216Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
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.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
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 wipers
must be switched off and the exterior
mirrors must be folded in. 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.
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.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
252IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....180
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 174
Adaptive forward lighting ...110, 187
AdBlue .......................... 98, 142, 220
AdBlue gauge ............................... 90
AdBlue tank ................................ 243
Adjustable air vents ...................128
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........95
Airbag deactivation ................59, 95
Airbag label................................... 55 Airbag system .............................. 55
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 129
Air conditioning system .............. 116
Air intake .................................... 129
Air suspension ........................... 139
Air suspension system................ 214
Air vents...................................... 128
Antifreeze ................................... 178
Antilock brake system ................ 153
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......97
Anti-theft alarm system ................32
Anti-theft bolts............................. 207
Anti-theft locking system .............. 32
Anti-theft security lock ..................21
Appearance care ........................216
Armrest ........................................ 47
Ashtrays ....................................... 88Automatic light control ...............107
Automatic locking ...................22, 26
Autostop ....................... 16, 134, 135
Auxiliary heater ........................... 122
B Battery ........................................ 180
Battery discharge protection ......114
Battery, jump starting.................. 212
Belts.............................................. 51
BlueInjection ............................... 142
Bonnet ....................................... 175
Bottle holders................................ 72
Brake assist ............................... 155
Brake fluid .......................... 180, 220
Brakes ............................... 153, 180
Brake system ............................... 97
Breakdown.................................. 214
Bulb replacement ....................... 184
Bus Rear seats ................................. 48
C Cabin bulkhead grille ....................78
Capacities .................................. 243
Cargo management system ........75
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................141
Central locking system ................22
Centre high-mounted brake light 190
Changing tyre and wheel size ...203
