Vehicle care273If 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.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
274Vehicle careSunroofNever clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.After the underbody is washed, check
the 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.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
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.
302IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 226
Active emergency braking ..........195
Adaptive cruise control .......113, 184
Adjustable air vents ...................154
Airbag and belt tensioners .........109
Airbag deactivation ..............62, 109
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 155
Air conditioning system .............. 147
Air intake .................................... 155
Air vents...................................... 154
Antilock brake system ................ 175
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....111
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................272
Armrest ................................... 52, 54
Armrest storage ........................... 71
Ashtrays ....................................... 98
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40
Automatic light control ...............136
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............168
Autostop ..................................... 162
Auxiliary heater ........................... 154B
Battery discharge protection ......145
Battery voltage ........................... 123 Belts.............................................. 55
Bonnet ....................................... 228
Brake and clutch fluid .................277
Brake and clutch system ...........110
Brake assist ............................... 178
Brake fluid .................................. 231
Brakes ............................... 175, 231
Breakdown.................................. 270
Bulb replacement ....................... 234
C Capacities .................................. 291
Cargo management system ........81
Catalytic converter .....................167
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............144
Changing tyre and wheel size ...259
Charging system ........................ 110
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............146
Clock............................................. 94
Collision damage repair ..............296
303Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................157
Controls ........................................ 90
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............277
Cruise control ....................113, 181
Cupholders .................................. 70
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
Curve lighting.............................. 137
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............137
Declaration of conformity ............296
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......233
Diesel particle filter ....................167
Door open .................................. 114
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........181
Driver Information Centre ...........114
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 221
Driving hints ................................ 157
E Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 245
Electric parking brake .........110, 176
Electric parking brake fault .........110
Electronic climate control system 149Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 170, 174
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 179
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........111
Electronic Stability Control off..... 111
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......227
Engine compartment fuse box ...246
Engine coolant ........................... 230
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 284
Engine exhaust .......................... 166
Engine identification ...................280
Engine oil ................... 229, 277, 281
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 144
Event data recorders ..................299
Exit lighting ................................ 144
Exterior care .............................. 272
Exterior light ............................... 113
Exterior lighting ....................12, 135
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault ................................... 170, 174
First aid kit ................................... 85
Fixed air vents ........................... 154
Fog light ..................................... 113Fog lights ................................... 236
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Following distance ......................111
Following distance indication ......194
Forward collision alert................. 192
Fragrance diffuser ........................97
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 141
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 71
Fuel............................................. 216
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 219
Fuel for diesel engines ..............217
Fuel for natural gas operation ...217
Fuel for petrol engines ...............216
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 245
G Gauges ....................................... 103
Gear shifting ............................... 111
General information ...................220
Glovebox ..................................... 70
H
Halogen headlights ....................234
Hand brake ......................... 175, 176
Hazard warning flashers ............140
Headlight flash ........................... 136
304Headlight range adjustment ......136
Headlights................................... 135
Headlights when driving abroad 137
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heated steering wheel .................91
Heating .................................. 53, 55
Heating and ventilation system . 146
High beam ......................... 113, 136
High beam assist ........................113
Hill start assist ........................... 178
Horn ....................................... 13, 91
I
Identification plate .....................279
Ignition switch positions .............157
Immobiliser .......................... 37, 113
Indicators .................................... 103
Info display ................................. 120
Information displays.................... 114
Instrument cluster ......................100
Instrument panel fuse box .........248
Instrument panel illumination .....244
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 143
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 274
Interior lighting ............................ 143Interior lights ...................... 143, 244
Interior mirrors .............................. 39
Interruption of power supply ......170
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 269
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L Lane keep assist ................111, 214
Lashing eyes ............................... 80
LED headlights ...................113, 137
Lighting features .........................144
Light switch ................................ 135
Load compartment ................29, 72
Load compartment cover .............78
Load compartment fuse box ......250
Loading information .....................87
Low fuel ..................................... 112
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........110
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual mode .....................169, 174
Manual seat adjustment ...............47
Manual transmission .................. 171Manual transmission automated 172
Manual windows ..........................40
Massage ....................................... 54
Maximum speed ......................... 253
Memorised settings ......................23
Midlevel display .......................... 114
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................142
N New vehicle running-in ..............157
Number plate light .....................244
O
Object detection systems ...........198
Odometer ................................... 104 Oil, engine .......................... 277, 281
OnStar ........................................ 130
Outside temperature ....................94
Overrun cut-off ........................... 162
P Parking ................................ 18, 165
Parking assist ............................ 198
Parking brake ............................ 176
Parking lights ............................. 142
Particulate filter ........................... 167
Performance .............................. 286
Performing work ........................228
Pollen filter ................................. 155
Power button .............................. 158
305Power connector........................... 97
Power outlets ............................... 96
Power seat adjustment ................49
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................. 112
Puncture ..................................... 263
Q
Quickheat ................................... 154
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 300
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 143
Rear floor storage cover ..............80
Rear fog light .....................113, 142
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear storage ................................. 78
Rear view camera ...................... 207
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 93
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 277, 281
Refuelling ................................... 217
Registered trademarks ...............298
Retained power off .....................159
Reversing lights .........................142
Ride control systems ..................178
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 87
Roof rack ..................................... 86S
Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 83
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................108
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................53
Seat heating, rear .....................55
Seat position ................................ 46
Selector lever ..................... 168, 173
Service ............................... 155, 276
Service display .......................... 107
Service information ....................276
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................206
Sidelights .................................... 135
Side turn signal lights ................243
Software acknowledgement .......296
Software update ......................... 298
Spare wheel ............................... 266
Speed limiter....................... 114, 183
Speedometer ............................. 103
Sport mode ................................ 180
Starting and operating ................157
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................160
Steering ...................................... 157
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 90Steering wheel controls ...............90
Stop-start system........................ 162
Storage ......................................... 70
Storage compartments .................70
Sunroof ........................................ 43
Sunvisor lights ........................... 144
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 105
Tail lights ................................... 237
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 252
Tow bar....................................... 220
Towing ................................ 220, 270
Towing another vehicle .............271
Towing equipment .....................222
Towing the vehicle .....................270
Traction Control system ............. 178
Traction Control system off......... 112
Traffic sign assistant ...........114, 210
Trailer coupling ........................... 220
Trailer stability assist .................225
Trailer towing ............................. 221
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .........168, 172
Tread depth ............................... 259
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...141
306Turn signal ................................. 108
Tyre chains ................................ 260
Tyre designations ......................253
Tyre pressure ............................ 254
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 112, 255
Tyre pressures ........................... 292
Tyre repair kit ............................. 260
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 198
Upholstery .................................. 274
Uplevel display ........................... 114
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 120
Vehicle battery ........................... 232
Vehicle checks............................ 228
Vehicle data ................................ 281
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 299
Vehicle detected ahead ..............114
Vehicle dimensions .................... 290
Vehicle Identification Number ....279
Vehicle jack ................................ 252
Vehicle messages .....................122
Vehicle personalisation .............124
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 227Vehicle tools............................... 252
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 288
Ventilating ..................................... 53
Ventilation ................................... 146
W
Warning chimes .........................123
Warning lights ............................. 103
Warning triangle .......................... 85
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 231
Wheel changing .........................263
Wheel covers ............................. 259
Wheels and tyres .......................253
Windows ....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........91
Winter tyres ............................... 253
Wiper blade replacement ..........234