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.
Customer information219Operating 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.
222IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....171
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 165
AdBlue .................. 99, 104, 140, 204
AdBlue tank ................................ 212
Adjustable air vents ...................127
AGM battery ............................... 171
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........96
Airbag deactivation ................62, 96
Airbag label............................. 58, 62
Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 128
Air conditioning system .............. 117
Air intake .................................... 128
Air recirculation ...................117, 198
Air vents...................................... 127
Alert ............................................ 103
Antifreeze ................................... 169
Antilock brake system ................ 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......98
Anti-theft alarm system ................36
Anti-theft bolts............................. 194
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Anti-theft security lock ..................24
Appearance care ........................200
Armrest ........................................ 48
Ashtrays ....................................... 88 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................41Automatic fuel cut-off ..................134
Automatic light control ...............109
Automatic locking ........................30
Autostop ............................. 133, 135
Auxiliary heater ........................... 122
B Battery .................... 20, 21, 122, 171
Battery discharge protection ......115
Battery, jump starting.................. 197
Belts.............................................. 53 Bench seat.................................... 74
Bonnet ....................................... 166
Bottle holders................................ 74 Brake and clutch fluid .................204
Brake assist ............................... 147
Brake fluid .................................. 170
Brakes ............................... 146, 170
Brake system ............................... 97
Breakdown.................................. 198
Bulb replacement ....................... 175
C Capacities .................................. 212
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................139
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 177
Changing tyre and wheel size ...190
Charging system .......................... 97
Child locks ................................... 30
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