
280Vehicle careIf 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.
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.Plastic body parts must not be treated with 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.

282Vehicle careClothing 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.

314IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 238
Active bonnet ................................ 69
Active emergency braking ..........201
Adaptive cruise control .......111, 189
AdBlue ................................ 109, 170
Adjustable air vents ...................157
Airbag and belt tensioners .........106
Airbag deactivation ..............61, 106
Airbag label................................... 56
Airbag system .............................. 56
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 159
Air conditioning system .............. 148
Air intake .................................... 158
Air vents...................................... 157
All-wheel drive ........................... 178
Antilock brake system ................ 178
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....108
Anti-theft alarm system ................32
Anti-theft locking system .............. 32
Appearance care ........................279
Armrest ................................... 51, 53
Armrest storage ........................... 72
Ashtrays ....................................... 95 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................37
Automatic dimming ......................36
Automatic light control ...............135
Automatic locking ........................25Automatic transmission .............173
Autostop ..................................... 165
Auxiliary heater ........................... 157
B Baselevel display ........................112
Battery discharge protection ......146
Battery voltage ........................... 124
Belts.............................................. 54 BlueInjection ............................... 170
Bonnet ....................................... 240
Brake and clutch fluid .................284
Brake and clutch system ...........107
Brake assist ............................... 180
Brake fluid .................................. 243
Brakes ............................... 178, 243
Breakdown.................................. 277
Bulb replacement ....................... 247
C Capacities .................................. 299
Cargo management system ........79
Catalytic converter .....................169
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............145
Centre console storage ...............72
Changing tyre and wheel size ...266
Charging system ........................ 107
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65

315Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Climate control ............................. 15
Clock............................................. 91
Collision damage repair ..............309
Control indicators........................ 105
Control of the vehicle .................161
Controls ........................................ 87
Convex shape .............................. 35
Coolant and antifreeze ...............284
Cruise control ....................111, 186
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curtain airbag system .................. 60
Curve lighting.............................. 138
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............138
Declaration of conformity ............307
DEF ............................................ 170
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................170
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......245
Diesel particle filter ....................168
Door open .................................. 111
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........186
Driver Information Centre ...........112
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 234
Driving hints ................................ 161E
Electric adjustment ......................35
Electrical system......................... 256
Electric parking brake .........107, 179
Electric parking brake fault .........107
Electronic climate control system 151
Electronic key system ...................19
Electronic Stability Control.......... 182
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........108
Electronic Stability Control off..... 108
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......239
Engine compartment fuse box ...257
Engine coolant ........................... 242
Engine coolant temperature ......109
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 104
Engine data ............................... 292
Engine exhaust .......................... 168
Engine identification ...................288
Engine oil ................... 241, 284, 289
Engine oil pressure ....................109
Entry lighting .............................. 145
Event data recorders ..................312
Exit lighting ................................ 145
Exterior care .............................. 279
Exterior light ............................... 110
Exterior lighting ....................12, 134
Exterior mirrors ............................. 35F
First aid kit ................................... 82
Fixed air vents ........................... 158
Fog light ..................................... 110
Fog lights ................................... 249
Folding mirrors ............................. 35
Following distance ......................108
Following distance indication ......200
Forward collision alert................. 197
Front airbag system .....................59
Front fog lights ........................... 142
Front pedestrian protection ........204
Front seats.................................... 45
Front storage ................................ 72
Fuel............................................. 229
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 233
Fuel for diesel engines ..............230
Fuel for petrol engines ...............229
Fuel gauge ................................. 103
Funnel......................................... 231
Fuses ......................................... 256
G Gauges ....................................... 101
Gear shifting ............................... 108
General information ...................234
Glovebox ..................................... 71

316HHalogen headlights ....................247
Hand brake ................................. 178
Hazard warning flashers ............141
Headlight flash ........................... 137
Headlight range adjustment ......137
Headlights................................... 134
Headlights when driving abroad 137
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 43
Head-up display.......................... 121 Heated mirrors ............................. 36
Heated rear window ..................... 40
Heated steering wheel .................88
Heated windscreen .......................40
Heating .................................. 51, 53
High beam ......................... 110, 135
High beam assist ................110, 135
Hill start assist ........................... 181
Horn ....................................... 13, 88
I
Identification plate .....................287
Immobiliser .......................... 34, 110
Indicators .................................... 101
Inductive charging ........................94
Info display ................................. 119
Information displays.................... 112
Instrument cluster ........................96
Instrument panel fuse box .........259Instrument panel illumination .....255
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 143
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........183
Interior care ............................... 281
Interior lighting ............................ 143
Interior lights ...................... 143, 255
Interior mirrors .............................. 37
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 276
K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
L Lane change alert .......................215
Lane keep assist ................108, 227
Lashing eyes ............................... 79
LED headlights ...........110, 138, 249
Lighting features .........................145
Light switch ................................ 134
Load compartment ................26, 73
Load compartment cover .............76
Loading information .....................84
Low fuel ..................................... 110M
Malfunction indicator light ..........107
Manual anti-dazzle ......................37
Manual seat adjustment ...............46
Manual transmission .................. 177
Massage ....................................... 52
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel display .......................... 112
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................143
N
New vehicle running-in ..............161
Number plate light .....................255
O Object detection systems ...........206
Odometer ................................... 102
Oil, engine .......................... 284, 289
OnStar ........................................ 129
Outside temperature ....................91
Overrun cut-off ........................... 164
P Panoramic view system ..............217
Parking ................................ 18, 167
Parking assist ............................ 206
Parking brake ............................ 179
Parking lights ............................. 142
Particulate filter ........................... 168
Pedestrian detection ...................111

317Performance .............................. 294
Performing work ........................240
Power button .............................. 162
Power outlets ............................... 93
Power seat adjustment ................48
Power windows ............................ 38
Preheating ................................. 109
Puncture ..................................... 272
Q Quickheat ................................... 157
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 313
Reading lights ............................ 144
Rear cross traffic alert ................222
Rear floor storage cover ..............78
Rear fog light .....................111, 142
Rear seats .................................... 53
Rear storage ................................. 78
Rear view camera ...................... 220
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 90
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 284, 289
Refuelling ................................... 231
Registered trademarks ...............311
Retained power off .....................163
Reversing lights .........................143
Ride control systems ..................181
Roof .............................................. 41Roof load...................................... 84
Roof rack ..................................... 83
S Safety belts ................................... 54
Safety net .................................... 79
Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................105
Seat belts ..................................... 54 Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................51
Seat heating, rear .....................53
Seat position ................................ 45
Selective catalytic reduction .......170
Service ............................... 159, 283
Service display .......................... 104
Service information ....................283
Side airbag system ......................60
Side blind zone assistant ............214
Sidelights .................................... 134
Side turn signal lights ................255
Software acknowledgement .......309
Software update ......................... 311
Spare wheel ............................... 274
Speed limiter....................... 111, 188
Speedometer ............................. 101
Starting and operating ................161
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................163Steering...................................... 161
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 87
Steering wheel controls ...............87
Stop-start system........................ 165
Storage ......................................... 71
Storage compartments .................71
Sunglasses storage .....................72
Sunroof ........................................ 41
Sunvisor lights ........................... 145
Sun visors .................................... 40
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 103
Tail lights ................................... 250
Three-point seat belt .................... 55
Tools .......................................... 261
Tow bar....................................... 234
Towing ................................ 234, 277
Towing another vehicle .............278
Towing equipment .....................235
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 305
Towing the vehicle .....................277
Traction Control system ............. 181
Traction Control system off......... 109
Traffic sign assistant ...........111, 223
Trailer coupling ........................... 234
Trailer stability assist .................237
Trailer towing ............................. 234

318Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 266
Trip odometer ............................ 102
Turn and lane-change signals ...141
Turn signal ................................. 105
Tyre chains ................................ 267
Tyre designations ......................262
Tyre pressure ............................ 263
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 109, 264
Tyre pressures ........................... 300
Tyre repair kit ............................. 267
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 206
Upholstery .................................. 281
Uplevel display ........................... 112
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Valet mode ................................. 119
Vehicle battery ........................... 244
Vehicle checks............................ 240
Vehicle data ................................ 289
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 312
Vehicle detected ahead ..............111
Vehicle dimensions .................... 297
Vehicle Identification Number ....287
Vehicle jack ................................ 261
Vehicle messages .....................123Vehicle personalisation .............125
Vehicle security ............................ 32
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 239
Vehicle tools ............................... 261
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 296
Ventilating ..................................... 52
W
Warning chimes .........................124
Warning lights ............................. 101
Warning triangle .......................... 82
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 243
Wheel changing .........................272
Wheel covers ............................. 267
Wheels and tyres .......................262
Windows ....................................... 37
Windscreen................................... 37
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........88
Winter tyres ............................... 262
Wiper blade replacement ..........246