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Install wheel bolt caps.

11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 209,

the vehicle tools 3 194 and the

adapter for the locking wheel bolts

3 60.

12. Check the tyre pressure of the

installed tyre and also the wheel

bolt torque as soon as possible.

Have the defective tyre renewed or

repaired.

Attach wheel wrench and with the

Jacking position for lifting platform

Front arm position of the lifting

jack correctly aligned rotate wheel

platform at the underbody.

wrench until wheel is clear of the

ground.

5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Spare wheel

6. Change the wheel.

Some vehicles are equipped with a

tyre repair kit instead of a spare

7. Screw on the wheel bolts.

wheel.

8. Lower vehicle.

If mounting a spare wheel, which is

9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

different from the other wheels, this

that it locates securely and tighten

wheel might be classified as a

each bolt in a crosswise

temporary spare wheel and the

sequence. Tightening torque is

corresponding speed limits apply,

110 Nm.

even though no label indicates this.

Rear arm position of the lifting

10. Align the valve hole in the wheel

platform at the underbody.

Seek the assistance of a workshop to

cover with the tyre valve before

check the applicable speed limit.

installing.

The spare wheel has a steel rim.

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compartment, it must be secured with

● Place the hook end of the strap

Caution

a strap or, depending on the version,

through the loop and pull it until

with an extension bar.

the strap is fastened securely to

The use of a spare wheel that is

the lashing eye.

smaller than the other wheels or in

Storing a replaced wheel in the

combination with winter tyres

load compartment using a strap

could affect driveability. Have the

defective tyre replaced as soon as

Use the strap placed in the tool box.

possible.

Vehicle tools 3 194.

● Position the wheel on the load

compartment floor close to one

sidewall of the load

compartment.

● Insert the strap through the

spokes of the wheel as shown in

the illustration.

● Mount the hook to the rear

lashing eye.

The spare wheel is located in the load

● Tighten the strap and secure it

compartment beneath the floor

using the buckle.

covering. It is secured with a wing nut.

The spare wheel well is not designed

● Place the loop end of the strap

for all permissible tyre sizes. If a

through the front lashing eye of

wheel wider than the spare wheel has

the according side.

to be stowed in the load

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Storing a replaced wheel in the

Remove the extension bar before

Only mount one temporary spare

spare wheel well using an

fitting the spare wheel in the well after

wheel. The permissible maximum

renewing or repairing the defective

speed on the label on the temporary

extension bar

wheel.

spare wheel is only valid for the

Use the extension bar placed in the

factory-fitted tyre size.

tool box. Vehicle tools 3 194.

9 Warning

If your vehicle gets a flat tyre in the

●

Turn the wing nut anticlockwise

rear while towing another vehicle,

and remove temporary spare

Storing a jack, a wheel or other

mount the temporary spare wheel in

wheel.

equipment in the load

the front and the full tyre in the rear.

compartment could cause injury if

Tyre chains 3 201.

they are not fixed properly. During

a sudden stop or a collision, loose

Spare wheel with directional tyre

equipment could strike someone.

If possible, fit directional tyres such

Store jack and tools always in the

that they roll in the direction of travel.

respective storage compartments

The rolling direction is indicated by a

and secure them by fixing.

symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the

Place the damaged wheel always

sidewall.

in the load compartment secured

The following applies to tyres fitted

by the strap or in the spare wheel

opposing the rolling direction:

well secured by the wing nut.

● Driveability may be affected.

●

Take the extension bar from the

Temporary spare wheel

Have the defective tyre renewed

or repaired as soon as possible

tool box and screw it on the bolt.

and fit it instead of the spare

●

Store the damaged wheel and

Caution

wheel.

secure it by turning the wing nut

The use of the temporary spare

● Drive particularly carefully on wet

clockwise.

wheel could affect driveability.

and snow-covered road

The floor cover can be placed on the

Have the defective tyre renewed

surfaces.

projecting wheel.

or repaired as soon as possible.

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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.

●

Open the positive terminal

A vehicle with a discharged vehicle

●

Wear eye protection and

protection caps of both batteries.

battery can be started using jump

protective clothing when

leads and the vehicle battery of

handling a vehicle 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

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 vehicle battery explosion or

at least 16 mm² (25 mm² for

damage to the electrical systems

diesel engines).

of both vehicles.

●

Do not disconnect the discharged

battery from the vehicle.

Lead connection order:

9 Warning

●

Switch off all unnecessary

1. Connect the red lead to the

electrical consumers.

positive terminal of the booster

Avoid contact of the vehicle

●

Do not lean over the battery

battery.

battery with eyes, skin, fabrics and

during jump starting.

2. Connect the other end of the red

painted surfaces. The fluid

●

Do not allow the terminals of one

lead to the positive terminal of the

contains sulphuric acid which can

lead to touch those of the other

discharged battery.

cause injuries and damage in the

lead.

event 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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3. Connect the black lead to the

4. Switch on electrical consumers

Towing

negative terminal of the booster

(e.g. headlights, heated rear

battery.

window) of the vehicle receiving

Towing the vehicle

the jump start.

4. Connect the other end of the black

lead to a vehicle grounding point,

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

such as the engine block or an

when removing leads.

engine mounting bolt. Connect as

far away from the discharged

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.

Disengage cap at bottom and remove

2. After 5 minutes, start the other

downwards.

engine. Start attempts should be

The towing eye is stowed with the

made for no longer than

vehicle tools 3 194.

15 seconds at an interval of

1 minute.

3. Allow both engines to idle for

approx. 3 minutes with the leads

connected.

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Switch on ignition to release steering

Insert cap at the bottom and close

wheel lock and to permit operation of

cap.

brake lights, horn and windscreen

wiper.

Towing another vehicle

Transmission in neutral.

Caution

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Excessive tractive force can

damage the vehicle.

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

When the engine is not running,

go until it stops in a horizontal

considerably more force is needed to

position.

brake and steer.

Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow

To prevent the entry of exhaust gases

rod - to the towing eye.

from the towing vehicle, switch on the

air recirculation and close the

Disengage the cap at the bottom and

The towing eye must only be used for

windows.

remove downwards.

towing and not for recovering the

vehicle.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

The towing eye is stowed with the

The vehicle must be towed facing

vehicle tools 3 194.

forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor

Caution

further than 60 miles. In all other

cases and when the transmission is

Activate the child lock in both rear

defective, the front axle must be

doors if the rear seats are

raised off the ground.

occupied. Child locks 3 25.

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

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Appearance care

Caution

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Exterior care

Excessive tractive force can

Locks

damage the vehicle.

The locks are lubricated at the factory

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

using a high quality lock cylinder

Insert cap at the bottom and engage

grease. Use de-icing agent only when

cap.

absolutely necessary, as this has a

degreasing effect and impairs lock

function. After using de-icing agent,

have the locks regreased by a

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

workshop.

go until it stops in a horizontal

position.

Washing

The lashing eye at the rear

The paintwork of your vehicle is

underneath the vehicle must never be

exposed to environmental influences.

used as a towing eye.

Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.

Attach a tow rope - or even better a

When using automatic vehicle

tow bar - to the towing eye.

washes, select a programme that

includes waxing.

The towing eye must only be used for

towing and not for recovering a

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

vehicle.

pollen and the like should be cleaned

off immediately, as they contain

aggressive constituents which can

cause paint damage.

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If using a vehicle wash, comply with

Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

Windows and windscreen wiper

the vehicle wash manufacturer's

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

blades

instructions. The windscreen wiper

separate leathers for painted and

and rear window wiper must be

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

switched off. Remove antenna and

the windows will impair vision.

leather together with window cleaner

external accessories such as roof

and insect remover.

racks etc.

Exterior lights

When cleaning the rear window from

If you wash your vehicle by hand,

Headlight and other light covers are

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

make sure that the insides of the

made of plastic. Do not use any

heating element to prevent damage.

wheel housings are also thoroughly

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

For mechanical removal of ice, use a

rinsed out.

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

Clean edges and folds on opened

dry.

scraper firmly against the glass so

doors and the bonnet as well as the

that no dirt can get under it and

Polishing and waxing

scratch the glass.

areas they cover.

Wax the vehicle regularly (at the

Remove dirt residues from smearing

Caution

latest when water no longer beads).

wiper blades by using a soft cloth and

Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.

window cleaner. Also make sure to

Always use a cleaning agent with

remove any residues such as wax,

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

a pH value of 4 to 9.

insect residues and similar from the

has become dull or if solid deposits

window.

Do not use cleaning agents on hot

have become attached to it.

surfaces.

Ice residues, pollution and continuous

Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

wiping on dry windows will damage or

protective film, making waxing

Have the door hinges of all doors

even destroy the wiper blades.

unnecessary.

greased by a workshop.

Plastic body parts must not be treated

Do not clean the engine compartment

with wax or polishing agents.

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

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Moonroof

After the underbody is washed, check

Towing equipment

the underbody and have it waxed if

Never clean with solvents or abrasive

Do not clean the coupling ball bar with

necessary.

agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.

a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

Bitumen/rubber materials could

paint cleaner, acetone-containing

cleaner.

damage the PVC coating. Have

solutions etc.), acidic or highly

underbody work carried out by a

Rear carrier system

alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do

workshop.

not apply wax or polishing agents to

Clean the rear carrier system with a

the middle part of the moonroof.

Before and after winter, wash the

steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner

underbody and have the protective

at least once a year.

Wheels and tyres

wax coating checked.

Operate the rear carrier system

Do not use high-pressure jet

Liquid gas system

periodically if not in regular use, in

cleaners.

particular during winter.

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

9 Danger

cleaner.

Interior care

Rims are painted and can be treated

Liquid gas is heavier than air and

with the same agents as the body.

can collect in sink points.

Interior and upholstery

Take care when performing work

Paintwork damage

Only clean the vehicle interior,

at the underbody in a pit.

including the instrument panel fascia

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

For painting work and when using a

interior cleaner.

Have more extensive damage or rust

drying booth at a temperature above

Clean the leather upholstery with

areas repaired by a workshop.

60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be

clear water and a soft cloth. In case of

removed.

heavy soiling, use leather care.

Underbody

Do not make any modifications to the

The instrument cluster and the

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

liquid gas system.

displays should only be cleaned using

have a PVC undercoating while other

a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a

critical areas have a durable

weak soap solution.

protective wax coating.

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Clean fabric upholstery with a

Plastic and rubber parts

vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove

Plastic and rubber parts can be

stains with an upholstery cleaner.

cleaned with the same cleaner as

Clothing fabrics may not be

used to clean the body. Use interior

colourfast. This could cause visible

cleaner if necessary. Do not use any

discolourations, especially on light-

other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol

coloured upholstery. Removable

in particular. Do not use high-

stains and discolourations should be

pressure jet cleaners.

cleaned as soon as possible.

Clean seat belts with lukewarm water

or interior cleaner.

Caution

Close Velcro fasteners as open

Velcro fasteners on clothing could

damage seat upholstery.

The same applies to clothing with

sharp-edged objects, like zips or

belts or studded jeans.

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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

219

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

Liechtenstein, Lithuania,

Service information

219

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

220

Recommended fluids and

The detailed, up-to-date service

San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,

lubricants

220

schedule for your vehicle is available

Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,

at the workshop.

Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Service display 3 90.

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 90.

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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.

3 224.

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 90.

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

3 224.

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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 3 224.

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 organic acid type-long life

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

Vehicle Identification

Number

Vehicle identification

222

Vehicle Identification Number .. 222

Identification plate

223

Engine identification

223

Vehicle data

224

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

224

Engine data

227

Performance

229

The Vehicle Identification Number

Vehicle weight

231

may be embossed on the instrument

Vehicle dimensions

232

panel visible through the windscreen,

Capacities

233

or in the engine compartment on the

Tyre pressures

234

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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Information on identification label:

Identification plate

Engine identification

1 : manufacturer

The technical data tables show the

2 : type approval number

engine identifier code. Engine data

3 : vehicle identification number

3 227.

4 : permissible gross vehicle weight

To identify the respective engine,

rating in kg

refer to the engine power in the EEC

5 : permissible gross train weight in

Certificate of Conformity provided

with your vehicle or other national

6 : maximum permissible front axle

registration documents.

load in kg

7 : maximum permissible rear axle

The Certificate of Conformity shows

load in kg

the engine identifier code, other

8 : vehicle-specific or country-

national publications may show the

specific data

engineering code. Check piston

displacement and engine power to

The identification plate is located on

The combined total of front and rear

identify the respective engine.

the rear or front right 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.

Specifications in the vehicle

documents always have priority over

those given in this manual.

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Technical data

Vehicle data

Recommended fluids and lubricants

European service schedule

Required engine oil quality

All European countries with European service interval 3 219

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 3 219

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 with international service interval 3 219

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 3 219

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 3 219

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

ACEA A3/B3

✔

ACEA A3/B4

✔

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