220Vehicle care● A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 V). Its capacity
(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged vehicle
battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the vehicle battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
Open the positive terminal protection
caps of both vehicle batteries.
Lead connection order: 1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the boosterbattery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one
minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.
Vehicle care221Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 206.
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.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
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.
224Vehicle carePaintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
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.
Glass panel
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.
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 damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a 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.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
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