Vehicle care163Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system uses
extremely high voltage. Do not
touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Open the driver's door.
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Push the safety catch upwards and
open the bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.
164Vehicle careClosing
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 oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 201.
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.Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert it fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up the
engine oil.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
Vehicle care165Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out. If the oil exceeds the maximum level, do
not start the vehicle and contact a
workshop.
Capacities 3 209.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The factory filled coolant provides
freeze protection down to approx.
-37 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 201.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.
9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the 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.
Vehicle care169Within one minute after switching off
ignition, operate the wiper lever to
position 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 new wiper blade to the wiper arm and push until it engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
To return the wiper arms to their
original position, switch on the ignition and operate the wiper lever.
Rear windowLift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as shown in illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.Bulb replacement
Before replacing a bulb, ensure thatall 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 /
daytime running light.
180Vehicle careThe tyre pressure information labelon the right door frame indicates theoriginal 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 3 207.
2. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations 3 210.
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 and a warning
message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator w 3 71.
In this case reduce speed, avoid
sharp cornering and strong braking.
Stop at next safe opportunity and
check tyre pressure.
225QQuickheat ..................................... 96
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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 220
Radio remote control ...................10
Rain sensor .................................. 72
REACH ....................................... 214
Reading lights .............................. 87
Rear floor storage cover ..............51
Rear fog light .................72, 86, 172
Rear view camera ...................... 150
Rear window wiper and washer ..58
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 201, 205
Refuelling ................................... 157
Registered trademarks ...............216
Reversing lights ........................... 86
Ride control systems ..................118
Roadside assistance ....................78
Roller blinds ................................. 26
Roof .............................................. 26
Roof load ...................................... 52
Roof rack ..................................... 51
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Seat belt reminder .......................66
Seat belts ..................................... 32
Seat heating ................................. 31
Seat position ................................ 28Selective catalytic reduction .......107
Selector lever.............................. 111
Service ................................. 97, 198
Service display ............................ 65
Service information ....................198
Service vehicle soon .................... 68
Side airbag system ......................38
Side blind spot alert ....................146
Sidelights ...................................... 80
Smart access ........................ 12, 100
Software acknowledgement .......214
Software update ......................... 216
SOS .............................................. 78
Spare wheel ............................... 187
Speed limiter............................... 122
Speedometer ............................... 63
Starting and operating ..................99
Starting the engine ....................101
Steering ........................................ 99
Steering wheel adjustment ..........55
Steering wheel controls ...............55
Stop engine .................................. 68
Stop-start system........................ 103
Storage ......................................... 47
Storage compartments .................47
Sunvisor lights ............................. 87
Sun visors .................................... 25
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 68T
Tachometer ................................. 64
Tailgate ......................................... 18
Tail lights ................................... 172
Three-point seat belt .................... 33 Tools .......................................... 178
Tow bar....................................... 158
Towing ................................ 158, 192
Towing another vehicle .............193
Towing the vehicle .....................192
Traffic sign assistant ...................151
Trailer coupling ........................... 158
Trailer towing ............................. 159
Transmission display .................110
Tread depth ............................... 181
Trip odometer .............................. 63
Turn lights .............................. 66, 85
Tyre chains ................................ 182
Tyre deflation detection system . 180
Tyre designations ......................179
Tyre pressure ............................ 179
Tyre pressures ........................... 211
Tyre repair kit ............................. 183
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Ultrasonic parking assist............. 138
Upholstery .................................. 196
USB port ....................................... 59
Using this manual ..........................3