Driving and operating131Fuel
Fuel for petrol engines Only use unleaded fuel that complies
with European standard EN 228 or
E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.
The engine is capable of running with fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol(e.g. named E10).
Use fuel with the recommended
octane rating 3 178. The engine-
specific requirements are given in the
engine data overview 3 178. A
country-specific label at the fuel filler
flap can supersede the requirement.Caution
Do not use fuel or fuel additives
that contain metallic compounds
such as manganese-based
additives. This may cause engine
damage.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or
equivalent can lead to deposits or
engine damage.
Caution
Use of fuel with too low an octane
rating could lead to uncontrolled combustion and engine damage.
Fuel for diesel engines
Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590.
In countries outside the European
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a
sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage and may affect
your warranty.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
Fuel for natural gas operation
Use natural gas with a methane
content of approx. 78 - 99%. L-gas
(low) has approx. 78 - 87% and H-gas (high) has approx. 87 - 99%. Biogas
with the same methane content can
also be used if it has been chemically
prepared and desulphurised.
Only use natural gas or biogas that complies with DIN 51624.
Liquid gas or LPG must not be used.
140Vehicle careIf the bonnet is opened during anAutostop , the engine will be restarted
automatically for safety reasons.
Stop-start system 3 114.
Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is
engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 173.
Low engine oil level control indicator
S 3 87.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 litres per
1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least five minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
handle and make half a turn.
Note
Different dipsticks may be used
depending on engine variant.When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.
Note
The engine in your vehicle may differ from the illustrations shown.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Service and maintenance173service is essential if any warranty orgoodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration
The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
When the engine oil requires
changing, control indicator I will
flash in the instrument cluster 3 87.
Depending on version, a message
may also appear in the Driver
Information Centre 3 87.
Service display 3 77.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
ageing control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
petrol and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities must be used.
Recommendations for petrol engines
are also valid for Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 177.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 177.
174Service and maintenanceAdditional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information on the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature
viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 177.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only antifreeze approved for the
vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
regions with very low temperatures,the factory filled coolant provides frost
protection down to approx. -37 °C.
This concentration should be
maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Washer fluid
Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluidOver time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.
Technical data177Vehicle data
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Required engine oil qualityEngine oil quality: Europedexos 2✔
For countries with International
service interval 3 172, you may use
the oil qualities listed below:
Engine oil quality: Internationaldexos 2✔ACEA C3✔ACEA A3/B4✔Engine oil viscosity gradesAmbient temperaturedown to -25 °CSAE 5W-30 or
SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or
SAE 0W-40
191OObject detection systems ...........129
Odometer ..................................... 75
Oil, engine .......................... 173, 177
Operating windows from outside ..31
Outside temperature ....................71
Overhead console .......................60
Overrun cut-off ........................... 114
P Parking ................................ 19, 116
Parking assist ............................ 129
Parking brake ............................ 124
Particulate filter ........................... 117
Payload......................................... 66
Pedals......................................... 111
Performance .............................. 181
Performing work ........................139
Pollen filter ................................. 110
Power outlets ............................... 73
Power steering fluid ....................141
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................... 85
Puncture ..................................... 162
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 187
Radio info ..................................... 89
Radio remote control ...................21
Rear doors ................................... 26Rear fog light ............................... 89
Rear fog lights ........................... 100
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 62
Rear seats .................................... 40
Rear storage ................................. 61
Rear windows .............................. 33
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 70
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 173, 177
Refuelling ................................... 132 Remote control ............................. 21
Removing seats ............................ 42
Reversing lights .........................100
Ride control systems ..........125, 126
Roof bars ...................................... 61
Roof load ...................................... 66
Roof rack ..................................... 65
Roof racks .................................... 66
S Safety belts ................................... 44
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................81
Seat belt reminder warning chime 89
Seat belts ..................................... 44
Seat folding .................................. 38
Seat heating ................................. 40
Seat position ................................ 36
Second row seats ........................40Selector lever ............................. 120
Service ............................... 110, 172
Service display ......................77, 89
Service information ....................172
Settings menu............................... 89
Side airbag system ......................52
Sidelights ...................................... 98
Side turn signal lights ................148
Sliding door .................................. 26
Sliding side door ........................... 26
Spare wheel ............................... 163
Speed limit warning chime............ 89
Speedometer ............................... 75
Standard display ........................... 89
Starting and operating ................112
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............112, 119
Steering ...................................... 111
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 69
Steering wheel controls ...............69
Stop engine .................................. 80
Stop-start system.................. 88, 114
Storage ......................................... 59
Storage compartments .................59
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 75
Tailgate ......................................... 27