216Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 199.
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.
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 system 3 128 and
close the windows.
Vehicle care219Thoroughly 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.
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 intheir 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.
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 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.
220Vehicle careBefore 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 system must be
completely evacuated.
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.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
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- coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, e.g. zips, belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior
cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Customer information243Depending on technical equipment
level, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggeringof an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used where necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work and quality
assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which is read out,
documents the technical condition of
the vehicle or individual components
and assists with fault diagnosis,
compliance with warranty obligations
and quality improvement. This data,
in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also uses operating data
from vehicles for product recalls. This
data can also be used to check
customer warranty and guarantee
claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs or at
your request.Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settings can be stored in the vehicle and
changed or reset at any time.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● seat and steering wheel position settings
● chassis and air conditioning settings
● custom settings such as interior lighting
You can input your own data in the
infotainment functions for your
vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● multimedia data such as music, videos or photos for playback in
an integrated multimedia system
● address book data for use with an
integrated hands-free system or an integrated navigation system
246IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 180
Adaptive forward lighting .....96, 120
AdBlue .................................. 95, 144
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........92
Airbag deactivation ................52, 93
Airbag label................................... 47 Airbag system .............................. 47
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 128
Air intake .................................... 132
Air vents...................................... 131
All-wheel drive ........................... 150
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......94
Anti-theft alarm system ................31
Anti-theft locking system .............. 31
Appearance care ........................218
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................35
Automatic light control ...............117
Automatic locking ........................29
Automatic transmission .............146
Autostop ..................................... 139
Auxiliary heater ........................... 131B
Battery discharge protection ......126
Battery voltage ........................... 105
Bicycle rack .................................. 61
BlueInjection ............................... 144
Bonnet ....................................... 182
Brake and clutch fluid .................222
Brake and clutch system .............93
Brake assist ............................... 152
Brake fluid .................................. 185
Brakes ............................... 151, 185
Breakdown.................................. 216
Bulb replacement ....................... 188
C Capacities .................................. 234
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................25
Centre console storage ...............61
Changing tyre and wheel size ...206
Charging system .......................... 93
Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56
Child restraints.............................. 53
Child restraint systems ................53
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............127
Clock............................................. 81
Code ........................................... 104
247Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................134
Controls ........................................ 77
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............222
Cruise control ...................... 96, 155
Cupholders .................................. 59
Curtain airbag system .................. 51
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............120
Declaration of conformity ............236
DEF ............................................ 144
Delayed locking ............................ 28
Descent control system .......94, 154
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................144
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......187
Door open .................................... 97
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver assistance systems ..........155
Driver Information Centre .............97
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 176
Driving hints ................................ 134
E Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 193
Electronic climate control system 129
Electronic driving programmes ..148Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control.......... 153
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94
Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......181
Engine compartment fuse box ...194
Engine coolant ........................... 184
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine data ............................... 229
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................225
Engine oil ................... 183, 222, 226
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 125
ERA GLONASS .......................... 114
Event data recorders ..................242
Exhaust filter ............................... 142
Exit lighting ................................ 126
Exterior care .............................. 218
Exterior light ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ....................13, 116
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33
F
Fault ........................................... 148
First aid kit ................................... 73
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Flex-Fix system ............................ 61Folding mirrors ............................. 33
Following distance indication ......160
Forward collision alert................. 158
Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights .............96, 123, 190
Front seats.................................... 40
Front storage ................................ 60
Fuel............................................. 169
Fuel for diesel engines ..............171
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......171
Fuel for petrol engines ...............169
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Fuel selector ................................ 86
Fuses ......................................... 193
G
Gauges ......................................... 84
Gear shifting ................................. 94
General information ...................176
Glovebox ..................................... 59
Glove box lighting .......................125
H Halogen headlights ....................189
Hand brake ................................. 151
Hazard warning flashers ............122
Headlight flash ........................... 118
Headlight range adjustment ......119
Headlights when driving abroad 119
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 39
248Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 37
Heated steering wheel .................77
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 127
High beam ........................... 96, 117
High beam assist ..................96, 118
Hill start assist ........................... 152
Horn ....................................... 14, 78
I
Identification plate .....................224
Ignition switch positions .............135
Immobiliser ............................ 32, 96
Indicators ...................................... 84
Info Display ................................. 102
Information displays...................... 97
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument panel fuse box .........195
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 124
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 220
Interior lighting ............................ 124
Interior lights .............................. 124
Interior mirrors .............................. 34
Interruption of power supply ......149
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 214K
Key, memorised settings ..............25
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......94, 168
Lashing eyes ............................... 73
Lighting features .........................125
Light switch ................................ 116
Load compartment ................30, 71
Load compartment cover .............72
Load compartment fuse box ......197
Loading information .....................74
Low fuel ....................................... 95
LPG .............................. 86, 171, 226
M Malfunction indicator light ............93
Manual anti-dazzle ......................34
Manual mode ............................. 148
Manual transmission .................. 149
Manual windows ..........................35
Memorised settings ......................25
Midlevel display ............................ 97
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................124
N New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................192O
Object detection systems ...........161
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 222, 226
OnStar ........................................ 110
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 139
P Parking ................................ 19, 141
Parking assist ............................ 161
Parking brake ............................ 151
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Performance .............................. 231
Performing work ........................182
Power button .............................. 136
Power outlets ............................... 83
Power steering fluid ....................184
Power windows ............................ 35
Preheating ................................... 95
Puncture ..................................... 210
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 245
Radio remote control ...................22
REACH ....................................... 240
Reading lights ............................ 125
Rear carrier system ......................61
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light ...............96, 123, 192
249Rear view camera ...................... 163
Rear window wiper and washer ..80
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 222, 226
Refuelling ................................... 172
Registered trademarks ...............241
Retained power off .....................137
Reversing lights .........................123
Ride control systems ..................152
Roof .............................................. 37
Roof load ...................................... 74
Roof rack ..................................... 74
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 41
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................92
Seat belts ..................................... 44
Seat heating ................................. 43
Seat position ................................ 40
Selective catalytic reduction .......144
Selector lever ............................. 147
Service ....................................... 132
Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................221
Side airbag system ......................51
Software acknowledgement .......240
Spare wheel ............................... 211
Speed limiter......................... 97, 157
Speedometer ............................... 84Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................137
Steering ...................................... 134
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 77
Steering wheel controls ...............77
Stop-start system........................ 139
Storage compartments .................59
Sunroof ........................................ 37
Sunvisor lights ........................... 125
Sun visors .................................... 37
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 85
Tail lights ................................... 191
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools .......................................... 199
Tow bar....................................... 176
Towing ................................ 176, 216
Towing another vehicle .............217
Towing equipment .....................177
Towing the vehicle .....................216
Traction Control system ............. 152
Traction Control system off........... 95
Traffic sign assistant .............97, 165
Trailer towing ............................. 177
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................146
Tread depth ............................... 205Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn lights ............................ 92, 123
Tyre chains ................................ 206
Tyre designations ......................200
Tyre pressure ............................ 200
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 95, 201
Tyre pressures ........................... 235
Tyre repair kit ............................. 207
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 161
Underseat storage .......................60
Upholstery .................................. 220
Uplevel display ............................. 97
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 102
Vehicle battery ........................... 186
Vehicle checks............................ 182
Vehicle data ................................ 226
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 242
Vehicle detected ahead ................97
Vehicle dimensions .................... 233
Vehicle Identification Number ....224
Vehicle jack ................................ 199
Vehicle messages .....................104
Vehicle personalisation .............106
Vehicle security ............................ 31