192Vehicle care
On vehicles with emblem touchpad:
when cleaning with a high-pressure
jet cleaner ensure a minimum
distance of 30 cm when working
around the tailgate to prevent
unintended unlocking.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them dry.
Polishing and waxing Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated
with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper blades Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.Glass panel
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing
solutions etc.), acidic or highly
alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do
not apply wax or polishing agents to
the glass panel.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms. Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
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Cruise control ...................... 86, 130
Cupholders .................................. 50
Curtain airbag system .................. 41
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............104
Declaration of conformity ............208
Door open .................................... 87
Doors ............................................ 22
Driver assistance systems ..........130
Driver Information Centre .............87
Driving hints ................................ 119
E
Electric adjustment ......................25
Electrical system......................... 164
Electronic climate control system 113
Electronic Stability Control.......... 127
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............85
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......151
Engine compartment fuse box ...165
Engine coolant ........................... 153
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 78
Engine data ............................... 202
Engine exhaust .......................... 124
Engine identification ...................198
Engine oil ................... 152, 195, 199Engine oil pressure ......................86
Entry lighting .............................. 108
Event data recorders ..................208
Exit lighting ................................ 108
Exterior care .............................. 191
Exterior light ................................. 86
Exterior lighting ....................12, 102
Exterior mirrors ............................. 25
F
First aid ......................................... 66
First aid kit ................................... 66
Fixed air vents ........................... 118
Flex-Fix system ............................ 52
Folding mirrors ............................. 26
Front airbag system .....................40
Front seats.................................... 31 Front storage ................................ 51
Front turn signal lights ...............160
Fuel............................................. 144
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 149
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......144
Fuel for petrol engines ...............144
Fuel gauge ................................... 78 Fuel selector ................................ 78
Fuses ......................................... 164G
Gauges ......................................... 77
Glass panel .................................. 29
Glovebox ..................................... 50
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 91
H Halogen headlights ....................157
Hand brake ......................... 125, 126
Hazard warning flashers ............104
Headlight flash ........................... 103
Headlight range adjustment ......104
Headlights................................... 102 Headlights when driving abroad 104
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 30
Heated mirrors ............................. 26
Heated rear window ..................... 29
Heated steering wheel .................70
Heating ........................................ 34
Heating and ventilation system . 110
High beam ........................... 86, 103
Hill start assist ........................... 126
Horn ....................................... 13, 70
I
Identification plate .....................197
Ignition switch positions .............120
Immobiliser ............................ 25, 86
