Vehicle care215Before 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 system must be
completely evacuated.
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.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
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 a
weak 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, e.g. zips, belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior
cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
241Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................129
Controls ........................................ 77
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............217
Cruise control ...................... 96, 150
Cupholders .................................. 59
Curtain airbag system .................. 51
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............231
DEF ............................................ 139
Delayed locking ............................ 28
Descent control system .......94, 149
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................139
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......182
Door open .................................... 97
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver assistance systems ..........150
Driver Information Centre .............97
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 171
Driving hints ................................ 129
E Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 188
Electronic climate control system 124
Electronic driving programmes ..143Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control.......... 148
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94
Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......176
Engine compartment fuse box ...189
Engine coolant ........................... 179
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine data ............................... 224
Engine exhaust .......................... 137
Engine identification ...................220
Engine oil ................... 178, 217, 221
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 120
Event data recorders ..................236
Exhaust filter ............................... 137
Exit lighting ................................ 121
Exterior care .............................. 213
Exterior light ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ....................13, 111
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33
F
Fault ........................................... 143
First aid kit ................................... 73
Fixed air vents ........................... 127
Flex-Fix system ............................ 61
Folding mirrors ............................. 33Following distance indication ......155
Forward collision alert................. 153
Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights .............96, 118, 185
Front seats.................................... 40
Front storage ................................ 60
Fuel............................................. 164
Fuel for diesel engines ..............166
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......166
Fuel for petrol engines ...............164
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Fuel selector ................................ 86
Fuses ......................................... 188
G
Gauges ......................................... 84
Gear shifting ................................. 94
General information ...................171
Glovebox ..................................... 59
Glove box lighting .......................120
H Halogen headlights ....................184
Hand brake ................................. 146
Hazard warning flashers ............117
Headlight flash ........................... 113
Headlight range adjustment ......114
Headlights when driving abroad 114
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 39
Heated mirrors ............................. 34
243Rear window wiper and washer ..80
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 217, 221
Refuelling ................................... 167
Registered trademarks ...............235
Retained power off .....................132
Reversing lights .........................118
Ride control systems ..................147
Roof .............................................. 37
Roof load ...................................... 74
Roof rack ..................................... 74
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 41
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................92
Seat belts ..................................... 44
Seat heating ................................. 43
Seat position ................................ 40
Selective catalytic reduction .......139
Selector lever ............................. 142
Service ....................................... 127
Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................216
Side airbag system ......................51
Software acknowledgement .......234
Spare wheel ............................... 206
Speed limiter......................... 97, 152
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................129Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................132
Steering ...................................... 129
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 77
Steering wheel controls ...............77
Stop-start system........................ 134
Storage compartments .................59
Sunroof ........................................ 37
Sunvisor lights ........................... 120
Sun visors .................................... 37
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 85
Tail lights ................................... 186
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools .......................................... 194
Tow bar....................................... 171
Towing ................................ 171, 211
Towing another vehicle .............212
Towing equipment .....................172
Towing the vehicle .....................211
Traction Control system ............. 147
Traction Control system off........... 95
Traffic sign assistant .............97, 160
Trailer towing ............................. 172
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................141
Tread depth ............................... 200
Trip odometer .............................. 84Turn lights ............................ 92, 118
Tyre chains ................................ 201
Tyre designations ......................195
Tyre pressure ............................ 195
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 95, 196
Tyre pressures ........................... 230
Tyre repair kit ............................. 202
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 156
Underseat storage .......................60
Upholstery .................................. 215
Uplevel display ............................. 97
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 102
Vehicle battery ........................... 181
Vehicle checks............................ 177
Vehicle data ................................ 221
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 236
Vehicle detected ahead ................97
Vehicle dimensions .................... 228
Vehicle Identification Number ....219
Vehicle jack ................................ 194
Vehicle messages .....................104
Vehicle personalisation .............106
Vehicle security ............................ 31
Vehicle specific data ......................3