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Vehicle care205When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up the
engine oil.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 250.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -37 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 240.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.
9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
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206Vehicle carethe coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 240.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe DANGER and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below DANGER seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 240.
Vehicle battery
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.
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265Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............123
Clock............................................. 83
Collision damage repair ..............256
Control indicators.......................... 93
Control of the vehicle .................134
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............240
Cruise control ...................... 99, 157
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 115
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............253
DEF ............................................ 143
Deflation detection system ...........97
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................143
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......208
Diesel particle filter ...............97, 142
Door open .................................. 100
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver alert .................................. 191
Driver assistance systems ..........157
Driver Information Centre ...........100Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 196
Driving hints ................................ 134
E Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 215
Electric parking brake ...95, 150, 151
Electric parking brake fault ...........95
Electronic climate control system 126
Electronic driving programmes ..148
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....96, 154
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......203
Engine compartment fuse box ...216
Engine coolant ........................... 205
Engine coolant temperature ........96
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 91
Engine data ............................... 247
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................243
Engine oil ................... 204, 240, 244
Engine oil level monitor ................91
Engine oil pressure ......................97
Entry lighting .............................. 121
Event data recorders ..................259
Exit lighting ................................ 122
Exterior care .............................. 235Exterior light ................................. 98
Exterior lighting ....................12, 113
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37
F Fault ........................................... 149
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Fog light ....................................... 99
Fog lights ................................... 210
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Forward collision alert................. 168
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights ........................... 119
Front pedestrian protection ........173
Front seats.................................... 45
Fuel............................................. 192
Fuel for diesel engines ..............194
Fuel for petrol engines ...............192
Fuel gauge ................................... 91
Fuses ......................................... 215
G Gauges ......................................... 89
Gear shifting ................................. 96
General information ...................196
Glass panel .................................. 42
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Glovebox cooler ......................... 132