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224Vehicle carewebsite, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
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.
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Move the safety catch sideways to theleft 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 manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 270.
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.
Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
handle and make half a turn.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.
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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 factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. 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.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
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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