
172Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................173
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 173
Vehicle storage ........................173
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....174
Vehicle checks ........................... 174
Performing work ......................174
Bonnet ..................................... 174
Engine oil ................................. 175
Engine coolant ......................... 176
Power steering fluid .................177
Washer fluid ............................ 178
Brakes ..................................... 178
Brake fluid ............................... 178
Vehicle battery ......................... 179
Diesel fuel filter ........................181
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....181
Wiper blade replacement ........182
Bulb replacement .......................183
Headlights ............................... 183
Adaptive forward lighting .........185
Fog lights ................................. 186
Front turn signal lights .............186
Tail lights ................................. 187
Side turn signal lights ..............188Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 189
Number plate light ...................190
Interior lights ............................ 190
Instrument panel illumination ...191
Electrical system ........................192
Fuses ....................................... 192
Engine compartment fuse box . 193
Instrument panel fuse box .......193
Load compartment fuse box ....194
Vehicle tools .............................. 196
Tools ........................................ 196
Wheels and tyres .......................197
Tyres ....................................... 197
Winter tyres ............................. 198
Tyre designations ....................198
Tyre pressure .......................... 198
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 199
Tread depth ............................. 201
Changing tyre and wheel size . 201 Wheel covers ........................... 202
Tyre chains .............................. 202
Tyre repair kit .......................... 202
Wheel changing .......................206
Spare wheel ............................ 208
Jump starting ............................. 211Towing....................................... 213
Towing the vehicle ...................213
Towing another vehicle ...........214
Appearance care .......................215
Exterior care ............................ 215
Interior care ............................. 216

Vehicle care181● See the Owner's Manual forfurther information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery.
Additional battery
Depending on the vehicle's auxiliary
equipment, certain models may have
an additional battery mounted under
the right-hand front seat.
Notice
The additional battery is
automatically connected to the main vehicle battery only when the engine
is running. It does not need to be
manually disconnected before
disconnecting the main vehicle
battery or before jump starting the vehicle.
Jump starting 3 211.
Diesel fuel filter
Drain diesel fuel filter of residual
water at every engine oil change.
Place a container underneath the
filter housing. Loosen the knurled
screws on the filter cover and on the
lower part of the filter by approx. one
turn, to drain off the water.
The filter is drained as soon as diesel fuel emerges from the knurled screw
at the bottom. Retighten the two
screws.
Check diesel fuel filter at shorter
intervals if the vehicle is subjected to
extreme operating conditions.
Diesel fuel system bleeding
If the fuel tank has been run dry, it will be necessary to air vent or bleed the
diesel fuel system.

182Vehicle careFill the tank with fuel and proceed asfollows:
1. Place a suitable container underneath the fuel filter vent
screw to collect fuel.
2. Loosen the vent screw (arrowed) by one turn.
3. Manually operate the in-line supply pump slowly and steadily
until fuel discharging from the
loosened vent screw is free of air
bubbles.
4. Retighten the vent screw.
In vehicles without an in-line supply
pump, fill the tank with fuel and
proceed as follows:Caution
Do not turn ignition key to position 3 before beginning the bleeding
procedure.
Ignition switch positions 3 132.
1. Turn ignition key to position 2 and
hold for five seconds.
2. Turn key back to position 1 and
wait for three seconds.
3. Repeat Step 1 and 2 multiple times.
4. Turn key to position 3, then return
to 0.
If the engine cannot be started after
several attempts to bleed the diesel
fuel system, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Wiper blade replacement
Wiper blades on the windscreen If required, use the step located below
the headlights to reach the
windscreen wiper.Lift wiper arm, press retaining clip
towards wiper arm and detach wiper
blade.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

251Changing tyre and wheel size ...201
Charging system .......................... 95
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 63
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 87
Cleaning the vehicle ...................215
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............114
Clock ............................................ 85
Coat hooks ................................... 71
Collision damage repair ..............247
Control indicators.......................... 91
Control of the vehicle .................131
Controls ........................................ 82
Convex shape .............................. 34
Coolant ....................................... 176
Coolant and antifreeze ...............219
Coolant heater ............................ 121
Cornering light ....................109, 185
Coupling ball bar ........................170
Cruise control ...................... 99, 157
Cupholders .................................. 71
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ...............108Declaration of conformity ............245
DEF ............................................ 141
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................141
Diesel fuel ................................... 166
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 181
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......181
Diesel particle filter ....................140
Door locks..................................... 21
Door open .................................... 99
Doors ............................................ 27
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........140
Drink holders ................................ 71
Driver assistance systems ..........157
Driver Information Centre ...........100
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 169
Driving economically................... 131
Driving hints ................................ 131
E ECO mode .................................. 131
ecoScoring.................................. 102
Electric adjustment ......................35
Electrical accessories ...................85
Electrical system......................... 192
Electronic climate control system 116
Electronic driving programmes ..150
Electronic Stability Program 97,
155, 170Electronic Stability Program off ...97
Emergency exit .......................38, 40
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......174
Engine compartment fuse box ...193
Engine coolant ........................... 176
Engine coolant temperature ........97
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 89
Engine data ............................... 224
Engine Drag Torque Control ......155
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Engine identification ...................222
Engine oil ...........175, 219, 223, 242
Engine oil additives ....................219
Engine oil level monitor ................90
Engine oil pressure ......................98
Engine oil viscosity grades .........219
Enhanced Traction function....... ................................ 154, 155, 157
Event data recorders ..................247
Exhaust gases ............................ 140
Exit lighting ................................ 113
Exterior care .............................. 215
Exterior light ................................. 99
Exterior lighting ....................12, 106
Exterior mirrors ............................. 34
F Fault ........................................... 151
Fire extinguisher ........................... 78