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Vehicle care187Caution
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 or set selector lever
to P. 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
alarm 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 plate 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, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
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190Vehicle careThe engine oil level must not exceedthe MAX mark on the dipstick.Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 240.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -37 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 228.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.
9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
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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