Vehicle care211Appearance 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.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
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.
Service and maintenance217Brake and clutch fluidOver time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.
238IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 175
Adaptive forward lighting ...........109
AdBlue .................................. 90, 137
Adjustable air vents ...................124
Advanced parking assist ............154
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........87
Airbag deactivation ................56, 88
Airbag label................................... 52 Airbag system .............................. 52
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 126
Air conditioning system .............. 116
Air intake .................................... 125
Air vents...................................... 124
Antilock brake system ................ 144
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......89
Anti-theft alarm system ................33
Anti-theft locking system .............. 32
Appearance care ........................211
Armrest ................................... 47, 48
Ashtrays ....................................... 79
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................37
Automatic light control ...............108
Automatic locking ........................29
Automatic transmission .............140
Autostop ............................... 91, 132
Auxiliary heater ........................... 123B
Battery discharge protection ......114
Battery voltage ............................. 99
Belts.............................................. 49
BlueInjection ............................... 137
Bonnet ....................................... 177
Brake and clutch fluid .................215
Brake and clutch system .............89
Brake assist ............................... 145
Brake fluid .................................. 180
Brakes ............................... 144, 180
Breakdown.................................. 209
Bulb replacement ....................... 183
C Capacities .................................. 228
Catalytic converter .....................137
Central locking system ................25
Centre console lighting ..............114
Centre console storage ...............65
Changing tyre and wheel size ...199
Charging system .......................... 88
Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 61
Child restraints.............................. 58
Child restraint systems ................58
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............115
Clock............................................. 78
