Vehicle care211Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Cold protection covers
In order to prevent the accumulation
of snow at the radiator cooling fan, it is recommended to install removable
protection covers.
The protection covers must be
professionally installed, consult a
workshop.
Caution
The protection covers must be removed when one of the
following conditions occur:
● The ambient temperature is above 10 °C.
● When the vehicle is towed.
● The vehicle is driven at speeds
above 120 km/h.
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, well ventilated 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.
Vehicle care217● See the Owner's Manual forfurther information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Switch off the ignition.
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper lever to positon the wiper blades vertically on
the windscreen.
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade to the wiper
arm and push until it engages.
Lower the wiper arm carefully.
Rear window
Lift the wiper arm. Disengage the
wiper blade as shown in the
illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower the wiper arm carefully.
Vehicle care2433. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one
minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers e.g. headlights, heated rear
window of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver, for example, to prevent
paint damage. Insert the screwdriverin the slot at the lower part of the cap.
Release the cap carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 228.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
244Vehicle careCaution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 181, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver, for example, to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriverin the slot at the lower part of the cap.
Release the cap carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 228.
246Vehicle careIf using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
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.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
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.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
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.
Vehicle care247Ice 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, acidic or highly alkaline
media or abrasive pads.
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 with
a 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.
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 tank must be
removed.
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.
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.
274GGauges ....................................... 100
Gear shifting ............................... 107
General information ...................205
Glass panel .................................. 45
Glovebox ..................................... 71
Glovebox cooler ......................... 141
H Halogen headlights ....................218
Hand brake ................................. 161
Hazard warning flashers ............125
Headlight flash ........................... 124
Headlight range adjustment ......124
Headlights................................... 122 Headlights when driving abroad 125
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 46
Head-up display.......................... 116
Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ..................... 43
Heated steering wheel .................90
Heated windscreen .......................43
Heating ........................................ 51
Heating and ventilation system . 131
High beam ......................... 110, 123
High beam assist ................110, 123
Hill start assist ........................... 164
Horn ....................................... 14, 91I
Identification plate .....................254
Ignition switch positions .............144
Immobiliser .................................. 38
Indicators .................................... 100
Inductive charging ........................96
Info Display ................................. 114
Installing seats .............................. 53
Instrument cluster ........................98
Instrument panel fuse box .........227
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 127
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 247
Interior lighting ............................ 127
Interior lights ...................... 128, 225
Interior mirrors .............................. 40
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 242
K Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L Ladder flap.................................... 76
Lane keep assist ................108, 198
Lashing eyes ............................... 80
LED headlights ...................110, 220Lighting features .........................129
Light switch ................................ 122
Load compartment ................33, 76
Load compartment cover .............77
Load compartment grille ...............83
Loading ............................. 49, 52, 53
Loading information .....................87
Low beam ................................... 110
Low fuel ..................................... 109
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........106
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual mode ............................. 157
Manual transmission .................. 159
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................127
N New vehicle running-in ..............144
Number plate light .....................225
O Object detection systems ...........185
Odometer ................................... 101
Oil, engine .......................... 252, 256
Outside temperature ....................93
Overcab storage ..........................75
Overhead console .......................73
Overrun cut-off ........................... 148
275PPanoramic view system ..............195
Parking ................................ 20, 151
Parking assist ............................ 185
Parking brake ..................... 107, 161
Parking heater ............................ 139
Parking lights ............................. 127
Particulate filter ........................... 152
Performing work ........................212
Peripheral lighting .......................130
Power button .............................. 145
Power outlets ............................... 95
Power saving mode ....................146
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 108
Puncture ..................................... 238
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 271
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor ................................ 110
REACH ....................................... 267
Reading lights ............................ 128
Rear doors ................................... 31
Rear fog light .............110, 126, 222
Rear view camera ...................... 197
Rear windows .............................. 43
Rear window wiper and washer ..93Recommended fluids and
lubricants ........................ 252, 256
Refuelling ................................... 204
Registered trademarks ...............267
Removing seats ............................ 53
Reversing lights .........................127
Ride control systems ..................164
Roller blinds ................................. 44
Roof .............................................. 45
Roof load ...................................... 87
Roof panelling .............................. 75
Roof rack ..................................... 86
S Safety net .................................... 81
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 48
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................104
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat folding .................................. 49
Seat heating ................................. 51
Seat position ................................ 47
Second row seats ........................52
Selective catalytic reduction .......153
Selective ride control ..................167
Selector lever ............................. 157
Service ............................... 142, 250
Service display .......................... 103
Service information ....................250
Service vehicle soon .................. 106Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ............111, 193
Sidelights .................................... 122
Side turn lights ........................... 224
Sliding door .................................. 30
Sliding side door ........................... 30
Spare wheel ............................... 238
Speed limiter....................... 111, 171
Speedometer ............................. 100
Starting and operating ................144
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................147
Steering ...................................... 144
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 90
Steering wheel controls ...............90
Stop engine ................................ 106
Stop-start system........................ 148
Storage ......................................... 71
Storage compartments .................71
Sunvisor lights ........................... 128
Sun visors .................................... 44
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................. 106
T
Tachometer ............................... 101
Tailgate ......................................... 33
Tail lights ................................... 222
Third row seats ............................ 53
Three-point seat belt .................... 57