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13. The prescribed tyre pressure

Drain excess tyre pressure with

should be obtained within ten

the button over the pressure

minutes. Tyre pressure 3 272.

indicator.

When the correct pressure is

Do not run the compressor longer

obtained, switch off the

than ten minutes.

compressor.

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

If tyre pressure is more than

load compartment.

1.3 bar, set it to the correct value.

15. Remove any excess sealant

Repeat the procedure until there

using a cloth.

is no more loss of pressure.

16. Take the label indicating

If the tyre pressure has fallen

maximum permitted speed from

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

If the prescribed tyre pressure is

the sealant bottle and affix in the

not be used. Seek the assistance

not obtained within ten minutes,

driver's field of view.

of a workshop.

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

17. Continue driving immediately so

18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

that sealant is evenly distributed

compartment.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

in the tyre. After driving approx.

continue the filling procedure for

6 miles (but no more than ten

ten minutes. If the prescribed tyre

minutes), stop and check tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

pressure. Screw compressor air

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

hose directly onto tyre valve and

the assistance of a workshop.

compressor when doing this.

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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.

3 241.

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 seven bar (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 3 246.

1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a

Replace the used sealant bottle.

●

Never change more than one

screwdriver and remove. For alloy

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

wheel at once.

wheels, place a soft cloth

by applicable laws.

●

Use the jack only to change

underneath the screwdriver. Pull

The compressor and sealant can be

wheels in case of puncture, not

off the wheel cover. Vehicle tools

used from approx. -30 °C.

for seasonal winter or summer

3 234.

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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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 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 centrically under the recess

installing.

of the sill.

Install wheel nut caps.

12. Install vehicle jacking point cover.

13. Stow the replaced wheel 3 246,

the vehicle tools 3 234 and the

adapter for the locking wheel nuts

3 65.

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.

6. Unscrew the wheel nuts.

Jacking position for lifting platform

Front arm position of the lifting

platform at the underbody.

7. Change the wheel. Spare wheel

3 246

Spare wheel

8. Screw on the wheel nuts.

9. Lower the vehicle and remove

Some vehicles are equipped with a

jack.

tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel

3 241.

10. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it locates securely and tighten

If mounting a spare wheel which is

each nut in a crosswise

different from the other wheels, this

sequence. Tightening torque is

wheel might be classified as a

140 Nm.

temporary spare wheel and the

corresponding speed limits apply,

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even though no label indicates this.

Seek the assistance of a workshop to

check the applicable speed limit.

The spare wheel has a steel rim.

Caution

The use of a spare wheel that is

smaller than the other wheels or in

combination with winter tyres

could affect driveability. Have the

defective tyre replaced as soon as

possible.

3. Fit the wheel wrench on one

5. Lift the spare wheel holder and

hexagon bolt and turn it

unhook both catches.

The spare wheel is located in a holder

anticlockwise until a resistance is

6. Lower the spare wheel holder.

beneath the vehicle floor.

noticeable.

1. Open the storage in the load

4. Proceed with the other hexagon

compartment 3 234.

bolt in the same way.

2. Remove both caps above the

hexagon bolts.

7. Detach the safety cable.

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13. Fit the caps above both hexagon

bolts.

14. Stow wheel wrench and the jack

in the storage in front of the

tailgate.

15. Close the storage compartment

cover.

When stowing the spare wheel in the

spare wheel holder, note that the

wheel is positioned with the tyre valve

above the recess of the wheel holder.

8. Lower holder all the way and

2. Place the loop end of the strap

Stowing a damaged full size

remove spare wheel.

through the front lashing eye on

wheel in the load compartment

the left side.

9. Change the wheel.

The spare wheel holder is not

3. Place the hook end of the strap

The damaged wheel must be

designed for other tyre sizes than the

through the loop and pull it until

secured in the load compartment,

spare wheel.

the strap is fastened securely to

see below.

A damaged wheel wider than the

the lashing eye.

10. Lift the empty spare wheel holder

spare wheel must be stowed in the

and insert the safety cable.

load compartment and secured with a

11. Lift the spare wheel holder further

strap. Vehicle tools 3 234.

and engage in both catches. The

The seats of the third row must be

open sides of the catches must

folded down 3 78.

point in the direction of travel.

1. Position the wheel close to the left

12. Close the empty spare wheel

sidewall of the load compartment.

holder by turning both hexagon

bolts clockwise using the wheel

wrench.

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Only mount one temporary spare

9 Warning

wheel. Do not drive faster than

50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not

Storing a jack, a wheel or other

use for a long period of time.

equipment in the load

If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the

compartment could cause injury if

rear while towing another vehicle,

they are not fixed properly. During

mount the temporary spare wheel at

a sudden stop or a collision, loose

the front and the full tyre at the rear.

equipment could strike someone.

Tyre chains 3 241.

Always store jack and tools in the

respective storage compartments

Spare wheel with directional tyre

and secure them by fixing.

Damaged wheel placed in the load

If possible, fit directional tyres such

4. Insert the strap through the

compartment must always be

that they roll in the direction of travel.

spokes of the wheel as shown in

secured with the strap.

The rolling direction is indicated by a

the illustration.

symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the

5. Mount the hook to the rear left

sidewall.

Temporary spare wheel

lashing eye.

The following applies to tyres fitted

6. Tighten the strap and secure it

opposing the rolling direction:

Caution

using the buckle.

● Driveability may be affected.

The use of a spare wheel that is

Have the defective tyre renewed

9 Danger

smaller than the other wheels or in

or repaired as soon as possible

combination with winter tyres

and fit it instead of the spare

Always drive with folded up and

could affect driveability. Have the

wheel.

engaged rear seat backrests when

defective tyre replaced as soon as

stowing a damaged full size wheel

● Drive particularly carefully on wet

possible.

in the load compartment.

and snow-covered road

surfaces.

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●

Never expose the vehicle battery

●

The vehicles must not come into

Jump starting

to naked flames or sparks.

contact with each other during

the jump starting process.

Do not start with quick charger.

●

A discharged vehicle battery can

already freeze at a temperature

●

Apply the parking brake,

A vehicle with a discharged battery

of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen vehicle

transmission in neutral,

can be started using jump leads and

battery before connecting jump

automatic transmission in P.

the battery of another vehicle.

leads.

●

Open the positive terminal

Do not start with quick charger.

●

Wear eye protection and

protection cap of your vehicle in

protective clothing when

the engine compartment and of

9 Warning

handling a battery.

the booster vehicle battery.

●

Use a booster vehicle battery

Be extremely careful when starting

with the same voltage (12 Volt).

with jump leads. Any deviation

Its capacity (Ah) must not be

from the following instructions can

much less than that of the

lead to injuries or damage caused

discharged vehicle battery.

by battery explosion or damage to

the electrical systems of both

●

Use jump leads with insulated

vehicles.

terminals and a cross section of

at least 16 mm² (25 mm² for

diesel engines).

9 Warning

●

Do not disconnect the discharged

vehicle battery from the vehicle.

Avoid contact of the battery with

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

●

Switch off all unnecessary

surfaces. The fluid contains

electrical consumers.

sulphuric acid which can cause

●

Do not lean over the battery

injuries and damage in the event

during jump starting.

of direct contact.

●

Do not allow the terminals of one

lead to touch those of the other

lead.

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Lead connection order:

3. Allow both engines to idle for

Towing

approx. three minutes with the

1. Connect the red lead to the

leads connected.

positive terminal of the booster

Towing the vehicle

battery.

4. Switch on electrical consumers

(e.g. headlights, heated rear

2. Connect the other end of the red

window) of the vehicle receiving

lead to the positive terminal of the

the jump start.

discharged battery.

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

3. Connect the black lead to the

when removing leads.

negative terminal of the booster

battery.

4. Connect the other end of the black

lead to a vehicle grounding point

of your vehicle in the engine

compartment.

Route the leads so that they cannot

catch on rotating parts in the engine

Disengage cap at bottom and remove

compartment.

downwards.

To start the engine:

The towing eye is stowed with the

1. Start the engine of the vehicle

vehicle tools 3 234.

providing the jump.

2. After five minutes, start the other

engine. Start attempts should be

made for no longer than

15 seconds at an interval of one

minute.

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Towing another vehicle

Caution

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

position.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the

The vehicle must be towed facing

lower edge of the cap. Release the

Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow

forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor

cap by carefully moving the

rod - to the towing eye.

further than 60 miles. In all other

screwdriver downwards. To prevent

The towing eye must only be used for

cases and when the transmission is

damage it is recommended to place a

towing and not for recovering the

defective, the front axle must be

cloth between the screwdriver and

vehicle.

raised off the ground.

the frame.

Switch on ignition to release steering

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

The towing eye is stowed with the

wheel lock and to permit operation of

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

vehicle tools 3 234.

brake lights, horn and windscreen

Insert cap at the bottom and close.

wiper.

Transmission in neutral.

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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

absolutely necessary, as this has a

degreasing effect and impairs lock

function. After using a 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.

Have the door hinges of all doors

racks etc.

When cleaning the rear window from

greased by a workshop.

If you wash your vehicle by hand,

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

make sure that the insides of the

Exterior lights

heating element to prevent damage.

wheel housings are also thoroughly

For mechanical removal of ice, use a

Headlight and other light covers are

rinsed out.

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

made of plastic. Do not use any

Clean edges and folds on opened

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

scraper firmly against the glass so

doors and the bonnet as well as the

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

that no dirt can get under it and

areas they cover.

dry.

scratch the glass.

Clean bright metal mouldings with a

Remove dirt residues from smearing

Polishing and waxing

wiper blades by using a soft cloth and

cleaning solution approved for

aluminium to avoid damages.

Wax the vehicle regularly (at the

window cleaner. Also make sure to

remove any residues such as wax,

latest when water no longer beads).

insect residues and similar from the

Caution

Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.

window.

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

Always use a cleaning agent with

Ice residues, pollution and continuous

has become dull or if solid deposits

a pH value of four to nine.

wiping on dry windows will damage or

have become attached to it.

even destroy the wiper blades.

Do not use cleaning agents on hot

Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

surfaces.

protective film, making waxing

unnecessary.

Do not clean the engine compartment

Plastic body parts must not be treated

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

with wax or polishing agents.

cleaner.

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Glass panel

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

a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

Bitumen/rubber materials could

(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-

cleaner.

damage the PVC coating. Have

containing solutions etc.), acidic or

underbody work carried out by a

Rear carrier system

highly alkaline media or abrasive

workshop.

pads.

Clean the rear carrier system with a

Before and after winter, wash the

steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner

Wheels and tyres

underbody and have the protective

at least once a year.

wax coating checked.

Do not use high-pressure jet

Operate the rear carrier system

cleaners.

Liquid gas system

periodically if not in regular use, in

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

particular during winter.

cleaner.

9 Danger

Air shutter

Rims are painted and can be treated

with the same agents as the body.

Liquid gas is heavier than air and

Clean the shutter system in the front

can collect in sink points.

bumper to maintain correct

Paintwork damage

Take care when performing work

functionality.

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

at the underbody in a pit.

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

Interior care

Have more extensive damage or rust

For painting work and when using a

areas repaired by a workshop.

drying booth at a temperature above

Interior and upholstery

60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be

Underbody

removed.

Only clean the vehicle interior,

including the instrument panel fascia

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

Do not make any modifications to the

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

have a PVC undercoating while other

liquid gas system.

interior cleaner.

critical areas have a durable

protective wax coating.

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Clean the leather upholstery with

Plastic and rubber parts

clear water and a soft cloth. In case of

Plastic and rubber parts can be

heavy soiling, use leather care.

cleaned with the same cleaner as

The instrument cluster and the

used to clean the body. Use interior

displays should only be cleaned using

cleaner if necessary. Do not use any

a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a

other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol

weak soap solution.

in particular. Do not use high-

Clean fabric upholstery with a

pressure jet cleaners.

vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove

stains with an upholstery cleaner.

Clothing fabrics may not be

colourfast. This could cause visible

discolourations, especially on light-

coloured upholstery. Removable

stains and discolourations should be

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

257

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

Liechtenstein, Lithuania,

Service information

257

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

258

Recommended fluids and

The detailed, up-to-date service

San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,

lubricants

258

schedule for your vehicle is available

Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,

at the workshop.

Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Service display 3 106.

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

Severe operating conditions exist if

for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for

one or more of the following

taxis and police vehicles.

circumstances occur frequently: Cold

starting, stop and go operation, trailer

The European service intervals are

operation, mountain driving, driving

valid for the following countries:

on poor and sandy road surfaces,

increased air pollution, presence of

airborne sand and high dust content,

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driving at high altitude and large

Service interval with remaining

Recommended fluids,

variations of temperature. Under

engine oil life duration

these severe operating conditions,

lubricants and parts

certain service work may be required

The service interval is based on

more frequently than the regular

several parameters depending on

Recommended fluids and

service interval.

usage.

lubricants

The international service intervals are

The service display lets you know

Only use products that meet the

valid for the countries which are not

when to change the engine oil.

recommended specifications.

listed in the European service

Service display 3 106.

intervals.

9 Warning

Service display 3 106.

Operating materials are

Confirmations

hazardous and could be

poisonous. Handle with care. Pay

Confirmation of service is recorded in

attention to information given on

the Service and Warranty Booklet.

the containers.

The date and mileage is completed

with the stamp and signature of the

Engine oil

servicing workshop.

Make sure that the Service and

Engine oil is identified by its quality

Warranty Booklet is completed

and its viscosity. Quality is more

correctly as continuous proof of

important than viscosity when

service is essential if any warranty or

selecting which engine oil to use. The

goodwill claims are to be met, and is

oil quality ensures e.g. engine

also a benefit when selling the

cleanliness, wear protection and oil

vehicle.

ageing control, whereas viscosity

grade gives information on the oil's

thickness over a temperature range.

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Dexos is the newest engine oil quality

Additional engine oil additives

northern countries with very low

that provides optimum protection for

The use of additional engine oil

temperatures the factory filled coolant

gasoline and diesel engines. If it is

additives could cause damage and

provides frost protection down to

unavailable, engine oils of other listed

invalidate the warranty.

approx. -37 °C. This concentration

qualities have to be used.

should be maintained all year round.

Recommendations for gasoline

Engine oil viscosity grades

The use of additional coolant

engines are also valid for

The SAE viscosity grade gives

additives that intend to give additional

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),

information of the thickness of the oil.

corrosion protection or seal against

Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and

minor leaks can cause function

Multigrade oil is indicated by two

Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.

problems. Liability for consequences

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

resulting from the use of additional

Select the appropriate engine oil

figure, followed by a W, indicates the

coolant additives will be rejected.

based on its quality and on the

low temperature viscosity and the

minimum ambient temperature

second figure the high temperature

Brake and clutch fluid

3 263.

viscosity.

Select the appropriate viscosity grade

Over time, brake fluid absorbs

Topping up engine oil

depending on the minimum ambient

moisture which will reduce braking

Engine oils of different manufacturers

effectiveness. The brake fluid should

temperature 3 263.

and brands can be mixed as long as

therefore be replaced at the specified

All of the recommended viscosity

they comply with the required engine

interval.

grades are suitable for high ambient

oil quality and viscosity.

temperatures.

Washer fluid

Use of engine oil with only

ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is

Coolant and antifreeze

Use only washer fluid approved for

prohibited, since it can cause long-

the vehicle to prevent damage of

term engine damage under certain

Use only organic acid type-long life

wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and

operating conditions.

coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for

rubber parts. Consult a workshop.

the vehicle. Consult a workshop.

Select the appropriate engine oil

based on its quality and on the

The system is factory filled with

minimum ambient temperature

coolant designed for excellent

3 263.

corrosion protection and frost

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

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