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Vehicle care261● Since the durability of AdBlue islimited to two years, fluid should
be exchanged if it is too old. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system uses
extremely high voltage. Do not
touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
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262Vehicle care
Move the safety catch sideways to theleft vehicle side and open the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open
automatically by a lifter.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is
engaged.
Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 305.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 litres per
1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least five minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert it fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.
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Vehicle care301If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner and insect remover.
When 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.
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332IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 260
Activating Bluetooth music .........161
Activating phone .........................184
Activating radio ........................... 154
Activating the navigation system 167
Activating USB audio ..................161
Activating USB movie .................163
Activating USB picture ................162
Active Emergency Braking .........234
Active head restraints ...................37
Adaptive cruise control .......117, 223
AdBlue ........................ 115, 207, 305
Adjustable air vents ...................196
Airbag and belt tensioners .........111
Airbag deactivation ..............59, 112
Airbag label................................... 54 Airbag system .............................. 54
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 197
Air conditioning system .............. 191
Air intake .................................... 197
Air vents...................................... 196
Antilock brake system ................ 214
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....113
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................300
Armrest ......................................... 42Armrest storage ........................... 69
Ashtrays ..................................... 102
Audio files ................................... 159
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............131
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............210
Autostop ..................................... 202
Auto volume................................ 151
Auxiliary heater ........................... 196
B Basic operation ........................... 148
Battery discharge protection ......139
Battery voltage ........................... 123
Bicycle rack .................................. 70
BlueInjection ............................... 207
Bluetooth Bluetooth connection ..............181
Bluetooth music menu ............161
Connecting device ..................159
General information ................159
Pairing ..................................... 181
Phone ...................................... 184
Bluetooth connection ..................181
Bonnet ....................................... 261
Brake and clutch fluid .................305
Brake and clutch system ...........112
Brake assist ............................... 216
Brake fluid .................................. 265