Vehicle care223Vehicle careGeneral Information...................224
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 224
Vehicle storage ........................224
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....224
Vehicle checks ........................... 225
Performing work ......................225
Bonnet ..................................... 225
Engine oil ................................. 226
Engine coolant ......................... 227
Power steering fluid .................228
Washer fluid ............................ 229
Brakes ..................................... 229
Brake fluid ............................... 229
Vehicle battery ......................... 229
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....231
Wiper blade replacement ........231
Bulb replacement .......................232
Halogen headlights ..................232
Adaptive forward lighting .........234
Fog lights ................................. 235
Tail lights ................................. 236
Side turn signal lights ..............238
Number plate light ...................239Interior lights ............................ 239
Instrument panel illumination ...240
Electrical system ........................240
Fuses ....................................... 240
Engine compartment fuse box . 241
Instrument panel fuse box .......243
Load compartment fuse box ....244
Vehicle tools .............................. 246
Tools ........................................ 246
Wheels and tyres .......................247
Winter tyres ............................. 247
Tyre designations ....................247
Tyre pressure .......................... 247
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 248
Tread depth ............................. 251
Changing tyre and wheel size . 252
Wheel covers ........................... 252
Tyre chains .............................. 253
Tyre repair kit .......................... 253
Wheel changing .......................256
Spare wheel ............................ 258
Jump starting ............................. 262
Towing ....................................... 263
Towing the vehicle ...................263
Towing another vehicle ...........264Appearance care .......................265
Exterior care ............................ 265
Interior care ............................. 267
224Vehicle 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 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
Vehicle care229Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 270.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free, provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
302GGauges ....................................... 104
General information ...................218
Glass panel .................................. 34
Glovebox ..................................... 66
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 120
H Halogen headlights ....................232
Hand brake ......................... 173, 174
Hazard warning flashers ............145
Headlight flash ........................... 140
Headlight range adjustment ......141
Headlights................................... 138
Headlights when driving abroad 141
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................97
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 150
High beam ......................... 115, 140
High beam assist ................115, 140
Hill start assist ........................... 175
Horn ....................................... 13, 98
I
Identification plate .....................272
Ignition switch positions .............160Immobiliser .......................... 28, 115
Indicators .................................... 104
Information displays.................... 116
Instrument cluster ......................104
Instrument panel fuse box .........243
Instrument panel illumination .....240
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 147
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............66
Interactive driving system ...........177
Interior care ............................... 267
Interior lighting ............................ 147
Interior lights ...................... 147, 239
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......171
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....65
J Jump starting ............................. 262
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .....113, 207
Lashing eyes ............................... 88
Lighting features .........................148
Light switch ................................ 138Load compartment ................25, 79
Load compartment cover .............82
Load compartment fuse box ......244
Loading information .....................94
Load rails and hooks ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 115
Low washer fluid ........................116
M Malfunction indicator light ..........111
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 170
Manual seat adjustment ...............39
Manual transmission .................. 172
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................23
Midlevel-Display ......................... 116
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................147
N New vehicle running-in ..............159
Number plate light .....................239
O Object detection systems ...........194
Odometer ................................... 104
Oil, engine .................. 226, 270, 274
OnStar ........................................ 133
Operate pedal ............................. 112
Outside temperature ..................100
303Overhead console .......................68
Overrun cut-off ........................... 161
P Parking ................................ 17, 163
Parking assist ............................ 194
Parking brake ............................ 174
Parking lights ............................. 146
Particulate filter ........................... 164
Performance .............................. 281
Performing work ........................225
Pollen filter ................................. 157
Power outlets ............................. 102
Power seat adjustment ................41
Power steering............................ 113
Power steering fluid ....................228
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................. 114
Puncture ..................................... 256
Q Quickheat ................................... 156
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 298
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 148
Rear carrier system ......................70
Rear floor storage cover ..............84
Rear fog light .....................116, 146Rear seats.................................... 44
Rear storage ................................. 81
Rear view camera ...................... 202
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 100
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 270, 274
Reduced engine power ..............115
Refuelling ................................... 212 Retained power off .....................160
Reversing lights .........................147
Ride control system ....................176
Roller blinds ................................. 33
Roof .............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 94
Roof rack ..................................... 93
S Safety net .................................... 90
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................110
Seat belts ..................................... 50
Seat heating ................................. 43
Seat position ................................ 38
Second row seats ........................44
Selective catalytic reduction .......166
Selector lever ............................. 169
Service ............................... 157, 269
Service display .......................... 106
Service information ....................269Service vehicle soon .................. 111
Side airbag system ......................57
Side blind spot alert ....................201
Sidelights .................................... 138
Side turn signal lights ................238
Software acknowledgement .......295
Spare wheel ............................... 258
Speed limiter............................... 180
Speedometer ............................. 104
Starting and operating ................159
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................160
Steering ...................................... 159
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 97
Steering wheel controls ...............97
Stop-start system........................ 161
Storage ......................................... 66
Storage compartment ...................66
Storage compartments .................66
Sunvisor lights ........................... 148
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 104
Tail lights ................................... 236
Third row seats ............................ 48
Three-point seat belt .................... 51
Tools .......................................... 246
Top-tether fastening eyes ............65
304Tow bar....................................... 218
Towing ................................ 218, 263
Towing another vehicle .............264
Towing equipment .....................220
Towing the vehicle .....................263
Traction Control system ............. 176
Traction Control system off......... 114
Traffic sign assistant ...................204
Trailer coupling ........................... 218
Trailer stability assist .................222
Trailer towing ............................. 219
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................169
Tread depth ............................... 251
Trip computer ............................ 126
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...145
Turn signal ................................. 110
Tyre chains ................................ 253
Tyre designations ......................247
Tyre pressure ............................ 247
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 114, 248
Tyre pressures ........................... 288
Tyre repair kit ............................. 253
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...113, 194
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 267Uplevel-Combi-Display ...............116
Upshift ........................................ 113
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 229
Vehicle checks............................ 225
Vehicle data ................................ 274
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 297
Vehicle detected ahead ..............116
Vehicle dimensions .................... 285
Vehicle Identification Number ....272
Vehicle jack ................................ 246
Vehicle messages .....................122
Vehicle personalisation .............129
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 224
Vehicle tools ............................... 246
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 283
Ventilation ................................... 150
W
Warning chimes .........................125
Warning lights ............................. 104
Warning triangle .......................... 92
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 229
Wheel changing .........................256Wheel covers ............................. 252
Wheels and tyres .......................247
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........98
Winter tyres ............................... 247
Wiper blade replacement ..........231