Vehicle care223Appearance 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.
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 wiperand 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.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
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.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith 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.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
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 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.
Vehicle care225For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above 60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
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 aweak 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.
250Customer information● Faults and defects in importantsystem 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 with
the vehicle identification number and
used 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.Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● Seat and steering wheel position settings,
● Chassis and air conditioning settings,
● Custom settings such as interior lighting.
You can input your own data in the
infotainment functions for your
vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● Multimedia data such as music, videos or photos for playback in
an integrated multimedia system,
● Address book data for use with an integrated hands-free system
or an integrated navigation
system,
● Input destinations,
● Data on the use of online services.
This data for comfort and
infotainment functions can be stored
locally in the vehicle or be kept on a
254IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 186
Active emergency braking ....94, 157
Adaptive forward lighting ...........111
AdBlue .................................. 92, 140
Adjustable air vents ...................127
Advanced parking assist ............163
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........89
Airbag deactivation ................56, 89
Airbag label................................... 51 Airbag system .............................. 51
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 129
Air conditioning system .............. 119
Air intake .................................... 128
Air vents...................................... 127
Antilock brake system ................ 147
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......91
Anti-theft alarm system ................32
Anti-theft locking system .............. 31
Appearance care ........................223
Armrest ................................... 46, 47
Ashtrays ....................................... 79 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................36
Automatic light control ...............110
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............143
Autostop ............................... 93, 136
Auxiliary heater ........................... 126B
Battery discharge protection ......117
Battery voltage ........................... 101 Belts.............................................. 48
BlueInjection ............................... 140
Bonnet ....................................... 188
Brake and clutch fluid .................228
Brake and clutch system .............90
Brake assist ............................... 148
Brake fluid .................................. 191
Brakes ............................... 147, 191
Breakdown.................................. 221
Bulb replacement ....................... 193
C Capacities .................................. 240
Catalytic converter .....................140
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............116
Centre console storage ...............64
Changing tyre and wheel size ...210
Charging system .......................... 89
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 60
Child restraints.............................. 57
Child restraint systems ................57
Cigarette lighter ........................... 79
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............118
255Clock............................................. 77
Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................131
Controls ........................................ 73
Convex shape .............................. 34
Coolant and antifreeze ...............228
Cruise control ...................... 94, 150
Cupholders .................................. 63
Curtain airbag system .................. 55
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............111
Declaration of conformity ............243
DEF ............................................ 140
Deflation detection system ...........92
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................140
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......192
Diesel particle filter ...............92, 139
Door open .................................... 94
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver alert .................................. 175
Driver assistance systems ..........150
Driver Information Centre .............94
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 182
Driving hints ................................ 131
E
Electric adjustment ......................34
Electrical system......................... 201Electronic climate control system 122
Electronic driving programmes ..145
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....91, 149
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......91
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......187
Engine compartment fuse box ...202
Engine coolant ........................... 190
Engine coolant temperature ........92
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 235
Engine exhaust .......................... 139
Engine identification ...................231
Engine oil ................... 189, 228, 232
Engine oil level monitor ................87
Engine oil pressure ......................92
Entry lighting .............................. 116
Event data recorders ..................249
Exit lighting ................................ 116
Exterior care .............................. 223
Exterior light ................................. 93
Exterior lighting ....................13, 109
Exterior mirrors ............................. 34
F Fault ........................................... 145
First aid ......................................... 69First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 128
Fog light ....................................... 93
Fog lights ................................... 196
Folding mirrors ............................. 35
Forward collision alert................. 155
Front airbag system .....................54
Front fog lights ........................... 113
Front pedestrian protection ........159
Front seats.................................... 43
Fuel............................................. 176
Fuel for diesel engines ..............176
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......177
Fuel for petrol engines ...............176
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 201
G Gauges ......................................... 84
Gear shifting ................................. 91
General information ...................181
Glass panel .................................. 40
Glovebox ..................................... 63
H
Halogen headlights ....................193
Hand brake ......................... 147, 148
Hazard warning flashers ............112
Headlight flash ........................... 110
Headlight range adjustment ......111
256Headlights................................... 109Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 42
Head-up display............................ 98 Heated mirrors ............................. 35
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heated steering wheel .................73
Heated windscreen .......................39
Heating ........................................ 46
Heating and ventilation system . 118
High beam ........................... 93, 110
High beam assist ..........................93
Hill start assist ........................... 148
Horn ....................................... 14, 74
I
Identification plate .....................230
Ignition switch positions .............131
Immobiliser .................................. 34
Indicators ...................................... 84
Inductive charging ........................78
Info Display ................................... 97
Instrument cluster ........................80
Instrument panel fuse box .........203
Instrument panel illumination .....201
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 115
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 225
Interior lighting ............................ 115Interior lights ...................... 115, 201
Interior mirrors .............................. 36
Interruption of power supply ......145
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 219
K Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......91, 174
Lashing eyes ............................... 68
LED headlights ........................... 196
Lighting features .........................116
Light switch ................................ 109
Load compartment ................30, 64
Load compartment cover .............67
Loading information .....................70
Low beam ..................................... 93
Low fuel ....................................... 93
LPG ...................................... 85, 177
M Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................36
Manual mode ............................. 144
Manual transmission .................. 146Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................114
N New vehicle running-in ..............131
Number plate light .....................201
O Object detection systems ...........160
Odometer ..................................... 84 Oil, engine .......................... 228, 232
OnStar ........................................ 105
Outside temperature ....................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Panoramic view system ..............170
Parking ................................ 19, 138
Parking assist ............................ 160
Parking brake ............................ 148
Parking lights ............................. 114
Particulate filter ........................... 139
Performance .............................. 237
Performing work ........................188
Power button .............................. 132
Power outlets ............................... 77
Power saving mode ....................133
Power windows ............................ 37
Preheating ................................... 92
Puncture ..................................... 215
257QQuickheat ................................... 126
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 252
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 93
REACH ....................................... 246
Reading lights ............................ 115
Rear floor storage cover ..............67
Rear fog light ....................... 93, 114
Rear seats .................................... 47
Rear view camera ...................... 172
Rear window wiper and washer ..76
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 228, 232
Refuelling ................................... 178
Registered trademarks ...............248
Reversing lights .........................114
Ride control systems ..................149
Roof .............................................. 40
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S
Safety belts ................................... 48
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 44
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................88
Seat belts ..................................... 48Seat heating ................................. 46
Seat position ................................ 43
Selective catalytic reduction .......140
Selector lever ............................. 143
Service ............................... 129, 226
Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................226
Service vehicle soon .................... 90
Side airbag system ......................54
Side blind spot alert ..............94, 168
Sidelights .................................... 109
Side turn lights ........................... 200
Software acknowledgement .......246
Software update ......................... 248
Spare wheel ............................... 215
Speed limiter......................... 94, 153
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................131
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................134
Steering ...................................... 131
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop engine .................................. 90
Stop-start system........................ 136
Storage ......................................... 63
Storage compartments .................63
Sunvisor lights ........................... 116
Sun visors .................................... 40Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 90
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 196
Three-point seat belt .................... 49
Tools .......................................... 206
Tow bar....................................... 181 Towing ................................ 181, 221
Towing another vehicle .............222
Towing equipment .....................183
Towing the vehicle .....................221
Trailer coupling ........................... 181
Trailer towing ............................. 182
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................143
Tread depth ............................... 209
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn lights ............................ 88, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 211
Tyre deflation detection system . 208
Tyre designations ......................207
Tyre pressure ............................ 207
Tyre pressures ........................... 241
Tyre repair kit ............................. 211
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 160
Upholstery .................................. 225
Using this manual ..........................3
258VValet mode ................................... 97
Vehicle battery ........................... 191
Vehicle checks............................ 188
Vehicle data ................................ 232
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 249
Vehicle dimensions .................... 239
Vehicle Identification Number ....230
Vehicle jack ................................ 206
Vehicle messages .....................100
Vehicle personalisation .............101
Vehicle security ............................ 31
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 187
Vehicle tools ............................... 206
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 238
Ventilation ................................... 118
W Warning chimes .........................100
Warning lights ............................... 84
Warning triangle .......................... 69
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 190
Wheel changing .........................214
Wheel covers ............................. 210
Wheels and tyres .......................207
Windows ....................................... 36Windscreen................................... 36
Windscreen wiper and washer ....74
Winter tyres ............................... 207
Wiper blade replacement ..........193