Vehicle care269Before 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.
Air shutterClean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
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 the 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 a
weak 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.
Floor mats9 Warning
If a floor mat has the wrong size or
is not properly installed, it can
interfere with the accelerator pedal
and/or brake pedal, what can
cause unintended acceleration
and/or increased stopping
distance which can cause a crash and injury.
Use the following guidelines for
proper floor mat usage.
● The original equipment floor mats
were designed for your vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it
is recommended that certified
299Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................152
Controls ........................................ 93
Convex shape .............................. 40
Coolant and antifreeze ...............273
Cruise control ....................114, 176
Cupholders .................................. 73
Curtain airbag system .................. 65
Curve lighting.............................. 134
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............134
Declaration of conformity ............287
DEF ............................................ 163
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................163
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......229
Door open .................................. 115
Doors ............................................ 32
Driver assistance systems ..........176
Driver Information Centre ...........115
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 217
Driving hints ................................ 152
E Electric adjustment ......................40
Electrical system......................... 241
Electric parking brake .........110, 171
Electric parking brake fault .........110
Electronic climate control system 143Electronic driving programmes ..168
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control.......... 174
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........111
Electronic Stability Control off..... 111
Emergency call ........................... 129
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......223
Engine compartment fuse box ...242
Engine coolant ........................... 226
Engine coolant temperature ......112
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 280
Engine exhaust .......................... 161
Engine identification ...................276
Engine oil ................... 225, 273, 277
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 139
Event data recorders ..................294
Exhaust filter ............................... 161
Exit lighting ................................ 139
Exterior care .............................. 267
Exterior light ............................... 113
Exterior lighting ....................13, 130
Exterior mirrors ............................. 40
F
Fault ........................................... 168
First aid kit ................................... 88Fixed air vents ........................... 149
Floor mats................................... 269
Folding mirrors ............................. 41
Following distance ......................111
Following distance indication ......189
Forward collision alert................. 187
Front airbag system .....................64
Front fog lights ...........114, 136, 232
Front pedestrian protection ........193
Front seats.................................... 49
Front storage ................................ 74
Fuel............................................. 212
Fuel for diesel engines ..............214
Fuel for petrol engines ...............212
Fuel gauge ................................. 106
Fuses ......................................... 241
G Gauges ....................................... 104
Gear selection ........................... 167
Gear shifting ............................... 111
General information ...................216
Glovebox ..................................... 73
H Halogen headlights ....................230
Hand brake ......................... 170, 171
Hazard warning flashers ............135
Headlight flash ........................... 133
Headlight range adjustment ......133
Headlights................................... 130
