Vauxhall Grandland X (2023 year). Manual in english

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Caution

Access to the diagnostic socket

associated with the on-board

electronics is reserved for

qualified technicians and

approved tools.

Caution

When transporting the vehicle on

a train or on a recovery vehicle, the

mud flaps might be damaged.

Cold protection covers

In order to prevent the accumulation

of snow at the radiator cooling fan, it

is recommended to install removable

protection covers.
It is recommended to have the

protection covers installed by a

workshop.

Caution

The cold protection covers must

be removed when one of the

following conditions occurs:

● The ambient temperature is

above 10 °C.

● The vehicle is towing a trailer.
● The vehicle is driven at speeds

above 75 mph.

Installation

Press the lower part of the protection

covers against the slat of the grille.

Ensure that the protection covers are

fixed securely.

Deinstallation

1. With your hand behind the grille,

push the brackets of the

protection covers upwards to

release them.

2. Pull the protection covers

upwards and remove them.

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Vehicle storage

Storage for a long period of time

If the vehicle is to be stored for several

months:

● Wash the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine

compartment and underbody

checked.

● Clean and preserve the rubber

seals.

● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and

corrosion protection.

● Adjust tyre pressure to the value

specified for full load.

1. Park the vehicle in a dry, well

ventilated place. Engage first or

reverse gear or set selector lever

to P. Prevent the vehicle from

rolling.

2. Do not apply the parking brake.
3. Switch off ignition and all electric

consumers.

4. Wait four minutes.
5. PHEV: Open the load

compartment.

6. PHEV: Lift and remove the rear

floor cover.

7. PHEV: Push (1) the unlock lever

and remove (2) the lead from the

connection pin.

8. Open the bonnet, close all doors

and lock the vehicle.

9. Lift the plastic cover of the vehicle

battery's positive terminal in the

engine compartment.

10. Raise the lever fully and remove

clamp from the terminal.

Storage PHEV up to four weeks

Plug in the charging cable.

Storage PHEV up to twelve

months

● Discharge the high voltage

battery until 30 percent remain on

the battery range indicator

(battery symbol) on the Driver

Information Centre.

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● Do not plug in the charging cable.
● Always store the vehicle in a

place with temperatures between

-10 °C and 30 °C.

● Vehicle storage at extreme

temperatures may cause

damage to the high voltage

battery.

● Every three months, check the

high voltage battery's state of

charge. If the state of charge is

below 30 percent, recharge the

high voltage battery to 30

percent.

Putting back into operation

When the vehicle is to be put back into

operation:

1. Connect the clamp to the positive

terminal of the vehicle battery in

the engine compartment.

2. PHEV: Push the unlock lever and

connect the lead to the connection

of the vehicle battery in the load

compartment.

3. Initialise the power windows

26.

● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.

End-of-life vehicle recovery

Information on end-of-life vehicle

recovery centres and the recycling of

end-of-life vehicles is available on our

website, where legally required. Only

entrust this work to an authorised

recycling centre.

High voltage battery

The high voltage battery is designed

for the life of the vehicle if the

recommendations are followed. If it

becomes necessary to replace the

high voltage battery, contact a

workshop for instructions on its

disposal. Improper disposal carries

the risk of severe burns, electric

shock, and damage to the

environment.
Recommendations

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Vehicle checks

Performing work

Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

Danger

The ignition system uses

extremely high voltage. Do not

touch.

PHEV

Danger

Never try to perform maintenance

work on high voltage components

yourself. You may be injured and

the vehicle may be damaged.

Service and repair of these high

voltage components should only

be performed by a trained service

technician with proper knowledge

and tools. Exposure to high

voltage may cause shock, burns,

and even death. The high voltage

components in the vehicle can

only be serviced by technicians

with special training.
High voltage components are

identified by labels. Do not

remove, open, take apart, or

modify these components. High

voltage cable or wiring has orange

covering. Do not probe, tamper

with, cut, or modify high voltage

cable or wiring.

Caution

Even small amounts of

contamination to the liquids can

cause damage to vehicle systems.

Do not allow contaminants to

contact the fluids, reservoir caps,

or dipsticks.

Bonnet

Opening

Open the left front door.

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Pull the release lever and return it to

its original position.

Push the safety catch upwards and

open the bonnet.

Secure the bonnet support.

Closing

Before closing the bonnet, press the

support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the

latch from a low height (20-25 cm).

Check that the bonnet is engaged.

Caution

Do not press the bonnet into the

latch to avoid dents.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level manually

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of engine oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants

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The maximum engine oil

consumption is 0.6 l per 600 miles.
Check with the vehicle on a level

surface. The engine must be at

operating temperature and switched

off for at least five minutes.

Caution

It is the owner's responsibility to

maintain the proper level of an

appropriate quality engine oil in

the engine.

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Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

reinsert it fully, pull out and read the

engine oil level.
When the engine oil level has

dropped to the MIN mark, top up the

engine oil.
Different dipsticks are used

depending on engine variant.
We recommend the use of the same

grade of engine oil that was used at

last change.

The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

Caution

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out. If the

engine oil exceeds the maximum

level, do not start the vehicle and

contact a workshop.

Capacities

310.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

Engine coolant

The factory filled coolant provides

freeze protection down to approx.

-37 °C.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

Coolant and antifreeze

301.

Coolant level PHEV

If the coolant level is too low, a

corresponding message is displayed

in the Driver Information Centre. Seek

the assistance of a workshop to have

the engine coolant topped up.
Propulsion types

Driver Information Centre

84.

Coolant level MHEV and ICE

Caution

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

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If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.

Warning

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

the cap, relieving the pressure

slowly.

To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of

released coolant concentrate mixed

with clean tap water. If no coolant

concentrate is available, use clean

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

the coolant concentration checked

and have the cause of the coolant

loss remedied by a workshop.

Washer fluid

Fill with clean water mixed with a

suitable quantity of approved

windscreen washer fluid which

contains antifreeze.

Caution

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

Washer fluid

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Brakes

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but

have the brake lining replaced as

soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

Brake fluid

Warning

Brake fluid is poisonous and

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

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The brake fluid level must be between

the DANGER and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below DANGER seek

the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid

301.

Vehicle battery

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

free provided that the driving profile

allows sufficient charging of the

battery. Short-distance-driving and

frequent engine starts can discharge

the battery. Avoid the use of

unnecessary electric consumers.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than

four weeks can lead to battery

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the positive terminal of the vehicle

battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off

before connecting or disconnecting

the vehicle battery.
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Replacing the vehicle battery

Notice

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this section may lead to

temporary deactivation or

disturbance of the stop-start system.

When the vehicle battery is being

replaced, please ensure that there

are no open ventilation holes in the

vicinity of the positive terminal. If a

ventilation hole is open in this area, it

must be closed off with a dummy cap,

and the ventilation in the vicinity of the

negative terminal must be opened.
Ensure that the battery is always

replaced by the same type of battery.
The vehicle battery has to be

replaced by a workshop.
Stop-start system

174.

Charging the vehicle battery

Warning

On vehicles with stop-start

system, ensure that the charging

potential does not exceed 14.6 V

when using a battery charger.

Otherwise the vehicle battery may

be damaged.

Jump starting

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Discharge protection

Heating functionalities

Notice

Individual heating functionalities,

such as heated seats or heated

steering wheel, may be temporarily

unavailable in the event of electric

loading constraints. Functions will

be resumed after some minutes.

Idle boost

If charging of the vehicle battery is

required due to battery condition, the

power output of the generator must

be increased. This will be achieved by

an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver

Information Centre.

Power outlet

The power outlets are deactivated in

the event of low vehicle battery

voltage.
Battery discharge protection

102.

Power saving mode

This mode deactivates electric

consumers to avoid excessive

discharging of the vehicle battery.

These consumers, such as the

Infotainment system, windscreen

wipers, low beam headlights,

courtesy light, etc. can be used for a

total maximum time of about

40 minutes after ignition is switched

off.

Changing into power saving mode

When power saving mode is

activated, a message appears in the

Driver Information Centre.
An active telephone call using the

hands-free option will be maintained

for around ten minutes longer.

Deactivating power saving mode

Power saving mode is deactivated

automatically when the engine is

restarted. Run the engine for a

sufficient charge:

● for less than ten minutes to use

the consumers for approx. five

minutes

● for more than ten minutes to use

the consumers for up to approx.

30 minutes

Warning label

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Meaning of symbols:

● No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

● Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

● The vehicle battery contains

sulphuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

● Keep the vehicle battery out of

reach of children.

● See the Owner's Manual for

further information.

● Explosive gas may be present in

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

High voltage battery

To preserve the range and the

durability of the high voltage battery,

the following is recommended:

● Whenever possible do not

charge the high voltage battery

more than 80%.

● Do not completely discharge the

high voltage battery.

● Do not store the vehicle for a long

period of non-use (more than

twelve hours) when the high

voltage battery has a low or high

charge level. Prefer a charge

level between 20 and 40%.

● Limit the use of fast charging.
● Do not expose the vehicle to

temperatures below -30 °C and

above 60 °C for more than 24

hours.

● Avoid charging the vehicle at low

temperatures (except if the

vehicle ran more than 20

minutes) or above 30 °C.

● Do not use the high voltage

battery as a generator of energy.

● Do not use a generator to

recharge the high voltage

battery.

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Leakage

Damage to the high voltage battery

could result in the leakage of toxic

gases or fluids either immediately or

later. The following is recommended:

● Always inform the fire and

emergency services in the event

of an incident, that the vehicle is

equipped with a high voltage

battery.

● Never touch the liquids leaking

from the high voltage battery.

● Do not inhale the gases emitted

by the high voltage battery which

are toxic.

● Move away from the vehicle in

the event of incident or accident,

the gases emitted being

flammable and could cause a

fire.

● Too low a coolant level must be

topped up and the cause of the

coolant loss remedied by a

workshop.

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Diesel fuel system bleeding

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

fuel system must be bled. Switch on

the ignition three times for

15 seconds at a time. Then crank the

engine for a maximum of

40 seconds. Repeat this process after

no less than five seconds. If the

engine fails to start, seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Wiper blade replacement

Windscreen

Switch off ignition.

Within one minute after switching off

ignition, operate the wiper lever to

position the wiper blades vertically on

the windscreen.
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the

raised position, press button to

disengage the wiper blade and

remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

Rear window

Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade

as shown in illustration and remove.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

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Bulb replacement

Before replacing a bulb, ensure that

all exterior and interior lights and the

ignition are switched off. All doors

have to be closed.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do

not touch the bulb glass with bare

hands.
Use only the same bulb type for

replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within

the engine compartment.

Bulb check

After a bulb replacement switch on

the ignition, operate and check the

lights.

LED headlights

Headlights for low and high beam,

sidelights, daytime running lights and

turn lights are designed as LEDs and

cannot be changed.
Have lights repaired by a workshop in

case of failure.

Front fog lights

Front fog lights are designed as LEDs

and cannot be changed.
Have lights repaired by a workshop in

case of failure.

Tail lights

Tail lights, daytime running lights and

3rd-brake light are designed as LEDs.

In case of failure, have LEDs replaced

by a workshop.

Light assembly in the body

1. Open the tailgate then unclip the

access cover on the relevant side.

2. Slacken the light fixing nut using a

box spanner or socket.
To avoid losing the nut if it drops

into the wing trim, first place a

cloth below it.

3. Manually unscrew and remove

the light fixing nut.

4. Disengage the retaining clip,

while pushing the light out slightly.

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5. From the outside, carefully

withdraw the light assembly from

recess and remove. Take care

that the cable duct remains in

position.

6. Turn the bulb socket

anticlockwise and remove it from

the light assembly.

7. Detach the bulb from the bulb

socket and replace the bulb.

Brake light (1)

Turn light (2)

8. Insert the bulb socket into the light

assembly. Fit the light assembly in

the recess and tighten the light

fixing nut from the inside. Attach

the cover.

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Light assembly in the tailgate

1. Open the tailgate and remove the

cover.

2. Slacken the light fixing nut using a

box spanner or socket.

3. Manually unscrew and remove

the light fixing nut.

4. Disengage the retaining clip,

while pushing the light assembly

out slightly.

5. From the outside, carefully

withdraw light assembly from

recess and remove. Take care

that the cable duct remains in

position.

6. Turn the bulb socket

anticlockwise and remove it from

the light assembly.

7. Detach the bulb from the bulb

socket and replace the bulb:

Reverse light (1)

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Rear fog light (2)

8. Insert the bulb socket into the light

assembly. Fit the light assembly in

the recess and tighten the light

fixing nut from the inside. Attach

the cover.

Side turn lights

To replace bulb, remove light

assembly:

1. Slide the light assembly forward

and remove it at the back.

2. Turn bulb socket clockwise and

remove from light assembly.

3. Detach the bulb from the bulb

socket and replace the bulb.

4. Insert bulb socket and turn

anticlockwise.

5. Insert left end of the light

assembly, slide to the left and

insert right end.

Number plate light

Number plate lights are designed as

LEDs and cannot be changed.
Have lights repaired by a workshop in

case of failure.

Interior lights

Have the following bulbs replaced by

a workshop:

● courtesy light, reading lights
● load compartment light
● instrument panel illumination

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Electrical system

Fuses

A defective fuse must be replaced by

a workshop.

Vehicle tools

Tools

Vehicles with spare wheel

Open the floor cover of the load

compartment

54.

Remove the cover of the tool box.

The jack, the towing eye, chocks and

the tools are located in the tool box.

Vehicles without spare wheel

The towing eye and the chocks are

located in a box below the floor cover

in the load compartment.
Tyre repair kit

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Vehicles with audio speaker system

The towing eye and the chocks are

located in a box below the floor cover

in the load compartment.
Tyre repair kit

282.

Wheels and tyres

Tyre condition, wheel condition

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.

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, if the tyre

speed code is below the maximum

speed of the vehicle.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter

tyres

312.

Tyre designations

E.g. 225/55 R 18 98 V
225 : tyre width, mm

55 : cross-section ratio (tyre height

to tyre width), %

: belt type: Radial

RF : type: RunFlat

18 : wheel diameter, inches

98 : load index e.g. 98 is equivalent

to 750 kg

: speed code letter

Speed code letter:
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
Choose a tyre appropriate for the

maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at

kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus

125 kg payload. Optional equipment

could reduce the maximum speed of

the vehicle.

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Directional tyres

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.

Tyre pressure

Check the pressure of cold tyres at

least every 14 days and before any

long journey. Do not forget the spare

wheel. This also applies to vehicles

with tyre pressure monitoring system.

Tyre pressure

312.

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.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair

safety, vehicle handling, comfort and

fuel economy and will increase tyre

wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on

various options. For the correct tyre

pressure value, follow the procedure

below:

1. Identify the engine identifier code.

Engine data

306.

2. Identify the respective tyre.

The tyre pressure tables show all

possible tyre combinations

312.

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.

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.

Warning

For specific tyres the

recommended tyre pressure as

shown in the tyre pressure table

may exceed the maximum tyre

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

Never exceed the maximum tyre

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

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

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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.

Tyre deflation detection

system

The tyre deflation detection system

continually checks the rotation speed

of all four wheels and warns on low

tyre pressure condition once vehicle

is driving. This is achieved by

comparing tyre rolling circumference

with reference values and further

signals.
If a tyre loses pressure the control

indicator

illuminates and a warning

message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre.
Control indicator

81.

In this case reduce speed, avoid

sharp cornering and strong braking.

Stop at next safe opportunity and

check tyre pressure.

After adjusting tyre pressure initialise

system to extinguish the control

indicator and restart system.
If the failure continues to be

displayed, contact a workshop. The

system is inoperable when ABS or

ESC has a malfunction or a

temporary spare wheel is used. Once

the road tyre has been refitted, check

the tyre pressure with cold tyres and

initialise the system.

Caution

Deflation detection system warns

just about low tyre pressure

condition and does not replace

regular tyre maintenance by the

driver.

System initialisation

After tyre pressure correction or

wheel change, the system must be

initialised to learn new circumference

reference values:

1. Always ensure that all four tyres

have correct tyre pressure

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2. Apply parking brake.
3. Initialise the system via the Info

Display

85.

4. Reset is confirmed by pop-up

indication.

After initialisation system

automatically calibrates to new tyre

pressures during driving. After longer

drive the system will adopt and

monitor new pressures.
Always check tyre pressure with cold

tyres.
System has to be reinitialised when:

● Tyre pressure has been changed
● Load condition has been

changed

● Wheels have been swapped or

exchanged

The system will not warn

instantaneously on a tyre blow out or

a rapid deflation. This is due to

required calculation time.

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Tread depth

Check tread depth at regular

intervals.
For safety reasons, it is

recommended that the tread depth of

the tyres on one axle should not vary

by more than 2 mm.

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.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.

We recommend tyre replacement

every 6 years.

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 systems

and make other vehicle modifications.
Have the label with tyre pressures

replaced.

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.
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.

Warning

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.

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Tyre chains

Tyre chains are only permitted on the

front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add

no more than 9 mm to the tyre tread

and the inboard sides (including chain

lock).

Warning

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of

size 215/70R16, 215/65 R17,

225/55 R18, 205/55 R19 and

225/50 R19.

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 sidewall cannot be repaired

with the tyre repair kit.
Depending on version, there are two

different tyre repair kits (Type A and

Type B).

Warning

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be

affected.

In the case of a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage

first gear, reverse gear or P.

Type A

Type B
The tyre repair kit is in the load

compartment below the floor cover.

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1. Remove the sealant bottle and the

compressor.

2. Pull speed limit label from sealant

bottle and place it in driver's

visible area.

3. Remove the electric connection

cable (1) and air hose (2) from the

stowage compartments on the

underside of the compressor.

4. Type A: Open sealant bottle and

lift the lid.

5. Type A: First, insert sealant bottle

into the compressor and align the

triangle symbols. Then, push

down sealant bottle and turn it to

the lock position.

Type B: Screw the compressor air

hose to the connection on the

sealant bottle.

6. Type B: Fit the sealant bottle into

the bracket on the compressor.

7. Set the compressor near the tyre

in such a way that the sealant

bottle is upright.

8. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

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9. Screw the filler hose to the tyre

valve.

10. The switch on the compressor

must be set to

11. Connect the compressor plug to

the power outlet or cigarette

lighter socket.
The tyre repair kit may only be

plugged in to the front 12 V power

outlet, in order to work properly.
To avoid discharging the vehicle

battery, we recommend to use the

tyre repair kit only when the

combustion engine is running or

when the electric engine is ready.

12. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to I. The tyre is filled

with sealant.

13. The compressor pressure gauge

briefly indicates up to

600 kPa (6 bar) whilst the sealant

bottle is emptying (approx.

30 seconds). Then the pressure

starts to drop.

14. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is being

inflated.

15. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within ten

minutes.
Tyre pressure

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When the correct pressure is

obtained, switch off the

compressor.
If the prescribed tyre pressure is

not obtained within ten minutes,

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

continue the filling procedure for

ten minutes. If the prescribed tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Drain excess tyre pressure with

the button on the air hose.
Do not run the compressor longer

than ten minutes.

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16. Detach the tyre repair kit. Remove

sealant bottle from bracket. Screw

the filler hose to the free

connection of the sealant bottle.

This prevents sealant from

escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in

load compartment.

17. Remove any excess sealant

using a cloth.

18. Continue driving immediately so

that sealant is evenly distributed

in the tyre. After driving approx.

3 miles but no more than ten

minutes, stop and check tyre

pressure. Screw compressor air

hose directly onto tyre valve when

doing this. Fill tyre as described

before. Drain excess tyre

pressure with the button on the air

hose.
If tyre pressure hasn't decreased

under 200 kPa (2.0 bar), set it to

the correct value

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Otherwise the vehicle must not be

used. Seek assistance of a

workshop.
Repeat the checking procedure

once more after driving further

6 miles but no more than ten

minutes to check that there is no

more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen

below 200 kPa (2.0 bar), the

vehicle must not be used. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

19. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

compartment.

Notice

The driving characteristics of the

repaired tyre are severely affected,

therefore have this tyre replaced.
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.
The compressor and sealant can be

used from approx. -30 °C.

Wheel changing

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.

● If necessary, place a chock under

the wheel diagonally opposite the

wheel to be changed.

● Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

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● 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.

● Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

● Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

● Before screwing in the wheel

bolts, clean them.

Warning

Do not grease wheel bolts.

Tightening torques

Warning

Ensure to use always the correct

wheel bolts if changing the

wheels. When installing the spare

wheel for temporary usage, the

bolts for alloy wheel rims can also

be used.

Caution

If the vehicle is equipped with alloy

wheel rims, tighten the wheel bolts

manually at least for the first five

turns.

Depending on the wheel rim material,

two different bolts are available.

Tightening torque for alloy wheel rims

is 115 Nm.

Tightening torque for steel wheel rims

is 115 Nm.
Use the correct wheel bolts for the

respective wheels.

Jacking positions

The jacking positions shown refer to

the use of lifting arms and accessory

jacks used for changing winter /

summer tyres.

The rear arm position of the lifting

platform is centrically under the

relevant vehicle jacking point.

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The front arm position of the lifting

platform is 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.
If there is a label on the spare wheel,

the permissible speed still depends

on the country regulations.

Only mount one temporary spare

wheel. Take curves slowly. Do not

use for a long period of time.

Caution

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.

The spare wheel is located in the load

compartment beneath the floor

covering.

To remove:

1. Open the floor cover

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2. Remove the tool box.
3. The temporary spare wheel is

secured with a wing nut. Unscrew

nut and take out the spare wheel.

4. If, 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.

5. After wheel change back to full

size wheel, place the temporary

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.

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.

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● If necessary, place a chock under

the wheel diagonally opposite the

wheel to be changed.

● Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

● 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.

● 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.

● Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

● Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

● Before screwing in the wheel

bolts, clean them.

Warning

Do not grease wheel bolts.

Warning

Ensure to use always the correct

wheel bolts if changing the

wheels. When installing the spare

wheel for temporary usage, the

bolts for alloy wheel rims can also

be used.

● Note that the spare wheel is

secured by the conical contact of

each bolt if the wheel bolts for the

alloy wheel rims are used. In this

case, the washers do not come

into contact with the spare wheel.

1. Steel wheel rims: Pull off the

wheel cover.
Alloy wheel rims: Disengage

wheel bolt caps with the wheel

bolt cover remover.
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2. Attach the wheel wrench and

loosen each wheel bolt by half a

turn.

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The wheels might be protected by

locking wheel nuts. To loosen

these specific nuts first attach the

adapter onto the head of the nut

before installing the wheel

wrench. The adapter is located in

the tool box

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3. Ensure the jack is correctly

positioned under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

4. Set the jack to the necessary

height. Position it directly below

the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

Ensure that the edge of the body

fits into the notch of the jack.

With the jack correctly aligned

jack up until wheel is clear of the

ground.

5. Unscrew the wheel nuts.
6. Change the wheel.
7. Screw on the wheel nuts.
8. Lower the vehicle and remove

jack.

9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it is located securely and

tighten each bolt in a crosswise

sequence. Tightening torque is

115 Nm.

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If the vehicle is equipped with

alloy wheel rims, note that the

wheel bolts can also be used for

the spare wheel. In this case, the

spare wheel is secured by the

conical contact of each bolt.

10. Align the valve hole in the wheel

cover with the tyre valve before

installing.
Install wheel nut caps.

11. Stow the replaced wheel, the

vehicle tools

277 and the

adapter for the locking wheel nuts.

12. Check the tyre pressure of the

installed tyre and the wheel nut

torque as soon as possible.

Stowing a damaged full size

wheel in the load compartment

All permitted wheel sizes can be

stowed in the spare wheel well. To

secure the wheel:

1. Remove centre cap with the brand

emblem by pushing from the

inside.

2. Position the wheel outside down

in the wheel well.

3. Secure the defective wheel with

the wing nut.

4. Depending on the tyre size, the

floor cover can be placed on the

projecting wheel.

Jump starting

Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle

battery can be started using jump

leads and the vehicle battery of

another vehicle.

Caution

Never jump start another vehicle

with a PHEV or an MHEV.

Propulsion types

Warning

Be extremely careful when using

jump leads. Any deviation from the

following instructions can lead to

injuries or damage caused by

vehicle battery explosion or

damage to the electric systems of

both vehicles.

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Warning

Avoid contact of the battery with

eyes, skin, fabrics and painted

surfaces. The fluid contains

sulphuric acid which can cause

injuries and damage in the event

of direct contact.

● Never expose the vehicle battery

to naked flames or sparks.

● A discharged vehicle battery can

already freeze at a temperature

of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery

before connecting jump leads.

● Wear eye protection and

protective clothing when

handling a battery.

● Use a booster battery with the

same voltage (12 V). Its capacity

(Ah) must not be much less than

that of the discharged vehicle

battery.

● Use jump leads with insulated

terminals and a cross section of

at least 16 mm

(25 mm

for

diesel engines).

● Do not disconnect the discharged

vehicle battery from the vehicle.

● Switch off all unnecessary

electric consumers.

● Do not lean over the vehicle

battery during jump starting.

● Do not allow the terminals of one

lead to touch those of the other

lead.

● The vehicles must not come into

contact with each other during

the jump starting process.

● Apply the parking brake,

transmission in neutral,

automatic transmission in P.

Open the positive terminal protection

caps of both vehicle batteries.
Lead connection order:

1. Connect the red lead to the

positive terminal of the booster

battery.

2. Connect the other end of the red

lead to the positive terminal of the

discharged battery.

3. Connect the black lead to the

negative terminal of the booster

battery.

4. Connect the other end of the black

lead to the vehicle grounding point

of your vehicle in the engine

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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3. Allow both engines to idle for

approx. three minutes with the

leads connected.

4. Switch on electric consumers

e.g. headlights, heated rear

window of the vehicle receiving

the jump start.

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

when removing leads.

Towing

Towing the vehicle

Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the

vehicle tools

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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 permit operation

of brake lights, horn, windscreen

wiper and, depending on version, to

release the steering wheel lock.

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Caution

Deactivate the driver assistance

systems like active emergency

braking

215, otherwise the

vehicle may automatically brake

during towing.

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.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the

recess and fix cap by pushing.

Towing a hybrid vehicle

Warning

Always tow the vehicle on a

platform. Avoid towing the vehicle

with two or four wheels on the

ground.
If necessary, the vehicle can be

moved a few metres at a speed

below 6 mph.
Before moving the car: Switch on

ignition, depress the brake pedal,

shift to N and switch off ignition.
Ensure the vehicle is only towed

by well trained technicians.

Towing another vehicle

Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the

vehicle tools

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