210Vehicle careCaution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Cold protection covers
In order to prevent the accumulation
of snow at the radiator cooling fan, it is recommended to install removable
protection covers.
The protection covers must be
professionally installed, consult a
workshop.
Caution
The protection covers must be removed when one of the
following conditions occur:
● The ambient temperature is above 10 °C.
● When the vehicle is towed.
● The vehicle is driven at speeds
above 75 mph.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of timeIf 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, well ventilated 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.
Vehicle care217Rear window
Lift the wiper arm. Disengage the
wiper blade as shown in the
illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower the wiper arm carefully.
Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen headlights Halogen headlights with separate
bulbs for low beam and high beam.
Low beam ( 1) outer bulb
High beam ( 2) inner bulb
Low beam (1)
242Vehicle care● The vehicles must not come intocontact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
Open the positive terminal protection
caps of both vehicle batteries.
Lead connection order: 1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the boosterbattery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than 15 s at an interval of 1 min.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers e.g. headlights, heated rear
window of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver, for example, to prevent
paint damage. Insert the screwdriverin the slot at the lower part of the cap.
Release the cap carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 228.
Vehicle care243
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 3 179, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
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 and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.
Vehicle care245Appearance 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.
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 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 4 to 9.
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.
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.
246Vehicle carePlastic body parts must not be treatedwith wax or polishing agents.
Windows and 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 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.Glass panel
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media e.g.
paint cleaner, acetone-containing
solutions, 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 damage Rectify 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.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
276Glass panel .................................. 43
Glovebox ..................................... 69
Glovebox cooler ......................... 140 Graphic Info Display ...................116
H Halogen headlights ....................217
Hand brake ................................. 160
Hazard warning flashers ............124
Headlight flash ........................... 123
Headlight range adjustment ......124
Headlights................................... 121 Headlights when driving abroad 124
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Head-up display.......................... 112
Heated mirrors ............................. 38
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heated steering wheel .................88
Heating ........................................ 49
Heating and ventilation system . 130
High beam ......................... 107, 122
High beam assist ................107, 122
Hill start assist ........................... 162
Horn ....................................... 13, 89
I
Identification plate .....................254
Ignition switch positions .............143
Immobiliser .................................. 36
Indicators ...................................... 97Inductive charging........................93
Info Display ................................. 111
Installing seats .............................. 51
Instrument cluster ........................95
Instrument panel fuse box .........226
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 127
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 247
Interior lighting ............................ 127
Interior lights ...................... 127, 224
Interior mirrors .............................. 38
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 241
K
Keys ............................................. 20 Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Ladder flap.................................... 74
Lane keep assist ................104, 198
Lashing eyes ............................... 78
LED headlights ...................107, 219
Lighting features .........................128
Light switch ................................ 121
Load compartment ................31, 74
Load compartment cover .............75
Load compartment grille ...............81Loading............................. 47, 50, 51
Loading information .....................85
Low beam ................................... 107
Low fuel ..................................... 106
M Malfunction indicator light ..........102
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual mode ............................. 156
Manual transmission .................. 158
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................126
Multimedia .................................. 116
Multimedia Navi Pro ...................116
N New vehicle running-in ..............143
Number plate light .....................224
O Object detection systems ...........183
Odometer ..................................... 98
Oil, engine .......................... 252, 256
Outside temperature ....................91
Overhead console .......................71
Overrun cut-off ........................... 147
P Panoramic view system ..............193
Parking ................................ 19, 150
Parking assist ............................ 183
277Parking brake..................... 103, 160
Parking heater ............................ 138
Parking lights ............................. 126
Particulate filter ........................... 151
Passenger side camera ..............192
Performing work ........................211
Peripheral lighting .......................129
Power button .............................. 144
Power outlets ............................... 92
Power saving mode ....................145
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................. 105
Puncture ..................................... 237
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 272
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor ................................ 107
REACH ....................................... 268
Reading lights ............................ 127
Rear doors ................................... 30
Rear fog light .............107, 126, 221
Rear view camera ...................... 196
Rear view display .................39, 114
Rear windows .............................. 42
Rear window wiper and washer ..91
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 252, 256
Refuelling ................................... 203Registered trademarks ...............268
Removing seats ............................ 51
Reversing lights .........................126
Ride control systems ..................163
Roller blinds ................................. 43
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 85
Roof rack ..................................... 84
S
Safety net .................................... 79
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 46 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................101
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat folding .................................. 47
Seat heating ................................. 49
Seat position ................................ 45
Second row seats ........................50
Selective catalytic reduction .......152
Selective ride control ..................165
Selector lever ............................. 155
Service ............................... 141, 249
Service display .......................... 100
Service information ....................249
Service vehicle soon .................. 103
Side airbag system ......................60
Side blind spot alert ............108, 191
Sidelights .................................... 121
Side turn lights ........................... 223Sliding door .................................. 29
Sliding side door ........................... 29
Spare wheel ............................... 237
Speed limiter....................... 108, 169
Speedometer ............................... 97
Starting and operating ................143
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................146
Steering ...................................... 143
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 88
Steering wheel controls ...............88
Stop engine ................................ 103
Stop-start system........................ 147
Storage ......................................... 69
Storage compartments .................69
Sunvisor lights ........................... 128
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................. 103
T
Tachometer ................................. 98
Tailgate ......................................... 31
Tail lights ................................... 221
Third row seats ............................ 51
Three-point seat belt .................... 55 Tools .......................................... 228
Tow bar....................................... 205 Towing ................................ 205, 242
Towing another vehicle .............244