230Vehicle 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. Beware 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. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● 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.
256Vehicle careTyre designationsE.g. 215/50 R 16 95 H215:Tyre width, mm50: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.
Performance 3 289.
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 3 295.
The tyre pressure information label
on the left 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.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options.
For the correct tyre pressure value,
follow the procedure below:
● Identify the engine identifier code. Engine data 3 287.
● Identify the respective tyre. ● The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations
3 295.
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.
276Vehicle carePlastic body parts must not be treatedwith wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen 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.Sunroof
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 sunroof.
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.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some 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.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Air shutterClean 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.
311CNG.................................... 105, 221
Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................157
Controls ........................................ 92
Convex shape .............................. 40
Coolant and antifreeze ...............279
Cruise control ....................114, 184
Cupholders .................................. 72
Curtain airbag system .................. 64
Curve lighting.............................. 137
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............137
Declaration of conformity ............298
DEF ............................................ 169
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................169
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......236
Door open .................................. 115
Doors ............................................ 31
Driver assistance systems ..........184
Driver Information Centre ...........115
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 224
Driving hints ................................ 157
E Electric adjustment ......................40
Electrical system......................... 247
Electric parking brake .........110, 179
Electric parking brake fault .........110Electronic climate control system 149
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 173, 177
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control.......... 182
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........111
Electronic Stability Control off..... 111
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......230
Engine compartment fuse box ...248
Engine coolant ........................... 233
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 287
Engine exhaust .......................... 167
Engine identification ...................283
Engine oil ................... 232, 279, 284
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 144
Event data recorders ..................305
Exhaust filter ....................... 112, 167
Exit lighting ................................ 144
Exterior care .............................. 275
Exterior light ............................... 113
Exterior lighting ....................13, 135
Exterior mirrors ............................. 40
F
Fault ................................... 173, 177
First aid kit ................................... 88Fixed air vents ........................... 154
Folding mirrors ............................. 40
Following distance ......................111
Following distance indication ......197
Forward collision alert................. 195
Front airbag system .....................63
Front fog lights ...........114, 141, 239
Front seats.................................... 48
Front storage ................................ 73
Fuel............................................. 219
Fuel for diesel engines ..............220
Fuel for natural gas operation ...221
Fuel for petrol engines ...............219
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 247
G
Gauges ....................................... 103
Gear shifting ............................... 111
General information ...................224
Glovebox ..................................... 72
H Halogen headlights ....................237
Hand brake ......................... 178, 179
Hazard warning flashers ............140
Headlight flash ........................... 136
Headlight range adjustment ......136
Headlights................................... 135 Headlights when driving abroad 137