270Vehicle careFor 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.
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 a
weak 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.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
296IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 229
Active bonnet ................................ 66
Active emergency braking ..........193
Adaptive cruise control .......103, 181
AdBlue ................................ 101, 162
Adjustable air vents ...................149
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........98
Airbag deactivation ................58, 98
Airbag label................................... 53
Airbag system .............................. 53
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 151
Air conditioning system .............. 140
Air intake .................................... 150
Air vents...................................... 149
All-wheel drive ........................... 170
Antilock brake system ................ 170
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....100
Anti-theft alarm system ................30
Anti-theft locking system .............. 29
Appearance care ........................268
Armrest ................................... 48, 50
Armrest storage ........................... 69
Ashtrays ....................................... 86
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................35
Automatic dimming ......................34
Automatic light control ...............127
Automatic locking ........................27Automatic transmission .............165
Autostop ..................................... 157
Auxiliary heater ........................... 149
B Baselevel display ........................104
Battery discharge protection ......138
Battery voltage ........................... 116
Belts.............................................. 51
BlueInjection ............................... 162
Bonnet ....................................... 231
Brake and clutch fluid .................272
Brake and clutch system .............99
Brake assist ............................... 172
Brake fluid .................................. 234 Brakes ............................... 170, 234
Breakdown.................................. 266
Bulb replacement ....................... 237
C Capacities .................................. 285
Catalytic converter .....................161
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............137
Centre console storage ...............69
Changing tyre and wheel size ...255
Charging system .......................... 99
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 62
Child restraints.............................. 59
297Child restraint systems ................59
Climate control ............................. 16
Clock............................................. 83
Collision damage repair ..............290
Control indicators.......................... 97
Control of the vehicle .................153
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............272
Cruise control ....................103, 178
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 57
Curve lighting.............................. 130
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............130
Declaration of conformity ............288
DEF ............................................ 162
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................162
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......236
Diesel particle filter ....................160
Door open .................................. 103
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........178
Driver Information Centre ...........104
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 225
Driving hints ................................ 153E
Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 244
Electric parking brake ...........99, 171
Electric parking brake fault ...........99
Electronic climate control system 143
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 174
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........100
Electronic Stability Control off..... 100
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......230
Engine compartment fuse box ...245
Engine coolant ........................... 233
Engine coolant temperature ......101
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 96
Engine data ............................... 280
Engine exhaust .......................... 160
Engine identification ...................276
Engine oil ................... 232, 272, 277
Engine oil pressure ....................101
Entry lighting .............................. 137
Event data recorders ..................293
Exit lighting ................................ 137
Exterior care .............................. 268
Exterior light ............................... 102
Exterior lighting ....................13, 126
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33F
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 150
Fog light ..................................... 102
Fog lights ................................... 239
Folding mirrors ............................. 33
Following distance ......................100
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 189
Front airbag system .....................56
Front fog lights ........................... 134
Front pedestrian protection ........196
Front seats.................................... 42
Front storage ................................ 69
Fuel............................................. 221
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 224
Fuel for diesel engines ..............222
Fuel for petrol engines ...............221
Fuel gauge ................................... 95
Funnel......................................... 222
Fuses ......................................... 244
G Gauges ......................................... 93
Gear shifting ............................... 100
General information ...................225
Glovebox ..................................... 68
298HHalogen headlights ....................237
Hand brake ................................. 170
Hazard warning flashers ............133
Headlight flash ........................... 129
Headlight range adjustment ......129
Headlights................................... 126
Headlights when driving abroad 129
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 40
Head-up display.......................... 113 Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 37
Heated steering wheel .................80
Heated windscreen .......................38
Heating .................................. 48, 50
High beam ......................... 102, 127
High beam assist ................102, 127
Hill start assist ........................... 173
Horn ....................................... 14, 80
I
Identification plate .....................275
Immobiliser .......................... 32, 102
Indicators ...................................... 93
Inductive charging ........................86
Info display ................................. 111
Information displays.................... 104
Instrument cluster ........................88
Instrument panel fuse box .........248Instrument panel illumination .....244
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 135
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........175
Interior care ............................... 270
Interior lighting ............................ 135
Interior lights ...................... 135, 244
Interior mirrors .............................. 34
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 264
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
L
Lane change alert .......................207
Lane keep assist ................100, 219
Lashing eyes ............................... 74
LED headlights ...........102, 130, 239
Lighting features .........................137
Light switch ................................ 126
Load compartment ................28, 70
Load compartment cover .............73
Loading information .....................76
Low fuel ..................................... 102M
Malfunction indicator light ............99
Manual anti-dazzle ......................34
Manual seat adjustment ...............43
Manual transmission .................. 169
Massage ....................................... 49
Memorised settings ......................23
Midlevel display .......................... 104
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8 Misted light covers .....................135
N
New vehicle running-in ..............153
Number plate light .....................244
O Object detection systems ...........198
Odometer ..................................... 94
Oil, engine .......................... 272, 277
OnStar ........................................ 121
Outside temperature ....................83
Overrun cut-off ........................... 156
P Panoramic view system ..............209
Parking ................................ 19, 159
Parking assist ............................ 198
Parking brake ............................ 171
Parking lights ............................. 134
Particulate filter ........................... 160
Pedestrian detection ...................103
299Performance .............................. 282
Performing work ........................231
Power button .............................. 154
Power outlets ............................... 85
Power seat adjustment ................45
Power windows ............................ 35
Preheating ................................. 101
Puncture ..................................... 260
Q Quickheat ................................... 149
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 294
Reading lights ............................ 136
Rear cross traffic alert ................214
Rear floor storage cover ..............74
Rear fog light .....................103, 134
Rear seats .................................... 50
Rear view camera ...................... 212
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 82
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 272, 277
Refuelling ................................... 222
Registered trademarks ...............292
Retained power off .....................155
Reversing lights .........................135
Ride control systems ..................173
Roof .............................................. 38Roof load...................................... 76
Roof rack ..................................... 75
S Safety belts ................................... 51
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................97
Seat belts ..................................... 51
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................48
Seat heating, rear .....................50
Seat position ................................ 42
Selective catalytic reduction .......162
Service ............................... 151, 271
Service display ............................ 96
Service information ....................271
Side airbag system ......................57
Side blind zone assistant ............206
Sidelights .................................... 126
Side turn signal lights ................243
Software acknowledgement .......290
Software update ......................... 292
Spare wheel ............................... 262
Speed limiter....................... 103, 180
Speedometer ............................... 93
Starting and operating ................153
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................155
Steering ...................................... 153Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 79
Steering wheel controls ...............79
Stop-start system........................ 157
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68
Sunglasses storage .....................69
Sunroof ........................................ 38
Sunvisor lights ........................... 137
Sun visors .................................... 38
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 95
Tail lights ................................... 240
Three-point seat belt .................... 52
Tools .......................................... 249
Tow bar....................................... 225
Towing ................................ 225, 266
Towing another vehicle .............267
Towing equipment .....................226
Towing the vehicle .....................266
Traction Control system ............. 173
Traction Control system off......... 101
Traffic sign assistant ...........103, 215
Trailer coupling ........................... 225
Trailer stability assist .................228
Trailer towing ............................. 225
Transmission ............................... 17
Tread depth ............................... 254
Trip odometer .............................. 94
300Turn and lane-change signals ...133
Turn signal ................................... 97
Tyre chains ................................ 255
Tyre designations ......................251
Tyre pressure ............................ 251
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 101, 252
Tyre pressures ........................... 286
Tyre repair kit ............................. 256
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 198
Upholstery .................................. 270
Uplevel display ........................... 104
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 111
Vehicle battery ........................... 235
Vehicle checks............................ 231
Vehicle data ................................ 277
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 293
Vehicle detected ahead ..............103
Vehicle dimensions .................... 283
Vehicle Identification Number ....275
Vehicle jack ................................ 249
Vehicle messages .....................115
Vehicle personalisation .............117
Vehicle security ............................ 29
Vehicle specific data ......................3Vehicle storage ........................... 230
Vehicle tools ............................... 249
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 283
Ventilating ..................................... 49
W
Warning chimes .........................116
Warning lights ............................... 93
Warning triangle .......................... 74
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 234
Wheel changing .........................260
Wheel covers ............................. 255
Wheels and tyres .......................250
Windows ....................................... 35
Windscreen................................... 35 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........80
Winter tyres ............................... 250
Wiper blade replacement ..........237