230Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap
by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 210.
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.
The towing eye must only be used for
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.
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 and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: the vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor
further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated: the vehicle must only be
towed facing forwards with the front
axle raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
232Vehicle careAppearance careExterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a 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. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
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 car wash, comply with the
car 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.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with 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.
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 painted parts of 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.
Unpainted plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing
agents.
Vehicle care233Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes
must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot wax
programmes in automatic car washes if the vehicle is equipped with theseparts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror
housing cover, must not be polished.
Otherwise these parts would become agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
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.
Sunroof 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 sunroof.
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 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.
262Headlights................................... 112Headlights when driving abroad 114
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................75
Heated windscreen .......................32
Heating ........................................ 39
Heating and ventilation system . 122
High beam ........................... 95, 114
High beam assist ..................95, 115
Hill start assist ........................... 149
Horn ....................................... 13, 76
I
Identification plate .....................239
Ignition switch positions .............133
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 94
Indicators ...................................... 83
Inductive charging ........................81
Information displays...................... 96
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........208
Instrument panel illumination .....205
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 118
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 234
Interior lighting ............................ 118Interior lights ...................... 119, 205
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......142
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....54
J
Jump starting ............................. 228
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......92, 175
Lashing eyes ............................... 70
Light switch ................................ 112
Load compartment ................25, 66
Load compartment cover .............68
Loading information .....................72
Low fuel ....................................... 94
M
Malfunction indicator light ............91
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode .....................141, 147
Manual transmission .................. 143
Manual transmission automated 144
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................22Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................118
N
New vehicle running-in ..............133
Number plate light .....................204
O Object detection systems ...........159
Odometer ..................................... 83 Oil, engine .......................... 236, 240
OnStar ........................................ 108
Operate pedal ............................... 92
Outside temperature ....................78
Overrun cut-off ........................... 135
P Parking ................................ 18, 138
Parking assist ............................ 159
Parking brake ............................ 149
Parking lights ............................. 118
Particulate filter ........................... 139
Performance .............................. 245
Performing work ........................190
Pollen filter ................................. 130
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power steering.............................. 92
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 93
Puncture ..................................... 224
263RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 258
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 120
Rear carrier system ......................58
Rear floor storage cover ..............69
Rear fog light ....................... 95, 117
Rear view camera ...................... 170
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 78
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 236, 240
Reduced engine power ................94
Refuelling ................................... 179
Registered trademarks ...............257
Retained power off .....................134
Reversing lights .........................118
Ride control systems ..................150
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 72
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Safety belts ................................... 40
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 37 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................90
Seat belts ..................................... 40 Seat folding .................................. 38
Seat heating ................................. 39Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ..................... 140, 145
Service ....................................... 131
Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................235
Service vehicle soon .................... 91
Side airbag system ......................47
Side blind spot alert ....................169
Sidelights .................................... 112
Side turn signal lights ................203
Software acknowledgement .......255
Spare wheel ............................... 226
Speed limiter......................... 95, 155
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................133
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............134, 144
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop-start system........................ 135
Storage ......................................... 56
Storage compartments .................56
Sunroof ........................................ 33
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 201
Three-point seat belt .................... 41Tools .......................................... 210
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 183
Towing ................................ 183, 230
Towing another vehicle .............231
Towing equipment .....................184
Towing the vehicle .....................230
Traction Control system ............. 150
Traction Control system off........... 93
Traffic sign assistant .............95, 172
Trailer coupling ........................... 183
Trailer stability assist .................187
Trailer towing ............................. 183
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........140, 144
Tread depth ............................... 217
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...117
Turn signal ................................... 89
Tyre chains ................................ 218
Tyre designations ......................211
Tyre pressure ............................ 212
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 94, 213
Tyre pressures ........................... 251
Tyre repair kit ............................. 218
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 93, 159
Underseat storage .......................58
264Upholstery.................................. 234
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 194
Vehicle checks............................ 190 Vehicle data ................................ 240
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 257
Vehicle detected ahead ................95
Vehicle dimensions .................... 249
Vehicle Identification Number ....238
Vehicle jack ................................ 210
Vehicle messages .....................102
Vehicle personalisation .............105
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 189
Vehicle tools ............................... 210
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 247
Ventilation ................................... 122
W
Warning chimes .........................104
Warning lights ............................... 83
Warning triangle .......................... 71
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 194
Wheel changing .........................224
Wheel covers ............................. 218Wheels and tyres .......................211
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........76
Winter tyres ............................... 211
Wiper blade replacement ..........196
X Xenon headlights .......................200
Xenon lighting system ................115