Vehicle care169The brake fluid level must be between
the MINI and MAXI marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum
cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
workshop.
Only use high-performance brake
fluid approved for your vehicle.
Brake fluid 3 202.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is located under a cover in the engine compartment.
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.
Control indicator p illuminates if
there is a fault with the charging
system. Stop, switch off engine and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Charging system 3 96.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge.
9 Danger
Ensure the ignition is switched off
completely (the vehicle must not
be in an Autostop) before
connecting or disconnecting the
vehicle battery.
Stop-start system 3 134.
Replacing the vehicle battery
Ensure that the battery is alwaysreplaced by the same type of battery.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
have the vehicle battery replaced.
Stop-start system 3 134.
Charging the vehicle battery
9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6 V
when using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may be damaged.
172Vehicle careWith power button
● Insert the electronic key in thecard reader.
● Press START/STOP without
pressing any of the pedals.
● Wait a few minutes before starting engine.
Power button 3 130.
If the engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Starting the engine 3 132.
Wiper blade replacement
Wiper blades on the windscreen
Before replacing the wiper blades,
move the wiper lever to the
maintenance position (if equipped).
Windscreen wiper/washer 3 84.
Lift the wiper arm, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach new wiper blade slightly
angled to the wiper arm and push until
it engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Wiper blade on the rear window
Lift wiper arm, press retaining lugs
together to disengage the wiper blade
and raise to remove.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
When attaching new wiper blade,
ensure it is engaged securely.
224IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....169
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 163
Adaptive forward lighting ...........108
AdBlue .................. 98, 103, 139, 202
AdBlue tank ................................ 216
Adjustable air vents ...................125
AGM battery ............................... 169
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........95
Airbag deactivation ................62, 95
Airbag label............................. 57, 62
Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 126
Air conditioning system .............. 115
Air intake .................................... 126
Air recirculation ...................115, 196
Air vents...................................... 125
Alert ............................................ 102
Antifreeze ................................... 167
Antilock brake system ................ 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......97
Anti-theft alarm system ................36
Anti-theft bolts............................. 192
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Anti-theft security lock ..................24
Appearance care ........................198
Armrest ........................................ 48
Ashtrays ....................................... 88Automatic anti-dazzle ..................41
Automatic fuel cut-off ..................133
Automatic light control ...............107
Automatic locking ........................30
Autostop ............................. 132, 134
Auxiliary heater ........................... 120
B Battery ........................................ 169
Battery discharge protection ......113
Battery, jump starting.................. 195
Belts.............................................. 53 Bench seat.................................... 74
BlueInjection ............................... 139
Bonnet ....................................... 164
Bottle holders................................ 74
Brake and clutch fluid .................202
Brake assist ............................... 147
Brake fluid .................................. 168
Brakes ............................... 145, 168
Brake system ............................... 96
Breakdown.................................. 196 Bulb replacement ....................... 173
C
Capacities .................................. 216
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................138
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 175
Changing tyre and wheel size ...188
228Rear view camera ...................... 155
Rear windows .............................. 42
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 85
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 202, 206
Refuelling ................................... 158 Registered trademarks ...............222
Remote control ............................. 20
Restraining lattice .........................79
Reversing light ........................... 176
Reversing lights .........................110
Ride control systems ..................147
Roof load ...................................... 80
Roof rack ..................................... 80
S Safety belts ................................... 53
Safety net .................................... 78
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 46
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................95
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Seat folding .................................. 48
Seat heating ................................. 48
Seat position ................................ 45
Seats ............................................ 74
Selective catalytic reduction .......139
Service ............................... 127, 201
Service display ............................ 91
Service information ....................201Service vehicle soon .................... 96
Side airbag system ......................61
Sidelights .................................... 106
Side turn signal lights ................175
Sliding door .................................. 31
Sliding side door ........................... 31
Spare wheel ............................... 193
Spare wheel security tool ...........183
Speed limiter......................... 89, 153
Speedometer ............................... 89
Starting and operating ................130
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ...............17, 132
Steering ...................................... 129
Steering column controls ..............83
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 83
Steering wheel controls ...............83
Stop engine .................................. 96
Stop-start system............ 17, 99, 134
Storage ......................................... 71
Storage box .................................. 74
Storage compartment ...................73
Storage compartments .................71
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tablet holder................................. 71
Tachograph ........................ 100, 105
Tachometer ................................. 90Tailgate......................................... 33
Tailgate emergency release .........33
Tail lights ................................... 174
Technical data ............................ 207
Temporary spare wheel ..............193
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Toll road stickers .......................... 41
Tools .......................................... 183
Top-Tether .................................... 63
Torx key ...................................... 183
Touchscreen ............................... 100
Tow bar....................................... 160
Towing ................................ 160, 196
Towing another vehicle .............197
Towing a trailer ........................... 161
Towing eye ......................... 183, 196
Towing the vehicle .....................196
Traction Control system ............. 147
Trailer coupling ........................... 160
Trailer stability assist .................161
Trailer towing ............................. 161
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 188
Trip computer ............................ 103
Trip odometer .............................. 89
Turbo engine warm-up ...............132
Turn and lane-change signals ...109
Turn signal ................................... 94
Tyre chains ................................ 189
Tyre changing ............................. 192