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.
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
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