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230Vehicle careCaution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Note that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Initialize the power
windows 3 41.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
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Vehicle care275UnderbodySome 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.
Air shutter Clean 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 aweak 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.
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309Child restraint systems ................65
Climate control ............................. 16
Clock............................................. 93
Collision damage repair ..............301
Control indicators........................ 105
Control of the vehicle .................152
Controls ........................................ 89
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............279
Cruise control ....................110, 178
Cupholders .................................. 74
Curtain airbag system .................. 63
Curve lighting.............................. 133
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............133
Declaration of conformity ............297
DEF ............................................ 162
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................162
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......237
Door open .................................. 111
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver assistance systems ..........178
Driver Information Centre ...........111
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 225
Driving hints ................................ 152E
Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 248
Electric parking brake .........107, 171
Electric parking brake fault .........107
Electronic climate control system 143
Electronic driving programmes ..167
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control.......... 175
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........108
Electronic Stability Control off..... 108
Emergency call ........................... 127
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......230
Engine compartment fuse box ...249
Engine coolant ........................... 233
Engine coolant temperature ......108
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 103
Engine data ............................... 286
Engine exhaust .......................... 160
Engine identification ...................282
Engine oil ................... 232, 279, 283
Engine oil pressure ....................109
Entry lighting .............................. 138
Event data recorders ..................304
Exhaust filter ............................... 160
Exit lighting ................................ 138
Exterior care .............................. 273
Exterior light ............................... 110Exterior lighting ....................13, 129
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault ........................................... 168
First aid kit ................................... 85
Fixed air vents ........................... 150
Floor mats................................... 276
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Following distance ......................108
Following distance indication ......193
Forward collision alert................. 190
Front airbag system .....................62
Front fog lights ...........110, 135, 240
Front pedestrian protection ........197
Front seats.................................... 48
Front storage ................................ 75
Fuel............................................. 221
Fuel for diesel engines ..............222
Fuel for petrol engines ...............221
Fuel gauge ................................. 103
Funnel......................................... 223
Fuses ......................................... 248
G Gauges ....................................... 101
Gear selection ........................... 165
Gear shifting ............................... 108
General information ...................225
Glovebox ..................................... 74