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Vehicle care207the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer 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 3 235.
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 DANGER and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below DANGER seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 235.
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 battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
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236Service and maintenanceDexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
petrol and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities must be used.
Recommendations for petrol engines
are also valid for Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG), Liquified Petroleum Gas
(LPG) and Ethanol (E85) fuelled
engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 240.
Topping up engine oilCaution
In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up and dispose it properly.
Engine oils of different manufacturersand brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oils for all petrol
engines with only ACEA quality is
prohibited, since it can cause engine
damage under certain operating
conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 240.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 240.All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
cold regions with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
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257Climate control systems.............123
Clock............................................. 83
Collision damage repair ..............251
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................134
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............235
Cruise control ...................... 99, 158
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 115
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............248
DEF ............................................ 143
Deflation detection system ...........97
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................143
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......209
Diesel particle filter ...............97, 142
Door open .................................... 99
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver alert .................................. 192
Driver assistance systems ..........158
Driver Information Centre .............99
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 197
Driving hints ................................ 134E
Electric adjustment ......................38
Electric parking brake ...95, 150, 151
Electric parking brake fault ...........95
Electronic climate control system 126
Electronic driving programmes ..148
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....96, 153
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......204
Engine coolant ........................... 206
Engine coolant temperature ........96
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 91
Engine data ............................... 243
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................239
Engine oil ................... 205, 235, 240
Engine oil pressure ......................97
Entry lighting .............................. 121
Event data recorders ..................254
Exit lighting ................................ 122
Exterior care .............................. 231
Exterior light ................................. 98
Exterior lighting ....................12, 112
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault ........................................... 148
First aid ......................................... 75First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Fog light ....................................... 98
Fog lights ................................... 211
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Forward collision alert................. 169
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights ........................... 119
Front pedestrian protection ........173
Front seats.................................... 45
Fuel............................................. 193
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 196
Fuel for diesel engines ..............194
Fuel for petrol engines ...............193
Fuel gauge ................................... 91
G Gauges ......................................... 89
Gear shifting ................................. 96
General information ...................197
Glass panel .................................. 43 Glovebox ..................................... 68
Glovebox cooler ......................... 132
H Halogen headlights ....................210
Hazard warning flashers ............118
Headlight flash ........................... 114
Headlight range adjustment ......114
Headlights................................... 112