Vehicle care209● See the Owner's Manual forfurther information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Rear window
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as shown in illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
220Vehicle careNo.Circuit25Airbag26Electronic Stability Control27Alarm28OnStar29Infotainment32Cigarette lighter / Power outlet
front34Heated rear window / Heated
windscreen / Inductive charging35Light switch / Diagnostic
connector module36LightingVehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with spare wheel Open the floor cover of the load
compartment 3 73.
Remove the cover of the tool box.
The jack, the towing eye, chocks and
the tools are located in the tool box.
Vehicles without spare wheel
The towing eye and the chocks are
located in a box below the floor cover in the load compartment.
Tyre repair kit 3 225.
234Vehicle care● The vehicles must not come intocontact 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.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 220.
Vehicle care235
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 flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 220.
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.
Vehicle care237Do 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.
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.Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated
with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and 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, 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 damage Rectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
268HHalogen headlights ....................210
Hazard warning flashers ............119
Headlight flash ........................... 115
Headlight range adjustment ......116
Headlights................................... 114 Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ..................... 41
Heated steering wheel .................80
Heated windscreen .......................42
Heating .................................. 51, 52
Heating and ventilation system . 124
High beam ........................... 99, 115
High beam assist ..........................99
Hill start assist ........................... 154
Horn ....................................... 14, 81
I
Identification plate .....................244
Ignition switch positions .............135
Immobiliser .................................. 37
Indicators ...................................... 90
Inductive charging ........................87
Info Display ................................. 103
Instrument cluster ........................88
Instrument panel fuse box .........218
Instrument panel illumination .....215Instrument panel illumination
control .................................... 121
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 238
Interior lighting ............................ 121
Interior lights ...................... 122, 215
Interior mirrors .............................. 39
Interruption of power supply ......150
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 233
K
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......97, 189
Lane keep assist ..................97, 190
Lashing eyes ............................... 74
LED headlights .............99, 116, 211
Lighting features .........................123
Light switch ................................ 114
Load compartment ................30, 70
Load compartment cover .............72
Loading information .....................77
Low beam ..................................... 99
Low fuel ....................................... 99M
Malfunction indicator light ............95
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual mode ............................. 149
Manual seat adjustment ...............47
Manual transmission .................. 151
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................121
N
New vehicle running-in ..............135
Number plate light .....................215
O Object detection systems ...........175
Odometer ..................................... 91
Oil, engine .......................... 242, 246
OnStar ........................................ 109
Outside temperature ....................83
Overrun cut-off ........................... 140
P Panoramic view system ..............186
Parking ................................ 20, 142
Parking assist ............................ 175
Parking brake ............................ 152
Parking lights ............................. 121
Particulate filter ........................... 143
Performance .............................. 250
Performing work ........................204
Pollen filter ................................. 133
269Power button.............................. 136
Power outlets ............................... 85
Power saving mode ....................137
Power seat adjustment ................49
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................... 98
Puncture ..................................... 230
Q Quickheat ................................... 132
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 264
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor ................................ 100
REACH ....................................... 258
Reading lights ............................ 122
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light .....................100, 120
Rear seats .................................... 52
Rear view camera ...................... 184
Rear window wiper and washer ..83
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 242, 246
Refuelling ................................... 195
Registered trademarks ...............261
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................155
Roller blinds ................................. 43
Roof .............................................. 43Roof load...................................... 77
Roof rack ..................................... 76
S
Safety net .................................... 74
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................94
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Seat heating ................................. 51
Seat heating, rear .....................52
Seat position ................................ 46
Selective catalytic reduction .......144
Selective ride control ..................156
Selector lever ............................. 148
Service ............................... 133, 240
Service display ............................ 93
Service information ....................240
Side airbag system ......................59
Side blind spot alert ............100, 183
Sidelights .................................... 114
Side turn lights ........................... 215
Software acknowledgement .......258
Software update ......................... 260
Spare wheel ............................... 230
Speed limiter....................... 101, 161
Speedometer ............................... 90
Sport mode ................................ 157
Starting and operating ................135
Starting off ................................... 18Starting the engine ....................138
Steering ...................................... 135
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 80
Steering wheel controls ...............80
Stop engine .................................. 96
Stop-start system........................ 140
Storage ......................................... 69
Storage compartments .................69
Sunvisor lights ........................... 122
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 96
T
Tachometer ................................. 91
Tailgate ......................................... 30
Tail lights ................................... 212
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Tools .......................................... 220
Tow bar....................................... 197
Towing ................................ 197, 234
Towing another vehicle .............235
Towing equipment .....................198
Towing the vehicle .....................234
Trailer coupling ........................... 197
Trailer stability assist .................201
Trailer towing ............................. 198
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................148
Tread depth ............................... 224