Vehicle care171The brake fluid level must be between
the MINI and MAXI marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum
cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
workshop.
Only use high-performance brake
fluid approved for your vehicle.
Brake fluid 3 204.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is located under a cover in the engine compartment.
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Control indicator p illuminates if
there is a fault with the charging
system. Stop, switch off engine and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Charging system 3 97.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge.
9 Danger
Ensure the ignition is switched off
completely (the vehicle must not
be in an Autostop) before
connecting or disconnecting the
vehicle battery.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Replacing the vehicle battery
Ensure that the battery is alwaysreplaced by the same type of battery.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
have the vehicle battery replaced.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Charging the vehicle battery
9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6 V
when using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may be damaged.
174Vehicle careWith power button
● Insert the electronic key in thecard reader.
● Press START/STOP without
pressing any of the pedals.
● Wait a few minutes before starting engine.
Power button 3 131.
If the engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Starting the engine 3 133.
Wiper blade replacement
Wiper blades on the windscreen
Before replacing the wiper blades,
move the wiper lever to the
maintenance position (if equipped).
Windscreen wiper and washer 3 84.
Lift the wiper arm, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach new wiper blade slightly
angled to the wiper arm and push until
it engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Wiper blade on the rear window
Lift wiper arm, press retaining lugs
together to disengage the wiper blade
and raise to remove.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
When attaching new wiper blade,
ensure it is engaged securely.
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