Vehicle care217Before 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 system must be
completely evacuated.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
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 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.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, e.g. zips, 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.
245Convex shape .............................. 32
Coolant and antifreeze ...............219
Cruise control ...................... 97, 153
Cupholders .................................. 60
Curtain airbag system .................. 50
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............120
Declaration of conformity ............235
Delayed locking ............................ 27
Descent control system .......95, 152
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......185
Diesel particle filter ....................143
Door open .................................... 98
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........153
Driver Information Centre .............98
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 174
Driving hints ................................ 135
E
Electric adjustment ......................32
Electrical system......................... 191
Electronic climate control system 129
Electronic driving programmes ..146
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 151
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............95Electronic Stability Control off....... 95
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......179
Engine compartment fuse box ...191
Engine coolant ........................... 182
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 88
Engine data ............................... 227
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................223
Engine oil ................... 181, 219, 224
Engine oil pressure ......................96
Entry lighting .............................. 125
ERA GLONASS .......................... 114
Event data recorders ..................242
Exit lighting ................................ 126
Exterior care .............................. 215
Exterior light ................................. 97
Exterior lighting ....................13, 116
Exterior mirrors ............................. 32
F
Fault ........................................... 146
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Flex-Fix system ............................ 62
Fog light ....................................... 97
Fog lights ................................... 188
Folding mirrors ............................. 32
Following distance indication ......158
Forward collision alert................. 156Front airbag system .....................49
Front fog lights ........................... 123
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 61
Fuel............................................. 167
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 173
Fuel for diesel engines ..............168
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......169
Fuel for petrol engines ...............167
Fuel gauge ................................... 86
Fuel selector ................................ 87
Fuses ......................................... 191
G
Gauges ......................................... 85
Gear shifting ................................. 95
General information ...................173
Glovebox ..................................... 60
Glove box lighting .......................125
H Halogen headlights ....................187
Hand brake ................................. 149
Hazard warning flashers ............122
Headlight flash ........................... 118
Headlight range adjustment ......119
Headlights when driving abroad 119
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 38
Heated mirrors ............................. 33
247Rear fog light ....................... 97, 123
Rear view camera ...................... 161
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 81 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 219, 224
Refuelling ................................... 169 Registered trademarks ...............241
Retained power off .....................137
Reversing lights .........................123
Ride control systems ..................150
Roof .............................................. 36
Roof load ...................................... 75
Roof rack ..................................... 75
S
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 40
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................93
Seat belts ..................................... 43
Seat heating ................................. 42
Seat position ................................ 39
Selector lever ............................. 144
Service ....................................... 133
Service display ............................ 88
Service information ....................218
Side airbag system ......................50
Software acknowledgement .......239
Spare wheel ............................... 209
Speed limiter......................... 97, 155
Speedometer ............................... 85Starting and operating ................135
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................138
Steering ...................................... 135
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 78
Steering wheel controls ...............78
Stop-start system........................ 139
Storage compartments .................60
Sunroof ........................................ 36
Sunvisor lights ........................... 125
Sun visors .................................... 36
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 86
Tail lights ................................... 189
Three-point seat belt .................... 44
Tools .......................................... 196
Top-tether fastening eyes ............59
Tow bar....................................... 173
Towing ................................ 173, 213
Towing another vehicle .............214
Towing equipment .....................175
Towing the vehicle .....................213
Traction Control system ............. 150
Traction Control system off........... 95
Traffic sign assistant .............98, 163
Trailer towing ............................. 174
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................144Tread depth ............................... 202
Trip odometer .............................. 85
Turn and lane-change signals ...123
Turn signal ................................... 92
Tyre chains ................................ 204
Tyre designations ......................197
Tyre pressure ............................ 198
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 96, 199
Tyre pressures ........................... 233
Tyre repair kit ............................. 204
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 159
Underseat storage .......................61
Upholstery .................................. 217
Uplevel display ............................. 98
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 102
Vehicle battery ........................... 184
Vehicle checks............................ 180
Vehicle data ................................ 224
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 242
Vehicle detected ahead ................97
Vehicle dimensions .................... 231 Vehicle Identification Number ....222
Vehicle jack ................................ 196
Vehicle messages .....................104