Vehicle care153No.CircuitF09Rear door switchF10HornF14High beamF15PTCI heaterF19Air conditioning systemF20Heated rear windowF21Fuel pumpF30Fog lightsF84CNG systemF85Power outletsF86Cigarette lighter/Heated seatsF87Stop-start systemF88Mirror heating
After having changed defective fuses
refit the fuse box cover.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.
Instrument panel fuse box
The fuse box is located behind a
cover on the lower part of the
instrument panel, on the driver's side.
154Vehicle careNo.CircuitF12Right low beamF13Left low beam/Headlight range
adjustmentF31Fusebox relays/Body control
unit relaysF32Courtesy lightsF36Diagnostic connector/Climate
control system/Infotainment
system/Tyre pressure moni‐
toring system/Alarm sirenF37Instrument panel/Braking
systemF38Central locking systemF43Windscreen washer systemF47Power windowsF48Power windowsF49Exterior mirrors/Infotainment
system/Parking assist/Tyre
pressure monitoring system/
Instrument illumination/Rain
sensorNo.CircuitF51Infotainment system/Braking
system/Clutch/Interior heaterF53Instrument panelF94Power outlet load compartmentF95Cigarette lighter/Power outletF96Cigarette lighter/Power outletF97Heated front seatF98Heated front seatVehicle tools
Tools
Van
The tools and the vehicle jacking
equipment are in the storage area behind the front seat. Pull front handle
and slide seat forwards to access
3 37.
Vehicle care1673. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
one minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Release the cap by carefully lifting
with a screwdriver. To prevent
damage, it is recommended to place
a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 154.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
168Vehicle careCaution
The towing eye must only be usedfor towing and not for recovering
the vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Note
If neutral cannot be selected on
vehicles with manual transmission
automated (MTA), the vehicle must
only be towed with the drive wheels
raised off the ground.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation 3 106 and close the
windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace the cap.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
side of the cap. Release the cap by
carefully levering the screwdriver. To
prevent damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver
and the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 154.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap.
Vehicle care169Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use 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.
WashingThe 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 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.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.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.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
170Vehicle 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.Glass panel
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 glass panel.
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 damage
Rectify 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.
Natural gas system
Do not direct the steam jet or high-
pressure jet towards natural gas
system components. It is particularly important to protect the natural gastank and the pressure valves on the
vehicle underbody and the bulkhead in the engine compartment.
These components must not be
treated using chemical cleaners or
preservatives.
Have components of the natural gas
system cleaned by a workshop
authorised to carry out maintenance
of natural gas vehicles.
188IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 137
Adjustable air vents ...................109
Airbag activation ........................... 89
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........81
Airbag deactivation ..........52, 82, 89
Airbag label................................... 47 Airbag system .............................. 47
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 110
Air conditioning system .............. 106
Air intake .................................... 110
Air vents...................................... 109
Alert .............................................. 94
Antilock brake system ................ 123
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......83
Anti-Slip Regulator (ASR) ...........125
Anti-theft locking system .............. 29
Appearance care ........................169
Armrest ......................................... 39
Ashtrays ....................................... 74 ASR (Anti-Slip Regulator) ...........125
Audible warning chimes................ 94
Autoclose ...................................... 89
Automatic fuel cut-off ............95, 113
Automatic locking .........................89
Autostop ..................................... 114
AUX socket ................................... 73B
Battery discharge protection ......104
Belts.............................................. 44
Bonnet ....................................... 139
Brake and clutch fluid .................173
Brake assist ............................... 124
Brake fluid .................................. 142 Brake pad wear ............................ 83
Brakes ............................... 123, 142
Brake system ............................... 83
Breakdown.................................. 167
Bulb replacement ....................... 145
C Capacities .................................. 184
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................118
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 148
Change engine oil .......................87
Changing tyre and wheel size ...159
Charging system .......................... 82
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 55
Child restraints.............................. 54
Child restraint systems ................54
Child safety system for rear windows .................................... 31
Chimes ......................................... 94
190GGauges ......................................... 75
Gear shifting ................................. 84
General information ...................135
Generic warning .............80, 95, 113
Glovebox ..................................... 60
Gross Vehicle Weight ...................66
H
Halogen headlights ....................145
Hand brake ................................. 124
Hazard warning flashers ..............99
Headlamp washer......................... 71
Headlight flash ............................. 98
Headlight range adjustment ........99
Headlights..................................... 98
Headlights when driving abroad ..99
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 105
High beam ............................. 88, 98
Hill start assist ...................... 84, 125
Horn ....................................... 14, 69
I
Identification plate .....................175
Ignition switch positions .............112
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 88Indicators...................................... 75
Information displays...................... 89
Initial drive information.................... 6
Installing seats .............................. 42
Instrument cluster ........................75
Instrument panel fuse box .........153
Instrument panel illumination .....150
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 101
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............59
Interior care ............................... 171
Interior lighting ......................89, 101
Interior lights ...................... 102, 149
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....58
J Jump starting ............................. 166
K Kerb weight................................... 66Key number .................................. 20
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Language ..................................... 89
Lashing eyes ......................... 64, 66
Light switch .................................. 98Load compartment ................27, 61
Load compartment cover .............62
Load compartment grille ...............64
Load compartment lighting .........103
Loading ............................. 38, 40, 42
Loading information .....................66
Lock cylinders ............................... 20
Low engine oil level .....................87
Low fuel ....................................... 87
Lumbar support ............................ 37
M
Malfunction indicator light ............82
Manual adjustment ......................30
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual door locks ........................22
Manual mode ............................. 121
Manual transmission .................. 118
Manual transmission automated 119
Manual windows ..........................31
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................101
Multifunction display .....................89
N Natural gas ................................. 184
New vehicle running-in ..............112
Number plate light .....................148