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236Vehicle careScrew in the towing eye as far as it willgo until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
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 a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance 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.
WashingThe 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 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
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Service and maintenance243All of the recommended viscositygrades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
cold regions with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.Washer fluid
Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.
AdBlue Only use AdBlue to reduce the
nitrogen oxides in the exhaust
emission 3 144.
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266Index.................................................... 221
A Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 202
Active emergency braking ..100, 171
Active head restraints ...................46
Adaptive cruise control .......100, 163
AdBlue .................................. 98, 144
Adjustable air vents ...................132
Advanced parking assist ............178
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........95
Airbag deactivation ................61, 95
Airbag label................................... 56 Airbag system .............................. 56
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 133
Air conditioning system .............. 125
Air intake .................................... 133
Air vents...................................... 132
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......97
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................236
Armrest ................................... 51, 52
Ashtrays ....................................... 88 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................28Automatic transmission .............148
Autostop ............................... 99, 140
Auxiliary heater ........................... 132
B Battery discharge protection ......123
Battery voltage ........................... 105
BlueInjection ............................... 144
Bonnet ....................................... 204
Brake and clutch fluid .................242
Brake and clutch system .............96
Brake assist ............................... 154
Brake fluid .................................. 207 Brakes ............................... 151, 207
Breakdown.................................. 234
Bulb replacement ....................... 210
C Capacities .................................. 252
Catalytic converter .....................144
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............123
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...224
Charging system .......................... 95
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Cigarette lighter ........................... 87