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Vehicle care2199Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Move the safety catch sideways to the left vehicle side and open the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open
automatically by a lifter.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Closing
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch. Check that the bonnet
is engaged.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manuallyon a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 265.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
handle and make half a turn.
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If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
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.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
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.
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 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.
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 cleanerand insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
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.
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290IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 217
Active Emergency Braking .........187
Active head restraints ...................36
Adaptive cruise control .......113, 176
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 113, 135, 228
AdBlue ........................ 111, 160, 265
Adjustable air vents ...................150
Airbag and belt tensioners .........108
Airbag deactivation ..............55, 108
Airbag system .............................. 53
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 152
Air conditioning system .............. 145
Air intake .................................... 152
Air vents...................................... 150
Antilock brake system ................ 167
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....110
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................260
Armrest ......................................... 41
Armrest storage ........................... 65
Ashtrays ..................................... 100
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control ...............133
Automatic locking ........................23Automatic transmission .............163
Auxiliary heater ........................... 150
B
Battery discharge protection ......143
Battery voltage ........................... 123
Bicycle rack .................................. 67
BlueInjection ............................... 160
Bonnet ....................................... 219
Brake and clutch fluid .................265
Brake and clutch system ...........109
Brake assist ............................... 169
Brake fluid .................................. 222
Brakes ............................... 167, 222
Breakdown.................................. 258
Bulb replacement ....................... 226
C Capacities .................................. 281
Cargo management system ........85
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................160
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............142
Centre console storage ...............66
Changing tyre and wheel size ...247
Charging system ........................ 108
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 58