280Vehicle care
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
UnderbodySome areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Air shutter
Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
Interior care Interior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
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Child restraints.............................. 54
Child restraint systems ................54
Cigarette lighter .........................107
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............153
Clock........................................... 105
Code ........................................... 126
Control indicators........................ 111
Control of the vehicle .................162
Controls ...................................... 100
Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............283
Cruise control ....................119, 181
Cupholders .................................. 60
Curtain airbag system .................. 52
Curve lighting.............................. 143
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............143
Declaration of conformity ............319
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......229
Diesel particle filter .............117, 168
Door open .................................. 119
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........181
Driver Information Centre ...........119
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 218
Driving hints ................................ 162E
Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 250
Electric parking brake .................115
Electric parking brake fault .........115
Electronic climate control system 156
Electronic driving programmes ..171
Electronic Stability Control.......... 177
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........116
Electronic Stability Control off .... 116
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......223
Engine compartment fuse box ...251
Engine coolant ........................... 225
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 109
Engine data ............................... 290
Engine exhaust .......................... 168
Engine identification ...................286
Engine oil ................... 224, 283, 287
Engine oil pressure ....................117
Entry lighting .............................. 150
Event data recorders ..................319
Exit lighting ................................ 151
Exterior care .............................. 278
Exterior light ............................... 118
Exterior lighting ....................14, 140
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31F
Fault ........................................... 171
First aid ......................................... 95
First aid kit ................................... 95
Fixed air vents ........................... 161
Flex-Fix system ............................ 64
Fog light ..................................... 118
Fog lights ................................... 235
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......194
Forward collision alert................. 191
Front airbag system .....................51
Front fog lights ........................... 147
Front seats.................................... 40
Front storage ................................ 61
Front turn signal lights ...............237
Fuel............................................. 211
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 217
Fuel for diesel engines ..............211
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......211
Fuel for petrol engines ...............211
Fuel gauge ................................. 109 Fuel selector .............................. 109
Fuses ......................................... 250
G
Gauges ....................................... 108
General information ...................217
