
Vehicle care245No.Circuit1–2–3ABS4–5–6Tailgate7Fog light8Memory module9Heated windscreen10Seat lumbar11DC/DC battery12Heated rear window13Heated mirror14–15–16Front wiper17Power seat, passengerNo.Circuit18Sunblind19Power seat, driver20–21Sunroof22Rear wiper/Airbag23Adaptive forward lighting24–25–26Transmission control module27Ignition/Instrument panel28–29Rear view camera/Air vent30Malfunction indicator light/
Trailer31–32Camera33Seat heat front34Seat heat rearNo.Circuit35Damping/All-wheel drive36Fuel system37–38–39–40Steering wheel lock41–42–43Heated steering wheel44Headlight range adjustment45–46Engine control module47–48DC/DC converter/Air vent/E-
Boost49Rear door control module50–51–

Vehicle care267Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a 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.
Washing
The 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.
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 wiperand 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.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
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.

268Vehicle carePlastic body parts must not be treatedwith 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.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
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.Sunroof
Never 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 damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a 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.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For 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.

Service and maintenance271driving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions, certain service work may be required
more frequently than the regular service interval.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 95.
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or
goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration
The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 95.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.

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