Vehicle care149No.Circuit33Body control module 334Body control module 235Body control module 1
–36Ignition system37Steering wheel control LED38–39Logistic/DC transformer40Power window, driver41Blower42Seat heating, front43Air conditioning module44Heated steering wheel45Body control module 2Vehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
The vehicle tools are in the
compartment under the floor cover in
the load compartment, together with
the tyre repair kit.
Vehicles with spare wheel
The jack and the vehicle tools are in
the load compartment.
Vehicle care1654. 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 3 149.
1. Disengage cap by using the
screwdriver and remove the cap.
2. Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.
General
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
166Vehicle careCaution
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 gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
The vehicle must be towed facing
forward, not faster than 88 km/h. In all
other cases and when the
transmission is defective, the front
axle must be raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and engage in the front
bumper.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a 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.
Washing The 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.
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 car wash, comply with the
car 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.
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 four to nine.
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.
Vehicle care167Thoroughly 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 painted parts of 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.
Unpainted 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 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.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
SunroofNever clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing
solutions etc.), acidic or highly
alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do
not apply wax or polishing agents to
the sunroof.
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 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.
191Cupholders .................................. 49
Curtain airbag system .................. 41
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights .................89
Declaration of conformity ............183
Door open .................................... 73
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........119
Driver Information Centre .............73
Driving hints ................................ 103
E Electric adjustment ......................26
Electrical system......................... 144
Electronic climate control system 97
Electronic driving programmes ..113
Electronic Stability Control.......... 117
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............70
Electronic Stability Control off....... 70
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......132
Engine compartment fuse box ...146
Engine coolant ........................... 135
Engine coolant temperature ........71
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 64
Engine data ............................... 177
Engine exhaust .......................... 110
Engine identification ...................173Engine oil ................... 134, 170, 174
Engine oil pressure ......................71
Event data recorders ..................187
Exit lighting .................................. 93
Exterior care .............................. 166
Exterior light ................................. 72
Exterior lighting ......................12, 88
Exterior mirrors ............................. 26
F
Fault ........................................... 113
First aid ......................................... 54
First aid kit ................................... 54
Fixed air vents ........................... 101
Fog light ....................................... 72
Fog lights ................................... 140
Folding mirrors ............................. 26
Front airbag system .....................40
Front fog lights ............................. 90
Front seats.................................... 32
Front turn signal lights ...............141
Fuel............................................. 124
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 130
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......125
Fuel for petrol engines ...............124
Fuel gauge ................................... 62 Fuel selector ................................ 63
Fuses ......................................... 144G
Gauges ......................................... 61
Gear shifting ................................. 70
Glovebox ..................................... 49
H Halogen headlights ....................139
Hand brake ......................... 114, 115
Hazard warning flashers ..............89
Headlight flash ............................. 88
Headlight range adjustment ........89
Headlights..................................... 88 Headlights when driving abroad ..89
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 31
Heated mirrors ............................. 26
Heated rear window ..................... 29
Heated steering wheel .................57
Heating ........................................ 34
Heating and ventilation system ...94
High beam ............................. 72, 88
Hill start assist ........................... 115
Horn ....................................... 13, 58
I
Identification plate .....................173
Ignition switch positions .............104
Immobiliser ............................ 25, 72
Indicators ...................................... 61
Info display ................................... 78
Information displays...................... 73
192Instrument cluster ........................61
Instrument panel fuse box .........147
Instrument panel illumination .....144
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 91
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 168
Interior lighting .............................. 91
Interior lights ........................ 92, 144
Interior mirrors .............................. 27
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....48
J
Jump starting ............................. 163
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......70, 123
Light switch .................................. 88
Load compartment ................24, 50
Load compartment cover .............52
Loading information .....................54
Low fuel ....................................... 72M
Malfunction indicator light ............69
Manual anti-dazzle ......................27
Manual mode ............................. 113
Manual transmission .................. 110
Manual transmission automated 111
Manual windows ..........................27
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors ......................................... 26
Misted light covers .......................91
N
New vehicle running-in ..............104
Number plate light .....................143
O Object detection systems ...........122
Odometer ..................................... 62
Oil, engine .......................... 170, 174
OnStar .......................................... 84
Operate pedal ............................... 69
Outside temperature ....................59
Overrun cut-off ........................... 106
P Parking ................................ 18, 109
Parking assist ............................ 122
Parking brake ............................ 115
Parking lights ............................... 91
Performance .............................. 178Performing work ........................133
Pollen filter ................................. 101
Power outlets ............................... 61
Power steering.............................. 70
Power windows ............................ 28
Puncture ..................................... 159
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 188
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights .............................. 92
Rear floor storage cover ..............53
Rear fog light ......................... 72, 90
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 59 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 170, 174
Reduced engine power ................72
Refuelling ................................... 127 Retained power off .....................105
Reversing lights ........................... 91
Ride control systems ..................116
Roof .............................................. 29
Roof load ...................................... 54
S
Safety belts ................................... 35
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 33 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................68
Seat belts ..................................... 35
193Seat heating................................. 34
Seat position ................................ 32
Selector lever ............................. 112
Service ....................................... 102
Service display ............................ 64
Service information ....................169
Service vehicle soon .................... 69
Side airbag system ......................41
Sidelights ...................................... 88
Side turn signal lights ................142
Software acknowledgement .......185
Spare wheel ............................... 161
Speed limiter......................... 72, 121
Speedometer ............................... 61
Starting and operating ................104
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............105, 111
Steering ...................................... 104
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 57
Steering wheel controls ...............57
Stop-start system........................ 106
Storage ......................................... 49
Storage compartments .................49
Sunroof ........................................ 29
Sun visors .................................... 29
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 62
Tail lights ................................... 141Three-point seat belt .................... 36
Tools .......................................... 149
Top-tether fastening eyes ............48
Towing ........................................ 165
Towing the vehicle .....................165
Traction Control system ............. 116
Traction Control system off........... 71
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................111
Tread depth ............................... 155
Trip odometer .............................. 62
Turn and lane-change signals .....90
Turn signal ................................... 67
Tyre chains ................................ 156
Tyre designations ......................150
Tyre pressure ............................ 150
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 71, 151
Tyre pressures ........................... 182
Tyre repair kit ............................. 156
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 70, 122Upholstery .................................. 168
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................... 78
Vehicle battery ........................... 136
Vehicle checks............................ 133
Vehicle data ................................ 174Vehicle data recording and
privacy ..................................... 187
Vehicle dimensions .................... 180
Vehicle Identification Number ....172
Vehicle jack ................................ 149
Vehicle messages .......................79
Vehicle personalisation ...............82
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 132
Vehicle tools ............................... 149
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 179
Ventilation ..................................... 94
W
Warning chimes ........................... 81
Warning lights ............................... 61
Warning triangle .......................... 53
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 135
Wheel changing .........................159
Wheel covers ............................. 155
Wheels and tyres .......................150
Windows ....................................... 27
Windscreen................................... 27
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........58
Winter tyres ............................... 150
Wiper blade replacement ..........138