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A detected low tyre pressure
condition is indicated by the control
indicator
70Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System Light 073.
If
7illuminates, stop as soon as
possible and inflate the tyres as
recommended
0Tyre
Pressure 0204.
If
7flashes for 60-90 seconds and
then illuminates continuously, there
is a fault in the system. Consult a
workshop. After inflating, driving may be
required to update the tyre pressure
values in the DIC. During this
time
7may illuminate.
If
7illuminates at lower
temperatures and extinguishes after
some driving, this could be an
indicator for getting low pressure.
Check tyre pressure.
Vehicle messages
0Vehicle
Messages 080.
If the tyre pressure shall be reduced
or increased, switch off ignition.
Only mount wheels with pressure
sensors, otherwise the tyre pressure
will not be displayed and
7
illuminates continuously.
A temporary spare wheel is not
equipped with pressure sensors.
The tyre pressure monitoring
system is not operational for these
wheels. Control indicator
7
illuminates. For the further three
wheels the system remains
operational. The use of commercially available
liquid tyre repair kits can impair the
function of the system. Factory
approved repair kits can be used.
External high-power radio
equipment could disrupt the tyre
pressure monitoring system.
Each time the tyres are replaced
tyre pressure monitoring system
sensors must be dismounted and
serviced. For the screwed sensor :
Replace valve core and sealing ring.
For clipped sensor : Replace
complete valve stem.
Vehicle loading status
Adjust tyre pressure to load
condition according to tyre
information label or tyre pressure
chart
0Tyre Pressure
0204, and
select the relevant setting in the
menu Tyre Load in the Driver
Information Centre, Vehicle
Information Menu
0Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 075.
This setting is the reference for the
tyre pressure warnings.
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The menu Tyre Load only appears if
the vehicle is in a standstill and the
parking brake is applied.
Select :
.Lofor comfort pressure up to
3 people
. Eco for Eco pressure up to
3 people
. Hifor full loading
TPMS Sensor Matching
Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
identification code. The identification
code must be matched to a new tyre/ wheel position after rotating the
tyres or exchanging the complete
wheel set and if one or more TPMS
sensors were replaced. The TPMS
sensor matching process should
also be performed after replacing a
spare tyre with a road tyre
containing the TPMS sensor.
The malfunction light and the
warning message or code should go
off at the next ignition cycle. The
sensors are matched to the tyre/
wheel positions, using a TPMS
relearn tool, in the following order :
Left side front tyre, right side front
tyre, right side rear tyre and left side
rear tyre. The turn light at the
current active position is illuminated
until sensor is matched.
Consult your workshop for service
or to purchase a relearn tool. You
have two minutes to match the first
tyre/ wheel position, and
five minutes overall to match all four
tyre/wheel positions. If it takes
longer, the matching process stops
and must be restarted.
The TPMS sensor matching process
is outlined below:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Move selector lever to neutral.
4. Use MENUon the indicator
lever to select the Vehicle
Information Men u in the
Driver Information
Centre (DIC).
5. Turn the adjuster wheel to scroll to the tyre
pressure menu.
6. Press SET/CLR to begin the
sensor matching process.
A message requesting
acceptance of the process
should display.
7. Press SET/CLR again to
confirm the selection. The horn
sounds twice to signal the
receiver is in relearn mode.
8. Start with the left side front tyre.
9. Place the relearn tool against the tyre sidewall, near the
valve stem. Then press the
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button to activate the TPMS
sensor. A horn chirp confirms
that the sensor identification
code has been matched to this
tyre and wheel position.
10. Proceed to the right side front tyre, and repeat the procedure
in Step 9.
11. Proceed to the right side rear tyre, and repeat the procedure
in Step 9.
12. Proceed to the left side rear tyre, and repeat the procedure
in Step 9. The horn sounds
twice to indicate the sensor
identification code has been
matched to the left side rear
tyre, and the TPMS sensor
matching process is no longer
active.
13. Turn off the ignition.
14. Set all four tyres to the recommended air pressure
level as indicated on the tyre
pressure label. 15. Ensure the tyre loading status
is set according selected
pressure
0Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 075.
Temperature dependency
The tyre pressure depends on the
temperature of the tyre. During
driving, tyre temperature and
pressure increase. Tyre pressure
values provided on the tyre
information label and tyre pressure
chart are valid for cold tyres, which
means at 20 °C. The pressure
increases by nearly 10 kPa for a
10 °C temperature increase. This
must be considered when warm
tyres are checked.
The tyre pressure value displayed in
the DIC shows the real tyre
pressure. A cooled down tyre will
show a decreased value, which
does not indicate an air leak.
Tread Depth
Check tread depth at regular
intervals. Tyres should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm
(4 mm for winter tyres).
For safety reasons it is
recommended that the tread depth
of the tyres on one axle should not
vary by more than 2 mm.
The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread
wear indicators (TWI). Their position
is indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
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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,
make sure the heating element
inside is not damaged.
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.
Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or
abrasive agents, fuels, aggressive
media (e.g. paint cleaner, acetone
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be
treated with the same agents as
the body.
Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage
with a touch-up pen before rust
forms. Have more extensive
damage or rust areas repaired by a
workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle
underbody have a PVC
undercoating while other critical
areas have a durable protective wax
coating.
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.
Interior Care
Interior and upholstery
Only 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.
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Service and
Maintenance
General Information
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
General Information
Service Information
In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at
the proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for your vehicle is
available at the workshop.
Service display
0Service
Display 068.
European service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 25000 km or after
1 year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated in the
service display.
A shorter service interval can be
valid for severe driving behaviour,
e.g. for taxis and police vehicles. The European service intervals are
valid for the following countries :
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Greenland, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta,
Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Service display
0Service
Display 068.
International service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15000 km or after
1 year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated in the
service display.
The international service intervals
are valid for the countries which are
not listed in the European service
intervals.
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Service display0Service
Display 068.
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded
in the Service and Warranty
Booklet. The date and mileage is
completed with the stamp and
signature of the servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty
or goodwill claims are to be met,
and is also a benefit when selling
the vehicle.
Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration
The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display
0Service
Display 068.
Recommended
Fluids, Lubricants,
and Parts
Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.
Damage resulting from the use of
products not compliant with these
specifications will not be covered by
the warranty.
{Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use.
The oil quality ensures e.g. engine cleanliness, wear protection and oil
ageing control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil
quality that provides optimum
protection for petrol and diesel
engines. If it is unavailable, engine
oils of other listed qualities have to
be used. Recommendations for
petrol engines are also valid for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
0
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
0195.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different
manufacturers and brands can be
mixed as long as they comply with
the required engine oil quality and
viscosity.
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D
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 4
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 206
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . 205
Devices Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Dimensions Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Displays Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Central Locking System . . . . . . . . 22
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 148
Driver Information Centre (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
E
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Electrical System (cont'd)
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Electronic Climate Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . 144
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Electronic Stability Control
Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Emissions - CO2 Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
End-of-Life Vehicle Recovery . . . 157
Engine Automatic Start/StopFeature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Check and Service Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 68
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Reduced Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 136
Engine Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Engine Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 206
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . 85
F
First Aid Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Fixed Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Flat Tyre
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Fluid Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Fog Lamp Light, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Front Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Front Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . 165
Front Seat Position Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Front Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
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Fuel (cont'd)Consumption - CO2 -
Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 73
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
G
GaugesEngine Coolant Temperature . . . 68
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Mileometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rev Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Service Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Gear Shifting Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
H
Hazard Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Headlamp Range Adjustment . . . . 86
Headlamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Main-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Main/Dipped Beam Changer . . . . 86
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Position Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Range Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Headlights When Driving
Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Heated Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Heating and Ventilation
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 143
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 61
I
Identification Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Indicators Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Information Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Information on Loading the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Instrument Panel Illumination . . . 168
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 92
ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
J
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20