Vehicle care191Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 230.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 230.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 117.
Disconnecting the battery
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
254IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 186
Active emergency braking ....93, 156
Adaptive forward lighting ...........111
AdBlue .................................. 91, 140
Adjustable air vents ...................126
Advanced parking assist ............163
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........88
Airbag deactivation ................55, 88
Airbag label................................... 50 Airbag system .............................. 50
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 128
Air conditioning system .............. 119
Air intake .................................... 128
Air vents...................................... 126
Antilock brake system ................ 147
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......90
Anti-theft alarm system ................31
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30
Appearance care ........................222
Armrest ................................... 45, 46
Ashtrays ....................................... 78 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................35
Automatic light control ...............110
Automatic locking ........................27
Automatic transmission .............143
Autostop ............................... 92, 136
Auxiliary heater ........................... 126B
Battery discharge protection ......117
Battery voltage ........................... 100 Belts.............................................. 47
BlueInjection ............................... 140
Bonnet ....................................... 188
Brake and clutch fluid .................230
Brake and clutch system .............90
Brake assist ............................... 148
Brake fluid .................................. 191
Brakes ............................... 147, 191
Breakdown.................................. 220
Bulb replacement ....................... 193
C Capacities .................................. 242
Catalytic converter .....................139
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............116
Centre console storage ...............63
Changing tyre and wheel size ...210
Charging system .......................... 89
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 59
Child restraints.............................. 56
Child restraint systems ................56
Cigarette lighter ........................... 78
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............118
