Vehicle care297Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe 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.
298Vehicle careDo 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 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.
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.
302Service and maintenancedriving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions,
certain service work may be required more frequently than the regular
service interval.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 104.
Confirmations Confirmation of service is recorded inthe Service and Warranty Booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or
goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
petrol and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities must be used.
Recommendations for petrol engines
are also valid for Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG), Liquified Petroleum Gas
(LPG) and Ethanol (E85) fuelled
engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 306.
Topping up engine oilCaution
In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up and dispose it properly.
Engine oils of different manufacturersand brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
341OObject detection systems ...........225
Odometer ................................... 102
Oil, engine .......................... 302, 306
OnStar ........................................ 127
Outside temperature ....................92
Overrun cut-off ........................... 182
P Pairing a phone .......................... 163
Panoramic view system ..............234
Parking ................................ 19, 184
Parking assist ......................39, 225
Parking brake ............................ 196
Parking information..................... 158
Parking lights ............................. 140
Particulate filter ........................... 185
Pedestrian detection ...................111
Performance .............................. 311
Performing work ........................256
Personalised search and routing 158
Phone Bluetooth connection ..............163
Phone projection ........................164
Playing audio .............................. 154
Power button .............................. 179
Power outlets ............................... 93
Power seat adjustment ................50
Power windows ............................ 40
Predictive navigation ..................158Preheating ................................. 109
Profiles........................................ 153
Puncture ..................................... 290
Q Quickheat ................................... 174
R Radio .......................................... 154
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 336
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 330
Reading lights ............................ 141
Rear cross traffic alert ................238
Rear floor storage cover ..............80
Rear fog light .............111, 139, 266
Rear seats .................................... 55
Rear storage ................................. 78
Rear view camera ...................... 237
Rear window wiper and washer ..91
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 302, 306
Refuelling ................................... 248
Registered trademarks ...............332
Retained power off .....................180
Reversing lights .........................140
Ride control systems ..................198
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 85Roof rack ..................................... 85
Route guidance .......................... 156
S Safety belts ................................... 56
Safety net .................................... 81
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................105
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................54
Seat heating, rear .....................55
Seat position ................................ 47
Second phone ............................ 163
Selective catalytic reduction .......187
Service ............................... 176, 301
Service display .......................... 104
Service information ....................301
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................231
Sidelights .................................... 132
Side turn lights ........................... 271
Smartphone Phone projection .....................164
Software acknowledgement .......330
Software update ......................... 332
Sound settings ............................ 154
Spare wheel ............................... 290
Speech commands .....................161
342Speech recognition.....................159
Speed limiter....................... 111, 204
Speedometer ............................. 101
Starting and operating ................178
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................180
Steering ...................................... 178
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 88
Steering wheel controls .......88, 145
Stop-start system........................ 182
Storage ......................................... 73
Storage compartments .................73
Sunglasses storage .....................74
Sunroof ........................................ 43
Sunvisor lights ........................... 142
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
System settings .......................... 150
T
Tachometer ............................... 103
Tail lights ................................... 266
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 277
Tow bar....................................... 250
Towing ................................ 250, 295
Towing another vehicle .............296
Towing equipment .....................252
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 324Towing the vehicle .....................295
Traction Control system ............. 198
Traction Control system off......... 109
Traffic programme ......................154
Traffic sign assistant ...........111, 240
Trailer coupling ........................... 250
Trailer stability assist .................253
Trailer towing ............................. 251
Transmission ............................... 17
Tread depth ............................... 283
Trip odometer ............................ 102
Turn lights .......................... 105, 139
Tyre chains ................................ 284
Tyre designations ......................279
Tyre pressure ............................ 279
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 109, 280
Tyre pressures ........................... 319
Tyre repair kit ............................. 284
U
Upholstery .................................. 299
Uplevel display ........................... 112
Usage ......................................... 161
USB port ............................... 93, 154
User profiles ............................... 153
Using smartphone applications ..164
Using this manual ..........................3V
Valet mode ................................. 119
Vehicle battery ........................... 260
Vehicle checks............................ 256
Vehicle data ................................ 306
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 333
Vehicle detected ahead ..............111
Vehicle dimensions .................... 317
Vehicle Identification Number ....304
Vehicle jack ................................ 277
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............124
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 255
Vehicle tools ............................... 277
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 314
Ventilating ..................................... 54
Voice pass-thru application 159, 161
Voice prompts............................. 161
Voice recognition ........................159
W
Warning chimes .........................123
Warning lights ............................. 101
Warning triangle .......................... 83
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 259