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Vehicle care177Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Move the safety catch sideways to the left vehicle side and open the bonnet.
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178Vehicle carePull up the support rod lightly from theholder. And then secure it at the left
side hook on the bonnet.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted
automatically for safety reasons.
Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is
engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 217.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 min.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
handle.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
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184Vehicle careHalogen bulbs9Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions onthe bulb package.
LED lighting
This vehicle has several LED lights.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact a workshop.
Halogen headlights
Baselevel headlight assembly
The base model vehicle has halogen
high beam and low beam headlights,
LED turn lights, a sidelight and
daytime running lights on the
headlight assembly.
Passenger side shown, driver side
similar.
On the driver side remove the
windscreen washer bottle filler neck,
before changing a bulb.
1. High beam headlights
2. Low beam headlights
High beam and low beam headlights 1. Open the bonnet.
Bonnet 3 177.2. Remove the protective cover.
3. Turn the bulb anticlockwise and pull straight back.
4. Disconnect the wiring harnessconnector from the bulb.
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Vehicle care213Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and engage
cap.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing 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.
Washing The 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.
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 wiper
and rear window wiper must be
switched off. 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.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
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240IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 175
Adaptive forward lighting .....96, 115
AdBlue .................................. 95, 139
Adjustable air vents ...................126
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........92
Airbag deactivation ................52, 93
Airbag label................................... 47 Airbag system .............................. 47
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 127
Air conditioning system .............. 123
Air intake .................................... 127
Air vents...................................... 126
All-wheel drive ........................... 145
Antilock brake system ................ 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......94
Anti-theft alarm system ................31
Anti-theft locking system .............. 31
Appearance care ........................213
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................35
Automatic light control ...............112
Automatic locking ........................29
Automatic transmission .............141
Autostop ..................................... 134
Auxiliary heater ........................... 126B
Battery discharge protection ......121
Battery voltage ........................... 105
Bicycle rack .................................. 61
BlueInjection ............................... 139
Bonnet ....................................... 177
Brake and clutch fluid .................217
Brake and clutch system .............93
Brake assist ............................... 147
Brake fluid .................................. 180
Brakes ............................... 146, 180
Breakdown.................................. 211
Bulb replacement ....................... 183
C Capacities .................................. 229
Catalytic converter .....................138
Central locking system ................25
Centre console storage ...............61
Changing tyre and wheel size ...201
Charging system .......................... 93
Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56
Child restraints.............................. 53
Child restraint systems ................53
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............122
Clock............................................. 81
Code ........................................... 104