Vehicle care199
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.Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleanerand 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.
222IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 161
Adaptive forward lighting .....89, 107
Adjustable air vents ...................119
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........84
Airbag deactivation ................46, 84
Airbag label................................... 41 Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 120
Air conditioning system .............. 115
Air intake .................................... 119
Air vents...................................... 119
All-wheel drive ........................... 132
Antilock brake system ................ 132
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......86
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................198
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................28
Automatic light control ...............105
Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............128
Auxiliary heater ........................... 118
B Battery discharge protection ......113
Battery voltage ............................. 97Bicycle rack .................................. 57
Bonnet ....................................... 163
Bonnet open ................................. 89
Brake and clutch fluid .................203
Brake and clutch system .............85
Brake assist ............................... 134
Brake fluid .................................. 166
Brakes ............................... 132, 166
Breakdown.................................. 196
Bulb replacement ....................... 169
C
Capacities .................................. 214
Catalytic converter .....................127
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............56
Centre high-mounted brake light 174
Changing tyre and wheel size ...186
Charging system .......................... 85
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 ............................................. 95
Control indicators.......................... 82
Control of the vehicle .................121
