162Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................163
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 163
Vehicle storage ........................163
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....164
Vehicle checks ........................... 164
Performing work ......................164
Bonnet ..................................... 164
Engine oil ................................. 165
Engine air filter ........................ 166
Engine coolant ......................... 167
Power steering fluid .................167
Washer fluid ............................ 168
Brakes ..................................... 168
Brake fluid ............................... 168
Vehicle battery ......................... 169
Diesel fuel filter ........................171
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....171
Wiper blade replacement ........172
Bulb replacement .......................173
Headlights ............................... 173
Fog lights ................................. 174
Front turn signal lights .............174
Tail lights ................................. 174
Side turn signal lights ..............175Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 175
Reversing light ......................... 176
Number plate light ...................177
Fog tail light ............................. 177
Interior lights ............................ 178
Instrument panel illumination ...178
Electrical system ........................179
Fuses ....................................... 179
Instrument panel fuse box .......180
Vehicle tools .............................. 183
Tools ........................................ 183
Wheels and tyres .......................184
Tyres ....................................... 184
Winter tyres ............................. 184
Tyre designations ....................184
Tyre pressure .......................... 184
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 186
Tread depth ............................. 188
Changing tyre and wheel size . 188
Wheel covers ........................... 188
Tyre chains .............................. 189
Tyre repair kit .......................... 189
Wheel changing .......................192
Spare wheel ............................ 193
Jump starting ............................. 195Towing....................................... 196
Towing the vehicle ...................196
Towing another vehicle ...........197
Appearance care .......................198
Exterior care ............................ 198
Interior care ............................. 200
188Vehicle careTread depthCheck tread depth at regular
intervals.
Tyres should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of two to
three mm (four mm for winter tyres).
For safety reasons it is recommended
that the tread depth of the tyres on
one axle should not vary by more than two mm.
The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every six years.
Changing tyre and wheel size
If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the
speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and make other vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 186.9 Warning
The use of unsuitable tyres or
wheels may lead to accidents and will invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Vehicle care189Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 15 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
For tyre size 215/60 R17, consult a
workshop.
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Wheel covers on steel wheels may
come into contact with parts of the
chains. In such cases, remove the
wheel covers.
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds up to 30 mph and, when
travelling on roads that are free of
snow, they may only be used for brief
periods since they are subject to rapid wear on a hard road and may snap.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread or
sidewall can be repaired with the tyre
repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding four mm or
that is at tyre sidewall near the rim
cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If the vehicle has a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear or reverse gear.
The tyre repair kit is located under the
driver's seat. Vehicle tools 3 183.
1. Remove the compressor and sealant bottle from the tyre repairkit case.
2. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the
compartments on the underside
of the compressor.
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
229Tyre designations ......................184
Tyre pressure ............................ 184
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 98, 186
Tyre pressures ........................... 217
Tyre repair kit ............................. 189
Tyres .......................................... 184
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 188
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 153
Underseat storage .......................74
Upholstery .................................. 200
Upshift .......................................... 97
USB socket ................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ...................169, 195
Vehicle checks............................ 164
Vehicle data ................................ 206
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 222
Vehicle dimensions .................... 212
Vehicle Identification Number ....204
Vehicle jack ................................ 183
Vehicle messages .....................101
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle shutdown ......................133
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 163Vehicle tools....................... 183, 196
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 209
Ventilation ................................... 114
W
Warning chimes .........................102
Warning lights ............................... 89
Warning messages .....................101
Warning triangle .......................... 80
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 168
Washing the vehicle ...................198
Welcome lighting ........................112
Wheel changing .........................192
Wheel cover hook .......................183
Wheel covers ............................. 188
Wheels and tyres .......................184
Wheel wrench ............................. 183
Wide view mirror ........................... 40
Windows ................................. 41, 42
Windscreen................................... 41
Windscreen stickers .....................41
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........84
Winter tyres ............................... 184
Wiper blade replacement ..........172