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Vehicle care279Caution
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 maintenance285Washer 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 3 170.
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316IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 237
Active bonnet ................................ 69
Active emergency braking ..........201
Adaptive cruise control .......111, 189
AdBlue ................................ 109, 170
Adjustable air vents ...................157
Airbag and belt tensioners .........106
Airbag deactivation ..............61, 106
Airbag label................................... 56
Airbag system .............................. 56
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 159
Air conditioning system .............. 148
Air intake .................................... 158
Air vents...................................... 157
All-wheel drive ........................... 178
Antilock brake system ................ 178
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....108
Anti-theft alarm system ................32
Anti-theft locking system .............. 32
Appearance care ........................279
Armrest ................................... 51, 53
Armrest storage ........................... 72
Ashtrays ....................................... 95 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................38
Automatic dimming ......................37
Automatic light control ...............135
Automatic locking ........................25Automatic transmission .............173
Autostop ..................................... 165
Auxiliary heater ........................... 157
B Baselevel display ........................112
Battery discharge protection ......146
Battery voltage ........................... 124
Belts.............................................. 54 BlueInjection ............................... 170
Bonnet ....................................... 239
Brake and clutch fluid .................283
Brake and clutch system ...........107
Brake assist ............................... 180
Brake fluid .................................. 242
Brakes ............................... 178, 242
Breakdown.................................. 277
Bulb replacement ....................... 245
C Capacities .................................. 299
Cargo management system ........79
Catalytic converter .....................169
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............145
Centre console storage ...............72
Changing tyre and wheel size ...266
Charging system ........................ 107
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65