Vehicle care221Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe 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.
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. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or decor tapes, see "Polishing and
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 wipers
must be switched off and the exterior
mirrors must be folded in. 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.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with 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.
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.
236Customer informationOperating data in the vehicleControl units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, e.g.: ● vehicle status information (e.g. speed, movement delay, lateral
acceleration, wheel rotation rate, "seat belts fastened" display)
● ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor)
As a rule such data is transient, not
stored for longer than an operational
cycle, and only processed on board the vehicle itself. Control units often
include data storage (including the
vehicle key). This is used to allow
information to be documented
temporarily or permanently on vehicle
condition, component stress,
maintenance requirements and
technical events and errors.Depending on technical equipment
level, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggering
of an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used when necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work and quality
assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which is read out,
documents the technical condition of
the vehicle or individual components
and assists with fault diagnosis,
compliance with warranty obligations
and quality improvement. This data,
in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the
vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also uses operating data
from vehicles for product recalls. This
data can also be used to check
customer warranty and guarantee
claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs or at
your request.
241Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ................65
Cigarette lighter ........................... 91
Cleaning the vehicle ...................221
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............118
Clock ............................................ 89
Coat hooks ................................... 75
Control indicators.......................... 95
Control of the vehicle .................135
Controls ........................................ 86
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant ....................................... 183
Coolant and antifreeze ...............225
Coolant heater ............................ 125
Cornering light ....................113, 189
Cornering lights .......................... 113
Coupling ball bar ........................176
Cruise control ....................103, 161
Cupholders .................................. 75
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 11
Daytime running lights ...............113
Declaration of conformity ............231
DEF ............................................ 145Demisting and defrosting..............16
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................145
Diesel fuel ................................... 172
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 187
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......188
Diesel particle filter ....................144
Door locks..................................... 23
Door open .................................. 104
Doors ............................................ 30
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........144
Drain fuel filter ........................... 103
Drink holders ................................ 75
Driver assistance systems ..........161
Driver Information Centre ...........104
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 175
Driving economically................... 135
Driving hints ................................ 135
E
ECO mode .................................. 135
ecoScoring.................................. 107
Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical accessories ...................89
Electrical system......................... 198
Electronic climate control system 120
Electronic driving programmes ..154
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control 101, 159, 176Electronic Stability Control off..... 101
Emergency exit .......................42, 44
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......180
Engine compartment fuse box ...199
Engine coolant ........................... 183
Engine coolant temperature ......101
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 93
Engine drag torque control .........159
Engine exhaust .......................... 144
Engine identification ...................228
Engine oil ................... 181, 225, 229
Engine oil additives ....................225
Engine oil level monitor ................94
Engine oil pressure ....................102
Engine oil viscosity grades .........225
Enhanced Traction function....... ................................ 158, 159, 161
Event data recorders ..................235
Exhaust gases ............................ 144
Exit lighting ................................ 117
Exterior care .............................. 221
Exterior light ............................... 103
Exterior lighting ....................13, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
F
Fault ........................................... 155
Fire extinguisher ........................... 82
First aid ......................................... 82
242First aid kit ................................... 82
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Fog lights .................................... 114
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Folding seat .................................. 75
Front airbag system .....................62
Front courtesy light .....................115
Front fog lights ...103, 110, 114, 192
Front reading light....................... 116
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 75
Front turn lights .......................... 192
Fuel economy rating (ecoScoring) ............................ 107
Fuel for diesel engines ..............172
Fuel gauge ................................... 93
Fuel tank ..................................... 229
Fuse box ..................... 199, 200, 201
Fuses ......................................... 198
G Gauges ......................................... 91
Gear shifting ............................... 100
General information ...................175
Glass panel .................................. 44
Glovebox ..................................... 75
Glovebox cooler ......................... 132
Grab handles ................................ 77
Ground clearance .......................142H
Hand brake - see Parking brake. 157
Hazard warning flashers ............113
Headlight flash ........................... 112
Headlight range adjustment ......112
Headlights .................. 110, 111, 189
Headlights when driving abroad 113
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated exterior mirrors .................16
Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ...............16, 43
Heating ........................................ 52
Heating and ventilation system . 118
High beam ......................... 103, 111
High beam assist ................103, 111
Hill start assist ........................... 158
Horn ....................................... 15, 86
Hub cap hook ............................. 203
I
Identification plate .....................228
Idle speed control .......................138
Ignition switch positions .............136
Immobiliser .................................. 38
Indicators ...................................... 91
Info Display ................................. 105
Information displays.................... 104
Infotainment system ...................105
Initial drive information.................... 6Instrument cluster ........................91
Instrument panel fuse box .........200
Instrument panel illumination .....198
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Instrument panel storage ..............74
Interior care ............................... 223
Interior lighting ............................ 115
Interior lights ...................... 115, 197
Interior mirrors .............................. 40
Interruption of power supply ......156
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 65
J Jack ............................................ 203
Journey record............................ 107
Jump starting ............................. 217
K
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .....101, 171
Lashing eyes ............................... 77
Lashing straps .............................. 77
Laying up the vehicle ..................185
Light covers, misted.................... 114
Lighting ....................................... 110
Lighting features .........................117
Light switch ................................ 110
243Limited-slip rear axle..................161
Load compartment .................24, 77
Load compartment fuse box ......201
Load compartment grille ...............81
Load compartment lighting .........115
Loading information .....................83
Low beam ................................... 103
Low fuel ..................................... 102
Luggage floor net .........................77
M
Malfunction indicator light ............99
Manual adjustment ......................39
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual door locks ........................24
Manual mode ............................. 154
Manual transmission............. 17, 152 Manual transmission automated ......................... 17, 152
Manual windows ..........................41
Messages ................................... 105
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Mirrors .................................... 39, 40
Misted light covers .....................114
N New vehicle running-in ..............136
Number plate light .....................196O
Object detection systems ...........167
Odometer ..................................... 92
Oil ............................................... 181
Oil, engine .......................... 225, 229
Oil level ......................................... 94
Oil pressure ................................ 102
Outside temperature ....................88
Overcab storage ..........................77
Overhead console .......................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P Parking ................................ 19, 141
Parking assist ............................ 167
Parking brake ............................ 157
Parking distance control .............167
Parking ticket holder .....................44
Particulate filter ........................... 144
Pedals......................................... 135
Performing work ........................180
Power door locks ..........................28
Power outlets ............................... 89
Power side step ............................ 30
Power sliding door ........................30
Power steering fluid ....................183
Power take-off ............................ 176
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ......................... 101, 137
Puncture ............................. 209, 212R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 238
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor .................................. 87
REACH ....................................... 235
Reading lights ............................ 116
Rear air conditioning system .....124
Rear bench seat storage ..............76
Rear courtesy light...................... 115
Rear doors ................................... 34
Rear fog light .....................103, 193
Rear fog lights ....................110, 114
Rear heating system .................. 122
Rear reading light .......................116
Rear reversing lens ......................42
Rear seats ................................... 52
Bus ............................................ 52
Installing .................................... 52
Rear seat access ......................52
Removing .................................. 52
Rear storage ................................. 77
Rear view camera ...................... 169
Rear windows .............................. 42
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 225, 229
Refuelling ................................... 173
Registered trademarks ...............235
Remote control ............................. 21
Retractable parking brake ..........157
244Reversing lights .........................114
Ride control systems ..........158, 161
Ride height ................................. 142
Roof .............................................. 44
Glass panel ............................... 44
Roof load ...................................... 83
Roof rack ..................................... 83
S Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 81
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 47
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................98
Seat belts ..................................... 55 Seat heating ................................. 52
Seat position ................................ 46
Selective catalytic reduction .......145
Selector lever ............................. 153
Service ............................... 132, 224
Service display ......................94, 99
Service information ....................224
Service vehicle soon .................... 99
Side airbag system ......................63
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn lights ........................... 195
Side windows................................ 42
Sliding door .................................. 30
Sliding side door ........................... 30
Spare wheel ............................... 214Speed limiter ................91, 104, 163
Speedometer ............................... 91
Starting and operating ................136
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine .......17, 137, 153
Steering ...................................... 135
Steering column controls ..............86
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 86
Steering wheel controls ...............86
Stop engine ................................ 100
Stop-start system.......... 17, 103, 138
Storage ......................................... 74
Storage compartments .................74
Storage net ............................. 75, 76
Sun visors .................................... 44
Suspension height ......................142
Suspension seat ........................... 47
Swivelling shelf ............................. 75
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachograph ........................ 104, 109
Tachometer ................................. 92
Tail lights ................................... 193
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 203
Top-Tether .................................... 65
Touchscreen ............................... 105
Tow bar....................................... 175
Towing ........................................ 175Towing another vehicle .............220
Towing a trailer ........................... 175
Towing equipment .....................176
Towing eye ................................. 219
Towing the vehicle .....................219
Traction Control system ............. 158
Trailer coupling ........................... 175
Trailer stability assist .................176
Trailer towing ............................. 175
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display ...........95, 152
Tread depth ............................... 207
Trip computer ............................ 107
Trip odometer .............................. 92
Turbo engine warm-up ...............137
Turn lights ............................ 98, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 208
Tyre changing ............................. 212
Tyre designations ......................204
Tyre pressure ............................ 204
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 102, 205
Tyre pressures ........................... 230
Tyre repair kit ............................. 209
Tyres .......................................... 204
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 208
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 167
Underseat storage .......................76
245Upholstery.................................. 223
USB socket ................................... 89
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ...................185, 217
Vehicle checks............................ 180
Vehicle data ................................ 229
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 235
Vehicle Identification Number ....227
Vehicle jack ................................ 203
Vehicle messages .....................105
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 179
Vehicle tools ............................... 203
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ................................... 118
W
Warning chimes .........................106
Warning lights ............................... 91
Warning triangle .......................... 81
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 184
Washing the vehicle ...................221
Wheel changing .........................212
Wheel covers ............................. 208
Wheels and tyres .......................204
Wheel wrench ............................. 203Wide view mirror.....................40, 44
Window guard............................... 81
Windows ....................................... 41
Windscreen................................... 41
Windscreen wiper and washer ....87
Winter tyres ............................... 204
Wiper blade replacement ..........188