brake,

3. Connect the black lead to the

4. Switch on electrical consumers

transmission in neutral,

negative terminal of the booster

(e.g. headlights, heated rear

automatic transmission in P.

vehicle battery.

window) of the vehicle receiving

the jump start.

●

Open the positive terminal

4. Connect the other end of the black

protection caps of both vehicle

lead to a vehicle grounding point,

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

batteries.

such as the engine block or an

when removing leads.

engine mounting bolt. Connect as

far away from the discharged

vehicle 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.

2. After five minutes, start the other

engine. Start attempts should be

Lead connection order:

made for no longer than

1. Connect the red lead to the

15 seconds at an interval of one

positive terminal of the booster

minute.

vehicle battery.

3. Allow both engines to idle for

2. Connect the other end of the red

approx. three minutes with the

lead to the positive terminal of the

leads connected.

discharged vehicle battery.

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Towing

Caution

Towing the vehicle

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.

the vehicle must be towed facing

Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow

forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor

Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the

rod - to the towing eye.

further than 60 miles. In all other

lower part of the cap. Release the cap

The towing eye must only be used for

cases and when the transmission is

by carefully moving the screwdriver

towing and not for recovering the

defective, the front axle must be

downwards.

vehicle.

raised off the ground.

The towing eye is stowed with the

Switch on ignition to release steering

Vehicles with manual transmission

vehicle tools 3 209.

wheel lock and to permit operation of

automated: the vehicle must only be

brake lights, horn and windscreen

towed facing forwards with the front

wiper.

axle raised off the ground.

Transmission in neutral.

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

Insert cap at the top and engage

downwards.

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Towing another vehicle

Caution

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Excessive tractive force can

damage the vehicle.

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

Insert cap at the top and engage

downwards.

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

go until it stops in a horizontal

Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the

position.

lower bend of the cap. Release the

The lashing eye at the rear

cap by carefully moving the

underneath the vehicle must never be

screwdriver downwards.

used as a towing eye.

The towing eye is stowed with the

Attach a tow rope - or even better a

vehicle tools 3 209.

tow bar - to the towing eye.

The towing eye must only be used for

towing and not for recovering a

vehicle.

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If using a car wash, comply with the

Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

Appearance care

car wash manufacturer's instructions.

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

The windscreen wiper and rear

separate leathers for painted and

Exterior care

window wiper must be switched off.

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

Remove antenna and external

the windows will impair vision.

Locks

accessories such as roof racks etc.

The locks are lubricated at the factory

Exterior lights

If you wash your vehicle by hand,

using a high quality lock cylinder

make sure that the insides of the

Headlight and other light covers are

grease. Use a de-icing agent only

wheel housings are also thoroughly

made of plastic. Do not use any

when absolutely necessary, as this

rinsed out.

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

has a degreasing effect and impairs

Clean edges and folds on opened

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

lock function. After using a de-icing

doors and the bonnet as well as the

dry.

agent, have the locks regreased by a

areas they cover.

workshop.

Polishing and waxing

Clean bright metal mouldings with a

Washing

cleaning solution approved for

Wax painted parts of the vehicle

aluminium to avoid damages.

regularly (at the latest when water no

The paintwork of your vehicle is

longer beads). Otherwise, the

exposed to environmental influences.

paintwork will dry out.

Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.

Caution

When using automatic vehicle

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

washes, select a programme that

Always use a cleaning agent with

has become dull or if solid deposits

includes waxing. Restrictions for

a pH value of four to nine.

have become attached to it.

filmed or matt painted body parts or

Do not use cleaning agents on hot

Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

decor tapes, see "Polishing and

surfaces.

protective film, making waxing

waxing".

unnecessary.

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

Have the door hinges of all doors

Unpainted plastic body parts must not

pollen and the like should be cleaned

greased by a workshop.

be treated with wax or polishing

off immediately, as they contain

Do not clean the engine compartment

agents.

aggressive constituents which can

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cause paint damage.

cleaner.

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Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes

Remove dirt residues from smearing

Paintwork damage

must not be polished, to avoid

wiper blades by using a soft cloth and

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

gleaming. Do not use hot wax

window cleaner. Also make sure to

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

programmes in automatic car washes

remove any residues such as wax,

Have more extensive damage or rust

if the vehicle is equipped with these

insect residues and similar from the

areas repaired by a workshop.

parts.

window.

Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror

Ice residues, pollution and continuous

Underbody

housing cover, must not be polished.

wiping on dry windows will damage or

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

Otherwise these parts would become

even destroy the wiper blades.

have a PVC undercoating while other

agleam or the colour would be

Sunroof

critical areas have a durable

dissolved.

protective wax coating.

Never clean with solvents or abrasive

Windows and windscreen wiper

After the underbody is washed, check

agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.

blades

the underbody and have it waxed if

paint cleaner, acetone-containing

necessary.

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

solutions etc.), acidic or highly

leather together with window cleaner

alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do

Bitumen/rubber materials could

and insect remover.

not apply wax or polishing agents to

damage the PVC coating. Have

the sunroof.

underbody work carried out by a

When cleaning the rear window from

workshop.

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

Wheels and tyres

heating element to prevent damage.

Before and after winter, wash the

Do not use high-pressure jet

underbody and have the protective

For mechanical removal of ice, use a

cleaners.

wax coating checked.

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

scraper firmly against the glass so

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

that no dirt can get under it and

cleaner.

scratch the glass.

Rims are painted and can be treated

Clean smearing wiper blades with a

with the same agents as the body.

soft cloth and window cleaner.

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Liquid gas system

Interior care

Caution

9 Danger

Interior and upholstery

Close Velcro fasteners as open

Only clean the vehicle interior,

Velcro fasteners on clothing could

Liquid gas is heavier than air and

including the instrument panel fascia

damage seat upholstery.

can collect in sink points.

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

The same applies to clothing with

Take care when performing work

interior cleaner.

sharp-edged objects, like zips or

at the underbody in a pit.

Clean the leather upholstery with

belts or studded jeans.

clear water and a soft cloth. In case of

For painting work and when using a

heavy soiling, use leather care.

Plastic and rubber parts

drying booth at a temperature above

The instrument cluster and the

60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be

Plastic and rubber parts can be

displays should only be cleaned using

removed.

cleaned with the same cleaner as

a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a

used to clean the body. Use interior

Do not make any modifications to the

weak soap solution.

cleaner if necessary. Do not use any

liquid gas system.

Clean fabric upholstery with a

other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol

Towing equipment

vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove

in particular. Do not use high-

stains with an upholstery cleaner.

pressure jet cleaners.

Do not clean the coupling ball bar with

Clothing fabrics may not be

a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

colourfast. This could cause visible

cleaner.

discolourations, especially on light-

Rear carrier system

coloured upholstery. Removable

stains and discolourations should be

Clean the rear carrier system with a

cleaned as soon as possible.

steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner

Clean seat belts with lukewarm water

at least once a year.

or interior cleaner.

Operate the rear carrier system

periodically if not in regular use, in

particular during winter.

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Service and maintenance

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

234

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

Liechtenstein, Lithuania,

Service information

234

is of vital importance that all

Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta,

maintenance work is carried out at the

Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands,

Recommended fluids, lubricants

proper intervals as specified.

Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,

and parts

235

Recommended fluids and

The detailed, up-to-date service

San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,

lubricants

235

schedule for your vehicle is available

Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,

at the workshop.

Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Service display 3 86.

European service intervals

International service intervals

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 20,000 miles or after

required every 10,000 miles or after

one year, whichever occurs first,

unless otherwise indicated in the

service display.

A shorter service interval can be valid

The international service intervals are

for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for

valid for the countries which are not

taxis and police vehicles.

listed in the European service

intervals.

The European service intervals are

valid for the following countries:

Service display 3 86.

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Confirmations

Dexos is the newest engine oil quality

Recommended fluids,

that provides optimum protection for

Confirmation of service is recorded in

lubricants and parts

petrol and diesel engines. If it is

the Service and Warranty Booklet.

unavailable, engine oils of other listed

The date and mileage is completed

Recommended fluids and

qualities have to be used.

with the stamp and signature of the

lubricants

Recommendations for petrol engines

servicing workshop.

are also valid for Compressed Natural

Only use products that meet the

Make sure that the Service and

Gas (CNG), Liquified Petroleum Gas

recommended specifications.

Warranty Booklet is completed

(LPG) and Ethanol (E85) fuelled

correctly as continuous proof of

engines.

9 Warning

service is essential if any warranty or

Select the appropriate engine oil

goodwill claims are to be met, and is

based on its quality and on the

Operating materials are

also a benefit when selling the

minimum ambient temperature

hazardous and could be

vehicle.

3 239.

poisonous. Handle with care. Pay

Service interval with remaining

attention to information given on

Topping up engine oil

the containers.

engine oil life duration

Engine oils of different manufacturers

The service interval is based on

and brands can be mixed as long as

Engine oil

several parameters depending on

they comply with the required engine

usage.

Engine oil is identified by its quality

oil quality and viscosity.

and its viscosity. Quality is more

Use of engine oil with only

The service display lets you know

important than viscosity when

ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is

when to change the engine oil.

selecting which engine oil to use. The

prohibited, since it can cause long-

Service display 3 86.

oil quality ensures e.g. engine

term engine damage under certain

cleanliness, wear protection and oil

operating conditions.

aging control, whereas viscosity

Select the appropriate engine oil

grade gives information on the oil's

based on its quality and on the

thickness over a temperature range.

minimum ambient temperature

3 239.

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Additional engine oil additives

northern countries with very low

The use of additional engine oil

temperatures the factory filled coolant

additives could cause damage and

provides frost protection down to

invalidate the warranty.

approx. -37 °C. This concentration

should be maintained all year round.

Engine oil viscosity grades

The use of additional coolant

The SAE viscosity grade gives

additives that intend to give additional

information of the thickness of the oil.

corrosion protection or seal against

minor leaks can cause function

Multigrade oil is indicated by two

problems. Liability for consequences

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

resulting from the use of additional

figure, followed by a W, indicates the

coolant additives will be rejected.

low temperature viscosity and the

second figure the high temperature

Brake and clutch fluid

viscosity.

Select the appropriate viscosity grade

Over time, brake fluid absorbs

depending on the minimum ambient

moisture which will reduce braking

temperature 3 239.

effectiveness. The brake fluid should

therefore be replaced at the specified

All of the recommended viscosity

interval.

grades are suitable for high ambient

temperatures.

Coolant and antifreeze

Use only silicate-free long life coolant

(LLC) antifreeze. Consult a

workshop.

The system is factory filled with

coolant designed for excellent

corrosion protection and frost

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

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Technical data

Vehicle identification

Vehicle Identification

Number

Vehicle identification

237

Vehicle Identification Number .. 237

Identification plate

238

Engine identification

238

Vehicle data

239

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

239

Engine data

242

Performance

244

The Vehicle Identification Number

Vehicle weight

246

may be embossed on the instrument

Vehicle dimensions

248

panel, visible through the windscreen,

Capacities

249

or in the engine compartment on the

Tyre pressures

250

right body panel.

The Vehicle Identification Number is

stamped on the identification plate

and on the floor pan, under the floor

covering, visible under a cover.

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Technical data

Information on identification label:

Identification plate

Engine identification

1 : manufacturer

The technical data tables use the

2 : type approval number

engine identifier code. The engine

3 : vehicle identification number

data table additionally shows the

4 : permissible gross vehicle weight

engineering code. Engine data

rating in kg

3 242.

5 : permissible gross train weight

To identify the respective engine,

in kg

refer to the EEC Certificate of

6 : maximum permissible front axle

Conformity provided with your vehicle

load in kg

or other national registration

7 : maximum permissible rear axle

documents.

load in kg

8 : vehicle-specific or country-

The Certificate of Conformity shows

specific data

the engine identifier code, other

national publications may show the

The identification plate is located on

The combined total of front and rear

engineering code. Check piston

the left or right door frame.

axle loads must not exceed the

displacement and engine power to

permissible gross vehicle weight. For

identify the respective engine.

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.

Specifications in the vehicle

documents always have priority over

those given in this manual.

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Vehicle data

Recommended fluids and lubricants

European service schedule

Required engine oil quality

All European countries with European service interval 3 234

Engine oil quality

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 with European service interval 3 234

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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Technical data

International service schedule

Required engine oil quality

All countries with international service interval 3 234

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

dexos 1 (if available)

✔

dexos 2

✔

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

All countries with international service interval 3 234

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

GM-LL-A-025

✔

GM-LL-B-025

✔

All countries with international service interval 3 234

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

ACEA A3/B3

✔

ACEA A3/B4

✔

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