228Vehicle careWindows 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.
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 damage Rectify 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.
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-
255Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................137
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............231
Cruise control ...................... 96, 156
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curve lighting.............................. 118
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............118
Declaration of conformity ............243
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........156
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 180
Driving hints ................................ 137
E Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 200
Electric parking brake ...........92, 150
Electric parking brake fault ...........93
Electronic climate control system 130
Electronic driving programmes ..147
Electronic Stability Control.......... 153
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......186
Engine compartment fuse box ...201
Engine coolant ........................... 189
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 238
Engine exhaust .......................... 143
Engine identification ...................234
Engine oil ................... 188, 231, 235
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 125
Event data recorders ..................249
Exhaust filter ......................... 94, 143
Exit lighting ................................ 125
Exterior care .............................. 226
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................14, 114
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F
Fault ........................................... 147
First aid ......................................... 76
First aid kit ................................... 76
Fixed air vents ........................... 135
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......161
Forward collision alert................. 159
Front airbag system .....................62
Front fog lights .............96, 122, 195Front seats.................................... 49
Front storage ................................ 71
Front turn lights .......................... 196
Fuel............................................. 177
Fuel for petrol engines ...............177
Fuel gauge ................................... 86 Funnel......................................... 178
Fuses ......................................... 200
G Gauges ......................................... 85
General information ...................180
Glovebox ..................................... 70
Ground clearance .......................138
H Halogen headlights ....................193
Hand brake ......................... 149, 150
Hazard warning flashers ............121
Headlight flash ........................... 117
Headlight range adjustment ......117
Headlights................................... 114 Headlights when driving abroad 117
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 47
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel .................79
Heating ........................................ 55
Heating and ventilation system . 127
High beam ........................... 95, 116
