160Vehicle care9Danger
Use winter tyres at temperatures
below 0 °C, otherwise damage of
the high performance sports tyres
is possible.
Tyre designations
E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H
215:tyre width, mm60:cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:belt type: RadialRF:type: RunFlat16:wheel diameter, inches95:load index e.g. 95 is equivalent
to 690 kgH:speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 160 km/hS:up to 180 km/hT:up to 190 km/hH:up to 210 km/hV:up to 240 km/hW:up to 270 km/h
Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus
125 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Tyre pressure 3 186.
The tyre pressure information label on the front left or right door frame
indicates the original equipment tyres and the correspondent tyre
pressures.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter
tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
pressure specified for full load.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to
achieve the smallest amount of fuel
consumption possible.
Vehicle care161Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations 3 186.
For the tyres approved for your vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct
adjustment of tyre pressure.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
9 Warning
For specific tyres the
recommended tyre pressure as
shown in the tyre pressure table may exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Never exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
If the tyre pressure must be reduced
or increased on a vehicle with tyre
pressure monitoring system, switch
off ignition.
Temperature dependency
The tyre pressure depends on the
temperature of the tyre. During
driving, tyre temperature and
pressure increase. Tyre pressure
values provided on the tyre
information label and tyre pressure
chart are valid for cold tyres, which means at 20 °C.
The pressure increases by nearly
10 kPa for a 10 °C temperature
increase. This must be considered
when warm tyres are checked.
The tyre pressure value displayed in
the Driver Information Centre shows
the real tyre pressure. A cooled down tyre will show a decreased value,which does not indicate an air leak.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
The tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) checks the pressure of all
four tyres once a minute when vehicle speed exceeds a certain limit.Caution
Tyre pressure monitoring system
warns only about low tyre pressure condition and does not replace
regular tyre maintenance by the
driver.
All wheels must be equipped with pressure sensors and the tyres must
have the prescribed pressure.
Note
In countries where the tyre pressure
monitoring system is legally
required, the use of wheels without
pressure sensors will invalidate the
vehicle operating permit.
The current tyre pressures can be
shown in the Vehicle Information
Menu in the Driver Information
Centre.
Vehicle care175Do not clean the engine compartment
with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
On vehicles with emblem touchpad:
when cleaning with a high-pressure
jet cleaner ensure a minimum
distance of 30 cm when working
around the tailgate to prevent
unintended unlocking.
Thoroughly 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.
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 wiper blades Switch off wipers before handling in
their areas.
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleaner and 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.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.
Glass panel
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 glass panel.
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.
199Cupholders .................................. 48
Curve lighting................................ 97
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights .................97
Declaration of conformity ............188
Door open .................................... 73
Doors ............................................ 23
Driver assistance systems ..........130
Driver Information Centre .............73
Driving hints ................................ 115
E Electric adjustment ......................25
Electrical system......................... 154
Electric parking brake ...........69, 126
Electric parking brake fault ...........70
Electronic climate control system 109
Electronic driving programmes ..123
Electronic Stability Control.......... 129
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............71
Electronic Stability Control off....... 71
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......139
Engine compartment fuse box ...155
Engine coolant ........................... 142
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 64
Engine data ............................... 184
Engine exhaust .......................... 119Engine identification ...................181
Engine oil ................... 141, 178, 182
Engine oil pressure ......................72
Entry lighting .............................. 104
Event data recorders ..................193
Exhaust filter ......................... 71, 119
Exit lighting ................................ 104
Exterior care .............................. 174
Exterior light ................................. 72
Exterior lighting ......................12, 93
Exterior mirrors ............................. 25
F Fault ........................................... 123
First aid ......................................... 53
First aid kit ................................... 53
Fixed air vents ........................... 113
Folding mirrors ............................. 25
Front airbag system .....................40
Front fog lights .............73, 101, 149
Front seats.................................... 32
Front storage ................................ 49
Front turn lights .......................... 150
Fuel............................................. 135
Fuel for petrol engines ...............135
Fuel gauge ................................... 63
Fuses ......................................... 154
G Gauges ......................................... 62
Glovebox ..................................... 48H
Halogen headlights ....................146
Hand brake ......................... 125, 126
Hazard warning flashers ............100
Headlight flash ............................. 95
Headlight range adjustment ........96
Headlights..................................... 93
Headlights when driving abroad ..96
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 31
Heated mirrors ............................. 26
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................57
Heating ........................................ 35
Heating and ventilation system . 106
High beam ............................. 72, 95
High beam assist ....................72, 95
Hill start assist ........................... 128
Horn ....................................... 13, 58
I
Identification plate .....................180
Ignition switch positions .............116
Immobiliser ............................ 24, 72
Indicators ...................................... 62
Info Display ................................... 77
Information displays...................... 73
Instrument cluster ........................62
Instrument panel fuse box .........157
Instrument panel illumination .....153