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Vehicle care201When 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 witha 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.
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Technical data207Identification plate
The identification plate is located on
the right-hand door pillar.
Information on identification plate:1:Manufacturer2:Type approval number3:Vehicle Identification Number4:Permissible gross vehicle weight
rating in kg5:Permissible gross train weight
in kg6:Maximum permissible front axle
load in kg7:Maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg8:Engine coding9:Vehicle-specific or country
specific data
Notice
The identification plate on your
vehicle may differ from the
illustration shown.
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
Engine identification
The technical data tables show the
engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 209.
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the engine power in the EEC
Certificate of Conformity provided
with your vehicle or other national
registration documents.
It is also possible, using the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN), to
determine the engine type that is
installed in your vehicle. For further
information consult a workshop.
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220Technical dataTyre pressuresTyreTyre pressure with full load9)10)Front
[kPa/bar] (psi)Rear
[kPa/bar] (psi)205/65 R16 C 107/105T380/3.8 (55)420/4.2 (61)215/65 R16 C 106/104T,
215/65 R16 C 107/105T310/3.1 (45)340/3.4 (49)195/75 R16 C 107/105T380/3.8 (55)420/4.2 (61)215/60 R17 C 109/107T350/3.5 (51) 11)390/3.9 (57)12)9)
The spare wheel should be set to the highest applicable pressure shown in the table.
10) When towing a trailer with a fully laden vehicle, the tyre pressure must be increased by 20 kPa/0.2 bar (3.0 psi) and the maximum
speed limited to 60 mph.
11) Combi: 320/3.2 (46) for non-motorway driving below 100 mph.
12) Combi: 350/3.5 (51) for non-motorway driving below 100 mph.
The tyre pressure information label on the driver's door frame indicates the original equipment tyres and the correspondent
tyre pressures. Always inflate tyres to the pressures shown on the label.
Tyre pressure information label 3 185.
Tyre designations 3 185.