196Vehicle careCaution
The use of a spare wheel that issmaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
It may be necessary to jack the
vehicle up to gain access to the spare
wheel on a fully loaded vehicle with a
flat rear tyre.
Wheel changing 3 194.
The spare wheel is mounted under
the rear underbody and may be
secured using a security bolt that can
only be removed using the wheel bolt sleeve supplied.
Vehicle tools 3 185.9 Warning
Due to the weight of the tyre
assembly, exercise caution when
releasing the spare wheel carrier.
Do not fully remove bolt 1.
Support the spare wheel with a
suitable object to prevent the
wheel falling suddenly when
loosening the carrier bolts - risk of injury!
To release the spare wheel carrier,fully remove bolt 2 then loosen bolt 1,
ensuring it is not fully removed. Then
move the spare wheel carrier up and
down and from side to side, until it
clears bolt 1, and lower the carrier
assembly.
When installing the wheel ensure that
the spare wheel carrier is correctly
positioned before tightening the bolts.
Summer and winter tyres
If you use winter tyres, the spare
wheel may still be fitted with a
summer tyre.
If you use the spare wheel when it is
fitted with a summer tyre the vehicle's driveability may be affected,
especially on slippery road surfaces.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.
Vehicle care201Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
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.
Unpainted plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing
agents.
Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot wax
programmes in automatic car washes if the vehicle is equipped with these
parts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror
housing cover, must not be polished. Otherwise these parts would become
agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
Windows and wiper blades
Switch off wipers before handling in
their movement 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.
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.
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.
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
227Tyre repair kit ............................. 191
Tyres .......................................... 186
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 190
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 154
Underseat storage .......................74
Upholstery .................................. 202
USB socket ................................... 87
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ...................171, 197
Vehicle checks............................ 166
Vehicle data ................................ 208
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 218
Vehicle dimensions .................... 209
Vehicle Identification Number ....206
Vehicle jack ................................ 185
Vehicle messages .....................102
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle shutdown ......................134
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 165
Vehicle tools ....................... 185, 198
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ................................... 116W
Warning chimes .........................103
Warning lights ............................... 89
Warning messages .....................102
Warning triangle .......................... 80
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 170
Washing the vehicle ...................200
Welcome lighting ........................114
Wheel changing .........................194
Wheel cover hook .......................185
Wheel covers ............................. 190
Wheels and tyres .......................186
Wheel wrench ............................. 185
Wide view mirror ........................... 40
Windows ................................. 41, 42
Windscreen................................... 41
Windscreen stickers .....................41
Windscreen wiper and washer ....84
Winter tyres ............................... 186
Wiper blade replacement ..........174