14In brief
Windscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 62, Washer fluid 3 129.
Rear window wiper and washer
systems
Twist band to activate the rear
window wiper.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Push lever: Washer fluid is sprayed
on the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 63.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 31.
62Instruments and controlsHorn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiper
Twist lever:
§=offÇ=intermittent wipingÈ=slowÉ=fast
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, move the
lever up.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position Ç.
The windscreen wiper will
automatically adapt to the speed of
the vehicle.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever briefly, washer fluid is
sprayed onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times.
Pull lever and hold, washer fluid is
sprayed onto the windscreen and wiper wipes until the lever is released.
Washer fluid 3 129, Wiper blade
replacement 3 131.
Instruments and controls63Rear window wiper/washer
Twist to activate the rear window
wiper.
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Outside temperature
Outside temperature is shown in the
Driver Information Centre 3 79.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Depending on model variant, the
current time and/or date may appear
in the Driver Information Centre
3 79.
Values can be adjusted via the
SET q, R and S buttons on the
instrument panel.
Vehicle care125Vehicle careGeneral Information...................125
Vehicle checks ........................... 126
Bulb replacement .......................132
Electrical system ........................138
Vehicle tools .............................. 142
Wheels and tyres .......................142
Jump starting ............................. 152
Towing ....................................... 153
Appearance care .......................155General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear to prevent the vehicle
from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.
126Vehicle care
■ Open the bonnet, close all doorsand lock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are not functional, e.g. anti-theft lockingsystem.
Putting back into operation When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plates if necessary.End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.
Natural gas vehicles must be recycled by a service centre authorised for
natural gas vehicles.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
Vehicle care129
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be between the
MIN and MAX mark. Top up if the
level is low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluid
If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MIN mark consult a
workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
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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