196Vehicle careCaution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Switch off the air suspension system 3 125.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Vehicles with manual
transmission automated: If neutral cannot be selected, the vehiclemust only be towed with the drive
wheels raised off the ground.
The vehicle should always be
towed with the ignition switched
off.
Manual transmission automated
3 134.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system 3 106 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and refit the cover.
Towing another vehicle
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
Vehicle care197Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wipers
must be switched off and the exterior
mirrors must be folded in. 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.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.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.
231Child restraints.............................. 56
Child restraint systems ................56
Cigarette lighter ........................... 78
Cleaning the vehicle ...................197
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............105
Clock ............................................ 77
Control indicators.......................... 83
Control of the vehicle .................119
Controls ........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant ....................................... 161
Coolant and antifreeze ...............201
Coolant heater ............................ 111
Cornering light ....................100, 169
Coupling ball bar ........................154
Cruise control ...................... 91, 142
Cupholders .................................. 67
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights .................99
Declaration of conformity ............227
DEF ............................................ 128
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................128
Diesel fuel ................................... 151
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 165
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......166Diesel particle filter ....................127
Door locks..................................... 21
Door open .................................... 91
Doors ............................................ 26
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........127
Driver assistance systems ..........142
Driver Information Centre .............92
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 153
Driving economically................... 119
Driving hints ................................ 119
E ECO mode .................................. 119
ecoScoring.................................... 94
Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 174
Electronic climate control system 107
Electronic driving programmes ..136
Electronic Stability Program 89,
141, 155
Electronic Stability Program off ...89
Emergency exit .......................36, 38
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......159
Engine compartment fuse box ...176
Engine coolant ........................... 161
Engine coolant temperature ........89
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Engine data ............................... 206Engine exhaust .......................... 127
Engine identification ...................204
Engine oil ...........160, 201, 205, 224
Engine oil additives ....................201
Engine oil level monitor ................81
Engine oil pressure ......................90
Engine oil viscosity grades .........201
Enhanced Traction function 140, 141
Event data recorders ..................227
Exhaust gases ............................ 127
Exit lighting ................................ 103
Exterior care .............................. 197
Exterior light ................................. 91
Exterior lighting ......................12, 97
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33
F
Fault ........................................... 137
Fire extinguisher ........................... 71
First aid ......................................... 71
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 116
Fog light ....................................... 91
Fog lights ............................ 100, 169
Folding mirrors ............................. 34
Front airbag system .....................54
Front courtesy light .....................101
Front fog lights ......................97, 100
Front reading light....................... 102
Front seats.................................... 40
232Front storage................................ 67
Front turn signal lights ...............170
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 153
Fuel economy rating (ecoScoring) 94
Fuel for diesel engines ..............151
Fuel gauge ................................... 80
Fuel tank ..................................... 224
Fuse box ............................. 176, 177
Fuses ......................................... 174
G Gauges ......................................... 79
General information ...................153
Glass panel .................................. 38
Glovebox ..................................... 67
Glovebox cooler ......................... 116
Ground clearance .......................125
H Hand brake - see Parking brake. 138
Hazard warning flashers ............100
Headlight flash ............................. 99
Headlight range adjustment ........99
Headlights ...................... 97, 98, 167
Headlights when driving abroad ..99
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 39
Heated exterior mirrors .................15
Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ...............15, 37Heating ........................................ 45
Heating and ventilation system . 105
High beam ............................. 91, 98
High beam assist ....................91, 98
Hill start assist ........................... 139
Horn ....................................... 14, 75
Hub cap hook ............................. 179
I
Identification plate .....................204
Idle speed control .......................121
Ignition switch positions .............120
Immobiliser .................................. 32
Indicators ...................................... 79
Info display ................................... 92
Information displays...................... 92
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument cluster ........................79
Instrument panel fuse box .........176
Instrument panel illumination .....174
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage .............66
Interior care ............................... 198
Interior lighting ............................ 101
Interior lights ...................... 101, 173
Interior mirrors .............................. 35
Interruption of power supply ......137
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....65J
Jack ............................................ 179
Journey record.............................. 94
Jump starting ............................. 193
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......88, 150
Lashing eyes ............................... 69
Light covers, misted.................... 101
Lighting ......................................... 97
Lighting features .........................103
Light switch .................................. 97
Load compartment........................ 21 Load compartment fuse box ......177
Load compartment lighting .........102
Loading information .....................72
Low fuel ....................................... 90
M Malfunction indicator light ............87
Manual adjustment ......................33
Manual anti-dazzle ......................35
Manual door locks ........................21
Manual mode ............................. 135
Manual transmission............. 16, 133
Manual transmission automated ......................... 16, 134
233Manual windows ..........................35
Messages ..................................... 92
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 33, 35
Misted light covers .....................101
N New vehicle running-in ..............120
Number plate light .....................173
O Object detection systems ...........146
Odometer ..................................... 80 Oil ............................................... 160
Oil, engine .......................... 201, 205
Oil level ......................................... 81
Oil pressure .................................. 90
Outside temperature ....................77
Overcab storage ..........................68
Overhead console .......................67
Overrun cut-off ........................... 122
P
Parking ................................ 17, 124
Parking assist ............................ 146
Parking brake ............................ 138
Parking ticket holder .....................37
Particulate filter ........................... 127
Performing work ........................159
Pollen filter ................................. 116
Power door locks ..........................24Power outlets ............................... 78
Power side step ............................ 26
Power sliding door ........................26
Power steering fluid ....................162
Power take-off ............................ 155
Power windows ............................ 35
Preheating ........................... 89, 121
Puncture ............................. 185, 188
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 228
Radio remote control ...................20
Rain sensor .................................. 76
Reading lights ............................ 102
Rear air conditioning system .....110
Rear bench seat storage ..............68
Rear courtesy light...................... 101
Rear doors ................................... 29
Rear fog light ............................... 91
Rear fog lights ...................... 97, 101
Rear heating system .................. 109
Rear reading light .......................102
Rear seats .................................... 46
Rear storage ................................. 68
Rear view camera ...................... 147
Rear windows .............................. 36
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 201, 205
Refuelling ................................... 152Remote control ............................. 20
Retractable parking brake ..........138
Reversing lights .........................101
Ride control systems ..................140
Ride height ................................. 125
Roof .............................................. 38
Roof load ...................................... 72
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 48
Safety net .................................... 71
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 41
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................86
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Seat heating ................................. 45
Seat position ................................ 40
Selective catalytic reduction .......128
Selector lever ............................. 134
Service ............................... 117, 200
Service display ......................82, 87
Service information ....................200
Service vehicle soon .................... 87
Side airbag system ......................54
Sidelights ...................................... 97
Side turn signal lights ................171
Side windows................................ 36
Sliding door .................................. 26
Spare wheel ............................... 190
234Speed limiter......................... 79, 145
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................120
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine .......16, 121, 134
Steering ...................................... 119
Steering column controls ..............75
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop engine .................................. 88
Stop-start system............ 16, 90, 122
Storage ......................................... 66
Storage compartments .................66
Sun visors .................................... 37
Suspension height ......................125
Suspension seat ........................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ............................ 91, 96
Tachometer ................................. 80
Tail lights ................................... 170
Technical data ............................ 206
Three-point seat belt .................... 49 Tools .......................................... 179
Top-tether fastening eyes ............65
Tow bar....................................... 153
Towing ........................................ 153
Towing another vehicle .............196
Towing a trailer ........................... 154Towing equipment .....................154
Towing eye ................................. 195
Towing the vehicle .....................195
Traction Control system ............. 140
Trailer coupling ........................... 153
Trailer stability assist .................155
Trailer towing ............................. 154
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display ...........82, 134
Tread depth ............................... 184
Trip computer .............................. 94
Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turbo engine warm-up ...............121
Turn and lane-change signals ...100
Turn signal ................................... 86
Tyre chains ................................ 185
Tyre changing ............................. 188
Tyre designations ......................180
Tyre pressure ............................ 181
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 89, 182
Tyre pressures ........................... 225
Tyre repair kit ............................. 185
Tyres .......................................... 180
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 184
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 146
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 198Upshift.......................................... 88
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 163
Vehicle checks............................ 159
Vehicle data ................................ 205
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 227
Vehicle dimensions .................... 215
Vehicle Identification Number ....203
Vehicle jack ................................ 179
Vehicle messages .......................92
Vehicle security ............................ 31
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 158
Vehicle tools ............................... 179
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 208
Ventilation ................................... 105
W
Warning chimes ........................... 93
Warning lights ............................... 79
Warning triangle .......................... 71
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 163
Washing the vehicle ...................197
Wheel changing .........................188
Wheel covers ............................. 184
Wheels and tyres .......................180