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Vehicle care

●

A discharged vehicle battery can

●

Apply the parking brake,

Jump starting

already freeze at a temperature

transmission in neutral,

of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery

automatic transmission in P.

Do not start with quick charger.

before connecting jump leads.

●

Open the positive terminal

A vehicle with a discharged vehicle

●

Wear eye protection and

protection caps of both batteries.

battery can be started using jump

protective clothing when

leads and the vehicle battery of

handling a battery.

another vehicle.

●

Use a booster battery with the

same voltage (12 Volts). Its

9 Warning

capacity (Ah) must not be much

less than that of the discharged

Be extremely careful when starting

battery.

with jump leads. Any deviation

from the following instructions can

●

Use jump leads with insulated

lead to injuries or damage caused

terminals and a cross section of

by battery explosion or damage to

at least 16 mm² (25 mm² for

the electrical systems of both

diesel engines).

vehicles.

●

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

electrical consumers.

positive terminal of the booster

Avoid contact of the battery with

●

Do not lean over the battery

battery.

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

during jump starting.

2. Connect the other end of the red

surfaces. The fluid contains

●

Do not allow the terminals of one

lead to the positive terminal of the

sulphuric acid which can cause

lead to touch those of the other

discharged battery.

injuries and damage in the event

lead.

of direct contact.

●

The vehicles must not come into

● Never expose the battery to

contact with each other during

naked flames or sparks.

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 5 minutes, start the other

lower part of the cap. Release the cap

engine. Start attempts should be

by carefully moving the screwdriver

made for no longer than

downwards.

15 seconds at an interval of

The towing eye is stowed with the

1 minute.

vehicle tools 3 209.

3. Allow both engines to idle for

approx. 3 minutes with the leads

connected.

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Vehicle care

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 anticlockwise

windows, when soft top is closed.

as far as it will 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 bend 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.

The towing eye must only be used for

cases and when the transmission is

The towing eye is stowed with the

towing and not for recovering the

defective, the front axle must be

vehicle tools 3 209.

vehicle.

raised off the ground.

Switch on ignition to release steering

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

wheel lock and to permit operation of

After towing, unscrew the towing eye

brake lights, horn and windscreen

clockwise.

wiper.

Insert cap at the top and engage

Transmission in neutral.

downwards.

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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

clockwise.

grease. Use de-icing agent only when

Insert cap at the top and engage

absolutely necessary, as this has a

downwards.

degreasing effect and impairs lock

function. After using a de-icing agent,

have the locks regreased by a

Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise

workshop.

as far as it will 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.

therefore wash your vehicle regularly.

Attach a tow rope - or even better a

When using automatic vehicle

tow bar - to the towing eye.

washes, we recommend one with

The towing eye must only be used for

textile brushes and a programme

towing and not for recovering a

without wax additives.

vehicle.

When doing a hand wash, use clear

water and a soft brush, cleaning in the

grain direction of the textile hood.

Never use a steam-jet or high-

pressure jet cleaner for the soft top or

the engine compartment.

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Vehicle care

Wax painted parts of the vehicle

Exterior lights

Caution

regularly.

Headlight and other light covers are

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

Always use a cleaning agent with

made of plastic. Do not use any

pollen and the like should be cleaned

a pH value of four to nine.

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

off immediately, as they contain

Do not use cleaning agents on hot

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

aggressive constituents which can

surfaces.

dry.

cause paint and fabric damage.

If using a vehicle wash, comply with

Polishing and waxing

the vehicle wash manufacturer's

Caution

Wax painted parts of the vehicle

instructions. The windscreen wiper

regularly (at the latest when water no

must be switched off. Remove

After washing or cleaning, the soft

longer beads). Otherwise, the

additional antenna and external

top must be completely dried

paintwork will dry out.

accessories.

before opening. If a wet soft top

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

remains opened for a longer time,

If you wash your vehicle by hand,

has become dull or if solid deposits

it would be damaged by water

make sure that the insides of the

have become attached to it.

spotting and mould growth.

wheel housings are also thoroughly

Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

rinsed out.

When cleaning with a high-pressure

protective film, making waxing

Clean edges and folds on opened

jet cleaner ensure a minimum

unnecessary.

doors and the bonnet as well as the

distance of 30 cm to the rear brand

Soft top as well as plastic body parts

areas they cover.

emblem to prevent unintended

must not be treated with wax or

Clean bright metal mouldings with a

unlocking.

polishing agents.

cleaning solution approved for

Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

aluminium to avoid damage.

Windows and windscreen wiper

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

separate leathers for painted and

blades

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

the windows will impair vision.

leather together with window cleaner

Have the door hinges of all doors

and insect remover.

greased by a workshop.

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When cleaning the rear window from

Paintwork damage

Interior care

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

heating element to prevent damage.

Interior and upholstery

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

For mechanical removal of ice, use a

Have more extensive damage or rust

Only clean the vehicle interior,

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

areas repaired by a workshop.

including the instrument panel fascia

scraper firmly against the glass so

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

that no dirt can get under it and

Underbody

interior cleaner.

scratch the glass.

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

Clean the leather upholstery with

Remove dirt residues from smearing

have a PVC undercoating while other

clear water and a soft cloth. In case of

wiper blades by using a soft cloth and

critical areas have a durable

heavy soiling, use leather care.

window cleaner. Also make sure to

protective wax coating.

The instrument cluster and the

remove any residues such as wax,

After the underbody is washed, check

displays should only be cleaned using

insect residues and similar from the

the underbody and have it waxed if

a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a

window.

necessary.

weak soap solution.

Ice residues, pollution and continuous

Bitumen/rubber materials could

Clean fabric upholstery with a

wiping on dry windows will damage or

damage the PVC coating. Have

vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove

even destroy the wiper blades.

underbody work carried out by a

stains with an upholstery cleaner.

Wheels and tyres

workshop.

Clothing fabrics may not be

Before and after winter, wash the

colourfast. This could cause visible

Do not use high-pressure jet

underbody and have the protective

discolourations, especially on light-

cleaners.

wax coating checked.

coloured upholstery. Removable

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

stains and discolourations should be

cleaner.

Towing equipment

cleaned as soon as possible.

Rims are painted and can be treated

Do not clean the coupling ball bar with

Clean seat belts with lukewarm water

with the same agents as the body.

a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

or interior cleaner.

cleaner.

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Vehicle care

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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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

233

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

Liechtenstein, Lithuania,

Service information

233

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

234

Recommended fluids and

The detailed, up-to-date service

San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,

lubricants

234

schedule for your vehicle is available

Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,

at the workshop.

Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Service display 3 85.

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 85.

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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

petrol 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 must be used.

with the stamp and signature of the

lubricants

Select the appropriate engine oil

servicing workshop.

Only use products that meet the

based on its quality and on the

Make sure that the Service and

recommended specifications.

minimum ambient temperature

warranty booklet is completed

3 238.

correctly as continuous proof of

9 Warning

service is essential if any warranty or

Topping up engine oil

goodwill claims are to be met, and is

Engine oils of different manufacturers

Operating materials are

also a benefit when selling the

and brands can be mixed as long as

hazardous and could be

vehicle.

they comply with the required engine

poisonous. Handle with care. Pay

oil quality and viscosity.

Service interval with remaining

attention to information given on

the containers.

Use of engine oil with only

engine oil life duration

ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is

The service interval is based on

prohibited, since it can cause long-

Engine oil

several parameters depending on

term engine damage under certain

usage.

Engine oil is identified by its quality

operating conditions.

and its viscosity. Quality is more

The service display lets you know

Select the appropriate engine oil

important than viscosity when

when to change the engine oil.

based on its quality and on the

selecting which engine oil to use. The

Service display 3 85.

minimum ambient temperature

oil quality ensures e.g. engine

3 238.

cleanliness, wear protection and oil

aging control, whereas viscosity

Additional engine oil additives

grade gives information on the oil's

The use of additional engine oil

thickness over a temperature range.

additives could cause damage and

invalidate the warranty.

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Engine oil viscosity grades

should be maintained all year round.

The SAE viscosity grade gives

The use of additional coolant

information on the thickness of the oil.

additives that intend to give additional

corrosion protection or seal against

Multigrade oil is indicated by two

minor leaks can cause function

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

problems. Liability for consequences

figure, followed by a W, indicates the

resulting from the use of additional

low temperature viscosity and the

coolant additives will be rejected.

second figure the high temperature

viscosity.

Brake and clutch fluid

Select the appropriate viscosity grade

Over time, brake fluid absorbs

depending on the minimum ambient

moisture which will reduce braking

temperature 3 238.

effectiveness. The brake fluid should

All of the recommended viscosity

therefore be replaced at the specified

grades are suitable for high ambient

interval.

temperatures.

AdBlue

Coolant and antifreeze

Only use AdBlue to reduce the

Use only organic acid type-long life

nitrogen oxides in the exhaust

coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for

emission 3 143.

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

northern countries with very low

temperatures the factory filled coolant

provides frost protection down to

approx. -37 °C. This concentration

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Technical data

Vehicle identification

Identification plate

Technical data

Vehicle Identification

Number

Vehicle identification

236

Vehicle Identification Number .. 236

Identification plate

236

Engine identification

237

Vehicle data

238

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

238

Engine data

241

Performance

242

Vehicle weight

244

Vehicle dimensions

244

The identification plate is located on

Capacities

246

the front left or right door frame.

Tyre pressures

247

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

3 241.

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 3 233

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 3 233

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 3 233

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 3 233

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 3 233

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 3 233

ACEA C3

✔

API SM

✔

API SN resource conserving

✔

Engine oil viscosity grades

All countries with international service interval 3 233

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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Engine data

Sales designation

1.4 Turbo

1.6 Turbo

Engine identifier code

B14NEL

B14NET

A16XHT

B16SHL

B16SHT

Engineering code

B14NET

A16XHT

B16SHT

Piston displacement [cm³]

1364

1598

Engine power [kW]

103

125

147

at rpm

4200-6000

4900-6000

6000

4750-6000

5500

Torque [Nm]

200

260

280

at rpm

1850-4200

1850-4900

1650-3200

1650-4500

1650-5000

Fuel type

Petrol

Octane rating RON²⁾

recommended

possible

A country specific label at the fuel filler flap can supersede the engine specific requirement.

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Technical data

Sales designation

2.0 CDTI

2.0 CDTI BiTurbo

Engine identifier code

A20DTH

B20DTH

A20DTR

Engineering code

A20DTH

B20DTH

A20DTR

Piston displacement [cm³]

1956

Engine power [kW]

121

125

143

at rpm

4000

3750

4000

Torque [Nm]

350

400

at rpm

1750-2500

Fuel type

Diesel

Performance

Engine

B14NEL

B14NET

A16XHT

B16SHT

B16SHL

Maximum speed [mph]

Manual transmission

121

129

138

146

Automatic transmission

136

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