InformationCAUTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents, which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐
work can be overloaded or damaged. There is risk of property damage. Only connect battery
chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting
aid terminals in the engine compartment. ◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 217, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a power loss, some equipment needs to
be newly initialized or individual settings up‐
dated, for example:▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability
of the navigation.▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.▷Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer to
page 48.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop or
take them to a collection point.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
Information WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is risk of
fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse. Do
not replace a nonworking fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating. ◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box in
the glove compartment.
Replacing fuse
The fuses are located in the passenger floor
area under the dashboard.1.To open, loosen screws, arrow 1.2.Fold down the fuse holder, arrow 2.
Information on the fuse types and locations
is found on a separate sheet.3.Replace the fuse in question.4.The installation is done in reverse order
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CareVehicle features and op‐tions
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. The respectively applicable country provi‐
sions must be observed when using the respec‐
tive features and systems.
Car washes
General information Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the
hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
Information CAUTION
When cleaning with high-pressure wash‐
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high. There
is risk of property damage. Maintain sufficient
distance and do not spray too long continu‐
ously. Follow the Owner's Manual for the high-
pressure washer. ◀
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.▷Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals: 12 inches/30 cm.▷Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 inches/80 cm.
Automatic car washes
Information CAUTION
Water can penetrate in the windshield
area due to high-pressure washers. There is risk
of property damage. Avoid high-pressure
washers. ◀
CAUTION
Improper use of automatic car washes
can cause damage to the vehicle. There is risk of property damage. Information the following
instructions:
▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm to avoid damage to the
chassis.▷Observe the tire width of the guide rail to
avoid damage to tires and rims.▷Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage to
the exterior mirrors.▷Unscrew the rod antenna to avoid the rod
antenna breaking off.▷Deactivate rain sensor if necessary to avoid
damage to the wiper system. ◀
In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on avoid‐
ing an unintentional alarm, refer to page 45.
With front PDC: to reduce PDC false alarms,
switch off automatic PDC activation on obstacle
detection, for example in car washes, refer to
page 128.
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Front-end collision warningwith City Braking func‐
tion 110
Front fog lights 98
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 102
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 102
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107
Fuel 178
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 86
Fuel filler flap 176
Fuel gauge 81
Fuel lid 176
Fuel quality 178
Fuel recommendation 178
Fuel, tank capacity 232
Fuse 215
G Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 145
Gasoline 178
Gear change, Steptronic trans‐ mission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 161
Glare shield 149
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 47
Glove compartment 153
GREEN Mode 167
GREEN Mode, bonus range 169
GREEN Mode driving style analysis 171
GREEN Mode indicator 167
GREEN - program, driving dy‐ namics 118
GREEN tip 169
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
Ground clearance 162 H
Halogen headlights 206
Handbrake, see parking brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 146
Hazard warning flashers 216
Head airbag 100
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 96
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 96
Headlight flasher 68
Headlight glass 205
Headlights, care 222
Head restraints 49
Head restraints, front 53
Head restraints, rear 54
Head-up Display 90
Head-Up Display, Shift point indicator 92
Head-up Display, sport dis‐ plays 92
Head-up Display, standard view 91
Heavy cargo, stowing 164
High-beam Assistant 97
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 97
Hills 162
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 119
Holder for beverages 154
Homepage 6
Hood 194
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 161
HUD Head-up Display 90
Hydroplaning 161
I
Ice warning, see External tem‐ perature warning 81 Icy roads, see External tem‐
perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 186
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Ignition off 62
Ignition on 62
Illuminated ring, central in‐ strument cluster 89
Indication of a flat tire 104, 107
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
Individual air distribu‐ tion 139, 142
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 36
Inflation pressure, tires 180
Inflation pressure warning, tires 107
Info display, refer to On-Board computer 85
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 77
Instrument lighting 98
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Safety 109
Intensity, AUTO program 142
Interior equipment 145
Interior lights 98
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
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Minimum tread, tires 187
Mirrors 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 161
Mobility System 190
Mode, GREEN Mode 167
Modifications, technical, refer to Own Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 205
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 59
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
N Navigation, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints 53
Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints 54
New wheels and tires 188
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 203
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 132
Octane rating, see Recom‐ mended fuel grade 178
Odometer 81
Office, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Oil 196
Oil, adding 197
Oil additives 198
Oil change 198
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 82
Oil filler neck 197 Oil types, alternative 198
Oil types, suitable 198
Old batteries, disposal 215
On-board computer 85
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 85
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 203
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating concept 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 204
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening/closing with remote control 37
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 7
Outside air, see Automatic re‐ circulated-air control 142
Own safety 7
P
Paint, vehicle 222
Panoramic glass sunroof 47
Parallel parking assistant 133
Park Distance Control PDC 128
Parked-car ventilation 143
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 162
Parking aid, see PDC 128
Parking assistant 133
Parking brake 66
Parking lights 95
Parts and accessories 8
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 132
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 128
Performance Control 117 Personal Profile 36
Person warning with City light braking function 113
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 223
PostCrash 115
Power failure 215
Power windows 45
Prescribed engine oil types 198
Pressure, tire air pressure 180
Pressure warning, tires 107
Profile, see Personal Pro‐ file 36
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R
Radiator fluid 200
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 62
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 69
Rear fog lights 98
Rear lights 208
Rear luggage rack 165
Rearview camera 131
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window de‐ froster 140, 143
Recirculated-air filter 143
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