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234Driving and operatingTrailer hitch
General information
The factory-fitted towing equipment is
folded up under the rear bumper
fascia.
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. Only use
towing equipment that has been
approved for your vehicle.
To avoid vehicle damage, the power
tailgate cannot be operated with the
electronic key when a trailer is
electrically connected.
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.Driving characteristics and
towing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.
During trailer towing do not exceed a speed of 50 mph. A maximum speedof 60 mph is only appropriate if an
oscillation damper is used and the
permissible gross trailer weight does
not exceed the vehicle's kerb weight.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers, the use of an
oscillation damper is strongly
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 3 303.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 12%.
The permissible trailer load applies
up to the specified incline and at 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 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 operating237release handle is impossible to
guide to its hidden initial position in
the housing or if the buzzing tone
sounds after engaging the
coupling ball bar, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Eye for break-away stopping cable
Attach break-away stopping cable to
eye.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced and the vehicle/trailer combination isselectively braked until the snakingceases. While the system is working
keep steering wheel as still as
possible.
Trailer stability assistant is a function
of the Electronic Stability Control
3 184.

258Vehicle careNo.Circuit1–2–3ABS4–5–6Tailgate7Fog light8Memory module9Heated windscreen10Seat lumbar11DC/DC battery12Heated rear window13Heated mirror14–15–16Front wiper17Power seat, passengerNo.Circuit18Sunblind19Power seat, driver20–21Sunroof22Rear wiper/Airbag23Adaptive forward lighting24–25–26Transmission control module27Ignition/Instrument panel28–29Rear view camera/Air vent30Malfunction indicator light/
Trailer31–32Camera33Seat heat front34Seat heat rearNo.Circuit35Damping/All-wheel drive36Fuel system37–38–39–40Steering wheel lock41–42–43Heated steering wheel44Headlight range adjustment45–46Engine control module47–48DC/DC converter/Air vent/E-
Boost49Rear door control module50–51–

260Vehicle careInstrument panel fuse box
In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is behind a cover in the
instrument panel.
Disengage cover at the side and
remove.
In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is located behind a cover in the
glovebox. Open the glovebox and
remove the cover.
No.Circuit1Left power window2Right power window3Body control module4Climate control fan5Body control module6Trailer provisions7Rear seat power folding8Body control module9Engine control module10Head-up display11NO x reduction/Pipe heater12NO
x reduction/Soot sensor13UREA module14Heated steering wheel15Transmission control module16Amplifier17Alarm

Vehicle care261No.Circuit18Body control module19UREA module20Body control module21Body control module22Body control module23Electric steering wheel lock24Airbag25Diagnostic connector26Power outlet load compartment27EBCM valve28Police provision29–30–31Steering wheel controls32Ignition switch33Climate control34Central gateway moduleNo.Circuit35AUX/USB connector36Wireless charger37Rear wiper38Onstar39Display40Parking assist41Overhead console42RadioVehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with spare wheel
The jack with wheel wrench, the tools,
an extension bolt for securing a
damaged wheel and the towing eye
are placed in the tool box below the
spare wheel in the load compartment. Spare wheel 3 275.

268Vehicle care9Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Vehicles with steel wheels: When
using locking wheel nuts, do not
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 only permitted on
tyres of size 215/60 R16, 215/55 R17 ,
225/55 R17 and 235/45 R18.
Temporary spare wheel
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 tyre's side wall 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.
Two types of tyre repair kit are
available:
● Type 1 indicated by the on/off
switch at the top of the
compressor.

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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 manual transmission
and All-wheel drive: If the vehicle is
towed with all four wheels on the
ground then there are no technical
limitations for speed and distance. If
only one axle has been raised, the
maximum speed is 30 mph. There is
no distance limitation.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
and All-wheel drive: The vehicle must
be towed facing forwards. If the
vehicle is towed with all four wheels
on the ground, the maximum speed is 30 mph and for a maximum of
30 miles. If the front axle has been
raised, the maximum speed is
30 mph. There is no distance
limitation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Iinsert cap with the outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
edge of the cap. Release the cap by
levering it out carefully.

Customer information317● Faults and defects in importantsystem components (e.g. lights,
brakes),
● System reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggeringof an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems),
● Information on events damaging the vehicle.
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services, the operating
data saved can be read together with the vehicle identification number andused if necessary. Staff working for
the service net-work (e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.
breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. Services
include repair services, maintenance
processes, warranty cases and
quality assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which has been read
out documents the technical conditionof the vehicle or individual
components and assists with fault
diagnosis, compliance with warranty
obligations and quality improvement.
This data, in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also needs operating data
from vehicles for product recalls.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs.
Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settings can be stored in the vehicle and
changed at any time.Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● Seat and steering wheel position settings,
● Chassis and air conditioning settings,
● Custom settings such as interior lighting.
You can input your own data in the
infotainment functions for your
vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● Multimedia data such as music, videos or photos for playback in
an integrated multimedia system,
● Address book data for use with an integrated hands-free system
or an integrated navigation
system,
● Input destinations,
● Data on the use of online services.
This data for comfort and
infotainment functions can be stored
locally in the vehicle or be kept on a

322Headlight flash ........................... 138
Headlight range adjustment ......138
Headlights................................... 135 Headlights when driving abroad 138
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Head-up display.......................... 121 Heated mirrors ............................. 37
Heated rear window ..................... 41
Heated steering wheel .................89
Heated windscreen .......................41
Heating .................................. 53, 54
High beam ......................... 111, 136
High beam assist ................111, 136
Hill start assist ........................... 182
Horn ....................................... 13, 89
I
Identification plate .....................288
Immobiliser .......................... 35, 111
Indicators .................................... 102
Inductive charging ........................95
Info Display ................................. 120
Information displays.................... 113
Instrument cluster ........................97
Instrument panel fuse box .........260
Instrument panel illumination .....256
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 144
Instrument panel overview ........... 10Interactive driving system ...........185
Interior care ............................... 282
Interior lighting ............................ 144
Interior lights ...................... 144, 256
Interior mirrors .............................. 38
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 277
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane change alert .......................216
Lane keep assist ................109, 228
Lashing eyes ............................... 80
LED headlights ...........111, 139, 248
Lighting features .........................146
Light switch ................................ 135
Load compartment ................27, 74
Load compartment cover .............77
Loading information .....................85
Low fuel ..................................... 111
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........108
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual seat adjustment ...............47Manual transmission .................. 178
Massage ....................................... 54
Memorised settings ......................24
Midlevel display .......................... 113
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8 Misted light covers .....................144
N New vehicle running-in ..............162
Number plate light .....................256
O Object detection systems ...........208
Odometer ................................... 103
Oil, engine .......................... 285, 290
OnStar ........................................ 130
Outside temperature ....................92
Overrun cut-off ........................... 166
P Panoramic view system ..............218
Parking ................................ 18, 168
Parking assist ...................... 38, 208
Parking brake ............................ 180
Parking lights ............................. 143
Particulate filter ........................... 169
Pedestrian detection ...................112
Performance .............................. 295
Performing work ........................240
Power button .............................. 163
Power outlets ............................... 94

323Power seat adjustment ................49
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ................................. 110
Puncture ..................................... 273
Q
Quickheat ................................... 158
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 319
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 313
Reading lights ............................ 145
Rear cross traffic alert ................222
Rear floor storage cover ..............79
Rear fog light .....................112, 143
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 220
Rear window wiper and washer ..91
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 285, 290
Refuelling ................................... 232
Registered trademarks ...............315
Retained power off .....................164
Reversing lights .........................144
Ride control systems ..................183
Roof .............................................. 42
Roof load ...................................... 85
Roof rack ..................................... 84S
Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 80
Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................106
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................53
Seat heating, rear .....................54
Seat position ................................ 46
Selective catalytic reduction .......171
Service ............................... 160, 284
Service display .......................... 105
Service information ....................284
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................214
Sidelights .................................... 135
Side turn lights ........................... 255
Software acknowledgement .......313
Software update ......................... 315
Spare wheel ............................... 275
Speed limiter....................... 112, 189
Speedometer ............................. 102
Starting and operating ................162
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................164
Steering ...................................... 162
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 88
Steering wheel controls ...............88Stop-start system........................ 166
Storage ......................................... 72
Storage compartments .................72
Sunglasses storage .....................73
Sunroof ........................................ 42
Sunvisor lights ........................... 146
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 104
Tail lights ................................... 250
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 261
Tow bar....................................... 234
Towing ................................ 234, 278
Towing another vehicle .............279
Towing equipment .....................235
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 307
Towing the vehicle .....................278
Traction Control system ............. 183
Traction Control system off......... 110
Traffic sign assistant ...........112, 223
Trailer coupling ........................... 234
Trailer stability assist .................237
Trailer towing ............................. 234
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 267
Trip odometer ............................ 103