Vehicle care199Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Activate the child locks in the rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied.
Child locks 3 30.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Notice
Depending on version, it may be
necessary to switch on the engine to
permit operation of brake lights.
Move 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.
Switch on hazard warning flashers
3 111.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 117 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace cap.
Towing another vehicle
The fixed towing eye is located under the rear bumper, on the left vehicle
side.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.
202Vehicle carePaintwork damageRectify 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.
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 any 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 aweak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
223Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 64
Child restraint systems ................64
Cigarette lighter ........................... 88
Cleaning the vehicle ...................200
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............116
Clock ............................................ 86
Coat hooks ................................... 73
Coin holder ................................... 71
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................130
Controls ........................................ 83
Controls in steering wheel ............83
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant ....................................... 169
Coolant and antifreeze ...............204
Coolant heater ............................ 122
Cooling (A/C) .............................. 117
Cornering lights .......................... 110
Cruise control ....................101, 151
Cupholders .................................. 73
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ........109, 110
Declaration of conformity ............214DEF............................................ 140
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................140
Diesel fuel ................................... 159
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 173
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......173
Diesel particle filter ....................139
Directional tyres ..................186, 195
Distance to service .......................92
Document tray .............................. 73
Door locks..................................... 24
Door open .................................. 101
Door panel storage .......................74
Doors ............................................ 31
Double cab ................................... 74
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........139
Driver assistance systems ..........151
Driver Information Centre ...........101
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 162
Driving economically................... 129
Driving hints ........................ 129, 130
Driving style indicator ...................91
E ECO mode .................................. 129
ecoScoring.................................. 104
Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical accessories ...................87
Electrical system......................... 181Electronic climate control system 118
Electronic data recording ..............41
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control ..98, 149
Electronic Stability Control off....... 98
Electronic stability program 149, 163
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......166
Engine air filter............................ 168
Engine air flow indicator .............168
Engine coolant ........................... 169
Engine coolant temperature ........98
Engine drag torque control .........149
Engine exhaust .......................... 139
Engine identification ...................207
Engine oil ................... 167, 204, 208
Engine oil additives ....................204
Engine oil level .......................... 104
Engine oil pressure ......................99
Engine oil viscosity grades .........204
Enhanced traction function. 148, 149
Entry lighting .............................. 114
Event data recorders ..................218
Exhaust gases ....................139, 198
Exit lighting ................................ 114
Exterior care .............................. 200
Exterior light ............................... 100
Exterior lighting ....................12, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
226Recommended fluids andlubricants ........................ 204, 208
Refuelling ................................... 160 Registered trademarks ...............218
Remote control ............................. 20
Restraining lattice .........................79
Reversing light ........................... 178
Reversing lights .........................112
Ride control systems ..................148
Roof load ...................................... 80
Roof rack ..................................... 80
S Safety belts ................................... 53
Safety net .................................... 78
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 46 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................96
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Seat folding .................................. 48
Seat heating ................................. 48
Seat position ................................ 45
Seats ............................................ 74
Selective catalytic reduction .......140
Service ............................... 128, 203
Service display ............................ 92
Service information ....................203
Service vehicle soon .................... 97
Side airbag system ......................61
Sidelights .................................... 108Side turn lights ........................... 177
Sliding door .................................. 31
Sliding side door ........................... 31
Spare wheel ............................... 195
Spare wheel security tool ...........185
Speed limiter ................89, 101, 153
Speedometer ............................... 89
Starting and operating ................131
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ...............17, 133
Steering ...................................... 130
Steering column controls ..............83
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 83
Steering wheel controls ...............83
Stop engine .................................. 97
Stop-start system.......... 17, 100, 135
Storage ......................................... 71
Storage box .................................. 74
Storage compartment ...................73
Storage compartments .................71
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tablet holder................................. 71
Tachograph ........................ 101, 106
Tachometer ................................. 90
Tailgate ......................................... 33
Tailgate emergency release .........33
Tail lights ................................... 176Temporary spare wheel ..............195
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Toll road stickers .......................... 41
Tools .......................................... 185
Top-Tether .................................... 64
Torx key ...................................... 185
Touchscreen ............................... 102
Tow bar....................................... 162
Towing ................................ 162, 198
Towing another vehicle .............199
Towing a trailer ........................... 162
Towing eye ......................... 185, 198
Towing the vehicle .....................198
Traction Control system ............. 148
Trailer coupling ........................... 162
Trailer stability assist .................163
Trailer towing ............................. 162
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 189
Trip computer ............................ 104
Trip odometer .............................. 90
Turbo engine warm-up ...............133
Turn lights ............................ 95, 111
Tyre chains ................................ 190
Tyre changing ............................. 194
Tyre designations ......................186
Tyre pressure ............................ 186
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 99, 188
Tyre pressures ........................... 213