268Vehicle care
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.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
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.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith 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.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Exterior lights Headlight and other light covers aremade 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 from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
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.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
324IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 222
Active Emergency Braking .........191
Active head restraints ...................46
Adaptive cruise control .......110, 180
Adaptive forward lighting ...110, 129
AdBlue ................................ 108, 161
Adjustable air vents ...................149
Airbag and belt tensioners .........105
Airbag deactivation ..............63, 105
Airbag label................................... 58 Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 151
Air conditioning system .............. 138
Air intake .................................... 150
Air vents...................................... 149
All-wheel drive ........................... 169
Antilock brake system ................ 169
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....107
Anti-theft alarm system ................33
Anti-theft locking system .............. 33
Appearance care ........................267
Armrest ................................... 53, 54
Armrest storage ........................... 72
Ashtrays ....................................... 93
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39Automatic climate control
system .................................... 140
Automatic dimming ......................38
Automatic light control ...............127
Automatic locking ........................27
Automatic transmission .............164
Automatic transmission fluid .......226
Autostop ..................................... 110
Auxiliary heater ........................... 149
B Battery discharge protection ......136
Battery voltage ........................... 122
Belts.............................................. 54 BlueInjection ............................... 161
Bonnet ....................................... 224
Brake and clutch fluid .................272
Brake and clutch system ...........106
Brake assist ............................... 172
Brake fluid .................................. 228 Brakes ............................... 169, 228
Breakdown.................................. 264
Bulb replacement ....................... 232
C Capacities .................................. 292
Cargo management system ........77
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................161
Central locking system ................23
