Vehicle care223Vehicle careGeneral Information...................224
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 224
Vehicle storage ........................224
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....224
Vehicle checks ........................... 225
Performing work ......................225
Bonnet ..................................... 225
Engine oil ................................. 226
Engine coolant ......................... 227
Power steering fluid .................228
Washer fluid ............................ 229
Brakes ..................................... 229
Brake fluid ............................... 229
Vehicle battery ......................... 229
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....231
Wiper blade replacement ........231
Bulb replacement .......................232
Halogen headlights ..................232
Adaptive forward lighting .........234
Fog lights ................................. 235
Tail lights ................................. 236
Side turn signal lights ..............238
Number plate light ...................239Interior lights ............................ 239
Instrument panel illumination ...240
Electrical system ........................240
Fuses ....................................... 240
Engine compartment fuse box . 241
Instrument panel fuse box .......243
Load compartment fuse box ....244
Vehicle tools .............................. 246
Tools ........................................ 246
Wheels and tyres .......................247
Winter tyres ............................. 247
Tyre designations ....................247
Tyre pressure .......................... 247
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 248
Tread depth ............................. 251
Changing tyre and wheel size . 252
Wheel covers ........................... 252
Tyre chains .............................. 253
Tyre repair kit .......................... 253
Wheel changing .......................256
Spare wheel ............................ 258
Jump starting ............................. 262
Towing ....................................... 263
Towing the vehicle ...................263
Towing another vehicle ...........264Appearance care .......................265
Exterior care ............................ 265
Interior care ............................. 267
224Vehicle careGeneral Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our
268Vehicle careClean 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.
301Child restraints.............................. 60
Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter .........................103
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............150
Clock........................................... 101
Code ........................................... 122
Collision damage repair ..............295
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................159
Controls ........................................ 97
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............270
Cruise control ....................116, 179
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 142
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............142
Declaration of conformity ............292
DEF ............................................ 166
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................166
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......231
Diesel particle filter .............114, 164
Door open .................................. 116
Door panel storage .......................68
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........179Driver Information Centre ...........116
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 219
Driving hints ................................ 159
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 240
Electric parking brake .........112, 174
Electric parking brake fault .........112
Electronic climate control system 152
Electronic driving programmes ..171
Electronic Stability Control.......... 176
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........113
Electronic Stability Control off..... 113
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......224
Engine compartment fuse box ...241
Engine coolant ........................... 227
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 277
Engine exhaust .......................... 164
Engine identification ...................273
Engine oil ................... 226, 270, 274
Engine oil pressure ....................114
Entry lighting .............................. 148
Event data recorders ..................297
Exit lighting ................................ 149
Exterior care .............................. 265Exterior light ............................... 115
Exterior lighting ....................13, 138
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 171
First aid kit ................................... 92
Fixed air vents ........................... 157
Flex-Fix system ............................ 70
Fog light ..................................... 116
Fog lights ................................... 235
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding tray .................................. 92
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 188
Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights ........................... 146
Front seats.................................... 38 Front storage ................................ 68
Fuel............................................. 209
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 217
Fuel for diesel engines ..............209
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......210
Fuel for natural gas operation ...209
Fuel for petrol engines ...............209
Fuel gauge ................................. 105 Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 240