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Service and maintenance219Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The engine oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and
engine oil aging control, whereas
viscosity grade gives information on
the oil's thickness over a temperature range.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 223.
Topping up engine oilCaution
In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up and dispose it properly.
Engine oils of different manufacturersand brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 223.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature
viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 223.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -37 °C.
This concentration should be
maintained all year round. The use of additional coolant additives that
intend to give additional corrosion
protection or seal against minor leaks
can cause function problems. Liability
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220Service and maintenancefor consequences resulting from the
use of additional coolant additives will be rejected.
Washer fluid Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake fluid
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.
AdBlue Only use AdBlue to reduce the
nitrogen oxides in the exhaust
emission 3 130.
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247Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................122
Controls ........................................ 70
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............219
Cornering lights .......................... 103
Cruise control ...................... 87, 140
Cupholders .................................. 61
Curtain airbag system .................. 53
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............103
Declaration of conformity ............232
DEF ............................................ 130
Deflation detection system ...........85
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................130
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......181
Door open .................................... 87
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver alert .................................. 164
Driver assistance systems ..........140
Driver Information Centre .............88
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 169
Driving hints ................................ 122
E Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 190
Electronic climate control system 113Electronic driving programmes ..135
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....84, 139
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......85
Emergency call ............................. 98
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......175
Engine compartment fuse box ...191
Engine coolant ........................... 178
Engine coolant temperature ........85
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine data ............................... 226
Engine exhaust .......................... 129
Engine identification ...................222
Engine oil ...........177, 219, 223, 230
Engine oil level monitor ................79
Engine oil pressure ......................85
Entry lighting .............................. 107
Event data recorders ..................240
Exhaust filter ......................... 85, 129
Exit lighting ................................ 107
Exterior care .............................. 210
Exterior light ................................. 86
Exterior lighting ....................12, 100
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33F
Fault ........................................... 135
First aid ......................................... 66
First aid kit ................................... 66
Fixed air vents ........................... 119
Floor mats................................... 213
Folding mirrors ............................. 34
Forward collision alert................. 145
Front airbag system .....................52
Front fog lights .............86, 104, 185
Front pedestrian protection ........149
Front seats.................................... 41
Fuel............................................. 166
Fuel for diesel engines ..............166
Fuel for petrol engines ...............166
Fuel gauge ................................... 79 Fuel tank ..................................... 230
Fuses ......................................... 190
G
Gauges ......................................... 77
Gear selection ........................... 134
Gear shifting ................................. 84
General information ...................169
Glass panel .................................. 39
Glovebox ..................................... 61
H Halogen headlights ....................182
Hand brake ......................... 137, 138
Hazard warning flashers ............103