14In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI=fastLO=slowINT=interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 73, Wiper
blade replacement 3 163.
Windscreen washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 73,
Washer fluid 3 161.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch=continuous
operationlower switch=intermittent
operationmiddle position=off
In brief15
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 75.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 30.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press button V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 113.
Instruments and controls75
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Rear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch=continuous
operationlower switch=intermittent
operationmiddle position=off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 100.
156Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................156
Vehicle checks ........................... 157
Bulb replacement .......................164
Electrical system ........................170
Vehicle tools .............................. 175
Wheels and tyres .......................176
Jump starting ............................. 189
Towing ....................................... 191
Appearance care .......................193General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear or set selector lever to P . Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.
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■ Open the bonnet, close all doorsand lock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on ourwebsite, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
Vehicle care161Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and the MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 198.
Vehicle battery Vehicles without stop-start system
will be equipped with a lead acid
battery. Vehicles with stop-start
system will be equipped with an
AGM battery which is not a lead acid
battery.
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RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 215
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 111
Rear carrier system ......................57
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ....................... 89, 110
Rear view camera ...................... 142
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 75
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 198, 202
Refuelling ................................... 150
Reversing lights .........................110
Ride control systems ..................133
Roof .............................................. 31
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 35
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat position ................................ 34
Selector lever ............................. 127
Service ....................................... 119
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................197Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................45
Side turn signal lights ................169
Spare wheel ............................... 187
Speed limiter............................... 137
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................121
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................121
Steering ...................................... 120
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 122
Storage compartments .................54
Sunglasses storage .....................56
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sunvisor lights ........................... 111
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 167
Three-point seat belt .................... 39
Tools .......................................... 175
Top-tether fastening eyes ............53
Tow bar....................................... 154
Towing ................................ 154, 191
Towing another vehicle .............192Towing hitch installation
dimensions ............................. 211
Towing the vehicle .....................191
Traction Control system ............. 133
Traction Control system off........... 87
Traffic sign assistant ...................144
Trailer towing ............................. 155
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................127
Tread depth ............................... 180
Trip computer .............................. 97
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn and lane-change signals ...109
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 182
Tyre designations ......................176
Tyre pressure ............................ 177
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 177
Tyre pressures ........................... 210
Tyre repair kit ............................. 182
Tyres .......................................... 176
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 140
Underseat storage .......................56
Upholstery .................................. 195
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
220
VVehicle battery ........................... 161
Vehicle checks............................ 157
Vehicle data ................................ 202
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 214
Vehicle detected ahead ................89
Vehicle dimensions .................... 207
Vehicle Identification Number ....200
Vehicle jack ................................ 175
Vehicle messages .......................95
Vehicle personalisation .............100
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 156
Vehicle tools ............................... 175
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 207
Ventilation ................................... 113
W
Warning chimes ........................... 97
Warning lights ............................... 79
Warning triangle .......................... 69
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 161
Wheel changing .........................185
Wheel covers ............................. 181
Wheels and tyres .......................176Windows....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........73
Winter tyres ............................... 176
Wiper blade replacement ..........163
X Xenon headlights .......................166