Vehicle care203Use 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.
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.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean any leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light- coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.
204Vehicle careCaution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Customer information229This data includes, for example:● Vehicle status information (e.g. wheel rotation rate, speed,
movement delay, lateral
acceleration, "seatbelts
fastened" display),
● Ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor).
Most of this data is volatile and is processed only in the vehicle itself,and not beyond the operating time.
Moreover, many control units include
data storage device (amongst others the vehicle key). This is used to allow
information to be documented
temporarily or permanently on vehicle
condition, component stress,
maintenance requirements and
technical events and errors.
The following information, for
example, is stored:
● System component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status),
● State of charge of the high voltage battery, estimated range
(in the case of electric vehicles),● Faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes),
● System reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggeringof an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems),
● Information on events damaging the vehicle.
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services, the operating data saved can be read together withthe vehicle identification number andused if necessary. Staff working for
the service net-work (e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.
breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. Services
include repair services, maintenance
processes, warranty cases and
quality assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which has been read
out documents the technical conditionof the vehicle or individual
components and assists with fault
diagnosis, compliance with warranty
obligations and quality improvement.
This data, in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also needs operating data
from vehicles for product recalls.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs.
Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settings can be stored in the vehicle and
changed at any time.
232IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....172
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 166
AdBlue ................ 101, 106, 142, 207
AdBlue tank ................................ 222
Adjustable air vents ...................129
AGM battery ............................... 172
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........98
Airbag deactivation ................64, 98
Airbag label............................. 60, 64
Airbag system .............................. 60
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 130
Air conditioning system .............. 119
Air intake .................................... 130
Air recirculation ...................119, 200
Air vents...................................... 129
Alert ............................................ 105
Antifreeze ................................... 170
Antilock brake system ................ 148
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....100
Anti-theft alarm system ................38
Anti-theft bolts............................. 195
Anti-theft locking system .............. 37
Anti-theft security lock ..................25
Appearance care ........................201
Armrest ........................................ 50
Ashtrays ....................................... 90 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................42Automatic fuel cut-off ..................136
Automatic light control ...............111
Automatic locking ........................31
Autostop ............................. 135, 137
Auxiliary heater ........................... 124
B Battery ........................................ 172
Battery discharge protection ......117
Battery, jump starting.................. 198
Belts.............................................. 55 Bench seat.................................... 76
BlueInjection ............................... 142
Bonnet ....................................... 167
Bottle holders................................ 76
Brake and clutch fluid .................207
Brake assist ............................... 149
Brake fluid .................................. 171
Brakes ............................... 148, 171
Brake system ............................... 99
Breakdown.................................. 200
Bulb replacement ....................... 176
C
Capacities .................................. 222
Car Pass ...................................... 22
Catalytic converter .....................141
Central locking system ................26
Centre high-mounted brake light 178
Changing tyre and wheel size ...191
Charging system .......................... 99
236Remote control............................. 22
Restraining lattice .........................81
Reversing light ........................... 179
Reversing lights .........................114
Ride control systems ..................150
Roof load ...................................... 82
Roof rack ..................................... 82
S Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 80
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 48
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................98
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat folding .................................. 50
Seat heating ................................. 50
Seat position ................................ 47
Seats ............................................ 76
Selective catalytic reduction .......142
Service ............................... 130, 205
Service display ............................ 94
Service information ....................205
Service vehicle soon .................... 99
Side airbag system ......................63
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn lights ........................... 178
Sliding door .................................. 32
Sliding side door ........................... 32
Spare wheel ............................... 197Spare wheel security tool ...........186
Speed limiter ................91, 103, 155
Speedometer ............................... 91
Starting and operating ................133
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ...............18, 135
Steering ...................................... 132
Steering column controls ..............85
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 85
Steering wheel controls ...............85
Stop engine .................................. 99
Stop-start system.......... 18, 102, 137
Storage ......................................... 73
Storage box .................................. 76
Storage compartment ...................75
Storage compartments .................73
Sun visors .................................... 45
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tablet holder................................. 73 Tachograph ........................ 103, 108
Tachometer ................................. 92
Tailgate ......................................... 35
Tailgate emergency release .........35
Tail lights ................................... 177
Technical data ............................ 212
Temporary spare wheel ..............197
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Toll road stickers .......................... 43Tools .......................................... 186
Top-Tether .................................... 66
Torx key ...................................... 186
Touchscreen ............................... 104
Tow bar....................................... 163
Towing ................................ 163, 200
Towing another vehicle .............201
Towing a trailer ........................... 163
Towing eye ......................... 186, 200
Towing the vehicle .....................200
Traction Control system ............. 150
Trailer coupling ........................... 163
Trailer stability assist .................164
Trailer towing ............................. 163
Transmission ............................... 18
Tread depth ............................... 191
Trip computer ............................ 106
Trip odometer .............................. 92
Turbo engine warm-up ...............135
Turn lights ............................ 97, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 192
Tyre changing ............................. 195
Tyre designations ......................187
Tyre pressure ............................ 187
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 101, 189
Tyre pressures ........................... 223
Tyre repair kit ............................. 192
Tyres .......................................... 187
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 191