Vehicle care191
If using a car wash, comply with the
car wash manufacturer's instructions.
The windscreen wiper 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.
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.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
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,
make sure the heating element inside
is not damaged.
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.
210IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 151
Accessory sockets ........................78
Active head restraints .............34, 35
Adjustable air vents ...................120
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........84
Airbag deactivation ......................49
Airbag label................................... 44 Airbag system .............................. 44
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 121
Air conditioning system .............. 116
Air intake .................................... 121
Air vents...................................... 120
All wheel drive .....................86, 134
Antilock brake system ................ 136
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......86
Anti-theft alarm system ..........24, 91
Anti-theft locking system .............. 24
Appearance care ........................190
Apply footbrake ............................ 90
Armrest ......................................... 40
Armrest storage ........................... 58
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic dimming ......................29
Automatic headlight levelling system ...................................... 90
Automatic level control .......107, 140Automatic light control ...............106
Automatic transmission ........85, 129
AUX input ..................................... 58
B Battery .......................................... 84
Battery discharge protection ......114
Battery, jump starting.................. 187
Belt pretensioners......................... 41
Belts.............................................. 41
Bicycle rack .................................. 58
Board-Info-Display .......................92
Bonnet ....................................... 153
Bonnet open ................................. 91
Brake and clutch fluid .................195
Brake assist ............................... 138
Brake fluid .................................. 156
Brakes ............................... 136, 156
Brake system ............................... 85
Breakdown.................................. 188
Bulb replacement ....................... 160
C Capacities .................................. 206
Card holder ................................... 57
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter ................85, 129
CD tray ......................................... 57
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............58
