Vehicle care167End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The vehicle must not be in an
Autostop 3 137.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system generates
extremely high voltages. Do not
touch.
The caps for topping up the engine oil, the coolant, the brake fluid, the
washer fluid and the oil dipstick
handle are yellow for ease of
identification.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
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Move the safety catch, located
slightly right of centre, to the left and raise the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open
automatically by a lifter.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Caution
Ensure the windscreen wiper is
switched off before opening the
bonnet 3 86.
Closing
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(approx. 30 cm). Check that the
bonnet is engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
9 Warning
In the event of even a minor head-
on collision, have the bonnet
safety catch checked by a
workshop.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of engine oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 207.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 10 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top-up
engine oil.
172Vehicle careThe brake fluid level must be betweenthe MINI and MAXI marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum
cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
workshop.
Only use high-performance brake
fluid approved for your vehicle.
Brake fluid 3 207.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is located under a cover in the engine compartment.
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Control indicator p illuminates if
there is a fault with the charging
system. Stop, switch off engine and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Charging system 3 99.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge.
9 Danger
Ensure the ignition is switched off
completely (the vehicle must not
be in an Autostop) before
connecting or disconnecting the
vehicle battery.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Replacing the vehicle battery
Ensure that the battery is alwaysreplaced by the same type of battery.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
have the vehicle battery replaced.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Charging the vehicle battery
9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6 V
when using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may be damaged.
Vehicle care175With power button
● Insert the electronic key in thecard reader.
● Press START/STOP without
pressing any of the pedals.
● Wait a few minutes before starting engine.
Power button 3 133.
If the engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Starting the engine 3 135.
Wiper blade replacement
Wiper blades on the windscreen
Before replacing the wiper blades,
move the wiper lever to the
maintenance position (if equipped).
Windscreen wiper and washer 3 86.
Lift the wiper arm, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach new wiper blade slightly
angled to the wiper arm and push until
it engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Wiper blade on the rear window
Lift wiper arm, press retaining lugs
together to disengage the wiper blade
and raise to remove.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
When attaching new wiper blade,
ensure it is engaged securely.
206Service and maintenanceRomania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Cyprus:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the service display.
Turkey:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 20,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
Morocco, South Africa, Russia,
Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
Algeria, Tunisia, Malta, Singapore:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 10,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the service display.Egypt:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 8,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
Severe operating conditions exist if
one or more of the following
circumstances occur frequently: Cold
starting, stop and go operation, trailer operation, mountain driving, driving
on poor and sandy road surfaces,
increased air pollution, presence of
airborne sand and high dust content,
driving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions, certain service work may be required
more frequently than the regular service interval.
Service display 3 94.
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in the Service and warranty booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.Make sure that the Service and
warranty booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or
goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service display The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display, located in the
Driver Information Centre, indicates
when the next service is due. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Service display 3 94.
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