Vehicle care217
Push the safety catch upwards and
open the bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the
latch from a low height (20-25 cm).
Check that the bonnet is engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct
specification of engine oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 257.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 min.Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert it fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
Vehicle care219the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
The washer fluid level has to be
underneath the MAX mark.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 257.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe DANGER and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below DANGER, seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 257.
Vehicle battery
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.
222Vehicle careWiper blade replacementWindscreen
Switch off the ignition.
Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper lever to positon the wiper blades vertically on
the windscreen.
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade to the wiper
arm and push until it engages.
Lower the wiper arm carefully.
Rear window
Lift the wiper arm. Disengage the
wiper blade as shown in the
illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower the wiper arm carefully.
Bulb replacement
Before replacing a bulb, ensure that
all exterior and interior lights and the
ignition are switched off.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do
not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen headlights Halogen headlights with separate
bulbs for low beam and high beam.
Vehicle care235The tyre pressure information label
on the left door frame indicates the
original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter
tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
pressure specified for full load.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify the engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 263.
2. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations 3 266.
For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle or other national registration
documents.The driver is responsible for correct adjustment of tyre pressure.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
9 Warning
For specific tyres the
recommended tyre pressure as
shown in the tyre pressure table may exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Never exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Temperature dependency
The tyre pressure depends on the
temperature of the tyre. During
driving, tyre temperature and
pressure increase. Tyre pressure
values provided on the tyre
information label and tyre pressure
chart are valid for cold tyres, which means at 20 °C.
The pressure increases by nearly
10 kPa for a 10 °C temperature
increase. This must be considered
when warm tyres are checked.
Tyre deflation detectionsystem
The tyre deflation detection system
continually checks the rotation speed
of all four wheels and warns on low
tyre pressure condition once vehicle
is driving. This is achieved by
comparing tyre rolling circumference
with reference values and further
signals.
If a tyre loses pressure the control
indicator w illuminates, a warning
chime is given and a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
In this case reduce speed, avoid
sharp cornering and strong braking.
Stop at next safe opportunity and
check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w 3 108.
246Vehicle careIf the vehicle is equipped with
alloy wheels, note that the wheel
bolts can also be used for the steel spare wheel. In this case, the
spare wheel is secured by the
conical contact of each bolt.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel nut caps.
11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 242,
the vehicle tools 3 233 and the
adapter for the locking wheel nuts.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 V). Its capacity
(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the vehicle battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
279PPanoramic view system ..............196
Parking ................................ 21, 153
Parking assist ............................ 186
Parking brake ..................... 106, 163
Parking heater ............................ 141
Parking lights ............................. 129
Particulate filter ........................... 154
Passenger side camera ..............195
Performing work ........................216
Peripheral lighting .......................132
Power button .............................. 147
Power outlets ............................... 96
Power windows ............................ 42
Preheating ................................. 108
Puncture ..................................... 242
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 274
Radio remote control ...................23
Rain sensor ................................ 110
REACH ....................................... 270
Reading lights ............................ 130
Rear doors ................................... 32
Rear fog light .............110, 128, 226
Rear view camera ...................... 199
Rear view display .................41, 116
Rear windows .............................. 44
Rear window wiper and washer ..95Recommended fluids and
lubricants ........................ 257, 261
Refuelling ................................... 207 Registered trademarks ...............270
Removing seats ............................ 54
Reversing lights .........................129
Ride control systems ..................166
Roadside assistance ..................122
Roller blinds ................................. 45
Roof .............................................. 46
Roof load ...................................... 88
Roof rack ..................................... 87
S Safety net .................................... 82
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 49 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................104
Seat belts ..................................... 57
Seat folding .................................. 50
Seat heating ................................. 52
Seat position ................................ 48
Second row seats ........................53
Selective catalytic reduction .......155
Selective ride control ..................168
Selector lever.............................. 158
Service ............................... 144, 254
Service display .......................... 102
Service information ....................254
Service vehicle soon .................. 105Side airbag system ......................63
Side blind spot alert ............110, 194
Sidelights .................................... 124
Side turn lights ........................... 229
Sliding door .................................. 31
Sliding side door ........................... 31
SOS ............................................ 122
Spare wheel ............................... 242
Speed limiter....................... 110, 172
Speedometer ............................. 100
Starting and operating ................146
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine ....................148
Steering ...................................... 146
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 92
Steering wheel controls ...............92
Stop engine ................................ 105
Stop-start system........................ 150
Storage ......................................... 72
Storage compartments .................72
Sunvisor lights ........................... 130
Sun visors .................................... 45
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................. 106
T
Tachometer ............................... 101
Tailgate ......................................... 33
Tail lights ................................... 226
Third row seats ............................ 54