190Vehicle care
Tyre pressures differ depending onvarious options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify the engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 215.
2. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all possible tyre combinations 3 224.
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.9 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.
If the tyre pressure must be reduced
or increased on a vehicle with tyre
pressure monitoring system, switch
off ignition.
Tyre deflation detection system The tyre deflation detection system
continually checks the rotation speed
of all four tyres.
If a tyre loses pressure the control
indicator w illuminates yellow and a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Display. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w 3 97.
System initialisation After tyre pressure correction or
wheel change, the system must be
initiated:
1. Apply electrical parking brake.
2. Press the MENU button to select
the Vehicle Information Menu .3. Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Tire Pressure System .
4. Press the SET/CLR button to
select the reset of the system.
On vehicles with Midlevel- Display, make a longer press on
the SET/CLR button to start the
initialisation of the system.
5. On vehicles with Uplevel-Display, the selection is confirmed by a
pop-up indication. Confirm to start
the initialisation of the system.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display
and Uplevel-Display.
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If the system is ready again, a
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre with
Uplevel-Display.
Tread depth
Check tread depth at regular
intervals.
Tyres should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm
(4 mm for winter tyres).
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 the
speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and make other vehicle
modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and will
invalidate the vehicle type
approval.
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.
9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
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Liquid gas system9Danger
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.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only 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.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light- coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Service and maintenance207Service and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................207
Recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 208General information
Service information In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for your vehicle is available
at the workshop.
Service display 3 90.
European service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 20000 miles or after
1 year , whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service
display.
The European service intervals are
valid for the following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Greenland, Hungary,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia,
Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Service display 3 90.
International service intervals Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 10000 miles or after
1 year , whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service
display.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 90.
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in the Service and Warranty Booklet.The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
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Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 90.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and lubricants Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.
Damage resulting from the use of
products not compliant with these
specifications will not be covered by
the warranty.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for gasoline and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for gasoline
engines are also valid for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 212.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
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Fuel gauge ................................... 89Fuel selector ................................ 90
Fuse box ..................................... 183
Fuses ......................................... 182
G Gauges ......................................... 88
General information ...................159
Glovebox ..................................... 61
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 101
H Halogen headlights ....................172
Hand brake ......................... 143, 144
Hazard warning flashers ............117
Headlight flash ........................... 114
Headlight range adjustment ......115
Headlights .......................... 113, 114
Headlights when driving abroad 115
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................82
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 122
High beam ........................... 98, 114
Hill start assist ........................... 145
Horn ....................................... 13, 82I
Identification plate .....................211
Ignition switch positions .............133
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 98
Indicators ...................................... 88
Information displays...................... 99
Instrument cluster ........................88
Instrument panel fuse box .........185
Instrument panel illumination .....182
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 119
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 206
Interior lighting ............................ 119
Interior lights ...................... 119, 181
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......141
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....60
J
Jump starting ............................. 200
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
Keys, memorised settings ............21L
Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Light covers, misted.................... 118
Lighting features .........................120
Light switch ................................ 113
Load compartment ................25, 73
Load compartment cover .............74
Load compartment fuse box ......186
Loading information .....................79
Low fuel ....................................... 97
M Malfunction indicator light ............94
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 140
Manual transmission .................. 142
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................118
Moonroof ..................................... 33
N New vehicle running-in ..............133
Number plate light .....................180
O
Object detection systems ...........148
Octane rating .............................. 215
Odometer ..................................... 89
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Oil............................................... 166
Oil, engine .......................... 208, 212
Oil pressure .................................. 97
Outside temperature ....................85
Overrun cut-off ........................... 134
P Parking ................................ 17, 137
Parking assist ............................ 148
Parking brake ............................ 144
Parking lights ............................. 118
Particulate filter ........................... 137
Performance .............................. 218
Performing work ........................165
Personalisation ........................... 109
Pollen filter ................................. 130
Power outlets ............................... 87
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 96
Puncture ..................................... 195
Q
Quickheat ................................... 129
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 228
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 120
Rear carrier system ......................64Rear doors ................................... 25
Rear floor storage cover ..............75
Rear fog light ............................... 98
Rear fog lights ........................... 118
Rear seats .................................... 41
Rear storage ................................ 74
Rear view camera ...................... 150
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 84
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 208, 212
Reduced engine power ...............98
Refuelling ................................... 155 Remote control ............................. 20
Retained power off ....................133
Reversing lights .........................118
Ride control systems ..................145
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 79
Roof rack ..................................... 79
S
Safety belts ................................... 44
Safety net .................................... 76
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................93
Seat belts ..................................... 44
Seat heating ................................. 40
Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ............................. 139Service ............................... 130, 207
Service display ............................ 90
Service information ....................207
Service vehicle soon .................... 94
Side airbag system ......................52
Sidelights .................................... 113
Side turn signal lights ................180
Spare wheel ............................... 198
Speedometer ............................... 88
Starting and operating ................133
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................133
Steering ...................................... 132
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 81
Steering wheel controls ...............81
Steering wheel, heated .................82
Stop-start system........................ 135
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunvisor lights ........................... 120
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 89
Tailgate ......................................... 25
Tail lights ................................... 177
Technical data ............................ 215
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools .......................................... 188
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Top-tether fastening eyes ............60
Tow bar....................................... 159
Towing ................................ 159, 202
Towing another vehicle .............203
Towing a trailer ........................... 159
Towing equipment .....................160
Towing the vehicle .....................202
Traction Control system ............. 145
Traction Control system off .......... 96
Trailer coupling ........................... 159
Trailer towing ............................. 159
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................139
Tread depth ............................... 191
Trip computer ............................ 107
Trip odometer .............................. 89
Tunnel detection .........................114
Turn and lane-change signals ...117
Turn signal ................................... 93
Tyre chains ................................ 192
Tyre deflation detection system . 190
Tyre designations ......................189
Tyre pressure ............................ 189
Tyre pressures ........................... 224
Tyre repair kit ............................. 192
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 191
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 96, 148
Underseat storage .......................63Upholstery.................................. 206
Upshift .......................................... 96
Using this manual ..........................3
V Variable effort steering .................96
Vehicle battery ........................... 169
Vehicle battery, jump starting .....200
Vehicle checks............................ 165
Vehicle data ................................ 212
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 227
Vehicle dimensions .................... 221
Vehicle Identification Number ....210
Vehicle jack ................................ 188
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............109
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 164
Vehicle tools ............................... 188
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 220
Ventilation ................................... 122
W
Warning chimes .........................106
Warning lights ............................... 88
Warning triangle .......................... 78
Washer and wiper systems .........14Washer fluid ............................... 168
Welcome lighting ........................120
Wheel changing .........................195
Wheel covers ............................. 191
Wheels and tyres .......................189
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........83
Winter tyres ............................... 189
Wiper blade replacement ..........171