218Vehicle careAppearance careExterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use 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 wiper and 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.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do 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.
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.
Vehicle care219Windows 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.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 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.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas system must be
completely evacuated.
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.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
250Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 38
Heated mirrors ............................. 33
Heated rear window ..................... 36
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heating ........................................ 42
Heating and ventilation system . 126
High beam ........................... 95, 116
High beam assist ..................95, 117
Hill start assist ........................... 152
Horn ....................................... 14, 77
I
Identification plate .....................225
Ignition switch positions .............135
Immobiliser ............................ 31, 95
Indicators ...................................... 83
Info Display ................................. 100
Information displays...................... 96
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument panel fuse box .........195
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 123
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 220
Interior lighting ............................ 123
Interior lights .............................. 123
Interior mirrors .............................. 33
Interruption of power supply ......148
Introduction .................................... 3J
Jump starting ............................. 214
K
Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......93, 168
Lashing eyes ............................... 72
Lighting features .........................124
Light switch ................................ 115
Load compartment ................29, 70
Load compartment cover .............71
Load compartment fuse box ......197
Loading information .....................73
Low fuel ....................................... 94
LPG .............................. 85, 171, 227
M Malfunction indicator light ............92
Manual anti-dazzle ......................33
Manual mode ............................. 147
Manual transmission .................. 149
Manual windows ..........................34
Memorised settings ......................23
Midlevel display ............................ 96
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................123N
New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................192
O
Object detection systems ...........161
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 222, 227
OnStar ........................................ 109
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P Parking ................................ 19, 140
Parking assist ............................ 161
Parking brake ............................ 151
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Performance .............................. 232
Performing work ........................182
Pollen filter ................................. 131
Power button .............................. 135
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power steering fluid ....................184
Power windows ............................ 34
Preheating ................................... 94
Puncture ..................................... 209
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 247
Radio remote control ...................21
251REACH....................................... 242
Reading lights ............................ 124
Rear carrier system ......................60
Rear floor storage cover ..............72
Rear fog light ...............95, 122, 192
Rear view camera ...................... 162
Rear window wiper and washer ..79
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 222, 227
Refuelling ................................... 171 Registered trademarks ...............243
Retained power off .....................136
Reversing lights .........................122
Ride control systems ..................152
Roof .............................................. 36
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 73
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 40
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................91
Seat belts ..................................... 43
Seat heating ................................. 42
Seat position ................................ 39
Selective catalytic reduction .......143
Selector lever ............................. 146
Service ....................................... 132
Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................221Side airbag system ......................50
Software acknowledgement .......242
Spare wheel ............................... 212
Speed limiter......................... 96, 156
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................137
Steering ...................................... 134
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 138
Storage compartments .................58
Sunroof ........................................ 36
Sunvisor lights ........................... 124
Sun visors .................................... 36
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 191
Three-point seat belt .................... 44
Tools .......................................... 199
Tow bar....................................... 176
Towing ................................ 176, 215
Towing another vehicle .............217
Towing equipment .....................177
Towing the vehicle .....................215
Traction Control system ............. 152
Traction Control system off........... 94Traffic sign assistant .............96, 164
Trailer towing ............................. 176
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................146
Tread depth ............................... 205
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn lights ............................ 91, 122
Tyre chains ................................ 206
Tyre designations ......................200
Tyre pressure ............................ 200
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 94, 201
Tyre pressures ........................... 236
Tyre repair kit ............................. 207
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 161
Underseat storage .......................59
Upholstery .................................. 220
Uplevel display ............................. 96
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 100
Vehicle battery ........................... 186
Vehicle checks............................ 182
Vehicle data ................................ 227
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 244
Vehicle detected ahead ................96
Vehicle dimensions .................... 234
252Vehicle Identification Number ....225
Vehicle jack ................................ 199
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............104
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 181
Vehicle tools ............................... 199
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 233
Ventilation ................................... 126
W Warning chimes .........................103
Warning lights ............................... 83
Warning triangle .......................... 72
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 185
Wheel changing .........................209
Wheel covers ............................. 206
Wheels and tyres .......................199
Windows ....................................... 34
Windscreen................................... 34
Windscreen wiper and washer ....77
Winter tyres ............................... 199
Wiper blade replacement ..........187