166Vehicle careCaution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-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. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.
188Vehicle careIn accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
Tyre designations
E.g. 195/55 R 16 95 H195:tyre width, mm55:cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:belt type: RadialRF:type: RunFlat16:wheel diameter, inches95:load index e.g. 95 is equivalent to 690 kgH:speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 100 mphS:up to 112 mphT:up to 118 mphH:up to 130 mphV:up to 150 mphW:up to 168 mph
Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus
125 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Performance 3 223.
Directional tyres Directional tyres must be mounted so
that they rotate in the correct
direction. The proper rotation
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel.
This also applies to vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Tyre pressure 3 227.
The tyre pressure information label on the right door frame indicates the original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to
achieve the smallest amount of fuel
consumption possible.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Vehicle care211programmes in automatic car washes
if the vehicle is equipped with these
parts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror
housing cover, must not be polished.
Otherwise these parts would become agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
Windows 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.Glass panel
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the glass panel.
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 damageRectify 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 tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
239Cruise control ...................... 91, 146
Cupholders .................................. 52
Curtain airbag system .................. 44
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............112
Declaration of conformity ............229
Door open .................................... 91
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........146
Driver Information Centre .............92
Driving hints ................................ 128
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 181
Electronic climate control system 121
Electronic driving programmes ..139
Electronic Stability Control.......... 143
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............89
Electronic Stability Control off....... 89 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......166
Engine compartment fuse box ...182
Engine coolant ........................... 169
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 82
Engine data ............................... 221
Engine exhaust .......................... 134
Engine identification ...................217Engine oil ................... 168, 214, 218
Engine oil pressure ......................90
Entry lighting .............................. 116
Event data recorders ..................234
Exhaust filter ......................... 90, 134
Exit lighting ................................ 116
Exterior care .............................. 209
Exterior light ................................. 91
Exterior lighting ....................12, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F
Fault ........................................... 139
First aid ......................................... 68
First aid kit ................................... 68
Fixed air vents ........................... 126
Flex-Fix system ............................ 54
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Front airbag system .....................43
Front seats.................................... 33
Front storage ................................ 53
Front turn lights .......................... 175
Fuel............................................. 159
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......161
Fuel for petrol engines ...............159
Fuel gauge ................................... 81 Fuel selector ................................ 81
Fuses ......................................... 181G
Gauges ......................................... 80
Gear shifting ................................. 89
Glass panel .................................. 31
Glovebox ..................................... 52
H
Halogen headlights ....................172
Hand brake ......................... 140, 141
Hazard warning flashers ............112
Headlight flash ........................... 111
Headlight range adjustment ......112
Headlights................................... 110 Headlights when driving abroad 112
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................72
Heating ........................................ 36
Heating and ventilation system . 118
High beam ........................... 91, 111
Hill start assist ........................... 141
Horn ....................................... 13, 73
I
Identification plate .....................217
Ignition switch positions .............129
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 91
Indicators ...................................... 80
Inductive charging ........................78