172Vehicle careThe towing eye is stowed with thevehicle tools 3 158.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using 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.
WashingThe 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. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
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.
194IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 139
Adjustable air vents ...................109
Airbag activation ........................... 89
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........81
Airbag deactivation ..........52, 82, 89
Airbag label............................. 47, 52
Airbag system .............................. 47
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 110
Air conditioning system .............. 106
Air intake .................................... 110
Air vents...................................... 109
Alert .............................................. 94
Antilock brake system ................ 125
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......83
Anti-Slip Regulator (ASR) ...........127
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................172
Armrest ......................................... 39
Ashtrays ....................................... 74
ASR (Anti-Slip Regulator) ...........127
Audible warning chimes................ 94
Autoclose ...................................... 89
Automatic fuel cut-off ............95, 114
Automatic locking .........................89
Autostop ..................................... 115
AUX socket ................................... 73B
Battery ........................................ 145
Battery discharge protection ......104
Belts.............................................. 44
Bonnet ....................................... 141
Brake and clutch fluid .................177
Brake assist ............................... 126
Brake fluid .................................. 145
Brake pad wear ............................ 83
Brakes ............................... 125, 144
Brake system ............................... 83
Breakdown.................................. 171
Bulb replacement ....................... 148
C Capacities .................................. 189
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................119
Central locking system ................23
Centre high-mounted brake light 151
Change engine oil .......................87
Changing tyre and wheel size ...162
Charging system .......................... 82
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56
Child restraints.............................. 54
Child restraint systems ................54
Child safety system for rear windows .................................... 31
