Vehicle care295Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance 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.
WashingThe 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 four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
296Vehicle careDo 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.Ice residues, pollution and continuous wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Sunroof 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. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
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.
300Service and maintenancedriving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions,
certain service work may be required more frequently than the regular
service interval.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 103.
Confirmations Confirmation of service is recorded inthe Service and Warranty Booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or
goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
petrol and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities must be used.
Recommendations for petrol engines
are also valid for Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG), Liquified Petroleum Gas
(LPG) and Ethanol (E85) fuelled
engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 304.
Topping up engine oilCaution
In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up and dispose it properly.
Engine oils of different manufacturersand brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
339OObject detection systems ...........223
Odometer ................................... 101
Oil, engine .......................... 300, 304
OnStar ........................................ 126
Outside temperature ....................91
Overrun cut-off ........................... 180
P Pairing a phone .......................... 161
Panoramic view system ..............232
Parking ................................ 18, 182
Parking assist ......................38, 223
Parking brake ............................ 194
Parking information..................... 156
Parking lights ............................. 139
Particulate filter ........................... 183
Pedestrian detection ...................110
Performance .............................. 309
Performing work ........................254
Personalised search and routing 156
Phone Bluetooth connection ..............161
Phone projection ........................162
Playing audio .............................. 152
Power button .............................. 177
Power outlets ............................... 92
Power seat adjustment ................49
Power windows ............................ 39
Predictive navigation ..................156Preheating ................................. 108
Profiles........................................ 151
Puncture ..................................... 288
Q Quickheat ................................... 172
R Radio .......................................... 152
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 334
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 328
Reading lights ............................ 140
Rear cross traffic alert ................236
Rear floor storage cover ..............79
Rear fog light .............110, 138, 264
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear storage ................................. 77
Rear view camera ...................... 235
Rear window wiper and washer ..90
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 300, 304
Refuelling ................................... 246
Registered trademarks ...............330
Retained power off .....................178
Reversing lights .........................139
Ride control systems ..................196
Roof .............................................. 42
Roof load ...................................... 84Roof rack ..................................... 84
Route guidance .......................... 154
S Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 80
Seat adjustment ............................. 6
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................104
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................53
Seat heating, rear .....................54
Seat position ................................ 46
Second phone ............................ 161
Selective catalytic reduction .......185
Service ............................... 174, 299
Service display .......................... 103
Service information ....................299
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................229
Sidelights .................................... 131
Side turn lights ........................... 269
Smartphone Phone projection .....................162
Software acknowledgement .......328
Software update ......................... 330
Sound settings ............................ 152
Spare wheel ............................... 288
Speech commands .....................159
340Speech recognition.....................157
Speed limiter....................... 110, 202
Speedometer ............................. 100
Starting and operating ................176
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................178
Steering ...................................... 176
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 87
Steering wheel controls .......87, 144
Stop-start system........................ 180
Storage ......................................... 72
Storage compartments .................72
Sunglasses storage .....................73
Sunroof ........................................ 42
Sunvisor lights ........................... 141
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
System settings .......................... 148
T
Tachometer ............................... 102
Tail lights ................................... 264
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 275
Tow bar....................................... 248
Towing ................................ 248, 293
Towing another vehicle .............294
Towing equipment .....................250
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 322Towing the vehicle .....................293
Traction Control system ............. 196
Traction Control system off......... 108
Traffic programme ......................152
Traffic sign assistant ...........110, 238
Trailer coupling ........................... 248
Trailer stability assist .................251
Trailer towing ............................. 249
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 281
Trip odometer ............................ 101
Turn lights .......................... 104, 138
Tyre chains ................................ 282
Tyre designations ......................277
Tyre pressure ............................ 277
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 108, 278
Tyre pressures ........................... 317
Tyre repair kit ............................. 282
U
Upholstery .................................. 297
Uplevel display ........................... 111
Usage ......................................... 159
USB port ............................... 92, 152
User profiles ............................... 151
Using smartphone applications ..162
Using this manual ..........................3V
Valet mode ................................. 117
Vehicle battery ........................... 258
Vehicle checks............................ 254
Vehicle data ................................ 304
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 331
Vehicle detected ahead ..............110
Vehicle dimensions .................... 315
Vehicle Identification Number ....302
Vehicle jack ................................ 275
Vehicle messages .....................122
Vehicle personalisation .............123
Vehicle security ............................ 33
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 253
Vehicle tools ............................... 275
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 312
Ventilating ..................................... 53
Voice pass-thru application 157, 159
Voice prompts............................. 159
Voice recognition ........................157
W
Warning chimes .........................122
Warning lights ............................. 100
Warning triangle .......................... 82
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 257