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Vehicle care229General 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 or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.● Open the bonnet, close all doors and 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 our
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Vehicle care287Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage witha 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.Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Air shutter
Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
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 aweak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
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337Child restraint systems ................56
Cigarette lighter .........................107
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............155
Clock........................................... 105
Code ........................................... 126
Collision damage repair ..............334
Control indicators........................ 111
Control of the vehicle .................166
Controls ...................................... 101
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............290
Cruise control ....................119, 185
Cupholders .................................. 61
Curtain airbag system .................. 54
Curve lighting.............................. 146
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............146
Declaration of conformity ............324
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......236
Diesel particle filter .............117, 171
Door open .................................. 120
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........185
Driver Information Centre ...........120
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 223
Driving hints ................................ 166E
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 255
Electric parking brake .........115, 178
Electric parking brake fault .........116
Electronic climate control system 158
Electronic driving programmes ..175
Electronic Stability Control.......... 181
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........117
Electronic Stability Control off .... 117
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......229
Engine compartment fuse box ...256
Engine coolant ........................... 232
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 109
Engine data ............................... 297
Engine exhaust .......................... 171
Engine identification ...................293
Engine oil ................... 231, 290, 294
Engine oil pressure ....................118
Entry lighting .............................. 153
Event data recorders ..................333
Exit lighting ................................ 153
Exterior care .............................. 285
Exterior light ............................... 119
Exterior lighting ....................13, 142
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30F
Fault ........................................... 175
First aid ......................................... 95
First aid kit ................................... 95
Fixed air vents ........................... 163
Flex-Fix system ............................ 65
Fog light ..................................... 119
Fog lights ................................... 241
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Following distance indication ......198
Forward collision alert................. 195
Front airbag system .....................52
Front fog lights ........................... 150
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 62
Front turn signal lights ...............243
Fuel............................................. 216
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 222
Fuel for diesel engines ..............216
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......217
Fuel for petrol engines ...............216
Fuel gauge ................................. 109
Fuel selector .............................. 109
Fuses ......................................... 255
G Gauges ....................................... 108
General information ...................223
Glass panel .................................. 36