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Vehicle care2239Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Move the safety catch sideways to the left vehicle side and open the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open
automatically by a lifter.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is
engaged.
Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manuallyon a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 269.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
handle and make half a turn.
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264Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and engage.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has adegreasing effect and impairs lockfunction. 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 vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle 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.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.
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294IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 221
Active Emergency Braking .........191
Active head restraints ...................37
Adaptive cruise control .......117, 180
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 117, 139, 232
AdBlue ........................ 115, 164, 269
Adjustable air vents ...................154
Airbag and belt tensioners .........112
Airbag deactivation ..............59, 112
Airbag label................................... 54 Airbag system .............................. 54
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 156
Air conditioning system .............. 149
Air intake .................................... 156
Air vents...................................... 154
Antilock brake system ................ 171
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....114
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................264
Armrest ......................................... 42
Armrest storage ........................... 69
Ashtrays ..................................... 104
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............137Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............167
Auxiliary heater ........................... 154
B
Battery discharge protection ......147
Battery voltage ........................... 127
Bicycle rack .................................. 71
BlueInjection ............................... 164
Bonnet ....................................... 223
Brake and clutch fluid .................269
Brake and clutch system ...........113
Brake assist ............................... 173
Brake fluid .................................. 226
Brakes ............................... 171, 226
Breakdown.................................. 262
Bulb replacement ....................... 230
C Capacities .................................. 285
Cargo management system ........89
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................164
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............146
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...250
Charging system ........................ 112
Child locks ................................... 24