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188Vehicle 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.
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Vehicle care191Engine coolant
The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -37 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 231.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 231.
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257Clock............................................. 77
Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................132
Controls ........................................ 73
Convex shape .............................. 34
Coolant and antifreeze ...............231
Cruise control ...................... 94, 151
Cupholders .................................. 63
Curtain airbag system .................. 55
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............112
Declaration of conformity ............245
DEF ............................................ 141
Deflation detection system ...........93
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................141
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......193
Door open .................................... 94
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver alert .................................. 176
Driver assistance systems ..........151
Driver Information Centre .............95
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 183
Driving hints ................................ 132
E Electric adjustment ......................34
Electrical system......................... 202
Electronic climate control system 123Electronic driving programmes ..145
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....92, 149
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......92
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......188
Engine compartment fuse box ...203
Engine coolant ........................... 191
Engine coolant temperature ........92
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 238
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Engine identification ...................234
Engine oil ................... 190, 231, 235
Engine oil level monitor ................87
Engine oil pressure ......................93
Entry lighting .............................. 117
Event data recorders ..................251
Exhaust filter ......................... 92, 140
Exit lighting ................................ 117
Exterior care .............................. 224
Exterior light ................................. 93
Exterior lighting ....................13, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 34
F Fault ........................................... 146
First aid ......................................... 69First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 129
Folding mirrors ............................. 35
Forward collision alert................. 156
Front airbag system .....................54
Front fog lights .............94, 114, 197
Front pedestrian protection ........160
Front seats.................................... 43
Fuel............................................. 177
Fuel for diesel engines ..............177
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......179
Fuel for petrol engines ...............177
Fuel gauge ................................... 85 Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 202
G
Gauges ......................................... 84
Gear shifting ................................. 91
General information ...................182
Glass panel .................................. 40
Glovebox ..................................... 63
H Halogen headlights ....................195
Hand brake ................................. 148
Hazard warning flashers ............113
Headlight flash ........................... 111
Headlight range adjustment ......112
Headlights................................... 110
Headlights when driving abroad 112