Vehicle care155Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing 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.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.
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.
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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.
180IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 125
Adjustable air vents .....................99
Airbag activation ........................... 79
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........73
Airbag deactivation ..........45, 74, 79
Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 100
Air conditioning system ................ 96
Air intake .................................... 100
Air vents........................................ 99
Alert .............................................. 85
Antilock brake system ................ 112
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......75
Anti-Slip Regulator (ASR) ...........113
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................155
Armrest ......................................... 35
Ashtrays ....................................... 67
ASR (Anti-Slip Regulator) ...........113
Audible warning chimes................ 85
Autoclose ...................................... 79
Automatic fuel cut-off ............85, 103
Automatic locking .........................79B
Battery ....................................... 130
Battery discharge protection ........94
Belts.............................................. 38 Bonnet ....................................... 127
Brake and clutch fluid .................159
Brake assist ............................... 113
Brake fluid .................................. 130
Brake pad wear ............................ 75
Brakes ............................... 112, 130
Brake system ............................... 74
Breakdown.................................. 153
Bulb replacement ....................... 132
C Capacities .................................. 173
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................107
Central locking system ................21
Centre high-mounted brake light 135
Change engine oil .......................77
Changing tyre and wheel size ...144
Charging system .......................... 74
Child locks ................................... 22
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 47
Child restraint systems ................47
181
Child safety system for rearwindows .................................... 29
Chimes ......................................... 85
Cigarette lighter ........................... 66
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems ...............95
Clock....................................... 63, 79
Control indicators.......................... 70
Control of the vehicle .................101
Controls ........................................ 61
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............159
Cruise control ...................... 79, 115
Cupholders .................................. 54
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Date .............................................. 79
Daytime running lights ............79, 89
Diesel particle filter ...............76, 106
Distance to next service ...............79
Door open .................................... 79
Doors ...................................... 23, 25
Drain fuel filter ............................. 78
Driver Information Centre .............79
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 123
Driving hints ................................ 101E
Eco mode (E).............................. 111
Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 138
Electronic climate control system 97
Electronic driving programmes ..111
Electronic Stability Program 76, 114
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......126
Engine compartment fuse box ...139
Engine coolant ........................... 128
Engine coolant temperature ........76
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 69
Engine data ............................... 164
Engine exhaust .......................... 106
Engine oil ................... 127, 159, 162
Engine oil pressure ......................77
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ................................. 114
Event data recorders ..................177
Extendable load compartment cover ................................... 55, 59
Exterior care .............................. 155
Exterior light ................................. 78
Exterior lighting ......................11, 88
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27F
Fault ........................................... 111
Fixed air vents ........................... 100
Fog light ....................................... 79
Folding ......................................... 28
Folding seats ................................ 55
Front airbag system .....................44
Front fog lights ............................. 90
Front seats.................................... 33
Front turn signal light ..................132
Fuel............................................. 118
Fuel consumption .........................79
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 122
Fuel cut-off system ...............85, 103
Fuel for diesel engines ..............119
Fuel for natural gas operation ...119
Fuel for petrol engines ...............118
Fuel gauge ................................... 68
Fuel selector ................................ 69
Fuel system messages .................85
Fuses ......................................... 138
G Gauges ......................................... 67
General information ...................123
Generic warning ........................... 73
Glovebox ..................................... 54
Gross Vehicle Weight ...................59
182
HHalogen headlights ....................132
Hand brake ................................. 112
Hazard warning flashers ..............90
Headlight flash ............................. 88
Headlight range adjustment ........89
Headlights..................................... 88
Headlights when driving abroad ..89
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heating ........................................ 35
Heating and ventilation system ...95
High beam ............................. 79, 88
Hill start assist ...................... 75, 113
Horn ....................................... 13, 62
I
Identification plate .....................161
Ignition switch positions .............102
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 78
Indicators ...................................... 67
Information displays...................... 79
Instrument cluster ........................67
Instrument panel fuse box .........140
Instrument panel illumination .....138
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 91Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............53
Interior care ............................... 156
Interior lighting ........................ 79, 91
Interior lights ........................ 92, 137
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....52
J
Jump starting ............................. 152
K Kerb weight................................... 59Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Language ..................................... 79
Lashing eyes ......................... 58, 59
Light switch .................................. 88
Load compartment ................25, 55
Load compartment cover .............55
Load compartment lighting ...........93
Loading ......................................... 55
Loading information .....................59
Low engine oil level .....................78
Low fuel ....................................... 78M
Malfunction indicator light ............74
Manual adjustment ......................27
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 110
Manual transmission .................. 107
Manual transmission automated 108
Manual windows ..........................29
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .......................91
Multifunction display .....................79
N New vehicle running-in ..............101
Number plate light .....................136
O Object detection systems ...........116
Odometer ..................................... 67
Oil, engine .......................... 159, 162
Operating windows from outside ..29
Outside temperature ....................63
Overhead console .......................54
Overrun cut-off ........................... 103
P Parking ................................ 17, 105
Parking assist ............................ 116
Parking brake ............................ 112
Particulate filter ........................... 106
183
Payload......................................... 59
Performance .............................. 166
Performing work ........................126
Pollen filter ................................. 100
Power outlets ............................... 65
Power steering fluid ....................129
Power windows ............................ 29
Preheating ................................... 76
Puncture ..................................... 147
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 178
Radio info ..................................... 79
Radio remote control ...................20
Rear doors ................................... 23
Rear fog light ............................... 79
Rear fog lights ............................. 91
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 55
Rear seats ............................. 36, 55
Rear windows .............................. 31
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 63
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 159, 162
Refuelling ................................... 120 Reversing lights ........................... 91
Ride control systems ..........113, 114
Roof load ...................................... 59
Roof rack ..................................... 58
Roof racks .................................... 59S
Safety belts ................................... 38
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 33
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................73
Seat belt reminder warning chime 79
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat position ................................ 33
Selector lever ............................. 109
Service ............................... 100, 158
Service display ......................70, 79
Service information ....................158
Settings menu............................... 79
Side airbag system ......................45
Sidelights ...................................... 88
Side turn signal lights ................135
Sliding door .................................. 23
Sliding side door ........................... 23
Spare wheel ............................... 149
Speed limit warning chime............ 79
Speedometer ............................... 67
Standard display ........................... 79
Starting and operating ................101
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............102, 108
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 61
Steering wheel controls ...............61
Stop-start system.................. 78, 103
Storage ......................................... 53Storage compartments.................53
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 68
Tailgate ......................................... 25
Tail lights ................................... 134
Temperature ................................. 79
Three-point seat belt .................... 39 Tools .......................................... 142
Top-tether fastening eyes ............52
Towing ................................ 123, 153
Towing another vehicle .............154
Towing the vehicle .....................153
Traction Control system ............. 113
Trailer coupling ........................... 123
Trailer towing ............................. 123
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................108
Tread depth ............................... 143
Trip computer ......................... 79, 86
Trip odometer .............................. 67
Turn and lane-change signals .....90
Turn signal ................................... 73
Tyre chains ................................ 144
Tyre designations ......................143
Tyre pressure ............................ 143
Tyre pressures ........................... 174
Tyre repair kit ............................. 145
184
UUltrasonic parking assist ...... 75, 116
Underseat storage .......................54
Unit of measurement ....................79
Upholstery .................................. 156
Upshift .......................................... 75
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle checks............................ 126
Vehicle data ................................ 162
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 177
Vehicle dimensions .................... 171
Vehicle Identification Number ....161
Vehicle jack ................................ 142
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle shutdown .................85, 103
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 125
Vehicle tools ............................... 142
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 167
Ventilation ..................................... 95
Volume ......................................... 79
W
Warning chime.............................. 79
Warning chimes ........................... 85
Warning lights ............................... 67Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 129
Wheel changing .........................147
Wheel covers ............................. 144
Wheels and tyres .......................142
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........62
Winter tyres ............................... 142
Wiper blade replacement ..........131