14In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 72, Wiper
blade replacement 3 171.
Windscreen washer system
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 72,
Washer fluid 3 168.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch:continuous
operationlower switch:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
In brief15Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 74.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 31.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 117.
Instruments and controls73Automatic wiping with rain sensorINT:automatic wiping with rain
sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wiper.
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel downwardshigh sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 168
74Instruments and controlsRear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch:continuous
operationlower switch:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
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.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu
Settings in the Info-Display.
Washer fluid 3 168
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops to
0.5 °C, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre with Uplevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Vehicle care163Vehicle careGeneral Information...................164
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 164
Vehicle storage ........................164
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....164
Vehicle checks ........................... 165
Performing work ......................165
Bonnet ..................................... 165
Engine oil ................................. 166
Engine coolant ......................... 167
Power steering fluid .................168
Washer fluid ............................ 168
Brakes ..................................... 169
Brake fluid ............................... 169
Vehicle battery ......................... 169
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....171
Wiper blade replacement ........171
Bulb replacement .......................172
Halogen headlights ..................172
Xenon headlights .....................174
Fog lights ................................. 175
Front turn signal lights .............175
Tail lights ................................. 176
Side turn signal lights ..............177Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 177
Number plate light ...................178
Interior lights ............................ 178
Electrical system ........................179
Fuses ....................................... 179
Engine compartment fuse box . 179
Instrument panel fuse box .......181
Load compartment fuse box ....182
Vehicle tools .............................. 184
Tools ........................................ 184
Wheels and tyres .......................184
Winter tyres ............................. 184
Tyre designations ....................185
Tyre pressure .......................... 185
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 186
Tread depth ............................. 189
Changing tyre and wheel size . 190 Wheel covers ........................... 190
Tyre chains .............................. 190
Tyre repair kit .......................... 191
Wheel changing .......................194
Spare wheel ............................ 196
Jump starting ............................. 198
Towing ....................................... 200
Towing the vehicle ...................200
Towing another vehicle ...........201Appearance care .......................202
Exterior care ............................ 202
Interior care ............................. 204
164Vehicle 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
168Vehicle care9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluid
Caution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or
from entering the reservoir.
Power steering fluid level normally
does not need to be checked. If an
unusual noise sounds during steering or the power steering reacts
conspicuously, seek the assistance of
a workshop.
Washer 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.
227Rear fog light ....................... 88, 113
Rear view camera ...................... 146
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 74 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 206, 210
Refuelling ................................... 154 Reversing lights .........................113
Ride control systems ..................137
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ..................................... 68
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................83
Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat heating ................................. 38
Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ............................. 132
Service ....................................... 123
Service display ............................ 79
Service information ....................205
Service vehicle soon .................... 84
Side airbag system ......................45
Side turn signal lights ................177
Software acknowledgement .......221
Spare wheel ............................... 196
Speed limiter............................... 141
Speedometer ............................... 77Starting and operating ................125
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................126
Steering ...................................... 125
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 71
Steering wheel controls ...............71
Stop-start system........................ 127
Storage compartments .................54
Sunglasses storage .....................55
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sunvisor lights ........................... 115
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 78
Tail lights ................................... 176
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 184
Top-tether fastening eyes ............53
Tow bar....................................... 158
Towing ................................ 158, 200
Towing another vehicle .............201
Towing equipment .....................160
Towing the vehicle .....................200
Traction Control system ............. 137
Traction Control system off........... 86
Traffic sign assistant ...................148
Trailer towing ............................. 159
Transmission ............................... 16Transmission display .................131
Tread depth ............................... 189
Trip computer .............................. 96
Trip odometer .............................. 77
Turn and lane-change signals ...113
Turn signal ................................... 83
Tyre chains ................................ 190
Tyre designations ......................185
Tyre pressure ............................ 185
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 86, 186
Tyre pressures ........................... 218
Tyre repair kit ............................. 191
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 85, 144
Underseat storage .......................56
Upholstery .................................. 204
Upshift .......................................... 85
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 169
Vehicle checks............................ 165
Vehicle data ................................ 210
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 223
Vehicle detected ahead ................88
Vehicle dimensions .................... 215
Vehicle Identification Number ....208
Vehicle jack ................................ 184