162Vehicle care
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumesfrom the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system and close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye and replace cap.
Towing another vehicle
The fixed towing eye is located under the rear bumper.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
Trailer hitch 3 129.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.
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If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wipers and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
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 cleanerand 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.
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.
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HHand brake - see Parking brake. 118
Hazard warning flashers ..............93
Headlight flash ............................. 92
Headlight range adjustment ........92
Headlights ...................... 91, 92, 139
Headlights when driving abroad ..92
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 40
Heated mirrors ............................. 36
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heating ........................................ 44
Heating and ventilation system ...97
High beam ............................. 85, 92
Hill start assist ........................... 118
Horn ....................................... 14, 72
I
Identification plate .....................169
Idle speed control .......................112
Ignition switch positions .............109
Immobiliser .................................. 34
Indicators ...................................... 76
Info-display ................................... 86
Information displays...................... 86
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument panel fuse box .........145
Instrument panel illumination .....144Instrument panel illumination
control ...................................... 94
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............64
Interior care ............................... 164
Interior lighting .............................. 94
Interior lights ........................ 94, 143
Interior mirrors .............................. 36
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 63
J
Jack ............................................ 148
Jump starting ............................. 159
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 67
Light covers, misted...................... 94
Lighting ......................................... 91
Lighting features ........................... 95
Light switch .................................. 91
Load compartment ....................... 30
Load compartment cover .............66
Load compartment lighting ...........95
Loading information .....................69Load rails and hooks ...................67
Low fuel ....................................... 85
M
Malfunction indicator light ............82
Manual adjustment ......................35
Manual anti-dazzle ......................36
Manual transmission .................. 116
Messages ..................................... 87
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 35, 36
Misted light covers .......................94
N New vehicle running-in ..............109
Number plate light .....................142
O
Object detection systems ...........124
Octane rating .............................. 172
Odometer ..................................... 77
Oil ............................................... 133
Oil, engine .......................... 166, 171
Oil pressure .................................. 84
Outside temperature ....................74
Overcab storage ..........................66
Overrun cut-off ........................... 113
185
PParking ................................ 18, 115
Parking assist ............................ 124
Parking brake ............................ 118
Particulate filter ........................... 115
Performing work ........................132
Pollen filter ................................. 107
Power button .............................. 110
Power outlets ............................... 75
Power steering fluid ....................135
Power windows ............................ 37
Preheating ................................... 84
Puncture ..................................... 157
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 180
Radio remote control ...................19
Rear air conditioning system .....101
Rear doors ................................... 29
Rear fog light ............................... 85
Rear fog lights ............................. 93
Rear heating system .................. 101
Rear seats .................................... 44
Rear view camera ...................... 125
Rear windows .............................. 38
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 73
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 166, 171Refuelling ................................... 127
Remote control ............................. 19
Reversing light ........................... 142
Reversing lights ........................... 94
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ..................................... 69
S Safety belts ................................... 47
Safety net .................................... 68
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 42
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................81
Seat belts ..................................... 47 Seat heating ................................. 44
Seat position ................................ 41
Service ............................... 107, 165
Service display ............................ 78
Service information ....................165
Service vehicle soon .................... 82
Side airbag system ......................54
Sidelights ...................................... 91
Side turn signal lights ................141
Sliding door .................................. 29
Spare wheel ............................... 158
Spare wheel security tool ...........148
Speed limiter............................... 123
Speedometer ............................... 76
Starting and operating ................109
Starting off ................................... 16Starting the engine ....................111
Steering ...................................... 109
Steering column controls ..............72
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 71
Steering wheel controls ...............71
Stop engine .................................. 82
Stop-start system........................ 113
Storage ......................................... 64
Storage compartments .................64
Sun visors .................................... 39
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph .................................. 90
Tachometer ................................. 77
Tailgate ......................................... 30
Tail lights ................................... 141
Technical data ............................ 172
Three-point seat belt .................... 48
Tools .......................................... 148
Top-tether fastening eyes ............63
Torx key ...................................... 148
Tow bar....................................... 129
Towing ................................ 129, 161
Towing another vehicle .............162
Towing a trailer ........................... 129
Towing eye ......................... 148, 161
Towing the vehicle .....................161
Traction Control system ............. 118
Trailer coupling ........................... 129
186
Trailer stability assist .................130
Trailer towing ............................. 129
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 152
Trip computer .............................. 88
Trip odometer .............................. 77
Turn and lane-change signals .....93
Turn signal ................................... 81
Tyre chains ................................ 153
Tyre changing ............................. 157
Tyre designations ......................149
Tyre pressure ............................ 149
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 84, 150
Tyre pressures ........................... 178
Tyre repair kit ............................. 154
Tyres .......................................... 149
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 153
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 124
Underseat storage .......................65
Upholstery .................................. 164
Upshift .......................................... 83
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 137
Vehicle checks............................ 132
Vehicle data ................................ 171Vehicle data recording and
privacy ..................................... 179
Vehicle dimensions .................... 174
Vehicle Identification Number ....168
Vehicle jack ................................ 148
Vehicle messages .......................87
Vehicle security ............................ 31
Vehicle shutdown ......................112
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 131
Vehicle tools ............................... 148
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 173
Ventilation ..................................... 97
W
Warning chimes ........................... 87
Warning lights ............................... 76
Warning messages .......................87
Warning triangle .......................... 68
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 136
Washing the vehicle ...................162
Welcome lighting .......................... 95
Wheel changing .........................157
Wheel cover hook .......................148
Wheel covers ............................. 153
Wheels and tyres .......................149
Wheel wrench ............................. 148
Windows ....................................... 37Windscreen................................... 37
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........72
Winter tyres ............................... 149
Wiper blade replacement ..........139