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■ 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 alarm
system.
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 plate 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, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.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.
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154Vehicle care9Danger
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
3 193.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
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Vehicle care189Appearance 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 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 wiperand 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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210IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 152
Adaptive forward lighting .....87, 107
Adjustable air vents ...................118
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ................46, 83
Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 119
Air conditioning system .............. 115
Air intake .................................... 119
Air vents...................................... 118
All-wheel drive ........................... 130
Antilock brake system ................ 131
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......85
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................189
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................28
Automatic light control ...............104
Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............127
Auxiliary heater ........................... 118
B Battery discharge protection ......113
Battery voltage ............................. 95
Bicycle rack .................................. 57Bonnet ....................................... 154
Bonnet open ................................. 88
Brake and clutch fluid .................193
Brake and clutch system .............84
Brake assist ............................... 132
Brake fluid .................................. 157
Brakes ............................... 131, 157
Breakdown.................................. 186
Bulb replacement ....................... 160
C
Capacities .................................. 204
Catalytic converter .....................126
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............56
Centre high-mounted brake light 165
Changing tyre and wheel size ...176
Charging system .......................... 84
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 47
Child restraint systems ................47
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............114
Clock ............................................ 76
Code ............................................. 93
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................120
Controls ........................................ 72