park assist MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class 2016 X253 Owner's Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 22
At a glance........................................... 31
Safety................................................... 41
Opening and closing...........................81
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..107
Lights and windshield wipers ..........123
Climate control ................................. 139
Driving and parking..........................151
On-board computer and displays ....237
Stowage and features ......................305
Maintenance and care ......................337
Breakdown assistance .....................353
Wheels and tires ............................... 373
Technical data................................... 405
Contents3

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 197
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
115 V socket ...................................... 322
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 49
Function/notes .............................2 10
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 142
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 253
Display message ............................ 281
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 253
Display message ............................ 280
Function/information .................... 225
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 205
Detecting parking spaces .............. 202
Display message ............................ 281
Exiting a parking space .................. 204
Function/notes ............................. 201
Important safety notes .................. 201
Parking .......................................... 203
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 72
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 196Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 275
Function/notes ............................. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Additional speedometer ................... 255
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 412
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 57
Display message ............................ 271
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 50
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Side impact air bag .......................... 50
Window curtain air bag .................... 51
AIR BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 279
Function/notes ............................. 195
Lowering the rear of the vehicl e .... 197
R

aising the rear of the vehicle ....... 197
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 149
Rear ............................................... 150
Setting ........................................... 149
Setting the center air vents ........... 149
Setting the side air vents ............... 150
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 78
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 78
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 308
Ashtray ............................................... 320
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 251
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 252
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 343
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Driving abroad ............................... 343
Hiding a service message .............. 342
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 343
Service message ............................ 342
Special service requirements ......... 343
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function ........................................... 78
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 253
Display message ............................ 279
Function/notes ............................. 214
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 275
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 344
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 159
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 158
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 124
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 165
Changing gear ............................... 165
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 162
Display message ............................ 287
Double-clutch function .................. 165
Drive program ................................ 166
Drive program display .................... 163
Driving tips .................................... 165
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 161
Emergency running mode .............. 169
Engaging drive position .................. 163
Engaging neutral ............................ 163
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 162
Engaging reverse gear ................... 162
Engaging the park position ............ 162
Kickdown ....................................... 165
Manual shifting .............................. 167
Overview ........................................ 161
Problem (malfunction) ................... 169
Pulling away ................................... 157
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 165 Starting the engine
........................ 155
Ste
ering wheel paddle shifters ...... 167
Trailer towing ................................. 165
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 163
Transmission positions .................. 164
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 169
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 416
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 132
Bag hook ............................................ 313
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 230
Removing ....................................... 234
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 86
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 363
Display message ............................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 361
Jump starting ................................. 365
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 253
Display message ............................ 281
Notes/function .............................. 217
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 264
Notes ............................................. 412
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 273
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BrakesABS .................................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
BAS .................................................. 68
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 68
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 412
Display message ............................ 258
EBD .................................................. 75
Hill start assist ............................... 157
HOLD function ............................... 194
Important safety notes .................. 178
Maintenance .................................. 179
Parking brake ................................ 174
Riding tips ...................................... 178
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 354
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 239
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
360° camera ................................. 349
Car wash ........................................ 344
Carpets .......................................... 352
Display ........................................... 350
Exhaust pipe .................................. 349
Exterior lights ................................ 348
Gear or selector lever .................... 350
Interior ........................................... 350
Matte finish ................................... 346
Notes ............................................. 343
Paint .............................................. 346
Plastic trim .................................... 350
Power washer ................................ 345
Rear view camera .......................... 348
Roof lining ...................................... 352
Seat belt ........................................ 351 Seat cover ..................................... 351
Sensors ......................................... 348
Side running board ........................ 348
Steering wheel ............................... 350
Trim pieces .................................... 350
Washing by hand ........................... 345
Wheels ........................................... 347
Windows ........................................ 347
Wiper blades .................................. 347
Wooden trim .................................. 350
Cargo compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 94
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 313
Notes/how to use ......................... 313
Cargo compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 309
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 316
Opening/closing ............................ 316
Stowage well (under) ..................... 316
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 314
Important safety information ......... 314
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 312
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 249
Center console
Lower section .................................. 38
Upper section .................................. 37
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 83
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 131
Low-beam headlamps .................... 131
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ............................................ 132
Reversing lamps ............................ 132
Turn si
gnals (front) ......................... 132
Changing the media source ............. 248
Child
Restraint system .............................. 62
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 65
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
On the front-passenger seat ............ 64
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 65
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STEER CONTROL ............................. 78
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 195
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 210
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 222
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 225
Active Parking Assist ..................... 201
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 217
Cruise control ................................ 181
Display message ............................ 279
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 183
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 192
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 222
HOLD function ............................... 194
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 220
Lane Tracking package .................. 217
PARKTRONIC ................................. 198
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 216
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 165
Brakes ........................................... 178
Break-in period .............................. 152
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 190
Downhill gradient ........................... 178
Drinking and driving ....................... 176
Driving in winter ............................. 180
Driving on flooded roads ................ 180
Driving on wet roads ...................... 180
Exhaust check ............................... 176
Fuel ................................................ 176
General .......................................... 176
Hydroplaning ................................. 180
Icy road surfaces ........................... 180
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 179
Snow chains .................................. 377
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 178
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 152
Towing a trailer .............................. 228
Wet road surface ........................... 179
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 282
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 249 DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 161
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control) .................... 142
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ............................. 117
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 117
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 315
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ................................ 75
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 177
On-board computer ....................... 244
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 159
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 158
Deactivating/activating ................. 159
General information ....................... 158
Important safety notes .................. 158
Introduction ................................... 158
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 57
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 97
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 299
Display message ............................ 276
ECO start/stop function ................ 158
Engine number ............................... 409
Irregular running ............................ 160
Jump-starting ................................. 365
Starting (important safety notes) ... 155
Starting problems .......................... 160
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Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 155
Starting via smartphone ................ 156
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 156
Switching off .................................. 173
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 370
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 160
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 340
Additives ........................................ 412
Checking the oil level ..................... 339
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 339
Display message ............................ 278
Filling capacity ............................... 412
General notes ................................ 411
Notes about oil grades ................... 411
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 339
Viscosity ........................................ 412
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Characteristics ................................. 73
Crosswind Assist ............................. 75
Deactivating/activating ................... 74
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety information ........... 73
Trailer stabilization ........................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 296
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 73
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 176
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 349
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 348
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 119
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 120
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 119
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 119 Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 120
Setting ........................................... 119
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122
Storing the parking position .......... 120
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 307
F
Features............................................. 318
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 395
MOExtended tires .......................... 357
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 356
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 358
Floormats ........................................... 335
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 406
Two-way radio ................................ 406
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 411
Consumption information .............. 411
Consumption statistics .................. 245
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 244
Displaying the range ...................... 244
Driving tips .................................... 176
E10 ................................................ 410
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 410
Important safety notes .................. 409
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Refueling ........................................ 169
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 410
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 170
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 410
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 372
Before changing ............................. 370
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J
JackUsing ............................................. 396
Jump starting (engine) ......................365
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 153
Start/Stop button .......................... 153
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Deactivation ..................................... 83
Locking ............................................ 83
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 155
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 65
Manual gearshifting ....................... 168
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 221
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 253
Display message ............................ 280
Function/information .................... 220
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package ..................... 217
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ...... 280
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 274
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 274
Light sensor (display message) ....... 275
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 127
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 124
Cornering light function ................. 127
Fogged up headlamps .................... 128
General notes ................................ 124
Hazard warning lamps ................... 127 High beam flasher .......................... 126
High-beam headlamps ................... 126
Light switch ................................... 124
Low-beam headlamps .................... 125
Parking lamps ................................ 125
Rear fog lamp ................................ 125
Setting exterior lighting ................. 124
Standing lamps .............................. 126
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 255
Turn signals ................................... 126
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 306
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 272
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112
M
M+S tires ............................................ 376
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 346
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 328
Display message ............................ 265
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 328
Downloading routes ....................... 331
Emergency call .............................. 325
General notes ................................ 324
Geo fencing ................................... 332
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 330
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MB info call button ........................ 327
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 330
Remote vehicle locking .................. 330
Roadside Assistance button ..........326
Search & Send ............................... 329
Self-test ......................................... 325
Speed alert ....................................3 31
System .......................................... 325
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 332
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 329
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 85
Inserting .......................................... 85
Locking vehicle ................................ 91
Removing ......................................... 85
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 90
Memory card (audio) ......................... 249
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ...........................................1 21
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 210
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 222
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 225
Active Parking Assist ..................... 201
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 217
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 183
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 92
General notes ................................ 181
Lane Keeping Assist ......................2 20
PARKTRONIC ................................. 198
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 216
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 57
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 348 Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 406
Installatio n ..................................... 406
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 250
Tra

nsmission output (maximum) .... 406
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................8 4
MOExtended tires .............................. 357
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 399
Mounting a new wheel ................... 398
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 95
Raising the vehicle ......................... 396
Removing a wheel .......................... 398
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 396
MP3
Operation ....................................... 249
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................2 41
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 239
Overview .......................................... 35
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 246
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 152
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 43
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Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 42
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 66
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation .........................................5 2
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 244
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 251
Assistance menu ........................... 252
Display messages .......................... 257
Displaying a service message ........ 343
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 189
Factory settings ............................. 256
Head-up display ............................. 241
Important safety notes .................. 238
Instrument cluster menu ............... 255
Lights menu ................................... 255
Media menu ................................... 248
Menu overview .............................. 243
Message memory .......................... 257
Navigation menu ............................ 246
Operation ....................................... 239
Radio menu ................................... 248
Service menu ................................. 252
Settings menu ............................... 252
Standard display ............................ 244
Telephone menu ............................ 250
Trip menu ...................................... 244
Video DVD operation ..................... 249
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 132 Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 23
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outside temperature displ
ay
........... 239
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 66
P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 408
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 346
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................. 101
Opening/closing ............................ 102
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Resetting ....................................... 104
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 172
Parking brake ................................ 174
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 120
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Switching off the engine ................ 173
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 261
Electric parking brake .................... 174
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 125
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 200
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Towing eye......................................... 355
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 282
Function/notes ............................. 216
Important safety notes .................. 216
Instrument cluster display ............. 217
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 234
Trailer towing
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 234
Transfer case ..................................... 169
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 163
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 163
Transporting the vehicle .................. 369
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 350
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 245
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 244
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 245
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 415
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 132
Display message ............................ 273
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 406
Installation ..................................... 406
Transmission output (maximum) .... 406
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 319
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 287
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 252
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 384
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 91
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 83
Lowering ........................................ 399
Maintenance .................................... 24
Operating safety .............................. 25
Parking .......................................... 172
Parking for a long period ................ 176
Pulling away ................................... 157
Raising ........................................... 396
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 396
Towing away .................................. 367
Transporting .................................. 369
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 83
Vehicle data ................................... 415
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 415
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 415
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 415
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 91
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 408
Vehicle level
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 196
Display message ............................ 279
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 355
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 249
VIN
Seat ............................................... 408
Type plate ...................................... 408
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