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Vehicle care231Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a 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.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand 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.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle regularly.
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.
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Service and maintenance237Washer fluidUse only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake 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 3 143.
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256IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 202
Active emergency braking ..........170
Active head restraints ...................45
Adaptive cruise control .........99, 162
AdBlue .................................. 97, 143
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Advanced parking assist ............177
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........93
Airbag deactivation ................60, 94
Airbag label................................... 55 Airbag system .............................. 55
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 132
Air vents...................................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 150
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......95
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................231
Armrest ................................... 50, 51
Ashtrays ....................................... 86
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic light control ...............112
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............146Autostop............................... 98, 139
Auxiliary heater ........................... 131
B Battery discharge protection ......122
Battery voltage ........................... 104
BlueInjection ............................... 143
Bonnet ....................................... 204
Brake and clutch fluid .................235
Brake and clutch system .............95
Brake assist ............................... 153
Brake fluid .................................. 207
Brakes ............................... 150, 207
Breakdown.................................. 229
Bulb replacement ....................... 210
C
Capacities .................................. 245
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............121
Centre console storage ...............69
Changing tyre and wheel size ...220
Charging system .......................... 94
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 64
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 86
Climate control ............................. 15