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236Vehicle careCaution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Note that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Initialize the power
windows 3 40.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
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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.
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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