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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 wheel in the

remove spare wheel.

through the front lashing eye on

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 3 246.

and engage in both catches. The

The seats of the third row must be

open sides of the catches must

folded down 3 79.

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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If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the

9 Warning

rear while towing another vehicle,

mount the temporary spare wheel at

Storing a jack, a wheel or other

the front and the full tyre at the rear.

equipment in the load

Tyre chains 3 253.

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

Always store jack and tools in the

in the direction of travel. The rolling

respective storage compartments

direction is indicated by a symbol

and secure them by fixing.

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

Damaged wheel placed in the load

The following applies to tyres fitted

4. Insert the strap through the

compartment must always be

opposing the rolling direction:

spokes of the wheel as shown in

secured with the strap.

● Driveability may be affected.

the illustration.

Have the defective tyre renewed

5. Mount the hook to the rear left

Temporary spare wheel

or repaired as soon as possible.

lashing eye.

● Drive particularly carefully on wet

6. Tighten the strap and secure it

The use of the temporary spare wheel

and snow-covered road

using the buckle.

could affect driveability. Have the

surfaces.

defective tyre renewed or repaired as

soon as possible and fit it instead of

9 Danger

the spare wheel.

Always drive with folded up and

Only mount one temporary spare

engaged rear seat backrests when

wheel. Do not drive faster than

stowing a damaged full size wheel

50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not

in the load compartment.

use for a long period of time.

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●

A discharged battery can already

●

Apply the parking brake,

Jump starting

freeze at a temperature of 0 °C.

transmission in neutral,

Defrost the frozen battery before

automatic transmission in P.

Do not start with quick charger.

connecting jump leads.

●

Open the positive terminal

A vehicle with a discharged battery

●

Wear eye protection and

protection caps of both batteries.

can be started using jump leads and

protective clothing when

the battery of another vehicle.

handling a battery.

●

Use a booster battery with the

9 Warning

same voltage (12 Volts). Its

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.

Lead connection order:

9 Warning

●

Switch off all unnecessary

1. Connect the red lead to the

Avoid contact of the battery with

electrical consumers.

positive terminal of the booster

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

●

Do not lean over the battery

battery.

surfaces. The fluid contains

during jump starting.

2. Connect the other end of the red

sulphuric acid which can cause

●

Do not allow the terminals of one

lead to the positive terminal of the

injuries and damage in the event

lead to touch those of the other

discharged battery.

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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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.

Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the

2. After five minutes, start the other

short edge of the cap. Release the

engine. Start attempts should be

cap by carefully moving the

made for no longer than

screwdriver sidewards. To prevent

15 seconds at an interval of one

damage it is recommended to place a

minute.

cloth between the screwdriver and

3. Allow both engines to idle for

the frame.

approx. three minutes with the

The towing eye is stowed with the

leads connected.

vehicle tools 3 246.

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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 3 246.

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

Do not clean the engine compartment

Windows and windscreen wiper

the vehicle wash manufacturer's

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

blades

instructions. The windscreen wiper

cleaner.

and rear window wiper must be

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

switched off. Remove antenna and

leather together with window cleaner

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

external accessories such as roof

and insect remover.

separate leathers for painted and

racks etc.

When cleaning the rear window from

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

If you wash your vehicle by hand,

the windows will impair vision.

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

make sure that the insides of the

heating element to prevent damage.

wheel housings are also thoroughly

Exterior lights

For mechanical removal of ice, use a

rinsed out.

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

Headlight and other light covers are

Clean edges and folds on opened

made of plastic. Do not use any

scraper firmly against the glass so

doors and the bonnet as well as the

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

that no dirt can get under it and

areas they cover.

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

scratch the glass.

Clean bright metal mouldings with a

dry.

Remove dirt residues from smearing

cleaning solution approved for

wiper blades by using a soft cloth and

Polishing and waxing

window cleaner. Also make sure to

aluminium to avoid damages.

remove any residues such as wax,

Wax the vehicle regularly (at the

insect residues and similar from the

Caution

latest when water no longer beads).

window.

Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.

Always use a cleaning agent with

Ice residues, pollution and continuous

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

a pH value of four to nine.

wiping on dry windows will damage or

has become dull or if solid deposits

even destroy the wiper blades.

Do not use cleaning agents on hot

have become attached to it.

surfaces.

Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

protective film, making waxing

Have the door hinges of all doors

unnecessary.

greased by a workshop.

Plastic body parts must not be treated

with wax or polishing agents.

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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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269

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

269

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

Liechtenstein, Lithuania,

Service information

269

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

270

Recommended fluids and

The detailed, up-to-date service

San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,

lubricants

270

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

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 3 106.

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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.

3 274.

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 3 106.

oil quality ensures e.g. engine

term engine damage under certain

cleanliness, wear protection and oil

operating conditions.

ageing 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

3 274.

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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 3 274.

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 3 166.

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

272

Vehicle Identification Number .. 272

Identification plate

272

Engine identification

273

Vehicle data

274

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

274

Engine data

277

Performance

281

Vehicle weight

283

Vehicle dimensions

285

The identification plate is located on

Capacities

286

the front left or right door frame.

Tyre pressures

288

The Vehicle Identification Number

may be stamped on the identification

plate and on the floor pan, under the

floor covering, visible under a cover.

The Vehicle Identification Number

may be embossed on the instrument

panel, visible through the windscreen,

or in the engine compartment on the

right body panel.

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Information on identification label:

Engine identification

1 : manufacturer

The technical data tables show the

2 : type approval number

engine identifier code. Engine data

3 : vehicle identification number

3 277.

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

Certificate of Conformity provided

in kg

with your vehicle or other national

6 : maximum permissible front axle

registration documents.

load in kg

7 : maximum permissible rear axle

load in kg

8 : vehicle-specific or country-

specific data

The combined total of front and rear

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 3 269

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 3 269

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 3 269

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 3 269

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 3 269

Engine oil quality

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

(including CNG, LPG, E85)

ACEA A3/B3

✔

ACEA A3/B4

✔

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Technical data

All countries with international service interval 3 269

ACEA C3

✔

API SM

✔

API SN resource conserving

✔

Engine oil viscosity grades

All countries with international service interval 3 269

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

down to -20 °C

SAE 10W-30¹⁾ or SAE 10W-40¹⁾

Permitted, but usage of SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 with dexos quality is recommended.

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