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of the process should be

to indicate that the sensor

displayed.

identification code has been

matched to the left side rear

Press SET/CLR again to confirm

wheel, and the tyre pressure

the selection. The horn sounds

sensor matching process is no

twice to indicate that the receiver

longer active.

is in relearn mode.

12. Turn off the ignition.

Uplevel display:

13. Set all four tyres to the

Press 9 to begin the sensor

recommended air pressure level

matching process. The horn

as indicated on the tyre pressure

sounds twice to indicate that the

information label.

receiver is in relearn mode.

Uplevel display:

7. Start with the left side front wheel.

14. Ensure the tyre loading status is

set according to the selected

8. Place the relearn tool against the

pressure 3 113.

tyre sidewall, near the valve stem.

Then press the button to activate

the tyre pressure sensor. A horn

Tread depth

chirp confirms that the sensor

Check tread depth at regular

identification code has been

intervals.

matched to this wheel position.

Tyres should be replaced for safety

9. Proceed to the right side front

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

wheel, and repeat the procedure

(4 mm for winter tyres).

in Step 8.

For safety reasons it is recommended

10. Proceed to the right side rear

that the tread depth of the tyres on

wheel, and repeat the procedure

one axle should not vary by more than

6. Midlevel display:

in Step 8.

2 mm.

Press SET/CLR to begin the

11. Proceed to the left side rear

sensor matching process. A

wheel, and repeat the procedure

message requesting acceptance

in Step 8. The horn sounds twice

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If the wheel covers and tyres used are

Changing tyre and wheel

not factory approved, the tyres must

size

not have a rim protection ridge.

If tyres of a different size than those

Wheel covers must not impair brake

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

cooling.

necessary to reprogramme the

speedometer as well as the nominal

9 Warning

tyre pressure and make other vehicle

modifications.

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

After converting to a different tyre

covers could lead to sudden

size, have the label with tyre

pressure loss and thereby

pressures replaced.

accidents.

The legally permissible minimum

Furthermore, the advanced parking

tread depth (1.6 mm) has been

assist must be calibrated 3 186.

Tyre chains

reached when the tread has worn

down as far as one of the tread wear

9 Warning

indicators (TWI). Their position is

indicated by markings on the

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels

sidewall.

may lead to accidents and will

invalidate the vehicle type

If there is more wear at the front than

approval.

the rear, swap round front wheels and

rear wheels periodically. Ensure that

the direction of rotation of the wheels

Wheel covers

remains the same.

Wheel covers and tyres that are

Tyres age, even if they are not used.

factory approved for the respective

We recommend tyre replacement

vehicle and comply with all of the

every six years.

relevant wheel and tyre combination

Tyre chains are only permitted on the

requirements must be used.

front wheels.

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Always use fine mesh chains that add

9 Warning

no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread

and the inboard sides (including chain

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

lock).

Do not use for a lengthy period.

9 Warning

Steering and handling may be

affected.

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

If you have a flat tyre:

Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of

Apply the parking brake and engage

size 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16 and

first gear, reverse gear or P.

215/55 R16.

On Sports Tourer the tyre repair kit is

Temporary spare wheel

in the load compartment below the

The use of tyre chains is not permitted

floor cover.

on the temporary spare wheel.

1. Remove the sealant bottle.

2. Insert thumb into the opening and

Tyre repair kit

pull out the compressor.

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

On 5-door hatchback the tyre repair

with the tyre repair kit.

kit is on the right side in the load

compartment behind a cover.

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4. Screw the compressor air hose to

9. Connect the compressor plug to

the connection on the sealant

the power outlet or cigarette

bottle.

lighter socket.

5. Fit the sealant bottle into the

To avoid discharging the battery,

retainer on the compressor.

we recommend running the

engine.

Set the compressor near the tyre

in such a way that the sealant

bottle is upright.

3. Remove the electrical connection

cable and air hose from the

stowage compartments on the

underside of the compressor.

10. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to I. The tyre is filled

with sealant.

6. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

11. The compressor pressure gauge

briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilst

7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre

the sealant bottle is emptying

valve.

(approx. 30 seconds). Then the

8. The switch on the compressor

pressure starts to drop.

must be set to J.

12. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

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13. The prescribed tyre pressure

Drain excess tyre pressure with

should be obtained within ten

the button over the pressure

minutes. Tyre pressure 3 276.

indicator.

When the correct pressure is

Do not run the compressor longer

obtained, switch off the

than ten minutes.

compressor.

14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push

catch on bracket to remove

sealant bottle from bracket. Screw

the tyre inflation hose to the free

connection of the sealant bottle.

This prevents sealant from

escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in

If tyre pressure is more than

load compartment.

1.3 bar, set it to the correct value.

15. Remove any excess sealant

Repeat the procedure until there

using a cloth.

is no more loss of pressure.

16. Take the label indicating

If the tyre pressure has fallen

maximum permitted speed from

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

If the prescribed tyre pressure is

the sealant bottle and affix in the

not be used. Seek the assistance

not obtained within ten minutes,

driver's field of view.

of a workshop.

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

17. Continue driving immediately so

18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

that sealant is evenly distributed

compartment.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

in the tyre. After driving approx.

continue the filling procedure for

six miles (but no more than ten

ten minutes. If the prescribed tyre

minutes), stop and check tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

pressure. Screw compressor air

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

hose directly onto tyre valve and

the assistance of a workshop.

compressor when doing this.

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Notice

● No people or animals may be in

Wheel changing

The driving characteristics of the

the vehicle when it is jacked-up.

Some vehicles are equipped with a

repaired tyre are severely affected,

● Never crawl under a jacked-up

tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel

therefore have this tyre replaced.

vehicle.

3 245.

If unusual noise is heard or the

● Do not start the vehicle when it is

Make the following preparations and

compressor becomes hot, turn

raised on the jack.

observe the following information:

compressor off for at least

● Clean wheel nuts and thread with

30 minutes.

●

Park the vehicle on a level, firm

a clean cloth before mounting the

and non-skid surface. The front

The built-in safety valve opens at a

wheel.

wheels must be in the straight-

pressure of seven bar (102 psi).

ahead position.

Note the expiry date of the kit. After

9 Warning

●

Apply the parking brake and

this date its sealing capability is no

engage first gear, reverse gear or

longer guaranteed. Pay attention to

Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel

storage information on sealant

nut and wheel nut cone.

bottle.

●

Remove the spare wheel 3 250.

1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a

Replace the used sealant bottle.

●

Never change more than one

screwdriver and remove. For alloy

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

wheel at once.

wheels, place a soft cloth

by applicable laws.

●

Use the jack only to change

underneath the screwdriver. Pull

The compressor and sealant can be

wheels in case of puncture, not

off the wheel cover. Vehicle tools

used from approx. -30 °C.

for seasonal winter or summer

3 236.

tyre change.

The adapters supplied can be used

to pump up other items e.g.

●

The jack is maintenance-free.

footballs, air mattresses, inflatable

●

If the ground on which the vehicle

dinghies etc. They are located on the

is standing is soft, a solid board

underside of the compressor. To

(max. one cm thick) should be

remove, screw on compressor air

placed under the jack.

hose and withdraw adapter.

●

Take heavy objects out of the

vehicle before jacking up.

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3. Ensure the jack is correctly

positioned under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

Ensure that the edge of the body

2. Fold out the wheel wrench and

fits into the notch of the jack.

install ensuring that it locates

securely and loosen each wheel

nut by half a turn.

4. Set the jack to the necessary

height. Position it directly below

the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

Attach wheel wrench and with the

jack correctly aligned rotate wheel

wrench until wheel is clear of the

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ground. Do not raise the jack any

Jacking position for lifting platform

Front arm position of the lifting

further.

platform at the underbody.

5. Unscrew the wheel nuts.

6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel

Spare wheel

3 250.

Some vehicles are equipped with a

7. Screw on the wheel nuts.

tyre repair kit instead of a spare

wheel.

8. Lower the vehicle and remove

jack.

If mounting a spare wheel which is

different from the other wheels, this

9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

wheel might be classified as a

that it locates securely and tighten

temporary spare wheel and the

each nut in a crosswise

corresponding speed limits apply,

sequence. Tightening torque is

even though no label indicates this.

140 Nm.

Rear arm position of the lifting

Seek the assistance of a workshop to

10. Align the valve hole in the wheel

platform under the rear recess of the

check the applicable speed limit.

cover with the tyre valve before

sill.

The spare wheel has a steel rim.

installing.

Install wheel nut caps.

Caution

11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 250

and the vehicle tools 3 236.

The use of a spare wheel that is

smaller than the other wheels or in

12. Check the tyre pressure of the

combination with winter tyres

installed tyre and the wheel nut

could affect driveability. Have the

torque as soon as possible.

defective tyre replaced as soon as

Have the defective tyre renewed or

possible.

repaired as soon as possible.

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3. When, after a wheel change, no

wheel is placed in the spare wheel

well, secure the tool box by

tightening the wing nut as far as it

will go and close floor cover.

4. After wheel change back to full

size wheel, place the spare wheel

outside up in the well and secure

with the wing nut.

Stowing a damaged full size

wheel in the load compartment, 5-

door hatchback

2. Place the loop end of the strap

The spare wheel is located in the load

through the front lashing eye on

compartment beneath the floor

The spare wheel well is not designed

the appropriate side.

covering.

for other tyre sizes than the spare

3. Place the hook end of the strap

To remove:

wheel. A damaged full size wheel

through the loop and pull it until

must be stowed in the load

1. Open the floor cover 3 79.

the strap is fastened securely to

compartment and secured with a

2. The spare wheel is secured with a

the lashing eye.

strap. Vehicle tools 3 236. To secure

wing nut. Unscrew nut and take

the wheel:

out the spare wheel.

1. Position the wheel outside up

Under the spare wheel there is the

close to one sidewall of the load

box with vehicle tools.

compartment.

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Stowing a damaged full size

3. Secure the defective wheel with

wheel in the load compartment,

the wing nut.

Sports Tourer

4. Depending on the tyre size, the

floor cover can be placed on the

All permitted wheel sizes can be

projecting wheel.

stowed in the spare wheel well. To

secure the wheel:

Temporary spare wheel

Caution

The use of a spare wheel that is

smaller than the other wheels or in

4. Insert the strap through the

combination with winter tyres

spokes of the wheel as shown in

could affect driveability. Have the

the illustration.

defective tyre replaced as soon as

possible.

5. Mount the hook to the rear lashing

eye.

Only mount one temporary spare

6. Tighten the strap and secure it

wheel. Do not drive faster than

using the buckle.

50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not

1. Remove centre cap with the brand

use for a long period of time.

9 Danger

emblem by pushing from the

If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the

inside.

rear while towing another vehicle,

Always drive with folded up and

2. Position the wheel outside down

mount the temporary spare wheel in

engaged rear seat backrests when

in the wheel well.

the front and the full tyre in the rear.

stowing a damaged full size wheel

in the load compartment.

Tyre chains 3 244.

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Spare wheel with directional tyre

Jump starting

sulphuric acid which can cause

injuries and damage in the event

If possible, fit directional tyres such

The vehicle battery is located in the

of direct contact.

that they roll in the direction of travel.

The rolling direction is indicated by a

load compartment under a cover.

There are connecting points for jump

●

Never expose the vehicle battery

symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the

starting in the engine compartment.

to naked flames or sparks.

sidewall.

A vehicle with a discharged vehicle

●

A discharged vehicle battery can

The following applies to tyres fitted

battery can be started using jump

already freeze at a temperature

opposing the rolling direction:

leads and the vehicle battery of

of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen vehicle

●

Driveability may be affected.

another vehicle.

battery before connecting jump

Have the defective tyre renewed

leads.

or repaired as soon as possible

Do not start with quick charger.

●

Wear eye protection and

and fit it instead of the spare

wheel.

9 Warning

protective clothing when

handling a vehicle battery.

●

Drive particularly carefully on wet

Be extremely careful when starting

●

Use a booster vehicle battery

and snow-covered road

with jump leads. Any deviation

with the same voltage (12 Volt).

surfaces.

from the following instructions can

Its capacity (Ah) must not be

lead to injuries or damage caused

much less than that of the

by battery explosion or damage to

discharged vehicle battery.

the electrical systems of both

●

Use jump leads with insulated

vehicles.

terminals and a cross section of

at least 16 mm² (25 mm² for

9 Warning

diesel engines).

●

Do not disconnect the discharged

Avoid contact of the battery with

vehicle battery from the vehicle.

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

●

Switch off all unnecessary

surfaces. The fluid contains

electrical consumers.

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●

Do not lean over the vehicle

Lead connection order:

3. Allow both engines to idle for

battery during jump starting.

approx. three minutes with the

1. Connect the red lead to the

leads connected.

●

Do not allow the terminals of one

positive terminal of the booster

lead to touch those of the other

vehicle battery.

4. Switch on electrical consumers

lead.

(e.g. headlights, heated rear

2. Connect the other end of the red

window) of the vehicle receiving

●

The vehicles must not come into

lead to the positive terminal of

the jump start.

contact with each other during

your vehicle near the fuse box in

the jump starting process.

the engine compartment.

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

when removing leads.

●

Apply the parking brake,

3. Connect the black lead to the

transmission in neutral,

negative terminal of the booster

automatic transmission in P.

vehicle battery.

●

Open the positive terminal

4. Connect the other end of the black

protection cap of your vehicle in

lead to a vehicle grounding point

the engine compartment and of

of your vehicle in the engine

the booster vehicle battery.

compartment.

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 five minutes, start the other

engine. Start attempts should be

made for no longer than

15 seconds at an interval of one

minute.

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Towing

Caution

Towing the vehicle

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 as far as it will

windows.

go until it stops in a horizontal

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

position.

The vehicle must be towed facing

Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow

forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor

Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the

rod - to the towing eye.

further than 60 miles. In all other

lower part of the cap. Release the cap

The towing eye must only be used for

cases and when the transmission is

by carefully moving the screwdriver

towing and not for recovering the

defective, the front axle must be

downwards.

vehicle.

raised off the ground.

The towing eye is stowed with the

Switch on ignition to release steering

Vehicles with manual transmission

vehicle tools 3 236.

wheel lock and to permit operation of

automated: the vehicle must only be

brake lights, horn and windscreen

towed facing forwards with the front

wiper.

axle raised off the ground.

Transmission in neutral.

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

Insert cap at the top and engage

downwards.

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Towing another vehicle

Caution

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Excessive tractive force can

damage the vehicle.

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

Insert cap at the top and engage

downwards.

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

go until it stops in a horizontal

Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the

position.

lower bend of the cap. Release the

The lashing eye at the rear

cap by carefully moving the

underneath the vehicle must never be

screwdriver downwards.

used as a towing eye.

The towing eye is stowed with the

Attach a tow rope - or even better a

vehicle tools 3 236.

tow bar - to the towing eye.

The towing eye must only be used for

towing and not for recovering a

vehicle.

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If using a vehicle wash, comply with

Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

Appearance care

the vehicle wash manufacturer's

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

instructions. The windscreen wiper

separate leathers for painted and

Exterior care

and rear window wiper must be

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

switched off. Remove antenna and

the windows will impair vision.

Locks

external accessories such as roof

Have the door hinges of all doors

The locks are lubricated at the factory

racks etc.

greased by a workshop.

using a high quality lock cylinder

If you wash your vehicle by hand,

grease. Use de-icing agent only when

Exterior lights

make sure that the insides of the

absolutely necessary, as this has a

wheel housings are also thoroughly

degreasing effect and impairs lock

Headlight and other light covers are

rinsed out.

function. After using a de-icing agent,

made of plastic. Do not use any

Clean edges and folds on opened

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

have the locks regreased by a

doors and the bonnet as well as the

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

workshop.

areas they cover.

dry.

Washing

Clean bright metal mouldings with a

Polishing and waxing

cleaning solution approved for

The paintwork of your vehicle is

aluminium to avoid damages.

Wax the vehicle regularly (at the

exposed to environmental influences.

Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.

latest when water no longer beads).

When using automatic vehicle

Caution

Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.

washes, select a programme that

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

includes waxing.

Always use a cleaning agent with

has become dull or if solid deposits

a pH value of four to nine.

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

have become attached to it.

pollen and the like should be cleaned

Do not use cleaning agents on hot

Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

off immediately, as they contain

surfaces.

protective film, making waxing

aggressive constituents which can

unnecessary.

cause paint damage.

Do not clean the engine compartment

Plastic body parts must not be treated

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

with wax or polishing agents.

cleaner.

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Windows and windscreen wiper

Sunroof

After the underbody is washed, check

blades

the underbody and have it waxed if

Never clean with solvents or abrasive

necessary.

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

agents, fuels, aggressive media

Bitumen/rubber materials could

leather together with window cleaner

(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-

damage the PVC coating. Have

and insect remover.

containing solutions etc.), acidic or

underbody work carried out by a

highly alkaline media or abrasive

When cleaning the rear window from

workshop.

pads. Do not apply wax or polishing

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

agents to the sunroof.

Before and after winter, wash the

heating element to prevent damage.

underbody and have the protective

For mechanical removal of ice, use a

Wheels and tyres

wax coating checked.

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

Do not use high-pressure jet

scraper firmly against the glass so

Towing equipment

cleaners.

that no dirt can get under it and

Do not clean the coupling ball bar with

scratch the glass.

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

Remove dirt residues from smearing

cleaner.

wiper blades by using a soft cloth and

Rims are painted and can be treated

window cleaner. Also make sure to

with the same agents as the body.

Air shutter

remove any residues such as wax,

Paintwork damage

Clean the shutter system in the front

insect residues and similar from the

bumper to maintain correct

window.

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

functionality.

Ice residues, pollution and continuous

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

wiping on dry windows will damage or

Have more extensive damage or rust

even destroy the wiper blades.

areas repaired by a workshop.

Interior care

Underbody

Interior and upholstery

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

Only clean the vehicle interior,

have a PVC undercoating while other

including the instrument panel fascia

critical areas have a durable

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

protective wax coating.

interior cleaner.

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Clean the leather upholstery with

Plastic and rubber parts

clear water and a soft cloth. In case of

Plastic and rubber parts can be

heavy soiling, use leather care.

cleaned with the same cleaner as

The instrument cluster and the

used to clean the body. Use interior

displays should only be cleaned using

cleaner if necessary. Do not use any

a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a

other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol

weak soap solution.

in particular. Do not use high-

Clean fabric upholstery with a

pressure jet cleaners.

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.

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