WARNING“Quick-charging” the vehicle battery is dangerous and requires a special
charger and specialist knowledge.
CAUTION
On vehicles with the START/STOP system, the pole terminal of the charger must
not be connected directly to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery, but only
to the engine earth » page 189, Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP
system .
Note
We therefore recommend that vehicle batteries be rapid charged by a specialist
garage.
Disconnecting or reconnecting
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 169.
The following functions are initially deactivated or are no longer able to operate
faultlessly after the vehicle battery has been disconnected and reconnected.
OperationOperating measureElectrical power window (operational faults)» page 40Enter the radio/navigation system code num-
ber» User manual of the radio
or » user manual of the naviga-
tion systemSetting the clock» page 12Data in the multifunction display are deleted.» page 13
Note
We recommend having the vehicle checked by a specialist garage to ensure the
full functionality of all electrical systems.
Replacing
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 169.
When replacing a battery, the new vehicle battery must have the same capacity,
voltage, amperage and be the same size. Suitable vehicle batteries can be pur-
chased from a specialist dealer.
We recommend that the battery is replaced by a specialist garage, where the new
vehicle battery will be installed properly and the original battery will be disposed
of in accordance with national regulations.
Automatic load deactivation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 169.
The vehicle voltage control unit automatically prevents the battery from discharg-
ing when the battery is subjected to heavy loads. This may be noticed from the following.
› The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to
the electrical system.
› Where appropriate large convenience consumers, e.g. seat heaters, rear win-
dow heaters, have their power limited or shut off completely if necessary.
CAUTION
■ Despite such intervention by the vehicle electric system management, the vehi-
cle battery may be drained. For example, when the ignition is switched on a long
time with the engine turned off or the side or parking lights are turned on during longer parking.■
Consumers which are supplied via a 12 V socket can cause the vehicle battery to
discharge when the ignition is switched off.
Note
Driving comfort is not disrupted by any shutting off of consumers. Often the driv-
er is not aware of it having taken place.
172General Maintenance
Car computersee Multifunction display13
Caring for paintwork152
Car park ticket holder71
Carrier67
Central locking button33
Central locking system31
lock33
unlock33
Changing Brake fluid
169
Bulbs195
Bulbs in the rear light199
Engine oil166
Foglight bulb (Scout, RS)198
Foglights and daytime running lights bulbs198
Front parking light bulb197
Front turn signal bulb197
Fuses192
Fuses in the dash panel193
Fuses in the engine compartment194
High beam bulb - halogen projector headlights197
Licence plate light bulb199
Low beam and high beam bulb - halogen head-
lights
196
Low beam and high beam bulb - halogen projec-
tor headlights
197
Wheels181
Changing a wheel Preparation
182
Removing and fitting a wheel182
Subsequent steps183
Charging a vehicle battery171
Check Fit ball head properly
120
Checking Battery electrolyte level
171
Brake fluid168
Coolant level167
Engine oil165
Oil level165
Windscreen washer fluid163
Children and safety140
Child safety Side airbag
142
Child safety lock29
Child safety seat Use of child safety seats
142
Child seat Classification
142
ISOFIX143
on the front passenger seat141
TOP TETHER144
Use of ISOFIX child seats143
Chrome parts refer to Taking care of your vehicle
153
Cigarette lighter70
Cleaning145
Alcantara156
Covers on electrically heated seats157
Fabrics156
Headlight lenses154
Natural leather155
Plastic parts152
Synthetic leather156
Wheels154
Climatronic83
Automatic mode84
Control elements83
Controlling the blower85
Defrosting windscreen85
Recirculated air mode84
Setting the temperature84
Clock12
Clothes hook71
Cockpit 12-volt power outlet
70
Ashtray69
Cigarette lighter70
General view9
Lighting48
Storage compartments72
Compartments72
Computer see Multifunction display
13
Convenience turn signal45
Coolant166
Checking167
Display messages22
Replenishing168
Warning light22
Coolant temperature gauge display
11
Correct seated position125
Driver126
Front passenger126
Notes126
Rear seats126
Counter for distance driven12
Cruise control system114
Cupholders69
D
DAY LIGHT see Daylight running lights
44
Daylight running lights44
De-icing rear window50
Deactivating airbags138
Decorative films153
Delayed locking of the boot lid see Boot lid
37
Diesel refer to Fuel
160
Diesel fuel Operation in winter
160
Diesel particulate filter25
display messages25
Digital clock12
Dipstick165
211Index
U
Underbody protection
154
Underbody waxing154
Unleaded petrol109
unlock Central locking system
33
Unlocking Remote control
34
without central locking30
Unlocking and locking28
USB94
Useful equipment69
12-volt power outlet70
Ashtray69
Car park ticket holder71
Cigarette lighter70
Clothes hood71
Cupholders69
Using the selector lever101
V
Variable loading floor
62
Dividing the luggage compartment62
Removing and refitting63
Vehicle battery Automatic load deactivation
172
Charging171
Checking the electrolyte level171
Cover170
Disconnecting and reconnecting172
Operation in winter171
Replacing172
Safety instructions169
Vehicle care Alcantara
156
Care of the interior155
Decorative films153
Fabrics156
Polishing152
Rubber seals153
Seat covers157
Synthetic leather156
Underbody waxing154
Vehicle exterior care151
Waxing152
Vehicle data sticker201
Vehicle dimensions202
Vehicle identification number (VIN)201
Vehicle key28
Vehicle status see Auto Check Control
19
Vehicle tool kit181
Visors50
W
Warning lights
20
Warning symbols see warning lights
20
Warning triangle180
Warranty5
Washing145
Automatic car wash system151
by hand150
Chrome parts153
High-pressure cleaner151
Water Driving through
109
Waxing See Vehicle care
152
Weights201
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt
184
Caps178
Loosening and tightening183
Wheels Bolts
179
Changing181
Full trim178
General information173
Load index175
Snow chains179
Spare wheel177
Speed symbol176
Storing wheels174
Swapping wheels around174
Temporary spare wheel177
Tyre pressure174
Tyre service life174
Tyre wear indicator174
Unidirectional tyres176
Wheel sizes174
Winter tyres179
Wheels and tyres Hubcaps
178
Window convenience operation40
Windows153
Deicing153
See Electrical power windows38
Window wipers Replacing the rear window wiper blade
52
Windscreen Deicing
153
Windscreen washer fluid Checking
163
Replenishing163
Warning light26
Winter163
Windscreen washer system163
Windscreen wash system Windscreen washer
51
Windscreen wiper Operate
51
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades52
Windscreen wipers Cleaning the windscreen wiper blades
52
Windscreen washer fluid163
Winter Deicing windows
153
216Index
