Vehicle care221
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 3 156, 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 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 outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another 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.
Vehicle care223If 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.
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.
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 to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
224Vehicle careIce residues, pollution and continuouswiping 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 damage Rectify minor paintwork damage witha 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.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
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.
256Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 41
Head-up display............................ 98 Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 37
Heated steering wheel .................72
Heated windscreen .......................38
Heating ........................................ 45
Heating and ventilation system . 118
High beam ........................... 93, 110
High beam assist ..........................93
Hill start assist ........................... 148
Horn ....................................... 13, 73
I
Identification plate .....................232
Ignition switch positions .............131
Immobiliser .................................. 33
Indicators ...................................... 83
Inductive charging ........................77
Info Display ................................... 96
Instrument cluster ........................79
Instrument panel fuse box .........203
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 115
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 224
Interior lighting ............................ 115
Interior lights ...................... 115, 201
Interior mirrors .............................. 35Interruption of power supply ......145
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 219
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......90, 174
Lashing eyes ............................... 67
LED headlights ........................... 196
Lighting features .........................116
Light switch ................................ 109
Load compartment ................29, 63
Load compartment cover .............66
Loading information .....................69
Low beam ..................................... 93
Low fuel ....................................... 92
LPG ...................................... 84, 178
M
Malfunction indicator light ............89
Manual anti-dazzle ......................35
Manual mode ............................. 144
Manual transmission .................. 146
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................114N
New vehicle running-in ..............131
Number plate light .....................201
O
Object detection systems ...........160
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 230, 234
OnStar ........................................ 104
Outside temperature ....................75
Overrun cut-off ........................... 135
P Panoramic view system ..............170
Parking ................................ 18, 138
Parking assist ............................ 160
Parking brake ....................... 90, 147
Parking lights ............................. 114
Particulate filter ........................... 139
Performance .............................. 238
Performing work ........................188
Power button .............................. 132
Power outlets ............................... 76
Power saving mode ....................133
Power windows ............................ 36
Preheating ................................... 91
Puncture ..................................... 215
Q
Quickheat ................................... 126
257RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 253
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor .................................. 93
REACH ....................................... 247
Reading lights ............................ 115
Rear floor storage cover ..............66
Rear fog light ...............93, 114, 197
Rear seats .................................... 46
Rear view camera ...................... 172
Rear window wiper and washer ..75
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 230, 234
Refuelling ................................... 178
Registered trademarks ...............250
Reversing lights .........................114
Ride control systems ..................148
Roof .............................................. 39
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ..................................... 69
S Safety belts ................................... 47
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 43
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................88
Seat belts ..................................... 47
Seat heating ................................. 45
Seat position ................................ 42Selective catalytic reduction .......140
Selector lever ............................. 143
Service ............................... 128, 227
Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................227
Service vehicle soon .................... 89
Side airbag system ......................53
Side blind spot alert ..............93, 168
Sidelights .................................... 109
Side turn lights ........................... 200
Software acknowledgement .......247
Software update ......................... 249
Spare wheel ............................... 215
Speed limiter......................... 93, 152
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................131
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................134
Steering ...................................... 131
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop engine .................................. 89
Stop-start system........................ 136
Storage ......................................... 62
Storage compartments .................62
Sunvisor lights ........................... 116
Sun visors .................................... 39
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 89T
Tachometer ................................. 83
Tail lights ................................... 197
Three-point seat belt .................... 48
Tools .......................................... 206
Tow bar....................................... 181
Towing ................................ 181, 220
Towing another vehicle .............221
Towing equipment .....................183
Towing the vehicle .....................220
Trailer coupling ........................... 181
Trailer towing ............................. 182
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................143
Tread depth ............................... 209
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn lights ............................ 87, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 210
Tyre deflation detection system . 208
Tyre designations ......................207
Tyre pressure ............................ 207
Tyre pressures ........................... 243
Tyre repair kit ............................. 211
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 160
Upholstery .................................. 224
USB port ....................................... 76
Using this manual ..........................3
258VValet mode ................................... 96
Vehicle battery ........................... 191
Vehicle checks............................ 188
Vehicle data ................................ 234
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 250
Vehicle dimensions .................... 241
Vehicle Identification Number ....232
Vehicle jack ................................ 206
Vehicle messages .....................100
Vehicle personalisation .............101
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 187
Vehicle tools ............................... 206
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 240
Ventilation ................................... 118
W Warning chimes .........................100
Warning lights ............................... 83
Warning triangle .......................... 68
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 190
Wheel changing .........................214
Wheel covers ............................. 210
Wheels and tyres .......................206
Windows ....................................... 35Windscreen................................... 35
Windscreen wiper and washer ....73
Winter tyres ............................... 206
Wiper blade replacement ..........193