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16. Take the label indicating

maximum permitted speed from

the sealant bottle and affix in the

driver's field of view.

17. Continue driving immediately so

that sealant is evenly distributed

in the tyre. After driving approx.

10 km (but no more than

10 minutes), stop and check tyre

pressure. Screw compressor air

hose directly onto tyre valve and

compressor when doing this.

If tyre pressure is more than

1.3 bar, set it to the correct value.

Repeat the procedure until there

is no more loss of pressure.

If the tyre pressure has fallen

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

not be used. Seek the assistance

of a workshop.

18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

compartment.
Reinstall floor cover.
Rear floor storage cover 3 57.

Note

The driving characteristics of the

repaired tyre are severely affected,

therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the

compressor becomes hot, turn

compressor off for at least 30 min.
The built-in safety valve opens at a

pressure of 7 bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After

this date its sealing capability is no

longer guaranteed. Pay attention to

storage information on sealant

bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle.

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be

used from approx. -30 °C.

The adapters possibly supplied can

be used to pump up other items e.g.

footballs, air mattresses, inflatable

dinghies etc. They can be located on

the underside of the compressor. To

remove, screw on compressor air

hose and withdraw adapter.

Wheel changing

Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

● Park the vehicle on a level, firm

and non-skid surface. The front

wheels must be in the straight-

ahead position.

● Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear or reverse gear.

● If the ground on which the vehicle

is standing is soft, a solid board

(max. 1 cm thick) should be

placed under the jack.

● Take heavy objects out of the

vehicle before jacking up.

● No people or animals may be in

the vehicle when it is jacked-up.

● Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

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● Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

● Before screwing in the wheel

bolts, clean them and lightly coat

the taper of each wheel bolt with

commercially available grease.

9 Warning

Do not grease the thread of the

wheel bolt.

Jacking positions

The jacking positions shown refer to

the use of lifting arms and accessory

jacks used for changing winter /

summer tyres.

Rear arm position of the lifting

platform, located centrally under the

recess of the sill.

Front arm position of the lifting

platform at the underbody.

Spare wheel

The spare wheel can be classified as

a temporary spare wheel depending

on the size compared to the other

mounted wheels and country

regulations. In this case a permissible

maximum speed applies, even

though no label at the spare wheel

indicates this.
Only mount one temporary spare

wheel. Do not drive faster than

80 km/h. Take curves slowly. Do not

use for a long period of time.

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.

The spare wheel is located in a holder

beneath the vehicle floor.

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To remove:

1. Open the load compartment floor

3

 57.

Remove storage box if equipped

3

 56.

2. Remove the wheel wrench from

the tool box.

3. Fit the wheel wrench on the

hexagon bolt near the tool box

and turn it anticlockwise until a

resistance is noticeable.

4. Lift the spare wheel holder slightly

by hand and unhook the catch.

5. Lower the spare wheel holder.

6. Lift the spare wheel holder slightly

by hand and detach the safety

cable.

7. Lower holder all the way and

remove spare wheel.

8. Change the wheel 3 183.

The damaged wheel must be

secured in the load compartment,

see below.

9. Lift the empty spare wheel holder

and insert the safety cable.

10. Lift the spare wheel holder farther

and engage in catch. The open

side of the catch must point in the

direction of travel.

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11. Close the empty spare wheel

holder by turning the hexagon bolt

clockwise successively using the

wheel wrench.

12. Close the load compartment floor.

Fitting the spare wheel

Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

● Park the vehicle on a level, firm

and non-skid surface. The front

wheels must be in the straight-

ahead position.

● Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear or reverse gear.

● Remove the spare wheel.
● Never change more than one

wheel at once.

● Use the jack only to change

wheels in case of puncture, not

for seasonal winter or summer

tyre change.

● The jack is maintenance-free.
● If the ground on which the vehicle

is standing is soft, a solid board

(max. 1 cm thick) should be

placed under the jack.

● Take heavy objects out of the

vehicle before jacking up.

● No people or animals may be in

the vehicle when it is jacked-up.

● Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

● Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

● Before screwing in the wheel

bolts, clean them and lightly coat

the taper of each wheel bolt with

commercially available grease.

9 Warning

Do not grease the thread of the

wheel bolt.

1. Steel wheels

Pull off the wheel cover.
Alloy wheels with bolt caps
Disengage wheel bolt caps with a

screwdriver and remove. To

protect the wheel, place a soft

cloth between the screwdriver

and the alloy wheel.
Alloy wheels with centre cap

Insert extractor in the hole of the

centre cap and withdraw the cap

from the wheel.
Vehicle tools 3 172.

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2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it locates securely and loosen

each wheel bolt by half a turn.
The wheels might be protected by

locking wheel bolts. To loosen

these specific bolts, first attach

the adapter for the locking wheel

bolts onto the head of the bolt

before installing the wheel

wrench. The adapter is located in

the glovebox.

3. Ensure the jack is correctly

positioned under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

Some versions have sill panels

with covered vehicle jacking

points: first pull out the cover at

the respective jacking point

before positioning the jack.

4. Set the jack to the necessary

height. Position it directly below

the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

Attach jack handle and with the

jack correctly aligned rotate

handle until wheel is clear of the

ground.

5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.
6. Change the wheel.
7. Screw on the wheel bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.

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9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it is securely located and

tighten each bolt in a crosswise

sequence. Tightening torque is

110 Nm.

10. Align the valve hole in the wheel

cover of the steel wheel with the

tyre valve before installing.
Install wheel bolt caps or centre

cap on alloy wheel.

11. Stow and secure the replaced

wheel, the vehicle tools 3 172 and

the adapter for the locking wheel

bolts 3 53.

12. Check the tyre pressure of the

installed tyre and the wheel bolt

torque as soon as possible.

Stowing a damaged wheel in the

load compartment

The spare wheel holder is not

designed for other tyre sizes than the

spare wheel.
A damaged wheel wider than the

spare wheel must be stowed in the

load compartment and secured with a

strap.
Vehicle tools 3 172.

Wheels with tyre size up to

195/55 R 16

1. Remove load compartment cover

and lift up load compartment floor.

Stow both behind the raised up

backrests of the rear seats.

2. Untwist wing nut and remove tool

box.

3. Position the damaged wheel to

stand upright into the tool box

spare, facing to the front.

4. Remove strap 1 from the tool box

and place the loop end of the strap

through the right side lashing eye.

5. Place the hook end of the strap

through the loop and pull it until

the strap is fastened securely to

the lashing eye.

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6. Insert the strap through the

spokes of the wheel as shown in

the illustration.

7. Mount the hook to the left side

lashing eye.

8. Tighten the strap and secure it

using the buckle.

9. Position the tool box in the inside

of the wheel and secure it with

strap 2 inserted through two

spokes of the wheel.

9 Danger

Always drive with folded up and

engaged rear seat backrests when

stowing a damaged full size wheel

in the load compartment.

Wheels with tyre size bigger than

195/55 R 16

1. Fold down backrests of the rear

seats 3 55.

2. Remove strap 1 from the tool box.
3. Position the damaged wheel with

outer side facing downwards in

the load compartment.

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4. Take strap 1 and place the loop

end of the strap through the right

side lashing eye.

5. Place the hook end of the strap

through the loop and pull it until

the strap is fastened securely to

the lashing eye.

6. Insert the strap through the

spokes of the wheel as shown in

the illustration.

7. Mount the hook to the left side

lashing eye.

8. Tighten the strap and secure it

using the buckle.

9 Warning

Storing a jack, a wheel or other

equipment in the load

compartment could cause injury if

they are not fixed properly. During

a sudden stop or a collision, loose

equipment could strike someone.
Store jack and tools always in the

respective storage compartments

and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load

compartment must always be

secured by the strap.

Spare wheel with directional tyre

If possible, fit directional tyres such

that they roll in the direction of travel.

The rolling direction is indicated by a

symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the

sidewall.

The following applies to tyres fitted

opposing the rolling direction:

● Driveability may be affected.

Have the defective tyre renewed

or repaired as soon as possible

and fit it instead of the spare

wheel.

● Drive particularly carefully on wet

and snow-covered road

surfaces.

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Jump starting

Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle

battery can be started using jump

leads and the vehicle battery of

another vehicle.

9 Warning

Be extremely careful when starting

with jump leads. Any deviation

from the following instructions can

lead to injuries or damage caused

by battery explosion or damage to

the electrical systems of both

vehicles.

9 Warning

Avoid contact of the battery with

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

surfaces. The fluid contains

sulphuric acid which can cause

injuries and damage in the event

of direct contact.

● Never expose the battery to

naked flames or sparks.

● A discharged vehicle battery can

already freeze at a temperature

of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery

before connecting jump leads.

● Wear eye protection and

protective clothing when

handling a battery.

● Use a booster battery with the

same voltage (12 V). Its capacity

(Ah) must not be much less than

that of the discharged battery.

● Use jump leads with insulated

terminals and a cross section of

at least 16 mm

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.

● Do not disconnect the discharged

vehicle battery from the vehicle.

● Switch off all unnecessary

electrical consumers.

● Do not lean over the battery

during jump starting.

● Do not allow the terminals of one

lead to touch those of the other

lead.

● The vehicles must not come into

contact with each other during

the jump starting process.

● Apply the parking brake,

transmission in neutral.

● Open the positive terminal

protection caps of both vehicle

batteries.

Lead connection order:

1. Connect the red lead to the

positive terminal of the booster

battery.

2. Connect the other end of the red

lead to the positive terminal of the

discharged battery.

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3. Connect the black lead to the

negative terminal of the booster

battery.

4. Connect the other end of the black

lead to a vehicle grounding point,

such as the engine block or an

engine mounting bolt. Connect as

far away from the discharged

vehicle 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 5 minutes, start the other

engine. Start attempts should be

made for no longer than

15 seconds at an interval of

1 minute.

3. Allow both engines to idle for

approx. 3 minutes with the leads

connected.

4. Switch on electrical consumers

(e.g. headlights, heated rear

window) of the vehicle receiving

the jump start.

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

when removing leads.

Towing

Towing the vehicle

The towing eye is stowed with the

vehicle tools 3 172.
Adam

1. Disengage the cap by pushing at

the marked position.

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2. Screw in the towing eye as far as

it will go until it stops in a

horizontal position.

3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a

tow rod – to the towing eye.

Adam Rocks

1. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat

screwdriver to prevent paint

damage. Disengage the small cap

with the screwdriver at the marked

position.

2. Screw in the towing eye as far as

it will go until it stops in a

horizontal position.

3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a

tow rod – to the towing eye.

General

The towing eye must only be used for

towing and not for recovering the

vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering

wheel lock and to permit operation of

brake lights, horn and windscreen

wiper.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.

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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

windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and engage in the front

bumper.

Appearance care

Exterior care

Locks

The locks are lubricated at the factory

using a high quality lock cylinder

grease. Use a 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

workshop.

Washing

Adam without foldable sunroof:

The paintwork of your vehicle is

exposed to environmental influences.

Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.

When using automatic vehicle

washes, select a programme that

includes waxing. Restrictions for

filmed or matt painted body parts or

decor tapes, see "Polishing and

waxing".

Adam with foldable sunroof:

The paintwork of your vehicle is

exposed to environmental influences,

therefore wash your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle

washes, select one with textile

brushes and select a programme

without wax additives.
Restrictions for filmed or matt painted

body parts or decor tapes, see

"Polishing and waxing".
When hand washing the vehicle, use

clear water and a soft brush, cleaning

in grain direction of the textile sun

roof.
Never use a steam-jet or high-

pressure jet cleaner for the sunroof.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle

regularly, but not the textile of the

sunroof.

Caution

After washing or cleaning, the

foldable sunroof must be

completely dried before opening. If

a wet sunroof remains opened for

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a longer time, it would be

damaged by water spotting and

mould growth.

All variants:

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

pollen and the like should be cleaned

off immediately, as they contain

aggressive constituents which can

cause paint damage.
If using a car wash, comply with the

car wash manufacturer's instructions.

The windscreen wiper and rear

window wiper must be switched off.

Remove antenna and external

accessories such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,

make sure that the insides of the

wheel housings are also thoroughly

rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened

doors and the bonnet as well as the

areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a

cleaning solution approved for

aluminium to avoid damages.

Caution

Always use a cleaning agent with

a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot

surfaces.

Have the door hinges of all doors

greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.
On vehicles with emblem touchpad:

when cleaning with a high-pressure

jet cleaner ensure a minimum

distance of 30 cm when working

around the tailgate to prevent

unintended unlocking.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

separate leathers for painted and

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

the windows will impair vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove

spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on

painted surfaces.

Exterior lights

Headlight and other light covers are

made of plastic. Do not use any

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

dry.

Polishing and waxing

Wax painted parts of the vehicle

regularly (at the latest when water no

longer beads). Otherwise, the

paintwork will dry out.
The foldable sunroof must not be

polished or waxed. When using

automatic car washes, select a

programme without wax additives.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint

has become dull or if solid deposits

have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

protective film, making waxing

unnecessary.
Unpainted plastic body parts must not

be treated with wax or polishing

agents.
Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes

must not be polished, to avoid

gleaming. Do not use hot wax

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programmes in automatic car washes

if the vehicle is equipped with these

parts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror

housing cover, must not be polished.

Otherwise these parts would become

agleam or the colour would be

dissolved.

Windows and windscreen wiper

blades

Switch off wipers before handling in

their areas.
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

leather together with window cleaner

and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

scraper firmly against the glass so

that no dirt can get under it and

scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a

soft cloth and window cleaner.

Glass panel

Never clean with solvents or abrasive

agents, fuels, aggressive media

(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-

containing solutions etc.), acidic or

highly alkaline media or abrasive

pads. Do not apply wax or polishing

agents to the glass panel.

Wheels and tyres

Do not use high-pressure jet

cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated

with the same agents as the body.

Paintwork damage

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

Have more extensive damage or rust

areas repaired by a workshop.

Underbody

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

have a PVC undercoating while other

critical areas have a durable

protective wax coating.

After the underbody is washed, check

the underbody and have it waxed if

necessary.
Bitumen / rubber materials could

damage the PVC coating. Have

underbody work carried out by a

workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the

underbody and have the protective

wax coating checked.

Liquid gas system

9 Danger

Liquid gas is heavier than air and

can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work

at the underbody in a pit.

For painting work and when using a

drying booth at a temperature above

60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be

removed.
Do not make any modifications to the

liquid gas system.

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Rear carrier system

Clean the rear carrier system with a

steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner

at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system

periodically if not in regular use, in

particular during winter.

Interior care

Interior and upholstery

Only clean the vehicle interior,

including the instrument panel fascia

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with

clear water and a soft cloth. In case of

heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the

displays should only be cleaned using

a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a

weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a

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.

Plastic and rubber parts

Plastic and rubber parts can be

cleaned with the same cleaner as

used to clean the body. Use interior

cleaner if necessary. Do not use any

other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol

in particular. Do not use high-

pressure jet cleaners.

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maintenance

General information ................... 198

Service information .................. 198

Recommended fluids, lubricants

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Recommended fluids and

lubricants ................................ 199

General information

Service information

In order to ensure economical and

safe vehicle operation and to

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

is of vital importance that all

maintenance work is carried out at the

proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service

schedule for your vehicle is available

at the workshop.
Service display 3 73.

European service intervals

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 30,000 km or after one

year, whichever occurs first.

Additional engine oil and filter change

is indicated by the engine oil life

system, when required earlier than

maintenance.
A shorter service interval can be valid

for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for

taxis and police vehicles.
The European service intervals are

valid for the following countries:

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-

Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,

Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,

Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,

Greece, Greenland, Hungary,

Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,

Liechtenstein, Lithuania,

Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta,

Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands,

Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,

San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,

Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,

Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Service display 3 73.

International service intervals

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 15,000 km or after one

year, whichever occurs first.

Additional engine oil and filter change

is indicated by the engine oil life

system, when required earlier than

maintenance.
Severe operating conditions exist if

one or more of the following

circumstances occur frequently: Cold

starting, stop and go operation, trailer

operation, mountain driving, driving

on poor and sandy road surfaces,