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Electrical system

Fuses

Data on the replacement fuse must

match the data on the defective fuse.

There are three fuse boxes in the

vehicle:

■ in the front left of the engine

compartment,

■ in left-hand drive vehicles, in the

interior behind the storage

compartment, or, in right-hand

drive vehicles, behind the

glovebox,

■ behind a cover on the left side of the

load compartment.

Before replacing a fuse, turn off the

respective switch and the ignition.

A blown fuse can be recognized by its

melted wire. Do not replace the fuse

until the cause of the fault has been

remedied.

Some functions are protected by

several fuses.

Fuse extractor

Fuses may also be inserted without

A fuse extractor may be located in the

existence of a function.

fuse box in the engine compartment.

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No. Circuit

Engine control module

Transmission control module

Lambda probe

Heated rear window

Power windows

Fuel injection, ignition system

Front power windows

Fuel injection, ignition system

Rear power windows

Canister vent solenoid

ABS

Vacuum pump

Mirror heating

Left high beam (Halogen)

Fuel system control module

Fan control

Headlamp washer system

Windscreen washer, Rear

window washer system

Lambda probe, engine

Right low beam (Xenon)

Right high beam (Halogen)

Rear window sensor

Left low beam (Xenon)

Radiator fan

Battery sensor

Fog lights

Windscreen wiper

Trunk release

Diesel fuel heating

Adaptive forward lighting

module

Radiator fan

Electrical parking brake

ABS

Rear window wiper

Horn

Engine control module

Radiator fan

Airbag

Starter

Fuel pump

Adaptive forward lighting

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No. Circuit

Instrument panel fuse box

Headlamp levelling

Air shutter

Auxiliary heater, diesel engine

Transmission control module,

Engine control module

Wiring monitoring

After having changed defective fuses

close the fuse box cover and press

In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse

until it engages.

box is located behind a cover in the

If the fuse box cover is not closed

glovebox. Open the glovebox, then

correctly, malfunction may occur.

open the cover and fold it down.

In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse

box is behind the storage

compartment in the instrument panel.

Open the compartment and push it to

the left to unlock. Fold the

compartment down and remove it.

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No. Circuit

Displays

Air conditioning system

Exterior lights

Prefuse: radio, Infotainment,

displays

Exterior lights

Brake lights, tail lights, interior

Radio

lights

Infotainment system,

instrument

Power outlet front

Ignition switch

Power outlet rear seat

Remove the cover.

Body control unit

Left low beam

Body control unit

Right low beam

Door locks

Power outlet load compartment

Interior fan

Load compartment fuse

box

Diagnostic connector

The fuse box is on the left side of the

load compartment behind a cover.

Airbag

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Fuse assignments

No. Circuit

Trailer module

Trailer outlet

Steering wheel heating

Parking assist

Seat heating

Anti-theft alarm system

Trailer module, Trailer socket

Trailer outlet

Amplifier, Subwoofer

Active damping system, Lane

departure warning

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Vehicle tools

Wheels and tyres

Tools

Tyre condition, wheel condition

Drive over edges slowly and at right

Vehicles with tyre repair kit

angles if possible. Driving over sharp

edges can cause tyre and wheel

damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb

when parking.

Regularly check the wheels for

damage. Seek the assistance of

a workshop in the event of damage or

When assembling press the blind into

unusual wear.

the rubber grommets to reach full

retention force.

Winter tyres

Winter tyres improve driving safety at

temperatures below 7 °C and should

The tools and tyre repair kit are in

therefore be fitted on all wheels.

a storage compartment below the

In accordance with country-specific

floor cover in the load compartment.

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

the driver's field of view.

Vehicles with spare wheel

VXR Version: only tyres of size

The jack, the tools and a strap for

235/45 R18 are permitted as winter

securing a damaged wheel are in

tyres.

a storage compartment below the

spare wheel in the load compartment.

Spare wheel 3 187.

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Tyre designations

9 Warning

E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H

If the pressure is too low, this can

215 = Tyre width, mm

result in considerable tyre warm-

= Cross-section ratio (tyre

up and internal damage, leading to

height to tyre width), %

tread separation and even to tyre

= Belt type: Radial

blow-out at high speeds.

= Type: RunFlat

= Wheel diameter, inches

If the tyre pressure shall be reduced

= Load index e.g. 95 is

or increased on a vehicle with tyre

equivalent to 690 kg

pressure monitoring system, switch

= Speed code letter

off ignition.

Speed code letter:

Tyre pressure 3 213 and on the label

on the front left door frame.

Q = up to 100 mph

Tyre pressure monitoring

= up to 112 mph

The tyre pressure data refers to cold

system

= up to 118 mph

tyres. It applies to summer and winter

H = up to 130 mph

tyres.

The tyre pressure monitoring system

= up to 150 mph

checks the pressure of all four wheels

Always inflate the spare tyre to the

W = up to 168 mph

once a minute when vehicle speed

pressure specified for full load.

exceeds a certain limit.

The ECO tyre pressure serves to

Tyre pressure

achieve the smallest amount of fuel

All wheels must be equipped with

pressure sensors and the tyres must

consumption possible.

Check the pressure of cold tyres at

have the prescribed pressure.

least every 14 days and before any

Incorrect tyre pressures will impair

The current tyre pressures can be

long journey. Do not forget the spare

safety, vehicle handling, comfort and

shown in the Vehicle Information

wheel. This also applies to vehicles

fuel economy and will increase tyre

Menu in the Driver Information

with tyre pressure monitoring system.

wear.

Centre.

Unscrew the valve cap.

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The menu can be selected by the

Control indicator w 3 79.

buttons on the turn signal lever.

Vehicle messages 3 86.

If the tyre pressure must be reduced

or increased, switch off ignition.

If a complete set of wheels without

sensors is mounted (e.g. four winter

tyres), a message is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre. The tyre

pressure monitoring system is not

operational. Retrofitting of sensors is

possible.

A spare wheel or temporary spare

Turn the adjuster wheel to select the

wheel is not equipped with pressure

tyre pressure monitoring system.

sensors. The tyre pressure

System status and small pressure

Press the MENU button to select the

monitoring system is not operational

differences are displayed by

Vehicle Information Menu

for these wheels. Control indicator w

a warning message with the

illuminates. For the further three

corresponding tyre flashing in the

wheels the system remains

Driver Information Centre.

operational.

Furthermore considerable pressure

The use of commercially available

differences between the tyres on one

liquid tyre repair kits can impair the

axle are displayed by a warning

function of the system. Factory

message in the Driver Information

approved repair kits can be used.

Centre.

External high-power radio equipment

Major pressure differences are

could disrupt the tyre pressure

indicated additionally by the control

monitoring system.

indicator w.

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The tyre pressure monitoring system

Temperature compensation

valve cores and sealing rings must be

Cold tyres decrease the tyre

replaced each time the tyres are

pressure, warm tyres increase the

changed.

tyre pressure. The tyre pressure

monitoring system considers this

Adaptive threshold function

effect for the warning messages.

The tyre pressure monitoring system

The tyre pressure value displayed in

automatically detects if the vehicle is

the Driver Information Centre shows

driven with a tyre pressure

the actual tyre pressure. Therefore it

appropriate for a load of up to

is important to check tyre pressure

3 people or for a full load.

with cold tyres.

If the tyre pressure must be reduced,

switch off ignition before reducing.

Tread depth

The legally permissible minimum

tread depth (1.6 mm) has been

Auto learn function

Check tread depth at regular

reached when the tread has worn

After changing wheels, the vehicle

intervals.

down as far as one of the tread wear

must be stationary for approx.

Tyres should be replaced for safety

indicators (TWI). Their position is

20 minutes before the system

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

indicated by markings on the

recalculates. The following relearn

(4 mm for winter tyres).

sidewall.

process takes up to 10 minutes of

For safety reasons it is recommended

If there is more wear at the front than

driving with a minimum speed of

that the tread depth of the tyres on

the rear, swap round front wheels and

12 mph. In this case $ can be

one axle should not vary by more than

rear wheels periodically. Ensure that

displayed or pressure values can

2 mm.

the direction of rotation of the wheels

swap in the Driver Information Centre.

is the same as before.

If problems occur during the relearn

Tyres age, even if they are not used.

process a warning message is

We recommend tyre replacement

displayed in the Driver Information

every 6 years.

Centre.

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If the wheel covers and tyres used are

Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of

Changing tyre and wheel

not factory approved, the tyres must

size 225/55 R 17 and 235/45 R18.

size

not have a rim protection ridge.

Always use fine mesh chains that add

If tyres of a different size than those

no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread

Wheel covers must not impair brake

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

and the inboard sides (including chain

cooling.

necessary to reprogramme the

lock).

speedometer as well as the nominal

9 Warning

tyre pressure and make other vehicle

9 Warning

modifications.

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

After converting to a different tyre

covers could lead to sudden

size, have the label with tyre

pressure loss and thereby

pressures replaced.

accidents.

On tyres of size 245/45 R 18, special

snow chains are only permitted when

they are designed with a rotating

9 Warning

Tyre chains

chain belt on the tyre tread, no chain

links on the wheel inboard sides and

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels

the chains add no more than 12 mm

may lead to accidents and will

to the tyre tread. For further

invalidate the vehicle type

information of right snow chain usage

approval.

for this tyre size, contact a specialized

vehicle parts dealer or snow chain

Wheel covers

manufacturer.

Wheel covers and tyres that are

Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres

factory approved for the respective

of size 235/55 R 17, 235/50 R 18,

vehicle and comply with all of the

235/45 R 19, 245/40 R 20.

relevant wheel and tyre combination

The use of tyre chains is not permitted

requirements must be used.

on the temporary spare wheel.

Use tyre chains only on front wheels.

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Tyre repair kit

Minor damage to the tyre tread can be

repaired with the tyre repair kit.

Do not remove foreign bodies from

the tyres.

Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that

is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired

with the tyre repair kit.

9 Warning

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

The tyre repair kit is in a compartment

3. Remove the electrical connection

Do not use for a lengthy period.

under the floor cover in the load

cable and air hose from the

compartment.

stowage compartments on the

Steering and handling may be

underside of the compressor.

affected.

1. Take the tyre repair kit from the

compartment.

If you have a flat tyre:

2. Remove the compressor.

Apply the parking brake and engage

first gear, reverse gear or P.

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4. Screw the compressor air hose to

9. Connect the compressor plug to

12. All of the sealant is pumped into

the connection on the sealant

the power outlet or cigarette

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

bottle.

lighter socket.

13. The prescribed tyre pressure

5. Fit the sealant bottle into the

To avoid discharging the battery,

should be obtained within

retainer on the compressor.

we recommend running the

10 minutes. Tyre pressure

engine.

3 213. When the correct pressure

Set the compressor near the tyre

is obtained, switch off the

in such a way that the sealant

compressor.

bottle is upright.

10. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to I. The tyre is filled

If the prescribed tyre pressure is

with sealant.

6. Unscrew valve cap from defective

not obtained within 10 minutes,

tyre.

11. The compressor pressure gauge

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilst

7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

the sealant bottle is emptying

valve.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

(approx. 30 seconds). Then the

continue the filling procedure for

8. The switch on the compressor

pressure starts to drop.

10 minutes. If the prescribed tyre

must be set to J.

pressure is still not obtained, the

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tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

hose directly onto tyre valve and

If unusual noise is heard or the

the assistance of a workshop.

compressor when doing this.

compressor becomes hot, turn

compressor off for at least

Drain excess tyre pressure with

30 minutes.

the button over the pressure

indicator.

The built-in safety valve opens at

a pressure of 102 psi.

Do not run the compressor longer

than 10 minutes.

Note the expiry date of the kit. After

this date its sealing capability is no

14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push

longer guaranteed. Pay attention to

catch on bracket to remove

storage information on sealant

sealant bottle from bracket. Screw

bottle.

the tyre inflation hose to the free

connection of the sealant bottle.

Replace the used sealant bottle.

This prevents sealant from

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in

by applicable laws.

If tyre pressure is more than

load compartment.

The compressor and sealant can be

1.3 bar, set it to the correct value.

15. Remove any excess sealant

used from approx. -30 °C.

Repeat the procedure until there

using a cloth.

is no more loss of pressure.

The adapters supplied can be used

16. Take the label indicating

to pump up other items e.g.

If the tyre pressure has fallen

maximum permitted speed from

footballs, air mattresses, inflatable

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

the sealant bottle and affix in the

dinghies etc. They are located on the

not be used. Seek the assistance

driver's field of view.

underside of the compressor. To

of a workshop.

remove, screw on compressor air

17. Continue driving immediately so

18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

hose and withdraw adapter.

that sealant is evenly distributed

compartment.

in the tyre. After driving approx.

Wheel changing

Note

6 miles (but no more than

The driving characteristics of the

Some vehicles are equipped with

10 minutes), stop and check tyre

repaired tyre are severely affected,

a tyre repair kit instead of a spare

pressure. Screw compressor air

therefore have this tyre replaced.

wheel 3 182.

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Make the following preparations and

■ Clean wheel nuts and thread with

place a soft cloth between the

observe the following information:

a clean cloth before mounting the

screwdriver and the alloy wheel.

wheel.

■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and

non-skid surface. The front wheels

must be in the straight-ahead

9 Warning

position.

Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel

■ Apply the parking brake and

nut and wheel nut cone.

engage first gear, reverse gear or

■ Remove the spare wheel 3 187.

■ Never change more than one wheel

at once.

■ Use the jack only to change wheels

in case of puncture, not for

Alloy wheels with centre wheel

seasonal winter or summer tyre

bolt cap: Disengage centre cap by

change.

inserting and pulling the extractor

3 177 in the recess of the brand

■ If the ground on which the vehicle

emblem.

is standing is soft, a solid board

(max. 1 cm thick) should be placed

under the jack.

1. Disengage wheel nut caps with

■ No people or animals may be in the

a screwdriver and remove. Pull off

vehicle when it is jacked-up.

the wheel cover with the hook.

■ Never crawl under a jacked-up

Vehicle tools 3 177.

vehicle.

Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel

■ Do not start the vehicle when it is

nut caps with a screwdriver and

raised on the jack.

remove. To protect the wheel,

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3. Ensure the jack is correctly

positioned under the relevant

vehicle jacking point. On versions

with sill panelling: firstly pull out

the cover on the sill panelling at

the respective jacking point.

2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

Attach jack handle and with the

that it locates securely and loosen

jack correctly aligned rotate

each wheel nut by half a turn.

handle until wheel is clear of the

ground.

5. Unscrew the wheel nuts.

6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel

4. Set the jack to the necessary

3 187.

height. Position it directly below

7. Screw on the wheel nuts.

the jacking point in a manner that

8. Lower vehicle. On versions with

prevents it from slipping.

sill panelling install the cover at

the jacking point.

9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it locates securely and tighten

each nut in a crosswise

sequence. Tightening torque is

140 Nm.

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10. Align the valve hole in the wheel

Rear arm position of the lifting

The spare wheel has a steel rim.

cover with the tyre valve before

platform centrically under the recess

installing.

of the sill.

Caution

Install wheel nut caps.

The use of a spare wheel that is

Install centre cap on alloy wheels.

smaller than the other wheels or in

11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 187

combination with winter tyres

and the vehicle tools 3 177.

could affect driveability. Have the

12. Check the tyre pressure of the

defective tyre replaced as soon as

installed tyre and the wheel nut

possible.

torque as soon as possible.

Have the defective tyre renewed or

repaired as soon as possible.

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.

The spare wheel is located in the

The spare wheel can be classified as

spare wheel well beneath the floor

a temporary spare wheel depending

covering.

on the size compared to the other

To remove:

mounted wheels and country

regulations.

1. Open the floor cover.

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