262Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and close.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards. To prevent
damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 244.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Vehicle care263Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and engage.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has adegreasing effect and impairs lockfunction. 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 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.
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After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Air shutter Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
Interior care Interior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
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.
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Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 61
Child restraints.............................. 60
Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter .........................103
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............147
Clock........................................... 101
Code ........................................... 123
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................156
Controls ........................................ 96
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............268
Cruise control ....................116, 176
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 138
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............138
Declaration of conformity ............288
DEF ............................................ 163
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................163
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......228
Diesel particle filter .............114, 162
Door open .................................. 116
Door panel storage .......................67
Doors ............................................ 24Driver assistance systems..........176
Driver Information Centre ...........117
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 216
Driving hints ................................ 156
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 237
Electric parking brake .........112, 171
Electric parking brake fault .........112
Electronic climate control system 149
Electronic driving programmes ..168
Electronic Stability Control.......... 174
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........114
Electronic Stability Control off..... 114
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......221
Engine compartment fuse box ...239
Engine coolant ........................... 224
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 275
Engine exhaust .......................... 162
Engine identification ...................271
Engine oil ................... 222, 268, 272
Engine oil pressure ....................115
Entry lighting .............................. 145
Event data recorders ..................290
Exit lighting ................................ 145Exterior care .............................. 263
Exterior light ............................... 115
Exterior lighting ....................12, 135
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 168
First aid kit ................................... 92
Fixed air vents ........................... 154
Flex-Fix system ............................ 70
Fog light ..................................... 116
Fog lights ................................... 232
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Folding tray .................................. 92
Following distance indication ......189
Forward collision alert................. 186
Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights ........................... 142
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 67
Fuel............................................. 206
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 214
Fuel for diesel engines ..............206
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......207
Fuel for natural gas operation ...208
Fuel for petrol engines ...............206
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 237
296
Tools .......................................... 244
Top-tether fastening eyes ............64
Tow bar....................................... 215
Towing ................................ 215, 261
Towing another vehicle .............262
Towing equipment .....................217
Towing the vehicle .....................261
Traction Control system ............. 173
Traction Control system off......... 114
Traffic sign assistant ...................202
Trailer coupling ........................... 215
Trailer stability assist .................219
Trailer towing ............................. 216
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................166
Tread depth ............................... 249
Trip computer ............................ 127
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...142
Turn signal ................................. 110
Tyre chains ................................ 250
Tyre designations ......................244
Tyre pressure ............................ 245
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 114, 245
Tyre pressures ........................... 285 Tyre repair kit ............................. 250U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...113, 192
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 265
Upshift ........................................ 113
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 226
Vehicle checks............................ 221
Vehicle data ................................ 272
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 290
Vehicle detected ahead ..............116
Vehicle dimensions .................... 283
Vehicle Identification Number ....270
Vehicle jack ................................ 244
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............129
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 220
Vehicle tools ............................... 244
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 281
Ventilation ................................... 147
W Warning chimes .........................125
Warning lights ............................. 104Warning triangle .......................... 92
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 225
Wheel changing .........................253
Wheel covers ............................. 249
Wheels and tyres .......................244
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........98
Winter tyres ............................... 244
Wiper blade replacement ..........228