
Vehicle care193
Push the safety catch upwards and
open the bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.
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
3 238.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l 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.Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.

194Vehicle careWhen the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top-up
engine oil.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
the last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 253.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures, the factory filled
coolant provides frost protection
down to approx. -37 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 238.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.

196Vehicle careWasher fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 238.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below the MIN mark,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 238.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the vehicle battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.

Service and maintenance237Service and
maintenanceGeneral information ...................237
Service information ..................237
Recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 238
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 238General information
Service information In order to ensure economical and
safe vehicle operation and to
maintain the value of your vehicle, it
is of vital importance that all
maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service
schedule for your vehicle is available
at the workshop.
Service display 3 87.
European service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 20,000 miles or after
one year, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise indicated in theservice display.
A shorter service interval can be valid for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for
taxis and police vehicles.
The European service intervals are
valid for the following countries:Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Greenland, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta,
Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Service display 3 87.
International service intervals
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 10,000 miles or after
one year, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise indicated in the
service display.
Severe operating conditions exist if
one or more of the following
circumstances occur frequently: Cold starting, stop and go operation, trailer
operation, mountain driving, driving
on poor and sandy road surfaces,
increased air pollution, presence of
airborne sand and high dust content,

238Service and maintenancedriving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions,
certain service work may be required more frequently than the regular
service interval.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 87.
Confirmations Confirmation of service is recorded in
the Service and Warranty Booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or
goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration
The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 87.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.

264IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 191
Adjustable air vents ...................132
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........91
Airbag deactivation ................48, 92
Airbag label................................... 43 Airbag system .............................. 43
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 133
Air conditioning system .............. 125
Air intake .................................... 132
Air vents...................................... 132
Antilock brake system ................ 150
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......93
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................233
Ashtrays ....................................... 82
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............142
Autostop ............................... 96, 137
B Battery discharge protection ......123
Battery voltage ........................... 105
Belts.............................................. 40
Bicycle rack .................................. 58Bonnet ....................................... 192
Brake and clutch fluid .................238
Brake and clutch system .............93
Brake assist ............................... 151
Brake fluid .................................. 196
Brakes ............................... 150, 196
Breakdown.................................. 231
Bulb replacement ....................... 199
C Capacities .................................. 253
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................142
Central locking system ................22
Centre high-mounted brake light 206
Changing tyre and wheel size ...219
Charging system .......................... 92
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 53
Child restraints.............................. 49
Child restraint systems ................49
Cigarette lighter ........................... 82
City mode ................................... 154
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............124
Clock ............................................ 79
Code ........................................... 103
Collision damage repair ..............259
Colour-Info-Display .....................101

265Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................135
Controls ........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............238
Corner lighting ............................ 117
Cruise control ...................... 96, 155
Cupholders .................................. 56
Curtain airbag system .................. 48
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............117
Declaration of conformity ............256
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......198
Diesel particle filter ...............94, 141
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........155
Driver Information Centre .............97
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 185
Driving hints ................................ 135
E Easy entry..................................... 38
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 207
Electronic climate control system 127
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 144, 149Electronic Stability Control.......... 153
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94
Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......192
Engine compartment fuse box ...208
Engine coolant ........................... 194
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 246
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................242
Engine oil ................... 193, 238, 243
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 122
Event data recorders ..................262
Exit lighting ................................ 122
Exterior care .............................. 233
Exterior light ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ....................12, 114
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ................................... 145, 149
First aid ......................................... 71
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 96
Fog lights ................................... 202Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Following distance indication ......161
Forward collision alert................. 158
Front airbag system .....................46
Front fog lights ........................... 119
Front seats.................................... 36
Front storage ................................ 57
Front turn signal lights ...............203
Fuel............................................. 179
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 184
Fuel for diesel engines ..............180
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......180
Fuel for petrol engines ...............179
Fuel gauge ................................... 84 Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 207
G Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 93
General information ...................185
Glovebox ..................................... 56
Graphic-Info-Display ...................102
H Halogen headlights ....................199
Hand brake ......................... 150, 151
Hazard warning flashers ............118
Headlight flash ........................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ......116

266Headlights................................... 114Headlights when driving abroad 116
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................75
Heated windscreen .......................32
Heating ........................................ 39
Heating and ventilation system . 124
High beam ........................... 96, 116
High beam assist ..................96, 117
Hill start assist ........................... 151
Horn ....................................... 13, 76
I
Identification plate .....................242
Ignition switch positions .............135
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 95
Indicators ...................................... 83
Inductive charging ........................81
Information displays...................... 97
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........210
Instrument panel illumination .....206
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 120
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 236
Interior lighting ............................ 120Interior lights ...................... 121, 206
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......145
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 230
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......93, 178
Lashing eyes ............................... 70
Light switch ................................ 114
Load compartment ................25, 66
Load compartment cover .............68
Loading information .....................72
Low fuel ....................................... 95
LPG .............................. 85, 180, 243
M
Malfunction indicator light ............92
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode .....................144, 149
Manual transmission .................. 146
Manual transmission automated 146
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................22Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................120
N
New vehicle running-in ..............135
Number plate light .....................206
O Object detection systems ...........161
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 238, 243
OnStar ........................................ 109
Operate pedal ............................... 93
Outside temperature ....................78
Overrun cut-off ........................... 137
P Parking ................................ 18, 140
Parking assist ............................ 161
Parking brake ............................ 151
Parking lights ............................. 120
Particulate filter ........................... 141
Performance .............................. 248
Performing work ........................192
Pollen filter ................................. 132
Power outlets ............................... 80
Power steering.............................. 93
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 94
Puncture ..................................... 225