14In briefWindscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 66, Washer fluid 3 137.
Rear window wiper and washer
systems
Twist band to activate the rear
window wiper.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Push lever: Washer fluid is sprayed
on the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 66.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 31.
66Instruments and controlsWindscreen wiper/washerWindscreen wiper
Twist lever:
§:offÇ:intermittent wipingÈ:slowÉ:fast
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, move the
lever up.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position Ç.
The windscreen wiper will
automatically adapt to the speed of
the vehicle.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever briefly, washer fluid is
sprayed onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times.
Pull lever and hold, washer fluid is
sprayed onto the windscreen and wiper wipes until the lever is released.
Washer fluid 3 137, Wiper blade
replacement 3 139.
Rear window wiper/washer
Twist to activate the rear window
wiper.
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Instruments and controls67Headlamp washer
With the headlights on, washer fluid is sprayed onto the headlights when the
windscreen washer is activated.
Notice
Washer fluid is not sprayed onto the
headlights if fluid level is too low.
Outside temperature Depending on version, outside
temperature may be shown
continuously in the Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 85, or displayed in
the DIC by pressing TRIP on the end
of the wiper lever 3 91.9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Depending on version (standard or
multifunction display), the current
time and/or date may appear in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 85.
Values can be adjusted via SETq,
R and S on the instrument panel.
Set time in DIC - Standard version 1. Press SETq once to access the
settings menu.
2. Scroll through the menu options using R or S until HOUR is
displayed.
3. Press SETq to access this menu
option; the hours will flash in the
display.
4. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
5. Press SETq to confirm changes;
the minutes will flash in the display.
6. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
7. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return to the previous display screen.
Set time and date in DIC -
Multifunction version
Setting the time
After accessing this menu option, it is possible to either set the time or
change the clock mode between
12 hour and 24 hour clock.
Press SETq once to access the
settings menu.
Scroll through the menu options using
R or S until Set time is displayed.
Press SETq to access this menu
option; Time and Mode are displayed.
132Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................132
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 132
Vehicle storage ........................133
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....133
Vehicle checks ........................... 134
Performing work ......................134
Bonnet ..................................... 134
Engine oil ................................. 135
Engine coolant ......................... 136
Power steering fluid .................136
Washer fluid ............................ 137
Brakes ..................................... 137
Brake fluid ............................... 137
Vehicle battery ......................... 137
Wiper blade replacement ........139
Bulb replacement .......................140
Halogen headlights ..................140
Fog lights ................................. 142
Tail lights ................................. 142
Side turn signal lights ..............143
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 143
Number plate light ...................143Interior lights ............................ 144
Instrument panel illumination ...145
Electrical system ........................146
Fuses ....................................... 146
Engine compartment fuse box . 147
Instrument panel fuse box .......148
Vehicle tools .............................. 149
Tools ........................................ 149
Wheels and tyres .......................150
Winter tyres ............................. 150
Tyre designations ....................150
Tyre pressure .......................... 151
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 151
Tread depth ............................. 153
Changing tyre and wheel size . 153 Wheel covers ........................... 154
Tyre chains .............................. 154
Tyre repair kit .......................... 154
Wheel changing .......................157
Spare wheel ............................ 158
Jump starting ............................. 161
Towing ....................................... 162
Towing the vehicle ...................162
Towing another vehicle ...........163
Appearance care .......................164
Exterior care ............................ 164
Interior care ............................. 166General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
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 care133Vehicle storageStorage 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 to 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
locking 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 plates 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 website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.
Natural gas vehicles must be recycled by a service centre authorised for
natural gas vehicles.
Vehicle care137Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of 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.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Brakes
A squealing noise, or illumination ofbrake pad wear control indicator F
indicates that the brake lining is at its
minimum thickness.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake linings replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake pad wear indicator F 3 79.
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.
When topping up, ensure maximum cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
workshop.
Only use high-performance brake
fluid approved for the vehicle.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 168.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
185Operating windows from outside..29
Outside temperature ....................67
Overhead console .......................57
Overrun cut-off ........................... 110
P Parking ................................ 17, 112
Parking assist ............................ 124
Parking brake ............................ 119
Particulate filter ........................... 113
Payload......................................... 62
Pedals......................................... 107
Performance .............................. 175
Performing work ........................134
Pollen filter ................................. 106
Power outlets ............................... 68
Power steering fluid ....................136
Power windows ............................ 29
Preheating ................................... 81
Puncture ..................................... 157
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 181
Radio info ..................................... 85
Radio remote control ...................20
Rear doors ................................... 24
Rear fog light ............................... 84
Rear fog lights ............................. 96
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 58
Rear seats .................................... 37Rear storage................................. 58
Rear windows .............................. 31
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 66
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 168, 171
Refuelling ................................... 127 Removing seats ............................ 39
Reversing lights ........................... 96
Ride control systems ..................121
Roof bars ...................................... 58
Roof load ...................................... 62
Roof rack ..................................... 62
Roof racks .................................... 62
S Safety belts ................................... 41
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................77
Seat belt reminder warning chime 85
Seat belts ..................................... 41
Seat folding .................................. 35
Seat heating ................................. 37
Seat position ................................ 33
Second row seats ........................37
Selector lever ............................. 116
Service ............................... 106, 167
Service display ......................73, 85
Service information ....................167
Settings menu............................... 85Side airbag system ......................49
Sidelights ...................................... 94
Side turn signal lights ................143
Sliding door .................................. 23
Sliding side door ........................... 23
Spare wheel ............................... 158
Speed limit warning chime............ 85
Speedometer ............................... 70
Standard display ........................... 85
Starting and operating ................108
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............109, 115
Steering ...................................... 107
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 65
Steering wheel controls ...............65
Stop engine .................................. 76
Stop-start system.................. 84, 110
Storage ......................................... 56
Storage compartments .................56
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 71
Tailgate ......................................... 25
Tail lights ................................... 142
Temperature ................................. 85
Third row seats ............................ 39
Three-point seat belt .................... 42
Tools .......................................... 149
186Top-tether fastening eyes ............55
Towing ................................ 130, 162
Towing another vehicle .............163
Towing the vehicle .....................162
Traction Control system ............. 121
Trailer coupling ........................... 130
Trailer towing ............................. 130
Transmission ......................... 15, 79
Transmission display ...........73, 115
Tread depth ............................... 153
Trip computer ......................... 85, 91
Trip odometer .............................. 70
Turn and lane-change signals .....96
Turn signal ................................... 77
Tyre chains ................................ 154
Tyre designations ......................150
Tyre pressure ............................ 151
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 82, 151
Tyre pressures ........................... 179
Tyre repair kit ............................. 154
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 80, 124
Underseat storage .......................57
Unit of measurement ....................85
Upholstery .................................. 166
Upshift .......................................... 80
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 137
Vehicle checks............................ 134
Vehicle data ................................ 171
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 180
Vehicle dimensions .................... 177
Vehicle Identification Number ....170
Vehicle jack ................................ 149
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle shutdown ...........76, 91, 109
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 133
Vehicle tools ............................... 149
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 176
Ventilation ................................... 101
Volume ......................................... 85
W
Warning chime.............................. 85
Warning chimes ........................... 90
Warning lights ............................... 70
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 137
Wheel changing .........................157
Wheel covers ............................. 154
Wheels and tyres .......................150
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29Windscreen wiper/washer ...........66
Winter tyres ............................... 150
Wiper blade replacement ..........139