First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Safety certificates, stickers and plates showing important vehicle operation information are factory-fitted in the engine compartment and on certain parts such as the tank flap, front passenger sun visor, the driver door pillar or in the luggage compartment floor.
Safety certificate
A safety certificate on the door pillar of the driver door provides the information that all necessary safety standards and specifications of the transport safety authorities of the individual country have been met at the time of production. The month and year of production and the chassis number may also be listed.
High voltage warning sticker
There is a sticker near the bonnet lock showing a warning about the high voltage in the vehicle's electrical system. The vehicle's ignition system fulfils the requirements of standards that include Canadian standard ICES-002.
Introduction
Using the vehicle in other countries and continentsIntroduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamp
→ Using the cruise control system
The cruise control system (CCS) helps to maintain an individual set speed at
forward speeds of approx. 20 km/h (12 mph) and higher.
The CCS only slows the veh ...
Product Characteristics
Refrigerants used in motor vehicle air conditioning systems
belong to the new generation of refrigerants based on
chlorine-free, partially fluorinated hydrocarbons (H-FKW,
R134a).
With regard to their physical properties, these are
...
Notes on tow-starting
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Vehicles should not be tow-started wherever possible. Use jump leads
to start the engine instead .
For technical reasons, the following vehicles cannot be
tow-started:
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
If ...