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Driving and operating185Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
The bulb outage detection function for trailer brake light cannot detect a
partial bulb outage, e.g. in case of four
times five watt bulbs, the function only detects lamp outage when only a
single five Watt lamp remains or none remain.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball
bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle when
not in use.Driving characteristics and
towing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricatethe coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1000 kg a speed of 50 mph must not
be exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is
recommended.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 254.Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%
The permitted trailer loads apply up to
the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross train weight also decreases by 10%for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8%, e.g. motorways).

Driving and operating1899Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Insert the key in the lock and unlock
the coupling ball bar.
Push the rotary knob onto the
coupling ball bar and rotate right while pressed down until it engages. Pull
out the ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening for
coupling ball bar. Fold away socket.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While system is working keep
steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist is a function of
the Electronic Stability Control 3 153.

Vehicle care211No.Circuit1–2–3Power windows4Voltage transformer5Body control module 16Body control module 27Body control module 38Body control module 49Body control module 510Body control module 611Body control module 712Body control module 813–14Tailgate15Airbag system16Data link connection17IgnitionNo.Circuit18Air conditioning system19Sunroof20Parking assist/Rain sensor/
Front camera21Brake switch22Audio system23Display24–25Auxiliary jack26Instrument panel27–28–29–30–31Horn32–33Heated steering wheelNo.Circuit34–35Tyre repair kit36–37Rear wiper38Cigarette lighter39Power windows/Sunroof/Auto‐
matic transmission display40–

220Vehicle careWheel coversWheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Steel wheels: When using locking
wheel nuts don't attach wheel covers.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 175/70 R14, 185/70 R14,
185/65 R15, 205/45 R17.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 195/55 R16 with rims of size
16 x 6 and 16 x 6.5, the latter only in combination with limited steering
angle. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 215/45 R17 and 215/40 R18.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit 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 the tyre's side wall near the rim
cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.

232Vehicle care
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
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
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: the vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor
further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated: the vehicle must only be
towed facing forwards with the front
axle raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 212.

266Headlights................................... 114Headlights when driving abroad 116
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................75
Heated windscreen .......................32
Heating ........................................ 39
Heating and ventilation system . 124
High beam ........................... 96, 116
High beam assist ..................96, 117
Hill start assist ........................... 151
Horn ....................................... 13, 76
I
Identification plate .....................242
Ignition switch positions .............135
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 95
Indicators ...................................... 83
Inductive charging ........................81
Information displays...................... 97
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........210
Instrument panel illumination .....206
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 120
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 236
Interior lighting ............................ 120Interior lights ...................... 121, 206
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......145
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 230
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......93, 178
Lashing eyes ............................... 70
Light switch ................................ 114
Load compartment ................25, 66
Load compartment cover .............68
Loading information .....................72
Low fuel ....................................... 95
LPG .............................. 85, 180, 243
M
Malfunction indicator light ............92
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode .....................144, 149
Manual transmission .................. 146
Manual transmission automated 146
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................22Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................120
N
New vehicle running-in ..............135
Number plate light .....................206
O Object detection systems ...........161
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 238, 243
OnStar ........................................ 109
Operate pedal ............................... 93
Outside temperature ....................78
Overrun cut-off ........................... 137
P Parking ................................ 18, 140
Parking assist ............................ 161
Parking brake ............................ 151
Parking lights ............................. 120
Particulate filter ........................... 141
Performance .............................. 248
Performing work ........................192
Pollen filter ................................. 132
Power outlets ............................... 80
Power steering.............................. 93
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 94
Puncture ..................................... 225

267RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 262
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 259
Reading lights ............................ 122
Rear carrier system ......................58
Rear floor storage cover ..............69
Rear fog light ....................... 96, 119
Rear view camera ...................... 173
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 77 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 238, 243
Reduced engine power ................95
Refuelling ................................... 181
Registered trademarks ...............261
Retained power off .....................136
Reversing lights .........................120
Ride control systems ..................152
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 72
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Safety belts ................................... 40
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 37 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................91
Seat belts ..................................... 40
Seat folding .................................. 38Seat heating ................................. 39
Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ..................... 143, 147
Service ....................................... 133
Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................237
Service vehicle soon .................... 92
Side airbag system ......................47
Side blind spot alert ....................172
Sidelights .................................... 114
Side turn signal lights ................205
Software acknowledgement .......259
Spare wheel ............................... 228
Speed limiter......................... 96, 157
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................135
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............136, 147
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop-start system........................ 137
Storage ......................................... 56
Storage compartments .................56
Sunroof ........................................ 33
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 203Three-point seat belt .................... 41
Tools .......................................... 212
Tow bar....................................... 185
Towing ................................ 185, 231
Towing another vehicle .............232
Towing equipment .....................186
Towing the vehicle .....................231
Traction Control system ............. 152
Traction Control system off........... 94
Traffic sign assistant .............96, 175
Trailer coupling ........................... 185
Trailer stability assist .................189
Trailer towing ............................. 185
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........142, 147
Tread depth ............................... 219
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...119
Turn signal ................................... 90
Tyre chains ................................ 220
Tyre designations ......................213
Tyre pressure ............................ 213
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 95, 215
Tyre pressures ........................... 254
Tyre repair kit ............................. 220
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 94, 161
Underseat storage .......................58