266Vehicle careAfter the underbody is washed, checkthe underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Air shutter Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using a soft damp cloth. If necessary use aweak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
298IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 223
Active Emergency Braking .........192
Active head restraints ...................37
Adaptive cruise control .......116, 181
Adaptive forward lighting ..115,
142, 233
AdBlue ........................ 114, 165, 270
Adjustable air vents ...................156
Airbag and belt tensioners .........110
Airbag deactivation ..............58, 111
Airbag label................................... 54
Airbag system .............................. 54
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 157
Air conditioning system .............. 151
Air intake .................................... 157
Air vents...................................... 156
Antilock brake system ................ 172
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....112
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................264
Armrest ......................................... 42
Armrest storage ........................... 69
Ashtrays ..................................... 103
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............139
Automatic locking ........................24Automatic transmission .............169
Auxiliary heater ........................... 156
B Battery discharge protection ......149
Battery voltage ........................... 126
Bicycle rack .................................. 70
BlueInjection ............................... 165
Bonnet ....................................... 224
Brake and clutch fluid .................270
Brake and clutch system ...........111
Brake assist ............................... 175
Brake fluid .................................. 228
Brakes ............................... 172, 228
Breakdown.................................. 262
Bulb replacement ....................... 231
C
Capacities .................................. 286
Cargo management system ........88
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................165
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............148
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...251
Charging system ........................ 111
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 62
Child restraints.............................. 60
299Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter .........................103
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............150
Clock........................................... 101
Code ........................................... 122
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................159
Controls ........................................ 97
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............270
Cruise control ....................116, 179
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 142
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............142
Declaration of conformity ............292
DEF ............................................ 165
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................165
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......230
Diesel particle filter .............114, 164
Door open .................................. 116
Door panel storage .......................68
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........179
Driver Information Centre ...........116Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 218
Driving hints ................................ 159
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 239
Electric parking brake .........112, 173
Electric parking brake fault .........112
Electronic climate control system 152
Electronic driving programmes ..170
Electronic Stability Control.......... 176
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........113
Electronic Stability Control off..... 113
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......223
Engine compartment fuse box ...240
Engine coolant ........................... 226
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 277
Engine exhaust .......................... 164
Engine identification ...................273
Engine oil ................... 225, 270, 274
Engine oil pressure ....................114
Entry lighting .............................. 148
Event data recorders ..................296
Exit lighting ................................ 149
Exterior care .............................. 264
Exterior light ............................... 115Exterior lighting ....................12, 138
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 171
First aid kit ................................... 92
Fixed air vents ........................... 157
Flex-Fix system ............................ 70
Fog light ..................................... 116
Fog lights ................................... 234
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding tray .................................. 92
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 188
Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights ........................... 146
Front seats.................................... 38
Front storage ................................ 68
Fuel............................................. 208
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 216
Fuel for diesel engines ..............208
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......209
Fuel for natural gas operation ...209
Fuel for petrol engines ...............208
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 239
300GGauges ....................................... 104
General information ...................217
Glass panel .................................. 34
Glovebox ..................................... 66
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 120
H Halogen headlights ....................231
Hand brake ......................... 172, 173
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 .........242
Instrument panel illumination .....239
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 147
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............66
Interactive driving system ...........177
Interior care ............................... 266
Interior lighting ............................ 147
Interior lights ...................... 147, 238
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......171
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....65
J Jump starting ............................. 260
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 ......243
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 transmission .................. 172
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................147
N New vehicle running-in ..............159
Number plate light .....................238
O
Object detection systems ...........194
Odometer ................................... 104
Oil, engine .................. 225, 270, 274
OnStar ........................................ 133
Operate pedal ............................. 112
Outside temperature ..................100
Overhead console .......................68
Overrun cut-off ........................... 161
301PParking ................................ 17, 163
Parking assist ............................ 194
Parking brake ............................ 173
Parking lights ............................. 146
Particulate filter ........................... 164
Performance .............................. 281
Performing work ........................224
Pollen filter ................................. 157
Power outlets ............................. 102
Power seat adjustment ................41
Power steering............................ 113
Power steering fluid ....................227
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................. 114
Puncture ..................................... 254
Q Quickheat ................................... 156
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 297
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 148
Rear carrier system ......................70
Rear floor storage cover ..............83
Rear fog light .....................116, 146
Rear seats .................................... 44
Rear storage ................................. 81
Rear view camera ...................... 202Rear window wiper/washer ........ 100
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 270, 274
Reduced engine power ..............115
Refuelling ................................... 211 Retained power off .....................160
Reversing lights .........................147
Ride control system ....................175
Roller blinds ................................. 33
Roof .............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 94
Roof rack ..................................... 93
S Safety net .................................... 90
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 38
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................110
Seat belts ..................................... 50
Seat heating ................................. 43
Seat position ................................ 38
Second row seats ........................44
Selective catalytic reduction .......165
Selector lever ............................. 169
Service ...................... 157, 268, 269
Service display .......................... 106
Service information ............268, 269
Service vehicle soon .................. 111
Side airbag system ......................57
Side blind spot alert ....................201Sidelights.................................... 138
Side turn signal lights ................237
Software acknowledgement .......294
Spare wheel ............................... 257
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 ................................... 235
Third row seats ............................ 48
Three-point seat belt .................... 51
Tools .......................................... 245
Top-tether fastening eyes ............65
Tow bar....................................... 217
Towing ................................ 217, 262
Towing another vehicle .............263
302Towing equipment .....................219
Towing the vehicle .....................262
Traction Control system ............. 175
Traction Control system off......... 114
Traffic sign assistant ...................204
Trailer coupling ........................... 217
Trailer stability assist .................221
Trailer towing ............................. 218
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................169
Tread depth ............................... 250
Trip computer ............................ 126
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...145
Turn signal ................................. 110
Tyre chains ................................ 251
Tyre designations ......................246
Tyre pressure ............................ 246
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 114, 247
Tyre pressures ........................... 288
Tyre repair kit ............................. 252
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...113, 194
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 266
Upshift ........................................ 113
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 228
Vehicle checks............................ 224
Vehicle data ................................ 274
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 296
Vehicle detected ahead ..............116
Vehicle dimensions .................... 285
Vehicle Identification Number ....272
Vehicle jack ................................ 245
Vehicle messages .....................122
Vehicle personalisation .............129
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 223
Vehicle tools ............................... 245
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 ............................... 228
Wheel changing .........................254
Wheel covers ............................. 251
Wheels and tyres .......................246
Windows ....................................... 30Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........98
Winter tyres ............................... 246
Wiper blade replacement ..........230