Vehicle care137Caution
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, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear to 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
locking 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 plates 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 website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.
Natural gas vehicles must be recycled by a service centre authorised for
natural gas vehicles.
156Vehicle careIncorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify the engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 178.
2. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all possible tyre combinations 3 185.
For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct
adjustment of tyre pressures.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
9 Warning
For specific tyres the
recommended tyre pressure as
shown in the tyre pressure table may exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Never exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
If the tyre pressure must be reduced
or increased on a vehicle with tyre
pressure monitoring system, switch
off ignition.
Temperature dependency
The tyre pressure depends on the
temperature of the tyre. During
driving, tyre temperature and
pressure increase. Tyre pressure
values provided on the tyre
information label and tyre pressure
chart are valid for cold tyres, which means at 20 °C.
The pressure increases by nearly
1.5 psi for a 10 °C temperature
increase. This must be considered
when warm tyres are checked.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) uses radio and
sensor technology to check tyre
pressure levels.Caution
Tyre pressure monitoring system
warns only about low tyre pressure condition and does not replace
regular tyre maintenance by the
driver.
The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the tyres and transmit tyre
pressure readings to a receiver
located in the vehicle.
All wheels must be equipped with
pressure sensors and the tyres must
have the prescribed pressure.
Tyre pressure chart 3 185.
170Vehicle careGlass 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 damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha 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.Towing equipment
Do 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.
189Cigarette lighter ........................... 73
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............104
Clock....................................... 70, 88
CNG............................................ 184
Collision damage repair ..............186
Control indicators.......................... 77
Control of the vehicle .................110
Controls ........................................ 68
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............173
Cruise control ...................... 88, 126
Cupholders .................................. 59
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Date .............................................. 88
Daytime running lights ............88, 98
Declaration of conformity ............186
Diesel particle filter ...............84, 116
Distance to next service ...............88
Door open .................................... 88
Doors ...................................... 25, 26
Drain fuel filter ............................. 87
Driver assistance systems ..........126
Driver Information Centre .............88
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 134
Driving hints ................................ 110E
Eco mode (E).............................. 121
Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 150
Electronic climate control system 106
Electronic driving programmes ..121
Electronic Stability Control ..83, 125
Electronic Stability Control (ESC). 83
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......137
Engine compartment fuse box ...152
Engine coolant ........................... 140
Engine coolant temperature ........84
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 76
Engine data ............................... 178
Engine exhaust .......................... 116
Engine identification ...................176
Engine oil ...........139, 173, 177, 184
Engine oil pressure ......................85
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) 125
Event data recorders ..................186
Exit lighting ................................ 103
Extendable load compartment cover ................................... 61, 65
Exterior care .............................. 168
Exterior light ................................. 87
Exterior lighting ......................12, 97
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29F
Fault ........................................... 121
Fixed air vents ........................... 108
Fog light ....................................... 88
Fog lights ................................... 146
Folding front passenger seat ........37
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding seats .......................... 39, 41
Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights ............................. 99
Front passenger seat Folding ...................................... 37
Table position ............................ 37
Front seats.................................... 35
Front storage ................................ 59
Front turn signal light ..................145
Fuel............................................. 130
Fuel consumption .........................88
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 133
Fuel cut-off system .........79, 94, 112
Fuel for diesel engines ..............130
Fuel for natural gas operation ...130
Fuel for petrol engines ...............130
Fuel gauge ................................... 75
Fuel selector ................................ 75
Fuel system messages .........94, 112
Fuel tank ..................................... 184
Fuses ......................................... 150