Vehicle care203Before 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 system must be
completely evacuated.
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.
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, e.g. zips, belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior
cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
224IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 163
Adaptive forward lighting .....87, 109
Adjustable air vents ...................121
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ................47, 83
Airbag label................................... 42 Airbag system .............................. 42
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 122
Air conditioning system .............. 117
Air intake .................................... 122
Air vents...................................... 121
All-wheel drive ........................... 134
Antilock brake system ................ 135
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......84
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................201
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control ...............107
Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............130
Autostop ..................................... 126
Auxiliary heater ........................... 121
B Battery discharge protection ......115
Battery voltage ............................. 95Bicycle rack .................................. 56
Bonnet ....................................... 164
Bonnet open ................................. 88
Brake and clutch fluid .................205
Brake and clutch system .............84
Brake assist ............................... 136
Brake fluid .................................. 168
Brakes ............................... 135, 168
Breakdown.................................. 199
Bulb replacement ....................... 171
C Capacities .................................. 216
Catalytic converter .....................130
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............56
Centre high-mounted brake light 176
Changing tyre and wheel size ...189
Charging system .......................... 84
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 48
Child restraint systems ................48
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............116
Clock ............................................ 75
Code ............................................. 93
Collision damage repair ..............221
Control indicators.......................... 80
227Rear fog light ....................... 88, 112
Rear view camera ...................... 145
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 74 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 205, 209
Refuelling ................................... 154 Reversing lights .........................112
Ride control systems ..................136
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ..................................... 68
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................83
Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat heating ................................. 38
Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ............................. 131
Service ....................................... 122
Service display ............................ 79
Service information ....................204
Service vehicle soon .................... 84
Side airbag system ......................45
Side turn signal lights ................176
Software acknowledgement .......221
Spare wheel ............................... 195
Speed limiter............................... 140
Speedometer ............................... 77Starting and operating ................124
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................125
Steering ...................................... 124
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 71
Steering wheel controls ...............71
Stop-start system........................ 126
Storage compartments .................54
Sunglasses storage .....................55
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sunvisor lights ........................... 114
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 78
Tail lights ................................... 175
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 183
Top-tether fastening eyes ............53
Tow bar....................................... 158
Towing ................................ 158, 199
Towing another vehicle .............200
Towing equipment .....................159
Towing the vehicle .....................199
Traction Control system ............. 136
Traction Control system off........... 86
Traffic sign assistant ...................147
Trailer towing ............................. 158
Transmission ............................... 16Transmission display .................130
Tread depth ............................... 188
Trip computer .............................. 96
Trip odometer .............................. 77
Turn and lane-change signals ...112
Turn signal ................................... 83
Tyre chains ................................ 189
Tyre designations ......................184
Tyre pressure ............................ 184
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 86, 185
Tyre pressures ........................... 217
Tyre repair kit ............................. 190
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 85, 143
Underseat storage .......................56
Upholstery .................................. 203
Uplevel-Combi-Display .................88
Uplevel-Display............................. 88
Upshift .......................................... 85
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 168
Vehicle checks............................ 164
Vehicle data ................................ 209
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 223
Vehicle detected ahead ................88
Vehicle dimensions .................... 215