Vehicle care269Towing equipmentDo 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.
294IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 228
Active bonnet ................................ 65
Active emergency braking ..........192
Adaptive cruise control .......102, 180
AdBlue ................................ 100, 161
Adjustable air vents ...................148
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........97
Airbag deactivation ................57, 97
Airbag label................................... 52
Airbag system .............................. 52
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 150
Air conditioning system .............. 139
Air intake .................................... 149
Air vents...................................... 148
All-wheel drive ........................... 169
Antilock brake system ................ 169
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......99
Anti-theft alarm system ................29
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................267
Armrest ................................... 47, 49
Armrest storage ........................... 68
Ashtrays ....................................... 85
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................34
Automatic dimming ......................33
Automatic light control ...............126
Automatic locking ........................26Automatic transmission .............164
Autostop ..................................... 156
Auxiliary heater ........................... 148
B Baselevel display ........................103
Battery discharge protection ......137
Battery voltage ........................... 115 Belts.............................................. 50
BlueInjection ............................... 161
Bonnet ....................................... 230
Brake and clutch fluid .................271
Brake and clutch system .............98
Brake assist ............................... 171
Brake fluid .................................. 233
Brakes ............................... 169, 233
Breakdown.................................. 265
Bulb replacement ....................... 236
C Capacities .................................. 284
Catalytic converter .....................160
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............136
Centre console storage ...............68
Changing tyre and wheel size ...254
Charging system .......................... 98
Child locks ................................... 27
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 61
Child restraints.............................. 58
295Child restraint systems ................58
Climate control ............................. 15
Clock............................................. 82
Collision damage repair ..............289
Control indicators.......................... 96
Control of the vehicle .................152
Controls ........................................ 78
Convex shape .............................. 32
Coolant and antifreeze ...............271
Cruise control ....................102, 177
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 56
Curve lighting.............................. 129
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............129
Declaration of conformity ............287
DEF ............................................ 161
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................161
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......235
Diesel particle filter ....................159
Door open .................................. 102
Doors ............................................ 27
Driver assistance systems ..........177
Driver Information Centre ...........103
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 224
Driving hints ................................ 152E
Electric adjustment ......................32
Electrical system......................... 243
Electric parking brake ...........98, 170
Electric parking brake fault ...........98
Electronic climate control system 142
Electronic key system ...................20
Electronic Stability Control.......... 173
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............99
Electronic Stability Control off....... 99
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......229
Engine compartment fuse box ...244
Engine coolant ........................... 232
Engine coolant temperature ......100
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 95
Engine data ............................... 279
Engine exhaust .......................... 159
Engine identification ...................275
Engine oil ................... 231, 271, 276
Engine oil pressure ....................100
Entry lighting .............................. 136
Event data recorders ..................292
Exit lighting ................................ 136
Exterior care .............................. 267
Exterior light ............................... 101
Exterior lighting ....................12, 125
Exterior mirrors ............................. 32F
First aid ......................................... 74
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 149
Fog light ..................................... 101
Fog lights ................................... 238
Folding mirrors ............................. 32
Following distance ........................99
Following distance indication ......191
Forward collision alert................. 188
Front airbag system .....................55
Front fog lights ........................... 133
Front pedestrian protection ........195
Front seats.................................... 41
Front storage ................................ 68
Fuel............................................. 220
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 223
Fuel for diesel engines ..............221
Fuel for petrol engines ...............220
Fuel gauge ................................... 94
Funnel......................................... 221
Fuses ......................................... 243
G
Gauges ......................................... 92
Gear shifting ................................. 99
General information ...................224
Glovebox ..................................... 67
296HHalogen headlights ....................236
Hand brake ................................. 169
Hazard warning flashers ............132
Headlight flash ........................... 128
Headlight range adjustment ......128
Headlights................................... 125
Headlights when driving abroad 128
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 39
Head-up display.......................... 112 Heated mirrors ............................. 33
Heated rear window ..................... 36
Heated steering wheel .................79
Heated windscreen .......................37
Heating .................................. 47, 49
High beam ......................... 101, 126
High beam assist ................101, 126
Hill start assist ........................... 172
Horn ....................................... 13, 79
I
Identification plate .....................274
Immobiliser .......................... 31, 101
Indicators ...................................... 92
Inductive charging ........................85
Info display ................................. 110
Information displays.................... 103
Instrument cluster ........................87
Instrument panel fuse box .........247Instrument panel illumination .....243
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 134
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........174
Interior care ............................... 269
Interior lighting ............................ 134
Interior lights ...................... 134, 243
Interior mirrors .............................. 33
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 263
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
L
Lane change alert .......................206
Lane keep assist ..................99, 218
Lashing eyes ............................... 73
LED headlights ...........101, 129, 238
Lighting features .........................136
Light switch ................................ 125
Load compartment ................27, 69
Load compartment cover .............72
Loading information .....................75
Low fuel ..................................... 101M
Malfunction indicator light ............98
Manual anti-dazzle ......................33
Manual seat adjustment ...............42
Manual transmission .................. 168
Massage ....................................... 48
Memorised settings ......................22
Midlevel display .......................... 103
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................134
N New vehicle running-in ..............152
Number plate light .....................243
O Object detection systems ...........197
Odometer ..................................... 93 Oil, engine .......................... 271, 276
OnStar ........................................ 120
Outside temperature ....................82
Overrun cut-off ........................... 155
P Panoramic view system ..............208
Parking ................................ 18, 158
Parking assist ............................ 197
Parking brake ............................ 170
Parking lights ............................. 133
Particulate filter ........................... 159
Pedestrian detection ...................102
297Performance .............................. 281
Performing work ........................230
Power button .............................. 153
Power outlets ............................... 84
Power seat adjustment ................44
Power windows ............................ 34
Preheating ................................. 100
Puncture ..................................... 259
Q Quickheat ................................... 148
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 293
Reading lights ............................ 135
Rear cross traffic alert ................213
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light .....................102, 133
Rear seats .................................... 49
Rear view camera ...................... 211
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 81
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 271, 276
Refuelling ................................... 221
Registered trademarks ...............291
Retained power off .....................154
Reversing lights .........................134
Ride control systems ..................172
Roof .............................................. 37Roof load...................................... 75
Roof rack ..................................... 74
S Safety belts ................................... 50
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................96
Seat belts ..................................... 50
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................47
Seat heating, rear .....................49
Seat position ................................ 41
Selective catalytic reduction .......161
Service ............................... 150, 270
Service display ............................ 95
Service information ....................270
Side airbag system ......................56
Side blind zone assistant ............205
Sidelights .................................... 125
Side turn signal lights ................242
Software acknowledgement .......289
Software update ......................... 291
Spare wheel ............................... 261
Speed limiter....................... 102, 179
Speedometer ............................... 92
Starting and operating ................152
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................154
Steering ...................................... 152Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 78
Steering wheel controls ...............78
Stop-start system........................ 156
Storage ......................................... 67
Storage compartments .................67
Sunglasses storage .....................68
Sunroof ........................................ 37
Sunvisor lights ........................... 136
Sun visors .................................... 37
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 94
Tail lights ................................... 239
Three-point seat belt .................... 51
Tools .......................................... 248
Tow bar....................................... 224
Towing ................................ 224, 265
Towing another vehicle .............266
Towing equipment .....................225
Towing the vehicle .....................265
Traction Control system ............. 172
Traction Control system off......... 100
Traffic sign assistant ...........102, 214
Trailer coupling ........................... 224
Trailer stability assist .................227
Trailer towing ............................. 224
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 253
Trip odometer .............................. 93
298Turn and lane-change signals ...132
Turn signal ................................... 96
Tyre chains ................................ 254
Tyre designations ......................250
Tyre pressure ............................ 250
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 100, 251
Tyre pressures ........................... 285
Tyre repair kit ............................. 255
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 197
Upholstery .................................. 269
Uplevel display ........................... 103
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 110
Vehicle battery ........................... 234
Vehicle checks............................ 230
Vehicle data ................................ 276
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 292
Vehicle detected ahead ..............102
Vehicle dimensions .................... 282
Vehicle Identification Number ....274
Vehicle jack ................................ 248
Vehicle messages .....................114
Vehicle personalisation .............116
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3Vehicle storage ........................... 229
Vehicle tools ............................... 248
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 282
Ventilating ..................................... 48
W
Warning chimes .........................115
Warning lights ............................... 92
Warning triangle .......................... 73
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 233
Wheel changing .........................259
Wheel covers ............................. 254
Wheels and tyres .......................249
Windows ....................................... 34
Windscreen................................... 34 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........79
Winter tyres ............................... 249
Wiper blade replacement ..........236