Vehicle care171Towing 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.
189Cigarette lighter ........................... 74
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............105
Clock....................................... 71, 89
CNG............................................ 184
Collision damage repair ..............186
Control indicators.......................... 78
Control of the vehicle .................111
Controls ........................................ 69
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............173
Cruise control ...................... 89, 127
Cupholders .................................. 60
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Date .............................................. 89
Daytime running lights ............89, 99
Declaration of conformity ............186
Diesel particle filter ...............85, 117
Distance to next service ...............89
Door open .................................... 89
Doors ...................................... 26, 27
Drain fuel filter ............................. 88
Driver assistance systems ..........127
Driver Information Centre .............89
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 135
Driving hints ................................ 111E
Eco mode (E).............................. 122
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 151
Electronic climate control system 107
Electronic driving programmes ..122
Electronic Stability Control ..84, 126
Electronic Stability Control (ESC). 84
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......138
Engine compartment fuse box ...152
Engine coolant ........................... 141
Engine coolant temperature ........85
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Engine data ............................... 178
Engine exhaust .......................... 117
Engine identification ...................176
Engine oil ...........140, 173, 177, 184
Engine oil pressure ......................86
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) 126
Event data recorders ..................186
Exit lighting ................................ 104
Extendable load compartment cover ................................... 62, 66
Exterior care .............................. 169
Exterior light ................................. 88
Exterior lighting ......................13, 98
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30F
Fault ........................................... 122
Fixed air vents ........................... 109
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights ................................... 147
Folding front passenger seat ........38
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Folding seats .......................... 40, 42
Front airbag system .....................51
Front fog lights ........................... 100
Front passenger seat Folding ...................................... 38
Table position ............................ 38
Front seats.................................... 36
Front storage ................................ 60
Front turn signal light ..................145
Fuel............................................. 131
Fuel consumption .........................89
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 134
Fuel cut-off system .........80, 95, 113
Fuel for diesel engines ..............131
Fuel for natural gas operation ...131
Fuel for petrol engines ...............131
Fuel gauge ................................... 76
Fuel selector ................................ 76
Fuel system messages .........95, 113
Fuel tank ..................................... 184
Fuses ......................................... 151
192Tail lights ................................... 147
Technical data ............................ 178
Temperature ................................. 89
Third row seats ............................ 42
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools .......................................... 154
Top-tether fastening eyes ............58
Towing ................................ 135, 167
Towing another vehicle .............168
Towing the vehicle .....................167
Traction Control system ............. 125
Trailer coupling ........................... 135
Trailer towing ............................. 135
Transmission ......................... 17, 83
Transmission display ...........78, 119
Tread depth ............................... 158
Trip computer ......................... 89, 95
Trip odometer .............................. 75
Turn and lane-change signals ...100
Turn signal ................................... 81
Tyre chains ................................ 159
Tyre designations ......................155
Tyre pressure ............................ 156
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 86, 157
Tyre pressures ........................... 185
Tyre repair kit ............................. 159U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 84, 129
Underseat storage .......................61
Unit of measurement ....................89
Upholstery .................................. 171
USB port ....................................... 73
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 143
Vehicle checks............................ 139
Vehicle data ................................ 177
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 186
Vehicle dimensions .................... 183
Vehicle Identification Number ....175
Vehicle jack ................................ 154
Vehicle security ............................ 29
Vehicle shutdown ...........80, 95, 113
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 138
Vehicle tools ............................... 154
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 182
Ventilation ................................... 105
Volume ......................................... 89
W
Warning chime.............................. 89
Warning chimes ........................... 94
Warning lights ............................... 75Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 142
Wheel changing .........................162
Wheel covers ............................. 159
Wheels and tyres .......................155
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........70
Winter tyres ............................... 155
Wiper blade replacement ..........144