Vehicle care1559Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Move the safety catch sideways to the left vehicle side and open the bonnet.
Pull up the support rod lightly from the
holder. And then secure it at the left
side hook on the bonnet.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch. Check that the bonnet
is engaged.
Engine oil Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 194.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
190Vehicle careAppearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has adegreasing effect and impairs lockfunction. After using a 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.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle 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.
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.
210IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 153
Adaptive forward lighting .....88, 108
Adjustable air vents ...................119
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........84
Airbag deactivation ................47, 84
Airbag system .............................. 42
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 120
Air conditioning system .............. 116
Air intake .................................... 120
Air vents...................................... 119
All-wheel drive ........................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 132
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......86
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................190
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control ...............105
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............128
Auxiliary heater ........................... 119
B Battery discharge protection ......114
Battery voltage ............................. 96
Bicycle rack .................................. 58Bonnet ....................................... 155
Bonnet open ................................. 89
Brake and clutch fluid .................194
Brake and clutch system .............85
Brake assist ............................... 133
Brake fluid .................................. 158
Brakes ............................... 132, 158
Breakdown.................................. 187
Bulb replacement ....................... 161
C
Capacities .................................. 205
Catalytic converter .....................127
Central locking system ................22
Centre console storage ...............57
Centre high-mounted brake light 166
Changing tyre and wheel size ...177
Charging system .......................... 85
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 50
Child restraints.............................. 48
Child restraint systems ................48
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............115
Clock ............................................ 77
Code ............................................. 94
Control indicators.......................... 82
Control of the vehicle .................121
Controls ........................................ 73
