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Vehicle care277Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
edge of the cap. Release the cap by
levering it out carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 259.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 200, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission
and All-wheel drive: If the vehicle is
towed with all four wheels on the
ground then there are no technical

280Vehicle careThoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Switch off wipers before handling in
their areas.
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleanerand insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms. Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.

Vehicle care281UnderbodySome areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen / rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Air shutter Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using a soft damp cloth. If necessary use aweak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water
or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.

Customer information313Depending on technical equipment
level, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggeringof an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used when necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work and quality
assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which is read out,
documents the technical condition of
the vehicle or individual components
and assists with fault diagnosis,
compliance with warranty obligations
and quality improvement. This data,
in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the
vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also uses operating data
from vehicles for product recalls. This
data can also be used to check
customer warranty and guarantee
claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs or at
your request.Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settings can be stored in the vehicle and
changed or reset at any time.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● seat and steering wheel position settings
● chassis and air conditioning settings
● custom settings such as interior lighting
You can input your own data in the
infotainment functions for your
vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● multimedia data such as music, videos or photos for playback in
an integrated multimedia system
● address book data for use with an
integrated hands-free system or an integrated navigation system

316IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 235
Active bonnet ................................ 71
Active emergency braking ..........200
Adaptive cruise control .......111, 185
AdBlue ................................ 109, 167
Adjustable air vents ...................154
Airbag and belt tensioners .........106
Airbag deactivation ..............63, 106
Airbag label................................... 58
Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 156
Air conditioning system .............. 145
Air intake .................................... 155
Air vents...................................... 154
All-wheel drive ........................... 174
Antilock brake system ................ 175
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....108
Anti-theft alarm system ................34
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34
Appearance care ........................279
Armrest ................................... 53, 55
Armrest storage ........................... 74
Ashtrays ....................................... 95 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic dimming ......................38
Automatic light control ...............135
Automatic locking ........................27Automatic transmission .............169
Autostop ..................................... 162
Auxiliary heater ........................... 154
B Baselevel display ........................112
Battery discharge protection ......144
Belts.............................................. 56 BlueInjection ............................... 167
Bonnet ....................................... 237
Brake and clutch fluid .................284
Brake and clutch system ...........107
Brake assist ............................... 177
Brake fluid .................................. 240
Brakes ............................... 175, 240
Breakdown.................................. 277
Bulb replacement ....................... 244
C Capacities .................................. 297
Cargo management system ........80
Catalytic converter .....................166
Central locking system ................25
Centre console lighting ..............143
Centre console storage ...............74
Changing tyre and wheel size ...265
Charging system ........................ 107
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 67
Child restraints.............................. 64

317Child restraint systems ................64
Climate control ............................. 16
Clock............................................. 92
Collision damage repair ..............309
Control indicators........................ 105
Control of the vehicle .................158
Controls ........................................ 88
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............284
Cruise control ....................111, 182
Cupholders .................................. 73
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 138
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............138
Declaration of conformity ............305
DEF ............................................ 167
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................167
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......243
Door open .................................. 111
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........182
Driver Information Centre ...........112
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 231
Driving hints ................................ 158E
Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 254
Electric parking brake .........107, 176
Electric parking brake fault .........107
Electronic climate control system 148
Electronic driving programmes ..172
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 179
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........108
Electronic Stability Control off..... 108
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......236
Engine compartment fuse box ...255
Engine coolant ........................... 239
Engine coolant temperature ......109
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 104
Engine data ............................... 291
Engine exhaust .......................... 165
Engine identification ...................287
Engine oil ................... 238, 284, 288
Engine oil pressure ....................109
Entry lighting .............................. 143
Event data recorders ..................312
Exhaust filter ............................... 165
Exit lighting ................................ 143
Exterior care .............................. 279
Exterior light ............................... 110Exterior lighting ....................13, 134
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37
F
Fault ........................................... 173
First aid kit ................................... 84
Fixed air vents ........................... 155
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Following distance ......................108
Following distance indication ......199
Forward collision alert................. 196
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ...........110, 140, 246
Front pedestrian protection ........203
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 74
Fuel............................................. 227
Fuel for diesel engines ..............228
Fuel for petrol engines ...............227
Fuel gauge ................................. 103 Funnel......................................... 229
Fuses ......................................... 254
G Gauges ....................................... 101
Gear selection ........................... 170
Gear shifting ............................... 108
General information ...................231
Glovebox ..................................... 73

318HHalogen headlights ....................244
Hand brake ................................. 175
Hazard warning flashers ............139
Headlight flash ........................... 137
Headlight range adjustment ......137
Headlights................................... 134
Headlights when driving abroad 137
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Head-up display.......................... 120 Heated mirrors ............................. 38
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heated steering wheel .................88
Heated windscreen .......................42
Heating .................................. 54, 55
High beam ......................... 110, 135
High beam assist ................110, 135
Hill start assist ........................... 177
Horn ....................................... 14, 89
I
Identification plate .....................286
Immobiliser .......................... 36, 110
Indicators .................................... 101
Inductive charging ........................94
Info Display ................................. 118
Instrument cluster ........................96
Instrument panel fuse box .........258Instrument panel illumination
control .................................... 141
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........180
Interior care ............................... 281
Interior lighting ............................ 141
Interior lights ...................... 142, 254
Interior mirrors .............................. 39
Interruption of power supply ......173
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 275
K Key, memorised settings ..............25
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane change alert .......................213
Lane keep assist ................108, 224
Lashing eyes ............................... 80
LED headlights ...........110, 138, 246
Lighting features .........................143
Light switch ................................ 134
Load compartment ................29, 75
Load compartment cover .............78
Loading information .....................85
Low fuel ..................................... 110M
Malfunction indicator light ..........107
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual mode ............................. 171
Manual seat adjustment ...............48
Manual transmission .................. 174
Massage ....................................... 55
Memorised settings ......................25
Midlevel display .......................... 112
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................141
N New vehicle running-in ..............158
Number plate light .....................254
O Object detection systems ...........205
Odometer ................................... 102
Oil, engine .......................... 284, 288
OnStar ........................................ 129
Outside temperature ....................92
Overrun cut-off ........................... 162
P
Panoramic view system ..............215
Parking ................................ 19, 164
Parking assist ...................... 39, 205
Parking brake ............................ 176
Parking lights ............................. 141
Particulate filter ........................... 165

319Pedestrian detection...................111
Performance .............................. 293
Performing work ........................237
Power button .............................. 159
Power outlets ............................... 93
Power seat adjustment ................50
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................. 109
Puncture ..................................... 271
Q Quickheat ................................... 154
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 315
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 309
Reading lights ............................ 142
Rear cross traffic alert ................219
Rear floor storage cover ..............80
Rear fog light .............111, 140, 248
Rear seats .................................... 55
Rear storage ................................. 78
Rear view camera ...................... 217
Rear window wiper and washer ..91
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 284, 288
Refuelling ................................... 229 Registered trademarks ...............311
Retained power off .....................160Reversing lights .........................141
Ride control systems ..................178
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 85
Roof rack ..................................... 85
S
Safety belts ................................... 56
Safety net .................................... 81
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................105
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................54
Seat heating, rear .....................55
Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......167
Selector lever.............................. 170
Service ............................... 156, 283
Service display .......................... 104
Service information ....................283
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................212
Sidelights .................................... 134
Side turn lights ........................... 253
Software acknowledgement .......309
Software update ......................... 311
Spare wheel ............................... 271
Speed limiter....................... 111, 184Speedometer ............................. 101
Starting and operating ................158
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................160
Steering ...................................... 158
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 88
Steering wheel controls ...............88
Stop-start system........................ 162
Storage ......................................... 73
Storage compartments .................73
Sunglasses storage .....................74
Sunroof ........................................ 43
Sunvisor lights ........................... 143
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 103
Tail lights ................................... 248
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 259
Tow bar....................................... 231
Towing ................................ 231, 277
Towing another vehicle .............278
Towing equipment .....................232
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 303
Towing the vehicle .....................277
Traction Control system ............. 178
Traction Control system off......... 109