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14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push

catch on bracket to remove

sealant bottle from bracket. Screw

the tyre inflation hose to the free

connection of the sealant bottle.

This prevents sealant from

escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in

load compartment.

15. Remove any excess sealant

using a cloth.

16. Take the label indicating

maximum permitted speed from

If the prescribed tyre pressure is

If tyre pressure is more than

the sealant bottle and affix in the

not obtained within ten minutes,

1.3 bar, set it to the correct value.

driver's field of view.

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

Repeat the procedure until there

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

17. Continue driving immediately so

is no more loss of pressure.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

that sealant is evenly distributed

If the tyre pressure has fallen

continue the filling procedure for

in the tyre. After driving approx.

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

10 minutes. If the prescribed tyre

6 miles (but no more than

not be used. Seek the assistance

pressure is still not obtained, the

ten minutes), stop and check tyre

of a workshop.

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

pressure. Screw compressor air

18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

the assistance of a workshop.

hose directly onto tyre valve and

compartment.

compressor when doing this.

Drain excess tyre pressure with

the button over the pressure

indicator.

Do not run the compressor longer

than 10 minutes.

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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 are severely affected,

● Never crawl under a jacked-up

tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel

therefore have this tyre replaced.

vehicle.

3 190.

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

● Clean wheel nuts and thread with

30 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 102 psi.

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 3 195.

1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a

Replace the used sealant bottle.

●

Never change more than one

screwdriver and remove. Pull off

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

wheel at a time.

the wheel cover.

by applicable laws.

●

Use the jack only to change

The compressor and sealant can be

wheels in case of puncture, not

used from approx. -30 °C.

for seasonal winter or summer

tyre change.

The adapters supplied can be used

to pump up other items e.g.

●

The jack is maintenance-free.

footballs, air mattresses, inflatable

●

If the ground on which the vehicle

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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3. Ensure the jack is correctly

7. Screw on the wheel nuts.

positioned under the relevant

8. Lower the vehicle and remove

vehicle jacking point.

jack.

Depending on the equipment, first

9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

remove the covers from the

that it locates securely and tighten

jacking points.

each nut in a crosswise

4. Set the jack to the necessary

sequence. Tightening torque is

height. Position it directly below

140 Nm.

the jacking point in a manner that

10. Align the valve hole in the wheel

prevents it from slipping.

cover with the tyre valve before

installing.

Install wheel nut caps.

2. Fold out the wheel wrench and

install ensuring that it locates

Install centre cap on alloy wheels.

securely and loosen each wheel

11. Install vehicle jacking point cover

nut by half a turn.

on versions with sill panelling.

12. Stow the replaced wheel 3 195

and the vehicle tools 3 183.

13. Check the tyre pressure of the

installed tyre and the wheel nut

torque as soon as possible.

Attach wheel wrench and with the

Have the defective tyre renewed or

jack correctly aligned rotate wheel

repaired as soon as possible.

wrench until wheel is clear of the

ground.

5. Unscrew the wheel nuts.

6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel

3 195.

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Jacking position for lifting platform

Front arm position of the lifting

platform at the underbody.

Spare wheel

Some vehicles are equipped with a

tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel

3 190.

If mounting a spare wheel, which is

different from the other wheels, this

wheel might be classified as a

temporary spare wheel and the

corresponding speed limits apply,

The spare wheel is located in the load

even though no label indicates this.

compartment beneath the floor

Rear arm position of the lifting

Seek the assistance of a workshop to

covering. It is secured with a wing nut.

platform centrically under the recess

check the applicable speed limit.

of the sill.

The spare wheel has a steel rim.

Stowing a damaged full size

wheel in the load compartment

Caution

The spare wheel well is not designed

for other tyre sizes than the spare

The use of a spare wheel that is

wheel.

smaller than the other wheels or in

combination with winter tyres

could affect driveability. Have the

defective tyre replaced as soon as

possible.

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Temporary spare wheel

Caution

The use of the temporary spare

wheel could affect driveability.

Have the defective tyre renewed

or repaired as soon as possible.

Only mount one temporary spare

wheel. Do not drive faster than

50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not

A damaged full size wheel must be

4. Insert the strap through the

use for a long period of time.

stowed in the load compartment and

spokes of the wheel as shown in

If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the

secured with a strap. Vehicle tools

the illustration.

rear while towing another vehicle,

3 183.

5. Mount the hook to the opposite

mount the temporary spare wheel at

To secure the wheel:

lashing eye.

the front and the full size tyre at the

rear.

1. Position the wheel in the middle of

6. Tighten the strap and secure it

the load compartment.

using the buckle.

Tyre chains 3 189.

2. Place the loop end of the strap

Spare wheel with directional tyre

9 Danger

through the lashing eye on one

side.

If possible, fit directional tyres such

Always drive with folded up and

that they roll in the direction of travel.

3. Place the hook end of the strap

engaged rear seat backrests when

The rolling direction is indicated by a

through the loop and pull it until

stowing a damaged full size wheel

symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the

the strap is fastened securely to

in the load compartment.

sidewall.

the lashing eye.

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The following applies to tyres fitted

●

A discharged battery can already

Jump starting

opposing the rolling direction:

freeze at a temperature of 0 °C.

Defrost the frozen battery before

●

Driveability may be affected.

Do not start with a quick charger.

connecting jump leads.

Have the defective tyre renewed

A vehicle with a discharged battery

or repaired as soon as possible

●

Wear eye protection and

can be started using jump leads and

and fit it instead of the spare

protective clothing when

the battery of another vehicle.

wheel.

handling a battery.

●

Drive particularly carefully on wet

●

Use a booster battery with the

9 Warning

and snow-covered road

same voltage (12 Volts). Its

surfaces.

capacity (Ah) must not be much

Be extremely careful when starting

less than that of the discharged

with jump leads. Any deviation

battery.

from the following instructions can

lead to injuries or damage caused

●

Use jump leads with insulated

by battery explosion or damage to

terminals and a cross section of

the electrical systems of both

at least 16 mm² (25 mm² for

vehicles.

diesel engines).

●

Do not disconnect the discharged

battery from the vehicle.

9 Warning

●

Switch off all unnecessary

Avoid contact of the battery with

electrical consumers.

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

●

Do not lean over the battery

surfaces. The fluid contains

during jump starting.

sulphuric acid which can cause

●

Do not allow the terminals of one

injuries and damage in the event

lead to touch those of the other

of direct contact.

lead.

● Never expose the battery to

●

The vehicles must not come into

naked flames or sparks.

contact with each other during

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.

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 batteries.

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.

2. After five minutes, start the other

Lead connection order:

engine. Start attempts should be

made for no longer than

1. Connect the red lead to the

15 seconds at an interval of

positive terminal of the booster

1 minute.

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 battery.

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Towing

Caution

Towing the vehicle

Never tow a vehicle equipped with

All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the

front or rear tyres on the road. If

you tow a vehicle equipped with

AWD while the front or rear tyres

are rolling on the road, the drive

system in the vehicle could be

severely damaged. When towing

vehicles equipped with AWD, all

four tyres must not be in contact

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

with the road.

go until it stops in a horizontal

position.

Caution

Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow

Disengage cap by using a

rod - to the towing eye.

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

screwdriver and remove.

The towing eye must only be used for

Excessive tractive force can

The towing eye is stowed with the

towing and not for recovering the

damage the vehicle.

vehicle tools 3 183.

vehicle.

Switch on ignition to release steering

When the engine is not running,

wheel lock and to permit operation of

considerably more force is needed to

brake lights, horn and windscreen

brake and steer.

wiper.

To prevent the entry of exhaust gases

Transmission in neutral.

from the towing vehicle, switch on the

air recirculation system 3 117 and

close the windows.

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Vehicles with manual transmission:

Towing another vehicle

The vehicle must be towed facing

forwards. The maximum speed is

50 mph. In all other cases, and when

the transmission is defective, the front

axle must be raised off the ground.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

Do not tow the vehicle using a towing

eye. Towing with a tow rope could

cause severe automatic transmission

damage. When towing vehicles with

automatic transmission, use flat bed

or wheel lift equipment.

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

go until it stops in a horizontal

Disengage the cap by using a

position.

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

screwdriver and remove.

The lashing eye at the rear

Insert cap and close cap.

The towing eye is stowed with the

underneath the vehicle must never be

vehicle tools 3 183.

used as a towing eye.

Attach a tow rope - or even better a

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 vehicle wash, comply with

Appearance care

Caution

the vehicle wash manufacturer's

instructions. The windscreen wiper

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Exterior care

and rear window wiper must be

Excessive tractive force can

switched off. Remove antenna and

Locks

damage the vehicle.

external accessories such as roof

The locks are lubricated at the factory

racks etc.

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

using a high quality lock cylinder

If you wash your vehicle by hand,

Insert cap at the bottom and engage

grease. Use de-icing agent only when

make sure that the insides of the

cap.

absolutely necessary, as this has a

wheel housings are also thoroughly

degreasing effect and impairs lock

rinsed out.

function. After using a de-icing agent,

Clean edges and folds on opened

have the locks regreased by a

doors and the bonnet as well as the

workshop.

areas they cover.

Washing

Caution

The paintwork of your vehicle is

exposed to environmental influences.

Always use a cleaning agent with

Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.

a pH value of 4 to 9.

When using automatic vehicle

washes, select a programme that

Do not use cleaning agents on hot

includes waxing.

surfaces.

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

Have the door hinges of all doors

pollen and the like should be cleaned

greased by a workshop.

off immediately, as they contain

aggressive constituents which can

Do not clean the engine compartment

cause paint damage.

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

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Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

Windows and windscreen wiper

Wheels and tyres

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

blades

Do not use high-pressure jet

separate leathers for painted and

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

cleaners.

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

the windows will impair vision.

leather together with window cleaner

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

and insect remover.

cleaner.

Exterior lights

When cleaning the rear window from

Rims are painted and can be treated

Headlight and other light covers are

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

with the same agents as the body.

heating element to prevent damage.

made of plastic. Do not use any

Paintwork damage

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

For mechanical removal of ice, use a

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

dry.

scraper firmly against the glass so

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

that no dirt can get under it and

Have more extensive damage or rust

Polishing and waxing

scratch the glass.

areas repaired by a workshop.

Wax the vehicle regularly (at the

Clean smearing wiper blades with a

Underbody

latest when water no longer beads).

soft cloth and window cleaner.

Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.

Remove dirt residues from smearing

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

wiper blades by using a soft cloth and

have a PVC undercoating while other

has become dull or if solid deposits

window cleaner. Also make sure to

critical areas have a durable

have become attached to it.

remove any residues such as wax,

protective wax coating.

insect residues and similar from the

Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

After the underbody is washed, check

window.

protective film, making waxing

the underbody and have it waxed if

unnecessary.

Ice residues, pollution and continuous

necessary.

wiping on dry windows will damage or

Plastic body parts must not be treated

Bitumen/rubber materials could

even destroy the wiper blades.

with wax or polishing agents.

damage the PVC coating. Have

underbody work carried out by a

workshop.

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Before and after winter, wash the

Operate the rear carrier system

Clean seat belts with lukewarm water

underbody and have the protective

periodically if not in regular use, in

or interior cleaner.

wax coating checked.

particular during winter.

Caution

Liquid gas system

Interior care

Close Velcro fasteners as open

9 Danger

Velcro fasteners on clothing could

Interior and upholstery

damage seat upholstery.

Liquid gas is heavier than air and

Only clean the vehicle interior,

The same applies to clothing with

can collect in sink points.

including the instrument panel fascia

sharp-edged objects, e.g. zips,

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

Take care when performing work

belts or studded jeans.

interior cleaner.

at the underbody in a pit.

Clean the leather upholstery with

Plastic and rubber parts

For painting work and when using a

clear water and a soft cloth. In case of

drying booth at a temperature above

heavy soiling, use leather care.

Plastic and rubber parts can be

60 °C, the liquid gas system must be

cleaned with the same cleaner as

The instrument cluster and the

completely evacuated.

used to clean the body. Use interior

displays should only be cleaned using

cleaner if necessary. Do not use any

Do not make any modifications to the

a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a

other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol

liquid gas system.

weak soap solution.

in particular. Do not use high-

Clean fabric upholstery with a

pressure jet cleaners.

Towing equipment

vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove

Do not clean the coupling ball bar with

stains with an upholstery cleaner.

a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

Clothing fabrics may not be

cleaner.

colourfast. This could cause visible

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

at least once a year.

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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

204

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

Liechtenstein, Lithuania,

Service information

204

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

205

Recommended fluids and

The detailed, up-to-date service

San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,

lubricants

205

schedule for your vehicle is available

Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,

at the workshop.

Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Service display 3 79.

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 79.

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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

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.

3 209.

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 79.

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

3 209.

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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 3 209.

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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Vehicle identification

Identification plate

Technical data

Vehicle Identification

Number

Vehicle identification

207

Vehicle Identification Number .. 207

Identification plate

207

Engine identification

208

Vehicle data

209

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

209

Engine data

212

Performance

213

Vehicle weight

214

Vehicle dimensions

215

The identification plate is located on

Capacities

216

the front left or right door frame.

Tyre pressures

217

The Vehicle Identification Number is

located in the engine compartment.

The Vehicle Identification Number

may be embossed on the instrument

panel, visible through the windscreen.

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Technical data

Information on identification label:

1 : manufacturer

2 : type approval number

3 : vehicle Identification Number

4 : permissible gross vehicle weight

rating in kg

5 : permissible gross train weight

in kg

6 : maximum permissible front axle

load in kg

7 : maximum permissible rear axle

load in kg

Engine identification

The technical data tables show the

engine identifier code. Engine data

3 212.

To identify the respective engine,

refer to the engine power in the EEC

Certificate of Conformity provided

with your vehicle or other national

registration documents.

The Certificate of Conformity shows

the engine identifier code, other

national publications may show the

engineering code. Check piston

displacement and engine power to

identify the respective engine.

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