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No. Circuit

Vehicle tools

Tools

5-door hatchback with spare

wheel

17 Trailer outlet

1

2

3

Engine control module

18

19

20

–

Fuel pump

Power supply

Open the floor cover of the load

compartment 3 81.

21 Electrical rear seat folding

22

–

After having changed defective fuses,

close the fuse box cover and press

until it engages.

Additional fuses are located near the

vehicle battery.

The jack, the towing eye and the tools

are located in the tool box below the

spare wheel.

Spare wheel 3 258.

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Sports Tourer with spare wheel

Open the floor cover of the load

compartment 3 81.

5-door hatchback without spare

wheel

Sports Tourer without spare

wheel

Open the cover in the right side wall

of the load compartment.

Some tools and the towing eye are

located together with the tyre repair

kit in a tool box.

Open the cover on the right side of the

load compartment.

The tools and the towing eye are

located together with the tyre repair

kit in a suitcase.

The jack, the towing eye and the tools

are located in the tool box below the

spare wheel.

Spare wheel 3 258.

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Directional tyres

Tyre designations

Wheels and tyres

E.g. 215/50 R 16 95 H

Directional tyres should be mounted

so that they rotate in the correct

direction. The proper rotation

direction is indicated by a symbol

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

215 : Tyre width, mm

Tyre condition, wheel condition

50 : Cross-section ratio (tyre height

to tyre width), %

Drive over edges slowly and at right

angles if possible. Driving over sharp

edges can cause tyre and wheel

damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb

when parking.

Regularly check the wheels for

damage. Seek the assistance of a

workshop in the event of damage or

unusual wear.

R

: Belt type: Radial

RF : Type: RunFlat

16 : Wheel diameter, inches

95 : Load index e.g. 95 is

equivalent to 690 kg

Tyre pressure

Check the pressure of cold tyres at

least every 14 days and before any

long journey. Do not forget the spare

wheel.

H

: Speed code letter

Speed code letter:

This also applies to vehicles with tyre

pressure monitoring system.

Q : up to 100 mph

S : up to 112 mph

T : up to 118 mph

H : up to 130 mph

V : up to 150 mph

W : up to 168 mph

Winter tyres

Winter tyres improve driving safety at

temperatures below 7 °C and should

therefore be fitted on all wheels.

In accordance with country-specific

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

the driver's field of view.

All tyre sizes are permitted as winter

tyres 3 283.

Choose a tyre appropriate for the

maximum speed of this vehicle. Refer

to the EEC Certificate of Conformity

provided with the vehicle or other

national registration documents.

Optional equipment could reduce the

maximum speed of the vehicle.

Tyre pressure 3 283.

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The tyre pressure information label

on the left door frame indicates the

original equipment tyres and the

correspondent tyre pressures.

The tyre pressure data refers to cold

tyres. It applies to summer and winter

tyres.

Always inflate the spare tyre to the

pressure specified for full load.

The ECO tyre pressure serves to

achieve the smallest amount of fuel

consumption possible.

Make sure tyre loading setting

matches the current tyre pressure.

Tyre loading 3 250.

Incorrect tyre pressures will impair

safety, vehicle handling, comfort and

fuel economy and will increase tyre

wear.

Tyre pressures differ depending on

various options.

Engine data 3 278.

Identify the respective tyre.

The tyre pressure tables show all

possible tyre combinations

3 283.

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

Never exceed the maximum tyre

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

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If the tyre pressure must be reduced

or increased on a vehicle with tyre

pressure monitoring system, switch

off ignition.

For the tyres approved for your

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

documents.

The driver is responsible for correct

adjustment of tyre pressure.

Temperature dependency

The tyre pressure depends on the

temperature of the tyre. During

driving, tyre temperature and

pressure increase. Tyre pressure

values provided on the tyre

information label and tyre pressure

chart are valid for cold tyres, which

means at 20 °C.

The pressure increases by nearly

1.5 psi for a 10 °C temperature

increase. This must be considered

when warm tyres are checked.

The tyre pressure value displayed in

the Driver Information Centre shows

the real tyre pressure. A cooled down

tyre will show a decreased value,

which does not indicate an air leak.

9 Warning

If the pressure is too low, this can

result in considerable tyre warm-

up and internal damage, leading to

tread separation and even to tyre

blow-out at high speeds.

9 Warning

For the correct tyre pressure value,

follow the procedure below:

For specific tyres the

●

Identify the engine identifier

code.

recommended tyre pressure as

shown in the tyre pressure table

may exceed the maximum tyre

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Select the Tyre pressure page under

the Info Menu in the Driver

Tyre pressure monitoring

system

Information Centre 3 114.

The tyre pressure monitoring system

checks the pressure of all four tyres

once a minute when vehicle speed

exceeds a certain limit.

System status and pressure warnings

are displayed by a message

indicating the corresponding tyre in

the Driver Information Centre.

The system considers the tyre

temperature for the warnings.

Caution

Temperature dependency 3 248.

Tyre pressure monitoring system

warns only about low tyre pressure

condition and does not replace

regular tyre maintenance by the

driver.

Select the Tyre pressure page under

the Vehicle Information Menu ? in

the Driver Information Centre 3 114.

Uplevel display:

All wheels must be equipped with

pressure sensors and the tyres must

have the prescribed pressure.

A detected low tyre pressure

condition is indicated by the control

indicator w 3 111.

If w illuminates, stop as soon as

possible and inflate the tyres as

recommended 3 283.

If w flashes for 60-90 seconds then

illuminates continuously, there is a

fault in the system. Consult a

workshop.

Notice

In countries where the tyre pressure

monitoring system is legally

required, the use of wheels without

pressure sensors will invalidate the

vehicle operating permit.

The current tyre pressures can be

shown in the Driver Information

Centre.

Midlevel display:

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After inflating, some driving may be

required to update the tyre pressure

values in the Driver Information

Centre. During this time w may

illuminate.

If w illuminates at lower temperatures

and extinguishes after driving, this

could be an indicator for approaching

a low tyre pressure condition. Check

tyre pressure.

The use of commercially-available

liquid tyre repair kits can impair the

function of the system. Factory-

approved repair kits can be used.

Operating electronic devices or being

close to facilities using similar wave

frequencies could disrupt the tyre

pressure monitoring system.

Each time the tyres are replaced, tyre

pressure monitoring system sensors

must be dismounted and serviced.

For the screwed sensor, replace

valve core and sealing ring. For the

clipped sensor, replace complete

valve stem.

select the appropriate setting in Tyre

Load within the Vehicle Information

Menu 3 114. This setting determines

the reference pressures for the tyre

pressure warnings.

The Tyre Load menu only appears

when the vehicle is at a standstill and

the parking brake is applied. On

vehicles with automatic transmission

the selector lever must be in P.

Midlevel display:

Vehicle messages 3 121.

If the tyre pressure must be reduced

or increased, switch off ignition.

Only mount wheels with pressure

sensors, otherwise the tyre pressure

will not be displayed and w

Use only original plastic valve caps to

protect valve on any damage.

illuminates continuously.

A spare wheel or temporary spare

wheel is not equipped with pressure

sensors. The tyre pressure

Caution

Do not use metal valve caps as

they lead to valve oxidation and

damage.

monitoring system is not operational

for these tyres. Control indicator w

illuminates. For the further three

tyres, the system remains

Select the Tyre load page under the

Vehicle Information Menu ? in the

Driver Information Centre 3 114.

Vehicle loading status

operational.

Adjust tyre pressure to load condition

according to the tyre information label

or tyre pressure chart 3 283, and

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If problems occur during the relearn

process, a failure message is

●

Light for comfort pressure up to

●

Light for comfort pressure up to

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre. w will flash for 60 seconds

and then illuminate continuously.

three people.

Eco for Eco pressure up to three

people.

Max for full loading.

Eco for Eco pressure up to

three people.

Max for full loading.

If this happens, repeat learning

process. Keep your vehicle stationary

for approx. 20 minutes and then drive

again for 10 minutes as described

above.

Uplevel display:

Auto learn function

After changing wheels or wheel

positions the vehicle must be

stationary for approx. 20 minutes,

before the system recalculates. The

following relearn process takes up to

10 minutes of driving in a speed range

of 25 to 60 mph. Avoid to drive outside

of this range for a longer time. If

possible, use a country road or similar

which allows continuous driving.

During relearn process $ can be

displayed or pressure values can

swap in the Driver Information Centre.

Tread depth

Check tread depth at regular

intervals.

Tyres should be replaced for safety

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

(4 mm for winter tyres).

For safety reasons, it is

recommended that the tread depth of

the tyres on one axle should not vary

by more than 2 mm.

Select the Tyre load page under the

Options Menu in the Driver

Information Centre 3 114.

Ensure the tyre loading status is set

according to the selected pressure

3 114.

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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.

Changing tyre and wheel

size

If tyres of a different size than those

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

necessary to reprogramme the

nominal tyre pressure and make

other vehicle modifications.

9 Warning

After converting to a different tyre

size, have the label with tyre

pressures replaced and the tyre

pressure monitoring system

reinitialised 3 250.

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

covers could lead to sudden

pressure loss and thereby

accidents.

The legally permissible minimum

tread depth (1.6 mm) has been

reached when the tread has worn

down as far as one of the tread wear

indicators (TWI). Their position is

indicated by markings on the

sidewall.

If there is more wear at the front than

the rear, swap round front wheels and

rear wheels periodically. Ensure that

the direction of rotation of the wheels

remains the same.

Vehicles with steel wheels: When

using locking wheel nuts, do not

attach wheel covers.

9 Warning

The use of unsuitable tyres or

wheels may lead to accidents and

will invalidate the vehicle

operating permit.

Wheel covers

Wheel 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.

Tyres age, even if they are not used.

We recommend tyre replacement

every 6 years.

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Temporary spare wheel

The use of tyre chains is not permitted

on the temporary spare wheel.

Tyre chains

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 sidewall cannot be repaired

with the tyre repair kit.

On 5-door hatchback the tyre repair

kit is on the right side in the load

compartment behind a cover.

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

and the inboard sides (including chain

lock).

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

Do not use for a lengthy period.

Steering and handling may be

affected.

9 Warning

If vehicle has a flat tyre:

Apply the parking brake and engage

first gear, reverse gear or P.

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of

size 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16 and

215/55 R16.

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On Sports Tourer the tyre repair kit is

in a suitcase on the right side of the

load compartment behind a cover.

The suitcase is secured with a strap.

1. Remove the sealant bottle.

2. Insert thumb into the opening and

pull out the compressor.

4. Screw the compressor air hose to

the connection on the sealant

bottle.

6. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre

5. Fit the sealant bottle into the

valve.

retainer on the compressor.

8. The switch on the compressor

Set the compressor near the tyre

in such a way that the sealant

bottle is upright.

must be set to J.

9. Connect the compressor plug to

the power outlet or cigarette

lighter socket.

3. Remove the electrical connection

cable and air hose from the

stowage compartments on the

underside of the compressor.

To avoid discharging the battery,

we recommend running the

engine.

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When the correct pressure is

obtained, switch off the

compressor.

Depending on version the button

can be located on the air hose.

Do not run the compressor longer

than 10 minutes.

10. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to I. The tyre is filled

with sealant.

11. The compressor pressure gauge

briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilst

the sealant bottle is emptying

(approx. 30 seconds). Then the

pressure starts to drop.

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.

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

load compartment.

15. Remove any excess sealant

using a cloth.

12. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

13. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within

10 minutes.

Drain excess tyre pressure with

the button over the pressure

indicator.

Tyre pressure 3 283.

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16. Take the label indicating

maximum permitted speed from

the sealant bottle and affix in the

driver's field of view.

17. Continue driving immediately so

that sealant is evenly distributed

in the tyre. After driving approx.

6 miles (but no more than

If the tyre pressure has fallen

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

not be used. Seek the assistance

of a workshop.

The adapters possibly supplied can

be used to pump up other items e.g.

footballs, air mattresses, inflatable

dinghies etc. They can be located on

the underside of the compressor. To

remove, screw on compressor air

hose and withdraw adapter.

18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

compartment.

Notice

Wheel changing

The driving characteristics of the

repaired tyre are severely affected,

therefore have this tyre replaced.

10 minutes), stop and check tyre

pressure. Screw compressor air

hose directly onto tyre valve and

compressor when doing this.

Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

If unusual noise is heard or the

compressor becomes hot, turn

compressor off for at least

30 minutes.

The built-in safety valve opens at a

pressure of 7 bar (102 psi).

Note the expiry date of the kit. After

this date its sealing capability is no

longer guaranteed. Pay attention to

storage information on sealant

bottle.

Replace the used sealant bottle.

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

by applicable laws.

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Park the vehicle on a level, firm

and non-skid surface. The front

wheels must be in the straight-

ahead position.

●

Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

P.

If the ground on which the vehicle

is standing is soft, a solid board

(max. 1 cm thick) should be

placed under the jack.

●

Take heavy objects out of the

vehicle before jacking up.

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.

No people or animals may be in

the vehicle when it is jacked-up.

Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

The compressor and sealant can be

used from approx. -30 °C.

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Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

Clean wheel nuts and thread with

a clean cloth before mounting the

wheel.

Rear arm position of the lifting

platform centrically under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

Only mount one temporary spare

wheel. Do not drive faster than

50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not

use for a long period of time.

●

Caution

9 Warning

The use of a spare wheel that is

smaller than the other wheels or in

combination with winter tyres

could affect driveability. Have the

defective tyre replaced as soon as

possible.

Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel

nut and wheel nut cone.

Jacking positions

The jacking positions shown refer to

the use of lifting arms and accessory

jacks used for changing winter /

summer tyres.

Front arm position of the lifting

platform centrically under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

Spare wheel

The spare wheel can be classified as

a temporary spare wheel depending

on the size compared to the other

mounted wheels and country

regulations. In this case a permissible

maximum speed applies, even

though no label at the spare wheel

indicates this.

The spare wheel is located in the load

compartment beneath the floor

covering.

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To remove:

1. Open the floor cover 3 81.

2. The spare wheel is secured with a

wing nut. Unscrew the wing nut

and take out the spare wheel.

●

Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

Clean wheel nuts and thread with

a clean cloth before mounting the

wheel.

Fitting the spare wheel

Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

●

Park the vehicle on a level, firm

and non-skid surface. The front

wheels must be in the straight-

ahead position.

Under the spare wheel there is the

box with vehicle tools.

3. When, after a wheel change, no

wheel is placed in the spare wheel

well, secure the tool box by

●

Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

P.

Remove the spare wheel.

Never change more than one

wheel at once.

Use the jack only to change

wheels in case of puncture, not

for seasonal winter or summer

tyre change.

9 Warning

Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel

nut and wheel nut cone.

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.

Only mount one temporary spare

wheel. The permissible maximum

speed on the label on the temporary

spare wheel is only valid for the

factory-fitted tyre size.

1. Steel wheels with cover: Pull off

the wheel cover.

●

Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel

nut caps with a slot screwdriver

and remove. To protect the wheel

paint and the cap, wrap a cloth

around the screwdriver tip 3 246.

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The jack is maintenance-free.

If the ground on which the vehicle

is standing is soft, a solid board

(max. 1 cm thick) should be

placed under the jack.

●

Take heavy objects out of the

vehicle before jacking up.

No people or animals may be in

the vehicle when it is jacked-up.

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the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

2. Fold out the wheel wrench and

install ensuring that it locates

securely and loosen each wheel

nut by half a turn.

3. Ensure the jack is correctly

positioned under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

Ensure that the edge of the body

fits into the notch of the jack.

The wheels might be protected by

locking wheel nuts. To loosen

these specific nuts, first attach the

adapter for the locking wheel nuts

onto the head of the nut before

installing the wheel wrench. The

adapter is located in the glovebox.

4. Set the jack to the necessary

height. Position it directly below

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