222Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 207.
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.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 157, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
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
224Vehicle careAppearance careExterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand 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 four to nine.
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.
Vehicle care225Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated
with 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.
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 toremove 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.
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 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.
258Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 42
Head-up display............................ 99 Heated mirrors ............................. 35
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heated steering wheel .................73
Heated windscreen .......................39
Heating ........................................ 46
Heating and ventilation system . 119
High beam ........................... 94, 111
High beam assist ..........................94
Hill start assist ........................... 149
Horn ....................................... 14, 74
I
Identification plate .....................233
Ignition switch positions .............132
Immobiliser .................................. 34
Indicators ...................................... 84
Inductive charging ........................78
Info Display ................................... 97
Instrument cluster ........................80
Instrument panel fuse box .........204
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 116
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 226
Interior lighting ............................ 116
Interior lights ...................... 116, 202
Interior mirrors .............................. 36Interruption of power supply ......146
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 220
K Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......91, 175
Lashing eyes ............................... 68
LED headlights ........................... 197
Lighting features .........................117
Light switch ................................ 110
Load compartment ................30, 64
Load compartment cover .............67
Loading information .....................70
Low beam ..................................... 94
Low fuel ....................................... 93
LPG ...................................... 85, 179
M
Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................36
Manual mode ............................. 145
Manual transmission .................. 147
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................115N
New vehicle running-in ..............132
Number plate light .....................202
O
Object detection systems ...........161
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 231, 235
OnStar ........................................ 105
Outside temperature ....................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Panoramic view system ..............171
Parking ................................ 19, 139
Parking assist ............................ 161
Parking brake ....................... 91, 148
Parking lights ............................. 115
Particulate filter ........................... 140
Performance .............................. 239
Performing work ........................189
Power button .............................. 133
Power outlets ............................... 77
Power saving mode ....................134
Power windows ............................ 37
Preheating ................................... 92
Puncture ..................................... 216
Q
Quickheat ................................... 127
259RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 254
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 94
REACH ....................................... 248
Reading lights ............................ 116
Rear floor storage cover ..............67
Rear fog light ...............94, 115, 198
Rear seats .................................... 47
Rear view camera ...................... 173
Rear window wiper and washer ..76
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 231, 235
Refuelling ................................... 179
Registered trademarks ...............251
Reversing lights .........................115
Ride control systems ..................149
Roof .............................................. 40
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S Safety belts ................................... 48
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 44
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................89
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Seat heating ................................. 46
Seat position ................................ 43Selective catalytic reduction .......141
Selector lever ............................. 144
Service ............................... 129, 228
Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................228
Service vehicle soon .................... 90
Side airbag system ......................54
Side blind spot alert ..............94, 169
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn lights ........................... 201
Software acknowledgement .......248
Software update ......................... 250
Spare wheel ............................... 216
Speed limiter......................... 94, 153
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................132
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................135
Steering ...................................... 132
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop engine .................................. 90
Stop-start system........................ 137
Storage ......................................... 63
Storage compartments .................63
Sunvisor lights ........................... 117
Sun visors .................................... 40
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 90T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 198
Three-point seat belt .................... 49
Tools .......................................... 207
Tow bar....................................... 182
Towing ................................ 182, 222
Towing another vehicle .............223
Towing equipment .....................184
Towing the vehicle .....................222
Trailer coupling ........................... 182
Trailer towing ............................. 183
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................144
Tread depth ............................... 210
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn lights ............................ 88, 114
Tyre chains ................................ 212
Tyre deflation detection system . 209
Tyre designations ......................208
Tyre pressure ............................ 208
Tyre pressures ........................... 244
Tyre repair kit ............................. 212
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 161
Upholstery .................................. 226
USB port ....................................... 77
Using this manual ..........................3
260VValet mode ................................... 97
Vehicle battery ........................... 192
Vehicle checks............................ 189
Vehicle data ................................ 235
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 251
Vehicle dimensions .................... 242
Vehicle Identification Number ....233
Vehicle jack ................................ 207
Vehicle messages .....................101
Vehicle personalisation .............102
Vehicle security ............................ 31
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 188
Vehicle tools ............................... 207
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 241
Ventilation ................................... 119
W Warning chimes .........................101
Warning lights ............................... 84
Warning triangle .......................... 69
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 191
Wheel changing .........................215
Wheel covers ............................. 211
Wheels and tyres .......................208
Windows ....................................... 36Windscreen................................... 36
Windscreen wiper and washer ....74
Winter tyres ............................... 208
Wiper blade replacement ..........194