Vehicle care143General 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 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 vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. 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.
168Vehicle careTyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 15 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
For tyre size 215/60 R17, consult a
workshop.
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Wheel covers on steel wheels may
come into contact with parts of the
chains. In such cases, remove the
wheel covers.
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds up to 30 mph and, when
travelling on roads that are free of
snow, they may only be used for brief
periods since they are subject to rapid wear on a hard road and may snap.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread or
sidewall can be repaired with the tyre
repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at tyre sidewall near the rim cannot
be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If the vehicle has a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear or reverse gear.
The tyre repair kit is located under the
driver's seat. Vehicle tools 3 162.
1. Remove the compressor and sealant bottle from the tyre repairkit case.
2. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the
compartments on the underside
of the compressor.
Vehicle care171Notice
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre is severely affected, therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
Pay attention to storage information
and expiry date on sealant bottle. Its
sealing capability is not guaranteed
after this time.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the sealant bottle as
prescribed by applicable laws.
Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 168.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-slippery surface. The
front wheels must be in the
straight-ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear or reverse gear.● Remove the spare wheel 3 172.
● Never change more than one wheel at a time.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for a seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the engine when the vehicle is raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel bolts/nuts and thread with a clean cloth before
mounting the wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Remove the wheel cover (using the hook supplied). Vehicle tools
3 162.
2. Loosen each of the wheel bolts by
half a turn using the wheel
wrench. Ensure the wrench
locates securely. The wrench
should turn anticlockwise to
loosen the bolts. Invert the wrench if necessary.
174Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and the vehicle battery of another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
The battery is located in the engine
compartment.
Remove cover to access the battery.
202F
Fault messages ............................ 90
First aid kit ................................... 70
Fixed air vents ........................... 110
Fog light ....................................... 88
Fog lights .............................. 98, 153
Fog tail light ............................... 156
Folding centre seatback ...............66
Folding front centre passenger seat ........................................... 44
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Foot well lights .............................. 99
Front airbag system .....................55
Front courtesy lights .....................99
Front door pockets........................ 66
Front fog lights ........................ 95, 98
Front seats.................................... 42
Front storage ................................ 66
Front turn signal lights ...............154
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 139
Fuel cut-off system .....................117
Fuel economy gauge ....................80
Fuel economy mode .....................88
Fuel economy rating ...............90, 91
Fuel for diesel engines ..............138
Fuel gauge ................................... 80 Fuel tank ..................................... 195
Fuse box ..................................... 159
Fuses ......................................... 157G
Gauges ......................................... 78
General information ...................140
Glovebox ..................................... 65
Glovebox cooler ......................... 110
Glove box lighting .........................99
H Hand brake ................................. 126
Hand brake - see Parking brake. 127
Hazard warning flashers ..............97
Headlight flash ............................. 96
Headlight range adjustment ........96
Headlights ...................... 95, 96, 152
Headlights when driving abroad ..96
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 41
Heated exterior mirrors .................15
Heated mirrors ............................. 37
Heated rear window ...............15, 40
Heating ........................................ 45
Heating and ventilation system . 101
Heat-reflecting windscreen ...........38
High beam ............................. 88, 96
Hill start assist ........................... 127
Horn ....................................... 14, 74
I
Identification plate .....................184
Idle speed control .......................116
Ignition switch positions .............114Immobiliser .................................. 35
Indicators ...................................... 78
Info-display ................................... 89
Information displays...................... 89
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument cluster ........................78
Instrument panel fuse box .........159
Instrument panel illumination .....157
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 98
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............65
Instrument panel tray ....................65
Interior care ............................... 178
Interior lighting .............................. 98
Interior lights ........................ 99, 156
Interior mirrors .............................. 37
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 64
J Jack ............................................ 162
Journey record.............................. 91
Jump starting ............................. 174
K
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
203LLashing eyes ............................... 69
LED spotlights .............................. 99
Light covers, misted...................... 98
Lighting ......................................... 95
Lighting features .........................100
Light switch .................................. 95
Load compartment ....................... 31
Load compartment cover .............68
Load compartment lighting ...........99
Loading information .....................71
Load-through feature ....................67
Low fuel ....................................... 88
Luggage floor net .........................69
M Malfunction indicator light ............85
Manual adjustment ......................36
Manual anti-dazzle ......................37
Manual transmission .................. 125
Maximum speed limiter............... 134
Messages ..................................... 90
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8 Mirrors .................................... 36, 37
Misted light covers .......................98
N New vehicle running-in ..............114
Number plate light .....................156O
Object detection systems ...........134
Octane rating .............................. 186
Odometer ..................................... 79 Oil ............................................... 145
Oil, engine .................. 145, 181, 185
Oil pressure .................................. 87
Outside temperature ....................76
Overcab storage ..........................68
Overrun cut-off ........................... 117
P Parking ................................ 18, 120
Parking assist ............................ 134
Parking brake ............................ 127
Particulate filter ........................... 120
Performing work ........................144
Phone controls.............................. 74
Phone holder ................................ 65
Pollen filter ................................. 110
Power button ........................ 17, 114
Power outlets ............................... 77
Power steering fluid ....................147
Power windows ............................ 38
Preheating ........................... 87, 116
Puncture ..................................... 171
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 199
Radio remote control ...................20Rear air conditioning system .....105
Rear courtesy lights ......................99
Rear doors ................................... 29
Rear fog light ............................... 88
Rear fog lights ........................ 95, 98
Rear heating system .................. 105
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 68
Rear seats .................................... 45
Rear view camera ...................... 136
Rear windows .............................. 39
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 76
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 181, 185
Refuelling ................................... 138
Remote control ............................. 20
Reversing light ........................... 155
Reversing lights ........................... 98
Ride control systems ..................128
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Safety belts ................................... 48
Safety net .................................... 69
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 43
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Seat folding .................................. 44
Seat heating ................................. 45