222Vehicle care
Wax painted parts of the vehicleregulary.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint and fabric damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper must be switched off. Remove
additional antenna and external
accessories.
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.
Caution
After washing or cleaning, the softtop must be completely dried
before opening. If a wet soft top
remains opened for a longer time,
it would be damaged by water
spotting and mould growth.
When cleaning with a high-pressure
jet cleaner ensure a minimum
distance of 30 cm to the rear brand
emblem to prevent unintended
unlocking.
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.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
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 painted parts of 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.
Soft top as well as 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 from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
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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.
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.
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.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
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.
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.
244IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 180
Active head restraints ...................46
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
.................................. 94, 113, 190
Adjustable air vents ...................130
Airbag, belt tensioners and anti- roll bars ..................................... 89
Airbag deactivation ................62, 89
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 131
Air conditioning system .............. 123
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 130
Antilock brake system ................ 143
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......91
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................221
Armrest ......................................... 53
Armrest storage ........................... 71
Ashtrays ....................................... 84 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............110
Automatic locking ........................23Automatic transmission .............140
Auxiliary heater ........................... 130
B Battery discharge protection ......120
Battery voltage ........................... 103 Bonnet ....................................... 182
Brake and clutch fluid .................226
Brake and clutch system .............90
Brake assist ............................... 146
Brake fluid .................................. 185
Brakes ............................... 143, 185
Breakdown.................................. 219
Bulb replacement ....................... 188
C
Capacities .................................. 237
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................139
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............71
Changing tyre and wheel size ...208
Charging system .......................... 90
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Cigarette lighter ........................... 84
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............122
245
Clock............................................. 81
Code ........................................... 101
Control indicators.......................... 87
Control of the vehicle .................132
Controls ........................................ 77
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............226
Cruise control ...................... 94, 150
Cupholders .................................. 70
Curve lighting.............................. 113
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............113
Declaration of conformity ............240
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......187
Diesel particle filter ...............92, 138
Door open .................................... 94
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........150
Driver Information Centre .............95
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 174
Driving hints ................................ 132
E
Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 196
Electric parking brake ...........91, 144
Electric parking brake fault ...........91Electronic climate control system 125
Electronic driving programmes ..141
Electronic Stability Control.......... 147
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............92
Electronic Stability Control off....... 92
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......181
Engine compartment fuse box ...197
Engine coolant ........................... 184
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 233
Engine exhaust .......................... 138
Engine identification ...................229
Engine oil ................... 182, 226, 230
Engine oil pressure ......................93
Entry lighting .............................. 119
Event data recorders ..................242
Exit lighting ................................ 120
Exterior care .............................. 221
Exterior light ................................. 94
Exterior lighting ....................12, 109
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 142
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Fog light ....................................... 94Fog lights ................................... 191
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Following distance indication ......155
Forward collision alert................. 153
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 117
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 70
Front turn signal lights ...............192
Fuel............................................. 171
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 173
Fuel for diesel engines ..............172
Fuel for petrol engines ...............171
Fuel gauge ................................... 86
Fuses ......................................... 196
G
Gauges ......................................... 84
General information ...................174
Glovebox ..................................... 69
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 99
Ground clearance .......................133
H Halogen headlights ....................188
Hand brake ......................... 143, 144
Hazard warning flashers ............116
Headlight flash ........................... 111
246
Headlight range adjustment ......112
Headlights................................... 109
Headlights when driving abroad 112
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................78
Heating ........................................ 53
Heating and ventilation system . 122
High beam ........................... 94, 110
High beam assist ..................94, 111
Hill start assist ........................... 146
Horn ....................................... 13, 78
I
Identification plate .....................228
Ignition switch positions .............133
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 94
Indicators ...................................... 84
Information displays...................... 95
Instrument cluster ........................84
Instrument panel fuse box .........199
Instrument panel illumination .....196
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 118
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........148
Interior care ............................... 223
Interior lighting ............................ 118Interior lights ...................... 118, 196
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......142
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....68
J
Jump starting ............................. 218
K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......92, 170
Lashing eyes ............................... 75
Light switch ................................ 109
Load compartment ................24, 72
Load compartment fuse box ......200
Loading information .....................76
Low fuel ....................................... 93
M
Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 141
Manual transmission .................. 143
Memorised settings ......................21Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................118
N New vehicle running-in ..............133
Number plate light .....................195
O Object detection systems ...........156
Odometer ..................................... 85
Oil, engine .......................... 226, 230
Operate pedal ............................... 90
Outside temperature ....................81
Overrun cut-off ........................... 135
P Parking ................................ 17, 137
Parking assist ............................ 156
Parking brake ............................ 144
Parking lights ............................. 117
Particulate filter ........................... 138
Performance .............................. 234
Performing work ........................181
Pollen filter ................................. 131
Power outlets ............................... 83
Power seat adjustment ................51
Power steering.............................. 92
Power steering fluid ....................184
Power windows ............................ 31
247
Preheating ................................... 92
Puncture ..................................... 212
Q
Quickheat ................................... 130
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 243
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 119
Rear floor storage cover ..............74
Rear fog light ............................... 94
Rear fog lights ........................... 117
Rear storage ................................. 74
Rear view camera ...................... 165
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 226, 230
Refuelling ................................... 172 Retained power off .....................133
Reversing lights .........................118
Ride control systems ..................146
Rollover protection system ...........43
S Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 48
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................89
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat folding .................................. 50Seat position ................................ 47
Selector lever ............................. 140
Service ............................... 131, 225
Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................225
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................163
Sidelights .................................... 109
Side turn signal lights ................194
Soft top ........................................ 34
Spare wheel ............................... 215
Speed limiter............................... 152
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................133
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................134
Steering ...................................... 132
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 77
Steering wheel controls ...............77
Stop-start system........................ 135
Storage ......................................... 69
Storage compartments .................69
Sunvisor lights ........................... 119
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 85
Tail lights ................................... 193
Three-point seat belt .................... 55Tools .......................................... 202
Top-tether fastening eyes ............68
Tow bar....................................... 174
Towing ................................ 174, 219
Towing another vehicle .............220
Towing equipment .....................175
Towing the vehicle .....................219
Traction Control system ............. 146
Traction Control system off........... 92
Traffic sign assistant ...................167
Trailer coupling ........................... 174
Trailer towing ............................. 175
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................140
Tread depth ............................... 207
Trip odometer .............................. 85
Turn and lane-change signals ...116
Turn signal ................................... 89
Tyre chains ................................ 209
Tyre designations ......................203
Tyre pressure ............................ 203
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 93, 204
Tyre pressures ........................... 238
Tyre repair kit ............................. 209
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 156
Upholstery .................................. 223
248
Upshift.......................................... 92
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 185
Vehicle checks............................ 181
Vehicle data ................................ 230
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 242
Vehicle detected ahead ................94
Vehicle dimensions .................... 235
Vehicle Identification Number ....228
Vehicle jack ................................ 202
Vehicle messages .....................101
Vehicle personalisation .............103
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 180
Vehicle tools ............................... 202
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 235
Ventilating ..................................... 53
Ventilation ................................... 122
W
Warning chimes .........................102
Warning lights ............................... 84
Warning triangle .......................... 75
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 185Wheel changing .........................212
Wheel covers ............................. 208
Wheels and tyres .......................203
Wind deflector............................... 41
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........79
Winter tyres ............................... 203
Wiper blade replacement ..........187