
180Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................181
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 181
Vehicle storage ........................181
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....182
Vehicle checks ........................... 182
Performing work ......................182
Bonnet ..................................... 182
Engine oil ................................. 183
Engine coolant ......................... 185
Power steering fluid .................185
Washer fluid ............................ 186
Brakes ..................................... 187
Brake fluid ............................... 187
Vehicle battery ......................... 187
Diesel fuel filter ........................189
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....189
Wiper blade replacement ........190
Bulb replacement .......................191
Headlights ............................... 191
Fog lights ................................. 194
Front turn lights .......................194
Tail lights ................................. 195
Side turn lights ......................... 196Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 197
Number plate light ...................198
Interior lights ............................ 198
Instrument panel illumination ...199
Electrical system ........................200
Fuses ....................................... 200
Engine compartment fuse box . 201
Instrument panel fuse box .......201
Load compartment fuse box ....202
Vehicle tools .............................. 204
Tools ........................................ 204
Wheels and tyres .......................205
Tyres ....................................... 205
Winter tyres ............................. 206
Tyre designations ....................206
Tyre pressure .......................... 206
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 207
Tread depth ............................. 209
Changing tyre and wheel size . 210 Wheel covers ........................... 210
Tyre chains .............................. 210
Tyre repair kit .......................... 211
Wheel changing .......................214
Spare wheel ............................ 216
Jump starting ............................. 219Towing....................................... 221
Towing the vehicle ...................221
Towing another vehicle ...........222
Appearance care .......................223
Exterior care ............................ 223
Interior care ............................. 225 

Vehicle care189● See the Owner's Manual forfurther information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery.
Additional battery
Depending on the vehicle's auxiliary
equipment, certain models may have
an additional battery mounted under
the right-hand front seat.
Note
The additional battery is
automatically connected to the main vehicle battery only when the engine
is running. It does not need to be
manually disconnected before
disconnecting the main vehicle
battery or before jump starting the vehicle.
The terminals are designed for
additional electrical consumers up to
a maximum of 50 A.
Jump starting  3 219.
Diesel fuel filter
Drain diesel fuel filter of residual
water at every engine oil change.
Place a container underneath the
filter housing. Loosen the knurled
screws on the filter cover and on the
lower part of the filter by approx. one
turn, to drain off the water.
The filter is drained as soon as diesel fuel emerges from the knurled screw
at the bottom. Retighten the two
screws.
Check diesel fuel filter at shorter
intervals if the vehicle is subjected to
extreme operating conditions.
Diesel fuel system bleeding
If the fuel tank has been run dry, it will be necessary to air vent or bleed the
diesel fuel system. 

190Vehicle careFill the tank with fuel and proceed asfollows:
1. Place a suitable container underneath the fuel filter vent
screw to collect fuel.
2. Loosen the vent screw (arrowed) by one turn.
3. Manually operate the in-line supply pump slowly and steadily
until fuel discharging from the
loosened vent screw is free of air
bubbles.
4. Retighten the vent screw.
In vehicles without an in-line supply
pump, fill the tank with fuel and
proceed as follows:Caution
Do not turn ignition key to position 3  before beginning the bleeding
procedure.
Ignition switch positions  3 138.
1. Turn ignition key to position  2 and
hold for 5 seconds.
2. Turn key back to position  1 and
wait for 3 seconds.
3. Repeat Step 1 and 2 multiple times.
4. Turn key to position  3, then return
to  0.
If the engine cannot be started after
several attempts to bleed the diesel
fuel system, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Wiper blade replacement
Wiper blades on the windscreen If required, use the step located below
the headlights to reach the
windscreen wiper.Lift wiper arm, press retaining clip
towards wiper arm and detach wiper
blade.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully. 

202Vehicle careSome circuits may be protected by
several fuses.SymbolCircuitZInfotainment system / Seat
heating / Driver Information
Centre / Audio connec‐
tions / Alarm?Power outletÌCigarette lightereInstrument panelUCentral locking0Interior lightsOTurn lights / Rear fog lights / Body control moduleDIAGDiagnostic connectoruABS / Electronic Stability
ProgramdInterior lights / Brake lightsZBody control moduleSTOPBrake lightSymbolCircuitIBody control module /
Power windows / Heating
and ventilation system / Air
conditioningmLeft heated rear windownRight heated rear windowRWindscreen washerMElectronic immobiliserUHeated seatsFBLCornering lightlHands-free connection&TachographPTOPower take-offjHornÍPreheating / Diesel fuel filterxClimate control fandHeated exterior mirrorsTLeft-hand side lightSRight-hand side lightSymbolCircuitONavigation systemADPAdditional adaptations,Power windows / Body
control module
Load compartment fuse box
Combi
Located behind the trim panel on the
right-hand side of the load
compartment, beside the rear door. 

263Charging system ........................ 101
Child locks  ................................... 31
Child restraint installation locations  ................................... 70
Child restraints.............................. 67
Child restraint systems  ................67
Cigarette lighter  ........................... 93
Cleaning the vehicle ...................223
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............120
Clock ............................................ 91
Coat hooks ................................... 77
Control indicators.......................... 97
Control of the vehicle  .................137
Controls ........................................ 88
Convex shape .............................. 40
Coolant ....................................... 185
Coolant and antifreeze ...............228
Coolant heater ............................ 127
Cornering light ....................115, 191
Cornering lights .......................... 115
Coupling ball bar ........................178
Cruise control  ....................105, 164
Cupholders  .................................. 77
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions  ...4
Dashboard .................................... 11
Daytime running lights  ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............254DEF............................................ 147
Demisting and defrosting ..............17
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................147
Diesel fuel ................................... 175
Diesel fuel filter  .......................... 189
Diesel fuel system bleeding  .......189
Diesel particle filter  ....................146
Door locks..................................... 25
Door open  .................................. 106
Doors ............................................ 32
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........146
Drain fuel filter  ........................... 105
Drink holders ................................ 77
Driver assistance systems ..........164
Driver Information Centre ...........106
Driving characteristics and towing tips  .............................. 177
Driving economically................... 137
Driving hints ................................ 137
E
ECO mode .................................. 137
ecoScoring.................................. 109
Electric adjustment  ......................41
Electrical accessories ...................91
Electrical system......................... 200
Electronic climate control system  122
Electronic driving programmes  ..157
Electronic key system ...................24Electronic Stability Program  .....
................................ 103, 162, 178
Electronic Stability Program off . 103
Emergency exit .......................44, 46
End-of-life vehicle recovery  .......182
Engine compartment fuse box  ...201
Engine coolant  ........................... 185
Engine coolant temperature  ......103
Engine coolant temperature gauge  ....................................... 95
Engine data  ............................... 233
Engine Drag Torque Control ......162
Engine exhaust  .......................... 146
Engine identification ...................231
Engine oil  ................... 183, 228, 232
Engine oil additives ....................228
Engine oil level monitor ................96
Engine oil pressure  ....................104
Engine oil viscosity grades .........228
Enhanced Traction function....... ................................ 161, 162, 163
Event data recorders ..................258
Exhaust gases ............................ 146
Exit lighting  ................................ 119
Exterior care  .............................. 223
Exterior light ............................... 105
Exterior lighting  ....................15, 112
Exterior mirrors ............................. 40 

265Lighting....................................... 112
Lighting features .........................119
Light switch  ................................ 112
Limited-slip rear axle ..................163
Load compartment .................26, 79
Load compartment fuse box  ......202
Load compartment grille ...............83
Load compartment lighting .........117
Loading information  .....................85
Low beam ................................... 105
Low fuel  ..................................... 104
Luggage floor net .........................79
M
Malfunction indicator light  ..........101
Manual adjustment  ......................40
Manual anti-dazzle  ......................42
Manual door locks ........................25
Manual mode  ............................. 156
Manual transmission............. 18, 154
Manual transmission automated ......................... 18, 155
Manual windows  ..........................43
Messages ................................... 107
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Mirrors .................................... 40, 42
Misted light covers  .....................116
N New vehicle running-in  ..............138
Number plate light  .....................198O
Object detection systems ...........169
Odometer ..................................... 94
Oil ............................................... 183
Oil, engine .......................... 228, 232
Oil level ......................................... 96
Oil pressure ................................ 104
Outside temperature  ....................90
Overcab storage  ..........................79
Overhead console  .......................78
Overrun cut-off ........................... 140
P Parking  ................................ 20, 143
Parking assist  ............................ 169
Parking brake  ............................ 159
Parking distance control .............169
Parking ticket holder .....................45
Particulate filter ........................... 146
Pedals......................................... 137
Performing work  ........................182
Power door locks ..........................30
Power outlets  ............................... 91
Power side step ............................ 32
Power sliding door ........................32
Power steering fluid ....................185
Power take-off ............................ 178
Power windows ............................ 43
Preheating  ......................... 103, 139
Puncture ............................. 211, 214R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 261
Radio remote control  ...................23
Rain sensor .................................. 89
REACH ....................................... 258
Reading lights  ............................ 118
Rear air conditioning system  .....126
Rear bench seat storage ..............78
Rear courtesy light...................... 117
Rear doors  ................................... 35
Rear fog light  ............................. 105
Rear fog lights ....................112, 116
Rear heating system .................. 124
Rear reading light .......................118
Rear reversing lens ......................44
Rear seats  ................................... 54
Bus ............................................ 54
Installing .................................... 54
Rear seat access ......................54
Removing .................................. 54
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 171
Rear windows  .............................. 44
Recommended fluids and lubricants  ........................ 228, 232
Refuelling ................................... 175 Registered trademarks ...............258
Remote control ............................. 23
Retractable parking brake ..........159