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178Vehicle careVehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Move the safety catch sideways to the left vehicle side and open the bonnet.
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Vehicle care179Pull up the support rod lightly from the
holder. And then secure it at the left
side hook on the bonnet.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
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
3 217.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l 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.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.
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.
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Vehicle care185Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and turn off the
relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Notice
After driving in heavy rain or after
washing, some exterior light lenses
could appear frosty.
This condition is caused by the
temperature difference between the
inside and outside of the light.
This is similar to the condensation
on your windows inside your vehicle during the rain and doesn't indicate
a problem with your vehicle.
If the water leaks into the light bulb
circuitry, have the vehicle checked
by your authorised workshop.Halogen bulbs9 Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions onthe bulb package.
LED lighting
This vehicle has several LED lights.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact a workshop.
Halogen headlights
Baselevel headlight assembly
The base model vehicle has halogen
high beam and low beam headlights,
an LED turn and lane-change signal,
a sidelight and daytime running lights on the headlight assembly.
Passenger side shown, driver side
similar.
On the driver side remove the
windscreen washer bottle filler neck,
before changing a bulb.
1. High beam headlights
2. Low beam headlights
High beam and low beam headlights 1. Open the bonnet. Bonnet 3 178
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Vehicle care213Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and engage
cap.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The 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.
Washing The 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 4 to 9.
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.
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238IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 176
Adaptive forward lighting .....95, 118
Adjustable air vents ...................130
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........91
Airbag deactivation ................51, 92
Airbag label................................... 46 Airbag system .............................. 46
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 131
Air conditioning system .............. 126
Air intake .................................... 130
Air vents...................................... 130
All-wheel drive ........................... 146
Antilock brake system ................ 147
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......92
Anti-theft alarm system ................29
Anti-theft locking system .............. 29
Appearance care ........................213
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................33
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................27
Automatic transmission .............142
Autostop ..................................... 137
Auxiliary heater ........................... 129
B Battery discharge protection ......124
Battery voltage ........................... 103Bicycle rack .................................. 60
Bonnet ....................................... 178
Brake and clutch fluid .................217
Brake and clutch system .............92
Brake assist ............................... 148
Brake fluid .................................. 181
Brakes ............................... 147, 181
Breakdown.................................. 211
Bulb replacement ....................... 185
C
Capacities .................................. 229
Catalytic converter .....................141
Central locking system ................23
Centre console storage ...............60
Changing tyre and wheel size ...201
Charging system .......................... 92
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 53
Child restraints.............................. 52
Child restraint systems ................52
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............125
Clock............................................. 80
Code ........................................... 102
Collision damage repair ..............234
Control indicators.......................... 86
Control of the vehicle .................133
Controls ........................................ 76