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Notice

● No people or animals may be in

Wheel changing

The driving characteristics of the

the vehicle when it is jacked-up.

Some vehicles are equipped with a

repaired tyre is severely affected,

● Never crawl under a jacked-up

tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel

therefore have this tyre replaced.

vehicle.

3 257.

If unusual noise is heard or the

● Do not start the vehicle when it is

Make the following preparations and

compressor becomes hot, turn

raised on the jack.

observe the following information:

compressor off for at least 30

● Clean wheel nuts and thread with

minutes.

●

Park the vehicle on a level, firm

a clean cloth before mounting the

and non-skid surface. The front

The built-in safety valve opens at a

wheel.

wheels must be in the straight-

pressure of 7 bar.

ahead position.

Note the expiry date of the kit. After

9 Warning

●

Apply the parking brake and

this date its sealing capability is no

engage first gear, reverse gear or

longer guaranteed. Pay attention to

Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel

storage information on sealant

nut and wheel nut cone.

bottle.

●

Remove the spare wheel 3 262.

1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a

Replace the used sealant bottle.

●

Never change more than one

screwdriver and remove.

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

wheel at once.

by applicable laws.

Steel wheels with cover: Pull off

●

Use the jack only to change

the wheel cover.

The compressor and sealant can be

wheels in case of puncture, not

used from approx. -30 °C.

for seasonal winter or summer

Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel

tyre change.

nut caps with a screwdriver and

The adapters supplied can be used

remove. To protect the wheel,

to pump up other items e.g.

●

The jack is maintenance-free.

place a soft cloth between the

footballs, air mattresses, inflatable

●

If the ground on which the vehicle

screwdriver and the alloy wheel.

dinghies etc. They are located on the

is standing is soft, a solid board

underside of the compressor. To

(max. 1 cm thick) should be

remove, screw on compressor air

placed under the jack.

hose and withdraw adapter.

●

Take heavy objects out of the

vehicle before jacking up.

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4. Ensure the jack is correctly

positioned under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

2. Fold out the wheel wrench and

3. Some versions may have covered

install ensuring that it locates

the vehicle jacking point. Pull out

securely and loosen each wheel

the cover sideways.

nut by half a turn.

5. Set the jack to the necessary

The wheels might be protected by

height. Position it directly below

locking wheel nuts. To loosen

the jacking point in a manner that

these specific nuts, first attach the

prevents it from slipping.

adapter for the locking wheel nuts

onto the head of the nut before

installing the wheel wrench. The

adapter is located in the glovebox.

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11. Align the valve hole in the wheel

Rear arm position of the lifting

cover with the tyre valve before

platform at the underbody.

installing.

Install wheel nut caps.

12. Install vehicle jacking point cover.

13. Stow and secure the replaced

wheel 3 262, the vehicle tools

3 251 and the adapter for the

locking wheel nuts 3 69.

14. Check the tyre pressure of the

installed tyre and the wheel nut

Attach wheel wrench and with the

torque as soon as possible.

jack correctly aligned rotate wheel

Have the defective tyre renewed or

wrench until wheel is clear of the

repaired as soon as possible.

ground.

Front arm position of the lifting

platform at the underbody.

6. Unscrew the wheel nuts.

Jacking position for lifting platform

7. Change the wheel. Spare wheel

3 262.

Spare wheel

8. Screw on the wheel nuts.

Some vehicles are equipped with a

tyre repair kit instead of a spare

9. Lower vehicle.

wheel.

10. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

If mounting a spare wheel, which is

that it locates securely and tighten

different from the other wheels, this

each nut in a crosswise

wheel might be classified as a

sequence. Tightening torque is

temporary spare wheel and the

150 Nm.

corresponding speed limits apply,

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even though no label indicates this.

To remove:

Seek the assistance of a workshop to

1. Open the floor cover.

check the applicable speed limit.

2. The spare wheel is secured with a

The spare wheel has a steel rim.

wing nut. Turn wing nut

anticlockwise and remove the

Caution

spare wheel.

Under the spare wheel there is the

The use of a spare wheel that is

box with vehicle tools.

smaller than the other wheels or in

combination with winter tyres

3. When, after a wheel change, no

could affect driveability. Have the

wheel is placed in the spare wheel

defective tyre replaced as soon as

well, secure the tool box by

possible.

turning right back the wing nut and

●

Install the hexagon key of the

close the floor cover.

wheel wrench ensuring that it

locates securely on the bolt.

Stowing the replaced full size

●

Turn the wheel wrench

wheel in the spare wheel well

anticlockwise to loosen the bolt.

The spare wheel well is not designed

Remove the bolt.

for all permitted tyre sizes. If a wheel

●

Take the extension bolt from the

wider than the spare must be stowed

tool box 3 251 and screw it in

in the spare wheel well, the thread

hand-tight using the hexagon key

bolt for mounting the wheel must be

of the wheel wrench.

replaced by an extension bolt, located

in the tool box 3 251. To replace the

bolt:

● Remove tool box from the spare

The spare wheel is located in the load

wheel well.

compartment beneath the floor

covering.

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If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the

9 Warning

rear while towing another vehicle,

mount the temporary spare wheel in

Storing a jack, a wheel or other

the front and the full tyre in the rear.

equipment in the load

Tyre chains 3 257.

compartment could cause injury if

they are not fixed properly. During

Spare wheel with directional tyre

a sudden stop or a collision, loose

equipment could strike someone.

Fit directional tyres such that they roll

Store wheel, jack and tools always

in the direction of travel. The rolling

in the original storage location and

direction is indicated by a symbol

secure them by fixing.

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

The following applies to tyres fitted

●

Store the tool box and the

Temporary spare wheel

opposing the rolling direction:

damaged wheel outside up in the

spare wheel well and secure it by

● Driveability may be affected.

turning the wing nut clockwise on

Caution

Have the defective tyre renewed

the bolt.

or repaired as soon as possible

The use of a spare wheel that is

and fit it instead of the spare

The floor cover can be placed on the

smaller than the other wheels or in

wheel.

projecting wheel.

combination with winter tyres

● Drive particularly carefully on wet

To fit the spare wheel in the well after

could affect driveability. Have the

and snow-covered road

renewing the defective wheel use the

defective tyre replaced as soon as

surfaces.

short thread bolt again. Exchange the

possible.

bolt in the same way.

Only mount one temporary spare

wheel. Do not drive faster than

50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not

use for a long period of time.

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●

A discharged vehicle battery can

●

Apply the parking brake,

Jump starting

already freeze at a temperature

transmission in neutral,

of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery

automatic transmission in P.

Do not start with quick charger.

before connecting jump leads.

A vehicle with a discharged vehicle

●

Wear eye protection and

battery can be started using jump

protective clothing when

leads and the vehicle battery of

handling a battery.

another vehicle.

●

Use a booster battery with the

same voltage (12 Volts). Its

9 Warning

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).

●

If there is a cover over the vehicle

vehicles.

battery, remove it to charge or

●

Do not disconnect the discharged

jump start the vehicle battery. Lift

vehicle battery from the vehicle.

up the cover at the rear and

9 Warning

●

Switch off all unnecessary

unlatch it at the front.

electrical consumers.

●

Open the positive terminal

Avoid contact of the battery with

●

Do not lean over the vehicle

protection caps of both vehicle

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

battery during jump starting.

batteries.

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 vehicle battery

contact with each other during

to naked flames or sparks.

the jump starting process.

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far away from the discharged

Towing

battery as possible, however at

least 60 cm.

Towing the vehicle

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 5 minutes, start the other

engine. Start attempts should be

made for no longer than

Lead connection order:

15 seconds at an interval of

1. Connect the red lead to the

1 minute.

positive terminal of the booster

3. Allow both engines to idle for

battery.

approx. 3 minutes with the leads

5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,

2. Connect the other end of the red

connected.

Sports Tourer: disengage cap at

lead to the positive terminal of the

4. Switch on electrical consumers

bottom and remove downwards.

discharged battery.

(e.g. headlights, heated rear

3. Connect the black lead to the

window) of the vehicle receiving

negative terminal of the booster

the jump start.

battery.

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

4. Connect the other end of the black

when removing leads.

lead to a vehicle grounding point,

such as the engine block or an

engine mounting bolt. Connect as

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Country Tourer: insert a screwdriver

VXR: insert screwdriver in the slot at

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

in the slot at the lower edge of the cap.

the upper bend of the cap. Release

go until it stops in a horizontal

Release the cap by carefully moving

the cap by carefully moving the

position.

the screwdriver downwards. To

screwdriver downwards. To prevent

Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow

prevent damage, it is recommended

damage, it is recommended to place

rod - to the towing eye.

to place a cloth between the

a cloth between the screwdriver and

The towing eye must only be used for

screwdriver and the frame.

the frame.

towing and not for recovering the

The towing eye is stowed with the

vehicle.

vehicle tools 3 251.

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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Vehicles with automatic transmission

Country Tourer: insert cap with the

Caution

and All-wheel drive: The vehicle must

upper flange into the recess and fix

be towed facing forwards. If the

cap by pushing.

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

vehicle is towed with all four wheels

VXR: insert cap with the lower flange

Excessive tractive force can

on the ground, the maximum speed is

into the recess. Push the cap into the

damage the vehicle.

30 mph and for a maximum of

bumper.

30 miles. If the front axle has been

When the engine is not running,

raised, the maximum speed is

considerably more force is needed to

Towing another vehicle

30 mph. There is no distance

brake and steer.

limitation.

To prevent the entry of exhaust gases

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

from the towing vehicle, switch on the

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

air recirculation and close the

windows.

Vehicles with manual transmission

and All-wheel drive: If the vehicle is

towed with all four wheels on the

ground then there are no technical

limitations for speed and distance. If

only one axle has been raised, the

maximum speed is 30 mph. There is

no distance limitation.

5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,

Vehicles with automatic transmission

Sports Tourer, VXR: disengage cap

and Front-wheel drive: The vehicle

at bottom and remove downwards.

must be towed facing forwards, not

faster than 50 mph nor further than

5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,

60 miles. In all other cases and when

Sports Tourer: insert cap at the

the transmission is defective, the front

bottom, turn slightly clockwise and

axle must be raised off the ground.

close cap.

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Caution

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Excessive tractive force can

damage the vehicle.

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

Country Tourer: insert a screwdriver

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

in the slot at the lower edge of the cap.

go until it stops in a horizontal

Release the cap by carefully moving

position.

the screwdriver downwards. To

The lashing eye at the rear

prevent damage, it is recommended

underneath the vehicle must never be

to place a cloth between the

used as a towing eye.

screwdriver and the frame.

Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow

The towing eye is stowed with the

rod - to the towing eye.

vehicle tools 3 251.

5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,

The towing eye must only be used for

Sports Tourer, VXR: insert cap at the

towing and not for recovering a

bottom, turn slightly clockwise and

vehicle.

engage cap.

Country Tourer: insert cap with the

upper flange into the recess and fix

cap by pushing.

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If using a vehicle wash, comply with

Do not clean the engine compartment

Appearance care

the vehicle wash manufacturer's

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

instructions. The windscreen wiper

cleaner.

Exterior care

and rear window wiper must be

Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

switched off. Remove antenna and

Locks

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

external accessories such as roof

separate leathers for painted and

The locks are lubricated at the factory

racks etc.

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

using a high quality lock cylinder

If you wash your vehicle by hand,

the windows will impair vision.

grease. Use a de-icing agent only

make sure that the insides of the

Have the door hinges of all doors

when absolutely necessary, as this

wheel housings are also thoroughly

greased by a workshop.

has a degreasing effect and impairs

rinsed out.

lock function. After using a de-icing

Wax painted parts of the vehicle

Exterior lights

agent, have the locks regreased by a

regularly.

workshop.

Headlight and other light covers are

Clean edges and folds on opened

made of plastic. Do not use any

Washing

doors and the bonnet as well as the

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

areas they cover.

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

The paintwork of your vehicle is

exposed to environmental influences.

Clean bright metal mouldings with a

dry.

Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.

cleaning solution approved for

Polishing and waxing

When using automatic vehicle

aluminium to avoid damages.

washes, select a programme that

Wax the vehicle regularly (at the

includes waxing.

Caution

latest when water no longer beads).

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.

pollen and the like should be cleaned

Always use a cleaning agent with

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

off immediately, as they contain

a pH value of four to nine.

has become dull or if solid deposits

aggressive constituents which can

Do not use cleaning agents on hot

have become attached to it.

cause paint damage.

surfaces.

Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

protective film, making waxing

unnecessary.

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Plastic body parts must not be treated

Sunroof

After the underbody is washed, check

with wax or polishing agents.

the underbody and have it waxed if

Never clean with solvents or abrasive

necessary.

Windows and windscreen wiper

agents, fuels, aggressive media

Bitumen/rubber materials could

blades

(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-

damage the PVC coating. Have

containing solutions etc.), acidic or

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

underbody work carried out by a

highly alkaline media or abrasive

leather together with window cleaner

workshop.

pads. Do not apply wax or polishing

and insect remover.

agents to the sunroof.

Before and after winter, wash the

When cleaning the rear window from

underbody and have the protective

Wheels and tyres

wax coating checked.

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

heating element to prevent damage.

Do not use high-pressure jet

Liquid gas system

For mechanical removal of ice, use a

cleaners.

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

9 Danger

scraper firmly against the glass so

cleaner.

that no dirt can get under it and

Rims are painted and can be treated

Liquid gas is heavier than air and

scratch the glass.

with the same agents as the body.

can collect in sink points.

Clean smearing wiper blades with a

Take care when performing work

soft cloth and window cleaner.

Paintwork damage

at the underbody in a pit.

Remove dirt residues from smearing

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

wiper blades by using a soft cloth and

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

For painting work and when using a

window cleaner. Also make sure to

Have more extensive damage or rust

drying booth at a temperature above

remove any residues such as wax,

areas repaired by a workshop.

60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be

insect residues and similar from the

removed.

window.

Underbody

Do not make any modifications to the

Ice residues, pollution and continuous

liquid gas system.

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

wiping on dry windows will damage or

have a PVC undercoating while other

even destroy the wiper blades.

critical areas have a durable

protective wax coating.

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Towing equipment

coloured upholstery. Removable

stains and discolourations should be

Do not clean the coupling ball bar with

cleaned as soon as possible.

a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

Clean seat belts with lukewarm water

cleaner.

or interior cleaner.

Interior care

Caution

Interior and upholstery

Close Velcro fasteners as open

Only clean the vehicle interior,

Velcro fasteners on clothing could

including the instrument panel fascia

damage seat upholstery.

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

The same applies to clothing with

interior cleaner.

sharp-edged objects, like zips or

Clean the leather upholstery with

belts or studded jeans.

clear water and a soft cloth. In case of

heavy soiling, use leather care.

Plastic and rubber parts

The instrument cluster and the

Plastic and rubber parts can be

displays should only be cleaned using

cleaned with the same cleaner as

a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a

used to clean the body. Use interior

weak soap solution.

cleaner if necessary. Do not use any

Clean fabric upholstery with a

other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol

vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove

in particular. Do not use high-

stains with an upholstery cleaner.

pressure jet cleaners.

Clothing fabrics may not be

colourfast. This could cause visible

discolourations, especially on light-

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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

273

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

Liechtenstein, Lithuania,

Service information

273

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

274

Recommended fluids and

The detailed, up-to-date service

San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,

lubricants

274

schedule for your vehicle is available

Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,

at the workshop.

Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Service display 3 101.

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

1 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 3 101.

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Service and maintenance

Confirmations

Dexos is the newest engine oil quality

Recommended fluids,

that provides optimum protection for

Confirmation of service is recorded in

lubricants and parts

gasoline 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 gasoline

servicing workshop.

engines are also valid for

Only use products that meet the

Make sure that the Service and

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),

recommended specifications.

Warranty Booklet is completed

Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and

correctly as continuous proof of

Ethanol (E85) fuelled 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.

3 278.

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 3 101.

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

3 278.

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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 3 278.

effectiveness. The brake fluid should

therefore be replaced at the specified

All of the recommended viscosity

interval.

grades are suitable for high ambient

temperatures.

AdBlue

Coolant and antifreeze

Only use AdBlue to reduce the

nitrogen oxides in the exhaust

Use only organic acid type-long life

emission 3 164.

coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for

the vehicle. 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

Identification plate

Technical data

Vehicle Identification

Number

Vehicle identification

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Vehicle Identification Number .. 276

Identification plate

276

Engine identification

277

Vehicle data

278

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

278

Engine data

281

Performance

283

Vehicle weight

286

Vehicle dimensions

289

The identification label is located on

Capacities

291

the front left or right door frame.

Tyre pressures

292

The Vehicle Identification Number is

visible through the windscreen.

The Vehicle Identification Number

may be stamped on the identification

plate and on the floor pan, under the

floor covering, visible under a cover,

or in the engine compartment on the

right body panel.

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