Vehicle care229Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the 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 3 209.
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.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
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 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. 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.
Vehicle care231Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe 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.
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. 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 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.
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.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
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.
Customer information261This data includes, for example:● Vehicle status information (e.g. wheel rotation rate, speed,
movement delay, lateral
acceleration, "seatbelts
fastened" display),
● Ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor).
Most of this data is volatile and is processed only in the vehicle itself,and not beyond the operating time.
Moreover, many control units include
data storage device (amongst others the vehicle key). This is used to allow
information to be documented
temporarily or permanently on vehicle
condition, component stress,
maintenance requirements and
technical events and errors.
The following information, for
example, is stored:
● System component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status),
● State of charge of the high voltage battery, estimated range
(in the case of electric vehicles),● Faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes),
● System reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggeringof an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems),
● Information on events damaging the vehicle.
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services, the operating data saved can be read together withthe vehicle identification number andused if necessary. Staff working for
the service net-work (e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.
breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. Services
include repair services, maintenance
processes, warranty cases and
quality assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which has been read
out documents the technical conditionof the vehicle or individual
components and assists with fault
diagnosis, compliance with warranty
obligations and quality improvement.
This data, in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also needs operating data
from vehicles for product recalls.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs.
Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settings can be stored in the vehicle and
changed at any time.
265Controls........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............235
Corner lighting ............................ 116
Cruise control ...................... 96, 154
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 49
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............116
Declaration of conformity ............255
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......195
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 27
Driver assistance systems ..........154
Driver Information Centre .............97
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 183
Driving hints ................................ 134
E Easy entry..................................... 39
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 204
Electronic climate control system 126
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 143, 148
Electronic Stability Control.......... 152
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......189
Engine compartment fuse box ...205
Engine coolant ........................... 192
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine data ............................... 242
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Engine identification ...................238
Engine oil ................... 191, 235, 239
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 121
Event data recorders ..................260
Exhaust filter ......................... 94, 140
Exit lighting ................................ 121
Exterior care .............................. 231
Exterior light ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ....................14, 113
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F Fault ................................... 144, 148
First aid ......................................... 72
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 131
Flex-Fix system ............................ 59
Fog light ....................................... 96
Fog lights ................................... 200
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Following distance indication ......160Forward collision alert................. 157
Front airbag system .....................47
Front fog lights ........................... 118
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 58
Front turn lights .......................... 200
Fuel............................................. 177
Fuel for diesel engines ..............179
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......179
Fuel for petrol engines ...............177
Fuel gauge ................................... 85 Fuel selector ................................ 86
Fuses ......................................... 204
G Gauges ......................................... 84
Gear shifting ................................. 93
General information ...................183
Glovebox ..................................... 57
H
Halogen headlights ....................196
Hand brake ......................... 149, 150
Hazard warning flashers ............117
Headlight flash ........................... 115
Headlight range adjustment ......115
Headlights................................... 113 Headlights when driving abroad 115
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
266Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heated windscreen .......................34
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 123
High beam ........................... 96, 115
High beam assist ..................96, 116
Hill start assist ........................... 150
Horn ....................................... 15, 77
I
Identification plate .....................238
Ignition switch positions .............134
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 95
Indicators ...................................... 84
Inductive charging ........................82
Info Display ................................. 101
Information displays...................... 97
Instrument cluster ........................84
Instrument panel fuse box .........207
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 119
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 233
Interior lighting ............................ 119
Interior lights ...................... 120, 204
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......144
Introduction .................................... 3J
Jump starting ............................. 227
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 22
Keys, locks ................................... 22
L Lane departure warning .......93, 176
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Light switch ................................ 113
Load compartment ................27, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Loading information .....................73
Low fuel ....................................... 95
LPG .............................. 86, 179, 239
M
Malfunction indicator light ............92
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode .....................143, 148
Manual transmission .................. 145
Manual transmission automated 145
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................24
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8 Misted light covers .....................119N
New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................203
O Object detection systems ...........160
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 235, 239
OnStar ........................................ 108
Operate pedal ............................... 93
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Parking ................................ 20, 139
Parking assist ...................... 94, 160
Parking brake ............................ 150
Parking lights ............................. 119
Particulate filter ........................... 140
Performance .............................. 244
Performing work ........................190
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power steering.............................. 93
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 94
Puncture ..................................... 223
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 263
Radio remote control ...................23
267REACH....................................... 258
Reading lights ............................ 121
Rear carrier system ......................59
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ....................... 96, 118
Rear view camera ...................... 172
Rear window wiper and washer ..78
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 235, 239
Reduced engine power ................95
Refuelling ................................... 180 Registered trademarks ...............260
Retained power off .....................135
Reversing lights .........................119
Ride control systems ..................151
Roof .............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 41
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 38 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................91
Seat belts ..................................... 41 Seat folding .................................. 39
Seat heating ................................. 40
Seat position ................................ 37
Selector lever ..................... 142, 146
Service ....................................... 132Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................234
Service vehicle soon .................... 92
Side airbag system ......................48
Side blind spot alert ....................170
Sidelights .................................... 113
Side turn lights ........................... 202
Software acknowledgement .......258
Spare wheel ............................... 225
Speed limiter......................... 96, 156
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine ............135, 146
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 136
Storage ......................................... 57
Storage compartments .................57
Sunroof ........................................ 34
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 85
Tail lights ................................... 200
Three-point seat belt .................... 42 Tools .......................................... 209
Tow bar....................................... 183
Towing ................................ 183, 229Towing another vehicle .............230
Towing equipment .....................185
Towing the vehicle .....................229
Traction Control system ............. 151
Traction Control system off........... 94
Traffic sign assistant .............96, 173
Trailer coupling ........................... 183
Trailer stability assist .................187
Trailer towing ............................. 184
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .........141, 146
Tread depth ............................... 216
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn lights ............................ 90, 118
Tyre chains ................................ 217
Tyre designations ......................210
Tyre pressure ............................ 211
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 95, 212
Tyre pressures ........................... 252
Tyre repair kit ............................. 218
U Underseat storage .......................59
Upholstery .................................. 233
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 194
Vehicle checks............................ 190
Vehicle data ................................ 239
268Vehicle data recording andprivacy ..................................... 260
Vehicle detected ahead ................96
Vehicle dimensions .................... 250 Vehicle Identification Number ....237
Vehicle jack ................................ 209
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............106
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 189
Vehicle tools ............................... 209
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 246
Ventilation ................................... 123
W
Warning chimes .........................105
Warning lights ............................... 84
Warning triangle .......................... 72
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 193
Wheel changing .........................223
Wheel covers ............................. 217
Wheels and tyres .......................210
Windows ....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32
Windscreen wiper and washer ....77
Winter tyres ............................... 210
Wiper blade replacement ..........195X
Xenon headlights .......................199
Xenon lighting system ................116