
158Vehicle careGeneral 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 rubber seals.
● Change engine oil.
● Drain washer fluid reservoir. ● Check coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle
from rolling.
● Do not apply parking brake.● Open 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.

Vehicle care177SymbolCircuitIBody control module /
Power windows / Heating
and ventilation system / Air
conditioningmLeft heated rear windownRight heated rear windowRWindscreen washerMElectronic immobiliserUHeated seatsFBLCornering lightlHands-free connection&TachographPTOPower take-offjHornÍPreheating / Diesel fuel filterxClimate control fandHeated exterior mirrorsTLeft-hand side lightSRight-hand side lightSymbolCircuitQPneumatic suspensionONavigation systemADPAdditional adaptations,Power windows / Body
control module
Load compartment fuse box
Combi
Located behind the trim panel on the
right-hand side of the load
compartment, beside the rear door.
Using a suitable tool, e.g. a flat-blade screwdriver, unclip the trim panel at
the 3 locations shown in the
illustration and remove.
Do not store any objects behind this
panel.No.Circuit1Speed 3: additional evaporator2Speed 2: additional evaporator3Speed 1: additional evaporator

Vehicle care195
Lead connection order:1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the jump start terminal of
the vehicle with the discharged
vehicle battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as
far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump start.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 179.
Disengage the cover using a suitable
tool and remove.
Screw the towing eye clockwise into
the front towing point and tighten fully using the wheel wrench.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.

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.

198Vehicle careUnpainted plastic body parts must notbe treated with wax or polishing
agents.
Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot wax
programmes in automatic car washes if the vehicle is equipped with theseparts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror
housing cover, must not be polished.
Otherwise these parts would become
agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleaner
and 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.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a 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.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
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 leather upholstery with clear
water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.

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