Vehicle care249Glass panelUse a soft lint-free cloth or chamoisleather together with window cleaner
to clean the glass panel.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage witha 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.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
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 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.
280T
Tachometer ................................. 90
Tailgate ......................................... 30
Tail lights ................................... 222
Three-point seat belt .................... 53
Tools .......................................... 230
Tow bar....................................... 206
Towing ................................ 206, 245
Towing another vehicle .............247
Towing equipment .....................207
Towing the vehicle .....................245
Trailer coupling ........................... 206
Trailer stability assist .................209
Trailer towing ............................. 206
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................148
Tread depth ............................... 234
Trip odometer .............................. 90
Turn lights ............................ 93, 118
Tyre chains ................................ 235
Tyre deflation detection system . 233
Tyre designations ......................232
Tyre pressure ............................ 232
Tyre pressures ........................... 267
Tyre repair kit ............................. 236
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 177
Upholstery .................................. 249USB port....................................... 85
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 217
Vehicle checks............................ 214
Vehicle data ................................ 259
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 272
Vehicle detected ahead ..............100
Vehicle dimensions .................... 265
Vehicle identification number ....257
Vehicle jack ................................ 230
Vehicle messages .....................107
Vehicle personalisation .............108
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 213
Vehicle tools ............................... 230
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilating ..................................... 51
Ventilation ........................... 123, 131
W
Warning chimes .........................107
Warning lights ............................... 90
Warning triangle .......................... 76
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 216
Wheel changing .........................239
Wheel covers ............................. 235Wheels and tyres .......................231
Windows ....................................... 39
Windscreen................................... 39
Windscreen wiper and washer ....81
Winter tyres ............................... 231
Wiper blade replacement ..........219