202Vehicle careClean 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.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 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.
230Exit lighting ................................ 114
Exterior care .............................. 200
Exterior light ............................... 101
Exterior lighting ....................14, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 40
F
Fault messages .......................... 103
First aid kit ................................... 82
Fixed air vents ........................... 128
Fog light ..................................... 101
Fog lights ............................ 111, 176
Fog tail light ............................... 179
Folding centre seatback ...............75
Folding front centre passenger seat ........................................... 50
Folding mirrors ............................. 41
Foot well lights ............................ 112
Front airbag system .....................63
Front courtesy lights ...................112
Front door pockets........................ 76
Front fog lights ....................108, 111
Front reading light....................... 114
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 75
Front turn signal lights ...............176
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 161
Fuel cut-off system .....................135
Fuel economy gauge ....................93Fuel economy mode ...................101
Fuel economy rating ...........103, 105
Fuel for diesel engines ..............159
Fuel gauge ................................... 92
Fuel tank ..................................... 219
Fuse box ..................................... 182
Fuses ......................................... 181
G Gauges ......................................... 91
General information ...................162
Glovebox ..................................... 74
Glovebox cooler ......................... 128
Glove box lighting .......................114
Grab handles ................................ 78
H Hand brake ................................. 147
Hand brake - see Parking brake. 148
Hazard warning flashers ............111
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......109
Headlights .................. 108, 109, 175
Headlights when driving abroad 110
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 46
Heated exterior mirrors .................17
Heated mirrors ............................. 41
Heated rear window ...............17, 45
Heating ........................................ 50
Heating and ventilation system . 116Heat-reflecting windscreen ...........43
High beam ......................... 101, 109
Hill start assist ........................... 148
Horn ....................................... 16, 85
I
Identification plate .....................208
Idle speed control .......................135
Ignition switch positions .............132
Immobiliser .................................. 40
Indicators ...................................... 91
Info display ................................. 102
Information displays.................... 102
Infotainment system ...................102
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument cluster ........................91
Instrument panel fuse box .........182
Instrument panel illumination .....180
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 112
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............73
Instrument panel tray ....................73
Interior care ............................... 202
Interior lighting ............................ 112
Interior lights ...................... 112, 180
Interior mirrors .............................. 42
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 65