232Vehicle carePaintwork 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.
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 the 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 aweak 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.Caution
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 information255This 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.
256Customer informationDepending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● Seat and steering wheel position settings,
● Chassis and air conditioning settings,
● Custom settings such as interior lighting.
You can input your own data in the
infotainment functions for your
vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● Multimedia data such as music, videos or photos for playback in
an integrated multimedia system,
● Address book data for use with an integrated hands-free system
or an integrated navigation
system,
● Input destinations,
● Data on the use of online services.
This data for comfort and
infotainment functions can be stored
locally in the vehicle or be kept on adevice that you have connected to the
vehicle ( e.g. a smartphone, USB stick
or MP3 player). Data that you have
input yourself can be deleted at any
time.
This data can only be transmitted out
of the vehicle at your request,
particularly when using online
services in accordance with the
settings selected by you.
Smartphone integration, e.g.
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
If your vehicle is equipped
accordingly, you can connect your
smartphone or another mobile device to the vehicle so that you can control
it via the controls integrated in the
vehicle. The smartphone image and
sound can be output via the
multimedia system in this case. At the
same time, specific information is
transmitted to your smartphone.
Depending on the type of integration,
this includes data such as position
data, day / night mode and other
general vehicle information. For moreinformation, please see the operating instructions for the vehicle /
infotainment system.
Integration allows selected
smartphone apps to be used, such as
navigation or music playback. No
further integration is possible
between smartphone and vehicle, in
particular active access to vehicle
data. The nature of further data
processing is determined by the
provider of the app used. Whether
you can define settings, and if so
which ones, is dependent on the app
in question and your smartphone's
operating system.
258IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 189
Active head restraints ...................46
Adaptive forward lighting ....94,
116, 198
AdBlue .................................. 92, 143
Adjustable air vents ...................133
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars ........................................... 89
Airbag deactivation ................61, 89
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 134
Air conditioning system .............. 126
Air intake .................................... 133
Air vents...................................... 133
Antilock brake system ................ 150
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......91
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................230
Armrest ......................................... 53
Armrest storage ........................... 70
Ashtrays ....................................... 82
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............113
Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............146Autostop..................................... 138
Auxiliary heater ........................... 132
B Battery discharge protection ......124
Battery voltage ........................... 102 BlueInjection ............................... 143
Bonnet ....................................... 190
Brake and clutch fluid .................234
Brake and clutch system .............90
Brake assist ............................... 153
Brake fluid .................................. 194
Brakes ............................... 150, 193
Breakdown.................................. 228
Bulb replacement ....................... 196
C Capacities .................................. 245
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...216
Charging system .......................... 89
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Cigarette lighter ........................... 82
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............125
259Clock............................................. 80
Code ........................................... 101
Control indicators.......................... 86
Control of the vehicle .................136
Controls ........................................ 77
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............234
Cruise control ...................... 94, 157
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curve lighting.............................. 116
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............116
Declaration of conformity ............248
DEF ............................................ 143
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................143
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......195
Door open .................................... 94
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........157
Driver Information Centre .............94
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 183
Driving hints ................................ 136
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 204
Electric parking brake ...........90, 151
Electric parking brake fault ...........91Electronic climate control system 128
Electronic driving programmes ..148
Electronic Stability Control.......... 154
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............92
Electronic Stability Control off....... 92
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......190
Engine compartment fuse box ...205
Engine coolant ........................... 192
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 84
Engine data ............................... 242
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................238
Engine oil ................... 191, 234, 239
Engine oil pressure ......................93
Entry lighting .............................. 123
Event data recorders ..................254
Exhaust filter ......................... 92, 142
Exit lighting ................................ 123
Exterior care .............................. 230
Exterior light ................................. 93
Exterior lighting ....................12, 112
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 149
First aid ......................................... 74
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 133Fog light ....................................... 94
Fog lights ................................... 199
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Following distance indication ......162
Forward collision alert................. 160
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 120
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 69
Front turn lights .......................... 200
Fuel............................................. 178
Fuel for diesel engines ..............180
Fuel for petrol engines ...............178
Fuel gauge ................................... 84 Funnel......................................... 180
Fuses ......................................... 204
G Gauges ......................................... 83
General information ...................183
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Ground clearance .......................136
H Halogen headlights ....................196
Hand brake ......................... 150, 151
Hazard warning flashers ............119
Headlight flash ........................... 115
Headlight range adjustment ......115
Headlights................................... 112
Headlights when driving abroad 115
260Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heated steering wheel .................77
Heating ........................................ 53
Heating and ventilation system . 125
High beam ........................... 93, 114
High beam assist ..................94, 114
Hill start assist ........................... 153
Horn ....................................... 13, 78
I
Identification plate .....................237
Ignition switch positions .............137
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 93
Indicators ...................................... 83
Info Display ................................... 99
Information displays...................... 94
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........207
Instrument panel illumination .....204
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 121
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........155
Interior care ............................... 232
Interior lighting ............................ 121
Interior lights ...................... 122, 204
Interior mirrors .............................. 30Interruption of power supply ......149
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 226
K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......91, 177
Lashing eyes ............................... 74
Light switch ................................ 112
Load compartment ................24, 71
Load compartment fuse box ......208
Loading information .....................75
Low fuel ....................................... 93
M
Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 148
Manual seat adjustment ...............48
Manual transmission .................. 150
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................121N
New vehicle running-in ..............137
Number plate light .....................203
O
Object detection systems ...........163
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 234, 239
OnStar ........................................ 107
Operate pedal ............................... 90
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P Parking ................................ 17, 140
Parking assist ............................ 163
Parking brake ............................ 151
Parking lights ............................. 121
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Performance .............................. 243
Performing work ........................190
Pollen filter ................................. 133
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power seat adjustment ................51
Power steering.............................. 91
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................... 92
Puncture ..................................... 220
Q Quickheat ................................... 132
261RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 257
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 252
Reading lights ............................ 122
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light ............................... 94
Rear fog lights ........................... 120
Rear storage ................................. 73
Rear view camera ...................... 172
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 234, 239
Refuelling ................................... 180
Registered trademarks ...............254
Retained power off .....................137
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................153
Rollover protection system ...........44
S Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................89
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat folding .................................. 50
Seat heating ................................. 53
Seat position ................................ 47
Seat ventilation ............................. 53
Selective catalytic reduction .......143Selector lever ............................. 147
Service ............................... 134, 233
Service display ............................ 85
Service information ....................233
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................170
Sidelights .................................... 112
Side turn lights ........................... 202
Soft top ........................................ 34
Software acknowledgement .......252
Spare wheel ............................... 223
Speed limiter............................... 159
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................137
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................137
Steering ...................................... 136
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 77
Steering wheel controls ...............77
Stop-start system........................ 138
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68
Sunvisor lights ........................... 122
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 201
Three-point seat belt .................... 55Tools .......................................... 210
Tow bar....................................... 183
Towing ................................ 183, 228
Towing another vehicle .............229
Towing equipment .....................184
Towing the vehicle .....................228
Traction Control system ............. 153
Traction Control system off........... 92
Traffic sign assistant ...................174
Trailer coupling ........................... 183
Trailer towing ............................. 183
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................146
Tread depth ............................... 216
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn lights ............................ 88, 120
Tyre chains ................................ 217
Tyre designations ......................211
Tyre pressure ............................ 215
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 92, 211
Tyre pressures ........................... 246
Tyre repair kit ............................. 217
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 163
Upholstery .................................. 232
Upshift .......................................... 91
Using this manual ..........................3
262VVehicle battery ........................... 194
Vehicle checks............................ 190
Vehicle data ................................ 239
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 254
Vehicle detected ahead ................94
Vehicle dimensions .................... 244
Vehicle Identification Number ....237
Vehicle jack ................................ 210
Vehicle messages .....................101
Vehicle personalisation .............102
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 189
Vehicle tools ............................... 210
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 243
Ventilating ..................................... 53
Ventilation ................................... 125
W
Warning chimes .........................101
Warning lights ............................... 83
Warning triangle .......................... 74
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 193
Wheel changing .........................220
Wheel covers ............................. 217
Wheels and tyres .......................211Wind deflector............................... 41
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31
Windscreen wiper and washer ....78
Winter tyres ............................... 211
Wiper blade replacement ..........196