228Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye clockwise.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences,
therefore wash your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, we recommend one with
textile brushes and a programme
without wax additives.
When doing a hand wash, use clear
water and a soft brush, cleaning in the
grain direction of the textile hood.
Never use a steam-jet or high-
pressure jet cleaner for the soft top or
the engine compartment.Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can cause paint and fabric damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wipermust be switched off. Remove
additional antenna and external
accessories.
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 damage.
234Service and maintenanceBrake and clutch fluid
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.
AdBlue Only use AdBlue to reduce the
nitrogen oxides in the exhaust
emission 3 141.
258IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 187
Active head restraints ...................46
Adaptive forward lighting ....92,
114, 196
AdBlue .................................. 91, 141
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars ........................................... 87
Airbag deactivation ................61, 88
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 148
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......89
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................228
Armrest ......................................... 53
Armrest storage ........................... 70
Ashtrays ....................................... 82
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............111
Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............144Autostop..................................... 136
Auxiliary heater ........................... 130
B Battery discharge protection ......122
Battery voltage ........................... 100 BlueInjection ............................... 141
Bonnet ....................................... 188
Brake and clutch fluid .................232
Brake and clutch system .............88
Brake assist ............................... 151
Brake fluid .................................. 192
Brakes ............................... 148, 191
Breakdown.................................. 226
Bulb replacement ....................... 194
C Capacities .................................. 245
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................141
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...214
Charging system .......................... 88
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Cigarette lighter ........................... 82
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............123
