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Instrument panel fuse box

No. Circuit

Radio

Display/Instrument/Telephone

Radio

Ignition switch/Immobiliser

Windscreen washer/Rear

screen washer

Central locking system/Tailgate

In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse

Central locking system

box is located behind a cover in the

Display/Instrument/Telephone

In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse

glovebox. Open the glovebox, pull

box is behind the storage

cover upwards and remove.

Heated steering wheel

compartment in the instrument panel.

Rear left door unlocking

Open compartment, compress the

locking tabs, fold compartment down

Rear right door unlocking

and remove.

Courtesy light

Rain sensor/Interior mirror/

Exterior mirrors

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Load compartment fuse box

Disengage the four retaining lugs and

No.

Circuit

remove the cover.

Adaptive forward lighting

Right rear power window

Adaptive forward lighting

Trailer module/Trailer socket

The fuse box is on the left side of the

Left seat lumbar support

load compartment behind a cover.

Remove the cover.

Left rear power window

Park assist

Electrical sunblind

Heated front seats

Trailer module

Right seat lumbar support

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Vehicles with tyre repair kit

Vehicle tools

Tools

Variant 2: The vehicle tools are in the

compartment under the floor cover in

Variant 1: The vehicle tools are in the

the load compartment, together with

right-hand compartment in the load

the tyre repair kit.

compartment, together with the tyre

To open the compartment, disengage

repair kit.

the cover and open it, or, depending

on the version, lift the floor cover.

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Vehicles with spare wheel

: belt type: Radial

Wheels and tyres

RF : type: RunFlat

: wheel diameter, inches

Tyre condition, wheel condition

: load index e.g. 91 is equivalent

to 615 kg

Drive over edges slowly and at right

: speed code letter

angles if possible. Driving over sharp

edges can cause tyre and wheel

Speed code letter:

damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb

Q : up to 100 mph

when parking.

S : up to 112 mph

Regularly check the wheels for

: up to 118 mph

damage. Seek the assistance of a

H : up to 130 mph

workshop in the event of damage or

V : up to 150 mph

unusual wear.

W : up to 168 mph

The jack and the vehicle tools are in

Choose a tyre appropriate for the

the spare wheel well in the load

Winter tyres

maximum speed of your vehicle.

compartment.

Winter tyres improve driving safety at

The maximum speed is achievable at

temperatures below 7 °C and should

kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus

therefore be fitted on all wheels.

125 kg payload. Optional equipment

In accordance with country-specific

could reduce the maximum speed of

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

the vehicle.

the driver's field of view.

Performance 3 229.

Directional tyres

Tyre designations

E.g. 195/65 R 15 91 H

Directional tyres must be mounted so

that they rotate in the correct

195 : tyre width, mm

direction. The proper rotation

: cross-section ratio (tyre height

direction is indicated by a symbol

to tyre width), %

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

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Always inflate the spare tyre to the

Tyre pressure

9 Warning

pressure specified for full load.

Check the pressure of cold tyres at

The ECO tyre pressure serves to

least every 14 days and before any

If the pressure is too low, this can

achieve the smallest amount of fuel

long journey. Do not forget the spare

result in considerable tyre warm-

consumption possible.

wheel. This also applies to vehicles

up and internal damage, leading to

with tyre pressure monitoring system.

Incorrect tyre pressures will impair

tread separation and even to tyre

safety, vehicle handling, comfort and

blow-out at high speeds.

Unscrew the valve cap.

fuel economy and will increase tyre

wear.

9 Warning

Tyre pressures differ depending on

various options. For the correct tyre

For specific tyres the

pressure value, follow the procedure

recommended tyre pressure as

below:

shown in the tyre pressure table

1. Identify the engine identifier code.

may exceed the maximum tyre

Engine data 3 227.

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

2. Identify the respective tyre.

Never exceed the maximum tyre

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

The tyre pressure tables show all

possible tyre combinations 3 234.

If the tyre pressure must be reduced

For the tyres approved for your

or increased on a vehicle with tyre

Tyre pressure 3 234.

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

pressure monitoring system, switch

Conformity provided with your vehicle

off ignition.

The tyre pressure information label

or other national registration

on the right door frame indicates the

documents.

Temperature dependency

original equipment tyres and the

correspondent tyre pressures.

The driver is responsible for correct

The tyre pressure depends on the

adjustment of tyre pressure.

The tyre pressure data refers to cold

temperature of the tyre. During

tyres. It applies to summer and winter

driving, tyre temperature and

tyres.

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 Menu

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

checks the pressure of all four wheels

are displayed by a message

once a minute when vehicle speed

indicating the corresponding tyre in

exceeds a certain limit.

the Driver Information Centre.

The system considers the tyre

Caution

temperature for the warnings.

Temperature dependency 3 196.

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 3 105.

valve stem.

If the tyre pressure shall 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 tyre information label or

will not be displayed and w

tyre pressure chart 3 234, and select

illuminates continuously.

A detected low tyre pressure

the relevant setting in the menu Tyre

A temporary spare wheel is not

Load in the Driver Information Centre,

condition is indicated by the control

equipped with pressure sensors. The

Vehicle Information Menu 3 100. This

indicator w 3 97.

tyre pressure monitoring system is

setting is the reference for the tyre

If w illuminates, stop as soon as

not operational for these wheels.

pressure warnings.

possible and inflate the tyres as

Control indicator w illuminates. For

The Tyre Load menu only appears if

recommended 3 234.

the further three wheels the system

the vehicle is in a standstill and the

If w flashes for 60-90 seconds and

remains operational.

parking brake is applied. On vehicles

then illuminates continuously, there is

The use of commercially available

with automatic transmission the

a fault in the system. Consult a

liquid tyre repair kits can impair the

selector lever has to be in P.

workshop.

function of the system. Factory-

After inflating, driving may be

approved repair kits can be used.

required to update the tyre pressure

Operating electronic devices or being

values in the Driver Information

close to facilities using similar wave

Centre. During this time w may

frequencies could disrupt the tyre

illuminate.

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. Press 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 display.

● Eco for Eco pressure up to

Consult a workshop for service or

7. Press SET/CLR again to confirm

3 people.

purchase a relearn tool. There are

the selection. The horn sounds

● Max for full loading.

two minutes to match the first wheel

twice to signal the receiver is in

position, and five minutes overall to

relearn mode.

Tyre pressure sensor matching

match all four wheel positions. If it

8. Start with the left side front wheel.

process

takes longer, the matching process

9. Place the relearn tool against the

stops and must be restarted.

Each tyre pressure sensor has a

tyre sidewall, near the valve stem.

unique identification code. The

The tyre pressure sensor matching

Then press the button to activate

identification code must be matched

process is:

the tyre pressure sensor. A horn

to a new wheel position after rotating

1. Apply the parking brake.

chirp and the brief activation of all

the wheels or exchanging the

turn signal lights confirm that the

2. Turn the ignition on.

complete wheel set and if one or more

tyre pressure sensors were replaced.

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sensor identification code has

indicators (TWI). Their position is

Tread depth

been matched to this wheel

indicated by markings on the

Check tread depth at regular

position.

sidewall.

intervals.

10. Proceed to the right side front

If there is more wear at the front than

Tyres should be replaced for safety

wheel, and repeat the procedure

the rear, swap round front wheels and

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

in Step 9.

rear wheels periodically. Ensure that

(4 mm for winter tyres).

the direction of rotation of the wheels

11. Proceed to the right side rear

For safety reasons it is recommended

remains the same.

wheel, and repeat the procedure

that the tread depth of the tyres on

in Step 9.

Tyres age, even if they are not used.

one axle should not vary by more than

We recommend tyre replacement

12. Proceed to the left side rear

2 mm.

every 6 years.

wheel, and repeat the procedure

in Step 9. The horn sounds twice

to ind

Changing tyre and wheel

icate the sensor identification

size

code has been matched to the left

If tyres of a different size than those

side rear wheel, and the tyre

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

pressure sensor matching

necessary to reprogramme the

process is no longer active.

speedometer as well as the nominal

13. Turn off the ignition.

tyre pressure and make other vehicle

14. 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

information label.

pressures replaced.

The legally permissible minimum

15. Ensure the tyre loading status is

tread depth (1.6 mm) has been

set according selected pressure

reached when the tread has worn

3 100.

down as far as one of the tread wear

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Steel wheels: When using locking

Tyre chains are only permitted on

9 Warning

wheel bolts, do not attach wheel

tyres of size 195/65 R15,

covers.

205/55 R16 and 225/45 R17.

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels

Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres

may lead to accidents and will

invalidate the vehicle type

Tyre chains

of size 225/40 R18.

approval.

The use of tyre chains is not permitted

on the temporary spare wheel.

Wheel covers

Wheel covers and tyres that are

Tyre repair kit

factory approved for the respective

Minor damage to the tyre tread can be

vehicle and comply with all of the

repaired with the tyre repair kit.

relevant wheel and tyre combination

Do not remove foreign bodies from

requirements must be used.

the tyres.

If the wheel covers and tyres used are

Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that

not factory approved, the tyres must

is at the tyre's sidewall near the rim

not have a rim protection ridge.

cannot be repaired with the tyre repair

Wheel covers must not impair brake

kit.

cooling.

Tyre chains are only permitted on the

front wheels.

9 Warning

Always use fine mesh chains that add

no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

and the inboard sides (including chain

Do not use for a lengthy period.

covers could lead to sudden

lock).

Steering and handling may be

pressure loss and thereby

affected.

accidents.

9 Warning

If you have a flat tyre:

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

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Apply the parking brake and engage

2. Detach air hose from bracket and

first gear, reverse gear or P.

screw onto sealant bottle

connection.

The tyre repair kit is stowed in the load

compartment.

Depending on the equipment, the tyre

repair kit is in a compartment in the

right sidewall or in a compartment

under the floor cover.

Vehicles with tyre repair kit in the

sidewall

1. Take the sealant bottle and

bracket with air hose from the

insert.

3. Position the sealant bottle on the

bracket. Make sure that the bottle

does not fall.

To open the compartment, disengage

the cover and open it.

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If the prescribed tyre pressure is

not obtained within 10 minutes,

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

continue the filling procedure for

10 minutes. If the prescribed tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Release excess tyre pressure by

pressing ].

4. Unscrew valve cap from defective

8. Press on/off switch on the

Do not run the compressor longer

tyre.

compressor. The tyre is filled with

than 10 minutes.

sealant.

5. Screw tyre inflation hose to valve.

12. Push catch on bracket to remove

9. The compressor pressure gauge

sealant bottle from bracket. Screw

6. Screw air hose onto compressor

briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilst

the tyre inflation hose to the free

connection.

the sealant bottle is emptying

connection of the sealant bottle.

7. Switch on ignition.

(approx. 30 seconds). Then the

This prevents sealant from

To avoid discharging the vehicle

pressure starts to drop.

escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in

battery, we recommend running

load compartment.

10. All of the sealant is pumped into

the engine.

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

13. Remove any excess sealant

11. The prescribed tyre pressure

using a cloth.

should be obtained within

14. Take the label indicating

10 minutes. Tyre pressure

maximum permitted speed from

3 234. When the correct pressure

the sealant bottle and affix in the

is obtained, switch off the

driver's field of view.

compressor by pressing the on/off

switch again.

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15. Continue driving immediately so

Vehicles with tyre repair kit under

that sealant is evenly distributed

the floor cover

in the tyre. After driving approx.

6 miles (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

3. Remove the electrical connection

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

cable and air hose from the

not be used. Seek the assistance

stowage compartments on the

of a workshop.

1. Take the tyre repair kit from the

underside of the compressor.

compartment.

16. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

2. Remove the compressor.

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

bottle.

lighter socket.

10 minutes. Tyre pressure

3 234. When the correct pressure

5. Fit the sealant bottle into the

To avoid discharging the battery,

is 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 10 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

10 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 10 minutes.

The built-in safety valve opens at a

pressure of 7 bar (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

6 miles (but no more than

General information

hose and withdraw adapter.

10 minutes), stop and check tyre

Notice

Wheel changing

pressure. Screw compressor air

The driving characteristics of the

hose directly onto tyre valve and

Some vehicles are equipped with a

repaired tyre are severely affected,

compressor when doing this.

tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel

therefore have this tyre replaced.

3 201.

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Make the following preparations and

● Do not start the vehicle when it is

2. Variant 1:

observe the following information:

raised on the jack.

●

Park the vehicle on a level, firm

● Before screwing in the wheel

and non-skid surface. The front

bolts, clean them and lightly coat

wheels must be in the straight-

the taper of each wheel bolt with

ahead position.

commercially available grease.

●

Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

9 Warning

Do not grease the thread of the

●

Remove the spare wheel 3 209.

wheel bolt.

●

Never change more than one

wheel at once.

1. Pull off the wheel cover.

●

Use the jack only to change

For wheel covers with visible

Install the wheel wrench ensuring

wheels in case of puncture, not

wheel bolts: The cover can remain

that it locates securely and loosen

for seasonal winter or summer

on the wheel. Do not remove the

each wheel bolt by half a turn.

tyre change.

retaining rings on the wheel bolts.

Variant 2:

●

The jack is maintenance-free.

Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel

●

If the ground on which the vehicle

bolt caps with a screwdriver and

is standing is soft, a solid board

remove. To protect the wheel,

(max. 1 cm thick) should be

place a soft cloth between the

placed under the jack.

screwdriver and the alloy wheel.

●

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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Fold out the wheel wrench and

4. Variant 1:

Attach jack handle and with the

install ensuring that it locates

jack correctly aligned rotate

securely and loosen each wheel

handle until wheel is clear of the

bolt by half a turn.

ground.

The wheels might be protected by

Variant 2:

locking wheel bolts. To loosen

these specific bolts first attach the

adapter onto the head of the bolt

before installing the wheel

wrench. The adapter is located in

the glovebox.

Set the jack to the necessary

height. Position it directly below

the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

Set the jack to the necessary

height. Position it directly below

the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

3. Ensure the jack is positioned

correctly with the vehicle jacking

points.

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