Seat coversRead and observe
and on page 138 first.
Electrically heated seats
Use a specific cleaning agent such as dry foam or similar to clean the covers.
»
.
Seats without seat heating
Thoroughly vacuum the seat covers with a vacuum cleaner before cleaning.
Clean the seat covers with a damp cloth or cleaning products specially de-
signed for this purpose.
Indented points arising on the fabrics by everyday use, can be removed by
brushing against the direction of hair with a damp brush.
Always clean all parts of the covers, so that there are no visible edges. Then
allow the seat to dry completely.
CAUTION
■ Do not clean the covers of electrically heated seats either with water or with
other liquids - there is a risk of damaging the seat heating system.■
Regularly remove dust from the seat covers using a vacuum cleaner.
■
Electrically heated seats must not be dried after cleaning by switching on the
heater.
■
Do not sit on wet seats - risk of seat deformation.
■
Always clean the seats “from seam to seam”.
Safety belts
Read and observe
and on page 138 first.
Wash dirty seat belts with mild soapy water.
Remove coarse dirt with a soft brush.
WARNING■ The seat belts must not be removed for cleaning.■Never clean the seat belts chemically as chemical cleaning products could
destroy the fabric.■
The seat belts must not be allowed to come into contact with corrosive
liquids (e.g. acids).
■
The seat belts must be fully dried before being rolled up.
Inspecting and replenishing
Fuel
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Petrol and diesel refuelling
141
Lead-free petrol
141
Diesel fuel
142
The correct fuel grades for your vehicle are specified on the inside of the fuel
filler flap » Fig. 150 on page 141 .
WARNING■
The operating instructions of the refuelling system must always be fol-
lowed.■
Do not smoke when refuelling and do not use a mobile phone.
■
The fuel and fuel vapours are explosive - it can be fatal!
CAUTION
■ Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of
fuel can cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and
the exhaust system.■
Immediately remove any fuel that has spilled onto the vehicle's paintwork –
risk of paint damage.
■
If the vehicle was not purchased in the country where it was intended to be
operated, you should check whether the fuel specified by the manufacturer is
offered in the country where the vehicle will be operated. You should also per-
haps check whether the manufacturer has recommended a different fuel for
operation of the vehicle in the corresponding country. If no prescribed fuel is
available, then you must check whether it is permitted by the manufacturer to
operate the vehicle with another fuel type.
140General Maintenance
Selector leverRefer to Selector lever104
Selector lever lock (automatic gearbox) Warning light
35
Service131
Service interval display46
Warning light38
Setting Lower position of the variable loading floor
87
Seat belt height12
seats and head restraints69
Upper position of the variable loading floor87
Settings Interior mirror
67
Setting the Clock
31
Side airbag16
SmartGate Connection by searching for a Wi-Fi network
47
introductory information47
Password/PIN code change49
Setting48
Wi-Fi Direct48
SmartLink see Infotainment
4
Snow chains159
Spare wheel157
Remove162
Stow162
Speed control system114
Speed symbol Refer to Wheels
158
Spoiler132
Stabilisation system109
Stability Control (ESC)110
Staring engine Jump-starting
168
START-STOP99
Jump-starting168
Manually deactivating/activating the system101
operation100
Warning light38
START-STOP system99
Starter button Problems with the engine start
99
Steering column lock locking97
Steering column lock unlocking97
Switching off the engine98
Switch off the ignition98
Switch on the ignition98
Starting and stopping the engine at the push of the button
97
Starting and stopping the engine using the key 95
Starting engine Jump-starting
168
Starting the engine Starter button
98
START STOP Information messages
101
Start the engine Key
96
Steering column lock locking Starter button
97
Steering column lock unlocking Starter button
97
Steering lock locking Key
96
Steering lock unlocking Key
96
Steering wheel correct posture
9
setting9
Stop see Parking
103
Stopping the engine Key
96
Storage73
Storage compartment Glasses compartment
78
in the boot85
in the centre console74
in the front arm rest77
on the front passenger side78
Storage compartments73
Storage net bag85
Stowage compartments in the doors
73
Sun visors65
Switching off the engine Starter button
98
Switch light on/off59
Switch off the ignition Key
96
Starter button98
Switch on the ignition Key
96
Starter button98
T
Tablet holder Behind the headrests
80
Handling80
Taking care of your vehicle Automatic car wash system
134
High-pressure cleaner134
Washing by hand133
Wash system134
TCS Operation
110
Warning light33
Technical data183
Time31
Tiptronic105
Tools161
TOP TETHER24
Towing169
Towing a trailer128
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