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No. Circuit

Instrument panel fuse box

Adaptive forward lighting/Auto-

Fuel pump

matic light control

Headlamp levelling/Adaptive

Exhaust gas recirculation

forward lighting

Exterior mirror/Rain sensor

Air shutter

Climate control

Auxiliary heater/Diesel engine

Canister vent solenoid

Transmission control module/

Engine control module

Vacuum pump

Vacuum pump/Instrument

Central control module

panel cluster/Heating ventila-

Windscreen washer/Rear

tion/Air conditioning system

window washer system

After having changed defective fuses,

Right high beam (Halogen)

close the fuse box cover and press

In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse

until it engages.

Radiator fan

box is behind the storage

If the fuse box cover is not closed

compartment in the instrument panel.

Windscreen wiper

correctly, malfunction may occur.

Open the compartment and push it to

Windscreen wiper

the left to unlock. Fold the

compartment down and remove it.

Radiator fan

Horn

Radiator fan

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No. Circuit

Displays

Power outlet

Exterior lights/Body control

Air conditioning system

module

Logistics

Exterior lights/Body control

Body control module

module

Body control module

Infotainment system

Instrument panel cluster/Anti-

Infotainment system/Instrument

theft alarm system

Power outlet/Cigarette lighter

In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse

Ignition sensor

box is located behind a cover in the

Power outlet

Body control module

glovebox. Open the glovebox, then

Left low beam/Body control

open the cover and fold it down.

Body control module

module

Right low beam/Body control

module/Airbag module

Power outlet load compartment

(if no load compartment fuse

Door locks/Body control module

box) (Sports tourer only)

Interior fan

Load compartment fuse box

3-door hatchback, 5-door

Diagnostic connector

hatchback

Airbag

The fuse box is on the left side of the

load compartment behind a cover.

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No. Circuit

Power outlet

Trailer outlet

Parking assist

Steering wheel heating

Sunroof

Heated front seats

Power seat

When assembling press the blind into

the rubber grommets to reach full

retention force.

Deactivated logistic mode

Trailer module/Trailer socket

Trailer module

Trailer outlet

Rear seat/Electrical folding

Amplifier/Subwoofer

Interior mirror/Rear view

Active damping system/Lane

camera

departure warning

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Sports Tourer and 4-door saloon

Vehicles with spare wheel

Vehicle tools

Variant 1a: 3-door and 5-door

Tools

hatchback with rigid wheel wrench

Vehicles with tyre repair kit

Some tools and the towing eye are

located together with the tyre repair

kit in a tool box in the load

compartment below the floor cover.

3-door and 5-door hatchback

On version with rear carrier system

3 65, the tyre repair kit, a screwdriver

and the towing eye are located in the

drawer under the front passenger

The jack, the tools and a strap for

seat 3 63.

securing a damaged wheel are in the

tool box below the spare wheel in the

load compartment. The wheel wrench

and the towing eye are in the tool bag

located in the spare wheel well near

the tool box. Spare wheel 3 277.

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Variant 1b: 3-door and 5-door

Variant 2: Sports Tourer

Variant 3: 4-door saloon

hatchback with foldable wheel

wrench

The jack, the tools and the towing eye

The jack and the tools are in the tool

are in the tool box below the spare

box below the spare wheel in the load

Same content as variant 1a, but with

wheel in the load compartment. The

compartment. The wheel wrench, the

a foldable wheel wrench instead of

wheel wrench and an extension bolt

towing eye and an extension bolt for

the rigid wheel wrench located in the

for securing a damaged wheel (only

securing a damaged wheel (only

tool bag.

vehicles with temporary spare wheel)

are in the tool bag located in the spare

wheel well near the tool box. Spare

wheel 3 277.

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Tyre sizes 215/50 R17 are only

The maximum speed is achievable at

Wheels and tyres

suitable as winter tyres.

kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus

125 kg payload. Optional equipment

Tyre condition, wheel condition

could reduce the maximum speed of

Tyre designations

the vehicle.

Drive over edges slowly and at right

E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H

Performance 3 300.

angles if possible. Driving over sharp

215 : tyre width, mm

edges can cause tyre and wheel

: cross-section ratio (tyre height

Directional tyres

damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb

to tyre width), %

when parking.

Fit directional tyres such that they roll

: belt type: Radial

Regularly check the wheels for

in the direction of travel. The rolling

RF : type: RunFlat

damage. Seek the assistance of a

direction is indicated by a symbol

: wheel diameter, inches

workshop in the event of damage or

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

: load index e.g. 95 is equivalent

unusual wear.

to 690 kg

: speed code letter

Tyre pressure

Winter tyres

Check the pressure of cold tyres at

Speed code letter:

Winter tyres improve driving safety at

least every 14 days and before any

Q : up to 100 mph

temperatures below 7 °C and should

long journey. Do not forget the spare

S : up to 112 mph

therefore be fitted on all wheels.

wheel. This also applies to vehicles

: up to 118 mph

with tyre pressure monitoring system.

In accordance with country-specific

H : up to 130 mph

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

V : up to 150 mph

Unscrew the valve cap.

the driver's field of view.

W : up to 168 mph

5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon,

Choose a tyre appropriate for the

Sports tourer

maximum speed of your vehicle.

Tyre sizes 205/65 R16 are only

suitable as winter tyres.

All engines except A14XER,

B14XER, B14NEL, B14NET,

B14NET LPG, B16XER:

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Incorrect tyre pressures will impair

9 Warning

safety, vehicle handling, comfort and

fuel economy and will increase tyre

If the pressure is too low, this can

wear.

result in considerable tyre warm-

Tyre pressures differ depending on

up and internal damage, leading to

various options. For the correct tyre

tread separation and even to tyre

pressure value, follow the procedure

blow-out at high speeds.

below:

1. Identify the body style.

9 Warning

2. Identify the engine identifier code.

Engine data 3 297.

For specific tyres the

3. Identify the respective tyre.

recommended tyre pressure as

Tyre pressure 3 308.

The tyre pressure tables show all

shown in the tyre pressure table

The tyre pressure information label

possible tyre combinations 3 308.

may exceed the maximum tyre

on the front left or right door frame

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

indicates the original equipment tyres

For the tyres approved for your

Never exceed the maximum tyre

and the correspondent tyre

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

pressures.

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

The tyre pressure data refers to cold

If the tyre pressure must be reduced

documents.

tyres. It applies to summer and winter

or increased on a vehicle with tyre

tyres.

The driver is responsible for correct

pressure monitoring system, switch

adjustment of tyre pressure.

off ignition.

Always inflate the spare tyre to the

pressure specified for full load.

Temperature dependency

The ECO tyre pressure serves to

achieve the smallest amount of fuel

The tyre pressure depends on the

consumption possible.

temperature of the tyre. During

driving, tyre temperature and

pressure increase. Tyre pressure

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values provided on the tyre

All wheels must be equipped with

Press MENU to select the Vehicle

information label and tyre pressure

pressure sensors and the tyres must

Information MenuX

chart are valid for cold tyres, which

have the prescribed pressure.

means at 20 °C.

Notice

The pressure increases by nearly

In countries where the tyre pressure

1.5 psi for a 10 °C temperature

monitoring system is legally

increase. This must be considered

required, the use of wheels without

when warm tyres are checked.

pressure sensors will invalidate the

The tyre pressure value displayed in

vehicle type approval.

the Driver Information Centre shows

The current tyre pressures can be

the real tyre pressure. A cooled down

shown in the Vehicle Information

tyre will show a decreased value,

Menu in the Driver Information

which does not indicate an air leak.

Centre.

The menu can be selected by the

Tyre pressure monitoring

buttons on the turn signal lever.

Turn the adjuster wheel to select the

system

tyre pressure monitoring system.

The tyre pressure monitoring system

System status and pressure warnings

(TPMS) checks the pressure of all

are displayed by a message with the

four tyres once a minute when vehicle

corresponding tyre flashing in the

speed exceeds a certain limit.

Driver Information Centre.

The system considers the tyre

Caution

temperature for the warnings.

Tyre pressure monitoring system

warns only about low tyre pressure

condition and does not replace

regular tyre maintenance by the

driver.

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If w illuminates at lower temperatures

Each time the tyres are replaced, tyre

and extinguishes after some driving,

pressure monitoring system sensors

this could be an indicator for

must be dismounted and serviced.

approaching a low tyre pressure

For the screwed sensor: replace

condition. Check tyre pressure.

valve core and sealing ring. For

clipped sensor: replace complete

Vehicle messages 3 126.

valve stem.

If the tyre pressure must be reduced

or increased, switch off ignition.

Vehicle loading status

Only mount wheels with pressure

Adjust tyre pressure to load condition

sensors, otherwise the tyre pressure

according to the tyre information label

will not be displayed and w

or tyre pressure chart 3 308, and

illuminates continuously.

A detected low tyre pressure

select the appropriate setting in the

A spare wheel or temporary spare

Tyre load menu in the Driver

condition is indicated by control

wheel is not equipped with pressure

Information Centre 3 120. This

indicator w 3 118.

sensors. The tyre pressure

setting is the reference for the tyre

If w illuminates, stop as soon as

monitoring system is not operational

pressure warnings.

possible and inflate the tyres as

for these wheels. Control indicator w

The Tyre Load menu only appears if

recommended 3 308.

illuminates. For the further three

the vehicle is in a standstill and the

If w flashes for 60-90 seconds and

wheels the system remains

parking brake is applied. On vehicles

then illuminates continuously, there is

operational.

with automatic transmission the

a fault in the system. Consult a

The use of commercially available

selector lever has to be in P.

workshop.

liquid tyre repair kits can impair the

After inflating, driving may be

function of the system. Factory-

required to update the tyre pressure

approved repair kits can be used.

values in the Driver Information

Operating electronic devices or being

Centre. During this time w may

close to facilities using similar wave

illuminate.

frequencies could disrupt the tyre

pressure monitoring system.

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The tyre pressure sensor matching

3. On vehicles with automatic

process should also be performed

transmission: set the selector

after replacing a spare wheel with a

lever to P.

road wheel containing the tyre

On vehicles with manual

pressure sensor.

transmission: select neutral.

The malfunction light w and the

4. Use MENU on the turn signal

warning message or code should go

lever to select the Vehicle

off at the next ignition cycle. The

Information Menu in the Driver

sensors are matched to the wheel

Information Centre.

positions, using a relearn tool, in the

5. Turn the adjuster wheel to scroll to

following order: left side front wheel,

the tyre pressure menu.

right side front wheel, right side rear

wheel and left side rear wheel. The

6. Press SET/CLR to begin the

Select:

turn signal light at the current active

sensor matching process. A

● Light for comfort pressure up to

position is illuminated until sensor is

message requesting acceptance

3 people.

matched.

of the process should be

● Eco for Eco pressure up to

displayed.

Consult your workshop for service or

3 people.

to purchase a relearn tool. There are

Press SET/CLR again to confirm

● Max for full load.

two minutes to match the first wheel

the selection. The horn sounds

position, and five minutes overall to

twice to indicate the receiver is in

Tyre pressure sensor matching

match all four wheel positions. If it

relearn mode.

process

takes longer, the matching process

7. Start with the left side front wheel.

stops and must be restarted.

Each tyre pressure sensor has a

8. Place the relearn tool against the

unique identification code. The

The tyre pressure sensor matching

tyre sidewall, near the valve stem.

identification code must be matched

process is:

Then press the button to activate

to a new wheel position after rotating

1. Apply the parking brake.

the tyre pressure sensor. A horn

the wheels or exchanging the

chirp confirms that the sensor

2. Turn the ignition on.

complete wheel set and if one or more

identification code has been

tyre pressure sensors were replaced.

matched to this wheel position.

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9. Proceed to the right side front

Tyres should be replaced for safety

If there is more wear at the front than

wheel, and repeat the procedure

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

the rear, swap round front wheels and

in Step 8.

(4 mm for winter tyres).

rear wheels periodically. Ensure that

the direction of rotation of the wheels

10. Proceed to the right side rear

For safety reasons it is recommended

is the same as before.

wheel, and repeat the procedure

that the tread depth of the tyres on

in Step 8.

one axle should not vary by more than

Tyres age, even if they are not used.

2 mm.

We recommend tyre replacement

11. Proceed to the left side rear

every 6 years.

wheel, and repeat the procedure

in Step 8. The horn sounds twice

to indicate the sensor

Changing tyre and wheel

identification code has been

size

matched to the left side rear tyre,

and the tyre pressure sensor

If tyres of a different size than those

matching process is no longer

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

active.

necessary to reprogramme the

speedometer as well as the nominal

12. Turn off the ignition.

tyre pressure and make other vehicle

13. Set all four tyres to the

modifications.

recommended air pressure level

After converting to a different tyre

as indicated on the tyre pressure

size, have the label with tyre

label.

The legally permissible minimum

pressures replaced.

14. Ensure the tyre loading status is

tread depth (1.6 mm) has been

set according selected pressure

reached when the tread has worn

9 Warning

3 120.

down as far as one of the tread wear

indicators (TWI). Their position is

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels

indicated by markings on the

Tread depth

may lead to accidents and will

sidewall.

invalidate the vehicle type

Check tread depth at regular

approval.

intervals.

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3-door hatchback

Wheel covers

Tyre chains

Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of

Wheel covers and tyres that are

size 225/55 R17. Always use fine

factory approved for the respective

mesh chains that add no more than

vehicle and comply with all of the

10 mm to the tyre tread and the

relevant wheel and tyre combination

inboard sides (including chain lock).

requirements must be used.

Tyre chains are also permitted on

If the wheel covers and tyres used are

tyres of size 245/45 R18. Always use

not factory approved, the tyres must

fine mesh chains that add no more

not have a rim protection ridge.

than 7 mm to the tyre tread and the

Wheel covers must not impair brake

inboard sides (including chain lock).

cooling.

VXR Version

Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of

9 Warning

size 235/45 R18. Always use fine

Use tyre chains only on front wheels.

mesh chains that add no more than

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

10 mm to the tyre tread and the

covers could lead to sudden

9 Warning

inboard sides (including chain lock).

pressure loss and thereby

accidents.

General

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

The use of tyre chains is not permitted

Vehicles with steel wheels: When

on the temporary spare wheel.

5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon,

using locking wheel nuts, do not

Sports tourer

attach wheel covers.

Always use fine mesh chains that add

Tyre repair kit

no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread

Minor damage to the tyre tread can be

and the inboard sides (including chain

repaired with the tyre repair kit.

lock).

Do not remove foreign bodies from

Tyre chains are only permitted on

the tyres.

tyres of size 205/60 R16 and

215/50 R17.

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Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that

2. Remove the compressor.

is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired

with the tyre repair kit.

9 Warning

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

Do not use for a lengthy period.

Steering and handling may be

affected.

If you have a flat tyre:

The illustrations show different

Apply the parking brake and engage

versions.

3. Remove the electrical connection

first gear, reverse gear or P.

cable and air hose from the

The tyre repair kit is in a compartment

stowage compartments on the

under the floor cover in the load

underside of the compressor.

compartment or, on version with rear

carrier system, in the drawer under

the passenger seat 3 63.

1. Take the tyre repair kit from the

compartment.

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4. Screw the compressor air hose to

9. Connect the compressor plug to

13. The prescribed tyre pressure

the connection on the sealant

the power outlet or cigarette

should be obtained within ten

bottle.

lighter socket.

minutes. Tyre pressure 3 308.

When the correct pressure is

5. Fit the sealant bottle into the

To avoid discharging the battery,

obtained, switch off the

retainer on the compressor.

we recommend running the

compressor.

engine.

Set the compressor near the tyre

in such a way that the sealant

bottle is upright.

If the prescribed tyre pressure is

10. Set the rocker switch on the

not obtained within ten minutes,

compressor to I. The tyre is filled

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

6. Unscrew valve cap from defective

with sealant.

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

tyre.

11. The compressor pressure gauge

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilst

continue the filling procedure for

7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre

the sealant bottle is emptying

ten minutes. If the prescribed tyre

valve.

(approx. 30 seconds). Then the

pressure is still not obtained, the

8. The switch on the compressor

pressure starts to drop.

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

must be set to J.

the assistance of a workshop.

12. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

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Drain excess tyre pressure with

If unusual noise is heard or the

the button over the pressure

compressor becomes hot, turn

indicator.

compressor off for at least

30 minutes.

Do not run the compressor longer

than ten minutes.

The built-in safety valve opens at a

pressure of 102 psi.

14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push

catch on bracket to remove

Note the expiry date of the kit. After

sealant bottle from bracket. Screw

this date its sealing capability is no

the tyre inflation hose to the free

longer guaranteed. Pay attention to

connection of the sealant bottle.

storage information on sealant

This prevents sealant from

bottle.

escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in

If tyre pressure is more than

Replace the used sealant bottle.

load compartment.

1.3 bar, set it to the correct value.

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

15. Remove any excess sealant

Repeat the procedure until there

by applicable laws.

using a cloth.

is no more loss of pressure.

The compressor and sealant can be

16. Take the label indicating

If the tyre pressure has fallen

used from approx. -30 °C.

maximum permitted speed from

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

The adapters supplied can be used

the sealant bottle and affix in the

not be used. Seek the assistance

to pump up other items e.g.

driver's field of view.

of a workshop.

footballs, air mattresses, inflatable

17. Continue driving immediately so

18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

dinghies etc. They are located on the

that sealant is evenly distributed

compartment.

underside of the compressor. To

in the tyre. After driving approx.

remove, screw on compressor air

Notice

6 miles (but no more than ten

hose and withdraw adapter.

The driving characteristics of the

minutes), stop and check tyre

repaired tyre are severely affected,

Wheel changing

pressure. Screw compressor air

therefore have this tyre replaced.

hose directly onto tyre valve and

Some vehicles are equipped with a

compressor when doing this.

tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel

3 270.

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Make the following preparations and

● Do not start the vehicle when it is

observe the following information:

raised on the jack.

●

Park the vehicle on a level, firm

● Clean wheel nuts and thread with

and non-skid surface. The front

a clean cloth before mounting the

wheels must be in the straight-

wheel.

ahead position.

●

Apply the parking brake and

9 Warning

engage first gear, reverse gear or

Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel

nut and wheel nut cone.

●

Remove the spare wheel 3 277.

●

Never change more than one

1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a

wheel at once.

screwdriver and remove. Pull off

Alloy wheels with centre wheel

bolt cap: Disengage centre cap by

●

Use the jack only to change

the wheel cover. Vehicle tools

inserting and pulling the extractor

wheels in case of puncture, not

3 262.

in the recess of the brand

for seasonal winter or summer

Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel

emblem, vehicle tools 3 262.

tyre change.

nut caps with a screwdriver and

2. Two types of jacks and wheel nut

●

The jack is maintenance-free.

remove. To protect the wheel,

wrenches are possible depending

place a soft cloth between the

●

If the ground on which the vehicle

on the version, vehicle tools

screwdriver and the alloy wheel.

is standing is soft, a solid board

3 262.

(max. 1 cm thick) should be

Variant 1a with rigid wheel

placed under the jack.

wrench:

●

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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