10 Maintenance and servicing
10
358
Automatic car wash
The vehicle should be washed at regular inter- vals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spotsadhere to the paint and may cause damage.To help prevent corrosion, it is particularlyimportant to wash the car frequently in thewintertime.• We do NOT recommend washing your car in an automatic wash during the firstfew months (because the paint will nothave hardened sufficiently).
• An automatic wash is a simple and quickway to clean your car, but it is worthremembering that it may not be as thor-ough as when you yourself go over thecar with sponge and water. Keeping theunderbody clean is most important, espe-cially in the winter. Some automaticwashers do not have facilities for washingthe underbody.
NOTE
Condensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterior lights suchas headlights, fog lights, or taillights. Thisis normal and the lights are designed towithstand moisture. Normally, condensa-tion will dissipate after the lights have beenon for a short time.
CAUTION
• Before driving into an automatic car wash, turn off the optional rain sensorto avoid damaging the windshield wip-ers.
• Make sure that side view mirrors, aux-iliary lamps, etc, are secure, and thatany antenna(s) are retracted orremoved. Otherwise there is risk of themachine dislodging them.
• Chromed wheels:
Clean chrome-
plated wheels using the same deter-gents used for the body of the vehicle.Aggressive wheel-cleaning agents canpermanently stain chrome-platedwheels.
WARNING
• When the vehicle is driven immediately after being washed, apply the brakes,including the parking brake, severaltimes in order to remove any moisturefrom the brake linings.
• Engine cleaning agents should not beused when the engine is warm. Thisconstitutes a fire risk.
Related information
•
Polishing and waxing (p. 358)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 359)
• Washing the car (p. 357)
Polishing and waxing
Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery, however, waxing maybe beneficial.
• Before applying polish or wax the vehicle must be washed and dried. Tar spots canbe removed with kerosene or tar remover.Difficult spots may require a fine rubbingcompound.
• After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
• Several commercially available productscontain both polish and wax.
• Waxing alone does not substitute for pol-ishing a dull surface.
• A wide range of polymer-based waxescan be purchased today. These waxesare easy to use and produce a long-last-ing, high-gloss finish that protects thebodywork against oxidation, road dirt andfading.
• Do not polish or wax your vehicle in directsunlight (the surface of the vehicle shouldnot be warmer than 113 °F (45 °C).
11 Specifications
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.377
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Warning symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolDescriptionSee
Low oil pressure(p. 68)
Parking brake A(p. 68)
SRS airbags(p. 68)
Seat belt reminder(p. 68)
Generator not charg- ing(p. 68)
Fault in the brake sys- tem(p. 68)
Warning symbol(p. 68)
A
The symbol is Park only on models with the optional digital
instrument panel.
Related information
• Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 66)
• Information displays – warning symbols(p. 68)
• Information display – messages (p. 108)
Indicator symbols
The following tables list the most common warning and indicator lights and symbols anda reference to where more detailed informa-tion can be found.
: The red warning symbol illuminates to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or drivability. A message will also appear in themain instruments panel's display.
: The information symbol illuminates and
a text message is displayed to provide the driver with necessary information about oneof the vehicle's systems.
Indicator symbols in the instrument
panel
SymbolDescriptionSee
Fault in the Active Bending Light(ABL)*system(p. 66)
Malfunction indicator light(p. 66)
Anti-lock brake sys- tem (ABS)(p. 66)
Rear fog lights on(p. 66)
SymbolDescriptionSee
Stability system, Hill Descent Control,Trailer StabilityAssist*(p. 66)
Tire pressure moni- toring sensor (TPMS)(p. 66)
Low fuel level(p. 66)
Information symbol, see text in informa-tion display(p. 66)
High beam indicator(p. 66)
Left turn signal indi- cator(p. 66)
Right turn signal indi- cator(p. 66)
Stability system , Sport mode(p. 163)
Related information
• Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 66)
• Information displays – warning symbols(p. 68)
• Information display – messages (p. 108)
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378* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Information symbols
The following tables list the most common warning and indicator lights and symbols anda reference to where more detailed informa-tion can be found.
: The red warning symbol illuminates to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or drivability. A message will also appear in themain instruments panel's display.
: The information symbol illuminates and
a text message is displayed to provide the driver with necessary information about oneof the vehicle's systems.
Information symbols in the instrument
panel
SymbolDescriptionSee
Adaptive Cruise Control *(p. 172)
Adaptive Cruise Control *(p. 172)
Adaptive Cruise Control *(p. 172)
Adaptive Cruise Control * (Distancealert)(p. 172)
Radar sensor*(p. 181)
SymbolDescriptionSee
Camera sensor, laser sensor(p. 203) (p. 196)
Collision Warning with Full Auto-brake and Pedes-trian Detection*(p. 208)
Active Bending Lights (ABL)*(p. 85)
Driver Alert Sys- tem*(p. 210)
Driver Alert Sys- tem*(p. 210)
Parking brake(p. 266)
Rain sensor*(p. 92)
Active High Beams (AHB)*(p. 84)
Windshield sensor*(p. 84)
SymbolDescriptionSee
Driver Alert Sys- tem* (LaneDeparture Warning/Lane Keeping Aid)(p. 215)
Driver Alert Sys- tem* (LaneDeparture Warning/Lane Keeping Aid)(p. 215)
Driver Alert Sys- tem* (LaneDeparture Warning/Lane Keeping Aid)(p. 215)
Fuel tank on pas- senger's side of thevehicle(p. 275)
Related information
• Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 66)
• Information displays – warning symbols(p. 68)
• Information display – messages (p. 108)
12 Index
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380
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 264
Accessory installation warning.................. 23
Active chassis system............................. 162
Active high beams..................................... 84Active yaw control........................... 162, 163
Adaptive brake lights............................... 265
Adaptive cruise control.................... 172, 173Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side....................................................... 36
front...................................................... 33
inflatable curtain................................... 41
side impact........................................... 39
Air conditioning................................ 124, 125
Air distribution.................................. 121, 126
Air distribution table................................. 128
Air vents................................................... 121
Alarm................................ 157, 158, 159, 160
All Wheel Drive......................................... 262
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 71
Anti-freeze....................................... 272, 328Anti-lock brake system warning light......................................... 67
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 264 Approach lighting.............................. 91, 142
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 98
Automatic locking retractor....................... 47Automatic transmission
Eco (driving function).......................... 260
Geartronic........................................... 252
general description..................... 250, 252
oil........................................................ 373
shiftlock override................................ 254
Axle weight.............................................. 298
B
Battery maintenance............................... 343, 344
remote key, replacing......................... 147
replacing............................................. 344
specifications...................................... 375
start/stop............................................ 375
warning symbols................................. 342
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 238 Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)..................... 240
Booster cushions....................................... 54
Brake lights.............................................. 265Brake system ABS..................................................... 264
Brake pad inspection.......................... 263 checking fluid level............................. 329
emergency brake assistance.............. 265
fluid..................................................... 373
general information............................. 262
Bulbs headlights........... 331, 332, 333, 334, 335
introduction......................................... 331
license plate lights.............................. 337
specifications...................................... 338
taillight................................................ 336
trunk lighting....................................... 338
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 234
Capacity weight....................................... 298
Catalytic converter................................... 277
Central locking system, introduction 139, 140, 143, 146
Chains...................................................... 301
Check Engine warning light....................... 67Child restraints recalls and registration......................... 47
Child restraint systems.............................. 47 booster cushions.................................. 54
convertible seats.................................. 51
infant seats........................................... 49
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381
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 55
top tether anchors................................ 56
Child safety................................................ 46 booster cushions.................................. 54
child restraint systems.......................... 47
convertible seats.................................. 51
infant seats........................................... 49
Child safety locks...................................... 57
City safety........................................ 190, 191
Climate system........................................ 125 air distribution..................... 121, 126, 128
air vents.............................................. 121
Interior Air Quality System.................. 119
introduction......................................... 118
passenger compartment filter............ 119
refrigerant........................................... 118
Clock, setting............................................. 72
Cold weather driving................................ 272
Collision warning system.. 197, 199, 202, 203, 205, 206
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 99
Connected service booking..................... 322
Conserving electrical current................... 271
Convertible seats....................................... 51
Coolant............................................ 328, 373
Cooling system, general information....... 271
Corner traction control............................. 163 Courtesy lighting........................................ 89
Crash event data....................................... 18
Crash mode......................................... 44, 45
Cruise control.................................. 169, 171
adaptive.............................................. 172
Curb weight............................................. 298
Current, conserving................................. 271
Cyclist detection.............................. 201, 205
D
Daytime running lights............................... 82
Defroster.................................................. 125
Detachable key blade...................... 144, 145Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 36
Distance Alert.......................................... 186
Dome lighting............................................. 89
Door mirrors......................................... 96, 97
Driver alert....................... 210, 211, 212, 213 Lane Departure Warning..... 215, 216,
217, 218Lane Keeping Aid....... 220, 221, 223, 224
Driver distraction warning.......................... 23
Driving economically................................ 277 Driving in cold weather............................ 272
Driving through water.............................. 270
E
ECC................................................. 123, 124
Eco (driving function)............................... 260
Eco coast................................................. 260
Eco guide................................................... 65
Economical driving.................................. 277
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 82
Electrical sockets..................................... 133
Electric parking brake.............. 266, 267, 269
Electronic Climate Control............... 122, 124
air distribution table............................ 128
Interior Air Quality System.................. 120
Electronic oil level sensor........................ 327
Electronic stability control....................... 162
Emergency locking retractor...................... 47
Emergency starting.................................. 249
Emergency towing................... 281, 282, 283
Emission inspection readiness................ 322Engine overheating........................................... 69
specifications...................................... 370
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384
Moonroof......................................... 100, 101Motor oil checking............................................. 326
volumes.............................................. 372
O
Occupant safety........................................ 26
Occupant weight sensor............................ 36
Octane recommendations....................... 274
Odometer, trip........................................... 72Oilchecking............................................. 326
volumes.............................................. 372
Oil level sensor........................................ 327
Oil quality................................................. 371
OK button........................................ 107, 108
On Call Roadside Assistance.................... 24
Outside temperature sensor...................... 71
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 89
Overheating, engine................................... 69
Ownership, changing................................. 18
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 277
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 361
Park assist....................................... 225, 233
Park Assist Camera................................. 234
Park Assist Pilot....................................... 229Parking brake electric, applying/releasing. 266, 267, 269
warning light......................................... 68
Parking lights............................................. 87
Pedestrian detection........................ 202, 205
Polishing.................................................. 358Power front seat memory function................................... 75
Power meter.............................................. 65
Power mirrors...................................... 96, 97 defroster............................................... 98
Power moonroof.............................. 100, 101Power steering adjustable........................................... 167
fluid..................................................... 330
Power steering fluid................................. 374
Power windows......................................... 94
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 31
Private locking......................................... 145
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING.. 249, 345, 375
R
Rain sensor................................................ 92
Rear fog lights............................................ 87
Rear park assist............................... 225, 233Rear seats center head restraint............................. 78
folding............................................. 78, 80
heated................................................. 123
Rearview mirror auto-dim function................................. 98
compass............................................... 99
Rear window defroster.............................. 98
Recalls....................................................... 26
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 47
Refrigerant............................................... 374
Refueling.......................................... 273, 274 fuel filler cap....................................... 276
fuel filler door.............................. 275, 276
fuel tank volume................................. 374
Registering child restraints........................ 47 Remote control private locking.................................... 145
Remote key...................... 139, 140, 143, 146 approach lighting................................ 142
immobilizer......................................... 141
key blade.... 139, 140, 143, 144, 145, 146