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240Vehicle care● Since the durability of AdBlue islimited to two years, fluid should
be exchanged if it is too old. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
● 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.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system uses
extremely high voltage. Do not
touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
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Move the safety catch sideways to theleft vehicle side and open the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open
automatically by a lifter.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is
engaged.
Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 285.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least five minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert it fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.
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280Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and engage.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use 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.
Washing
The 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 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.
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.
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308IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 239
Activating Bluetooth music .........144
Activating phone .........................167
Activating radio ........................... 137
Activating the navigation system 150
Activating USB audio ..................144
Activating USB movie .................147
Activating USB picture ................145
Active Emergency Braking .........216
Active head restraints ...................37
Adaptive cruise control .......101, 206
AdBlue .......................... 99, 190, 285
Adjustable air vents ...................179
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........95
Airbag deactivation ................54, 96
Airbag label................................... 49 Airbag system .............................. 49
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 180
Air conditioning system .............. 174
Air intake .................................... 180
Air vents...................................... 179
Antilock brake system ................ 196
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......97
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................280
Armrest ......................................... 41Armrest storage ........................... 65
Ashtrays ....................................... 88 Audio files ................................... 143
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............192
Autostop ..................................... 185
Auto volume................................ 134
Auxiliary heater ........................... 179
B Basic operation ........................... 131
Battery discharge protection ......123
Battery voltage ........................... 107
BlueInjection ............................... 190
Bluetooth Bluetooth connection ..............164
Bluetooth music menu ............144
Connecting device ..................143
General information ................143
Pairing ..................................... 164
Phone ...................................... 167
Bluetooth connection ..................164
Bonnet ....................................... 240
Brake and clutch fluid .................285
Brake and clutch system .............96
Brake assist ............................... 199
Brake fluid .................................. 244
Brakes ............................... 196, 244