250Vehicle careNo.Circuit1–2–3ABS4–5–6Tailgate7Rear fog light / Front fog lights8Memory module9Heated windscreen10Seat lumbar11DC / DC battery12Heated rear window13Heated mirror14–15–16Front wiper17Power seat, passengerNo.Circuit18Sunblind19Power seat, driver20–21Sunroof22Rear wiper / Airbag23Adaptive forward lighting24–25–26Transmission control module27Ignition / Instrument panel28–29Rear view camera / Air vent30Malfunction indicator light /
Trailer31–32Camera33Seat heat front34Seat heat rearNo.Circuit35Damping / All-wheel drive36Fuel system37–38–39–40Steering wheel lock41–42–43Heated steering wheel44Headlight range adjustment45–46Engine control module47–48DC/DC converter / Air vent / E-
Boost49Rear door control module50–51–
Vehicle care273Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
274Vehicle careThoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Switch off wipers before handling in
their areas.
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleanerand insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
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 damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms. Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Service and maintenance279airborne sand and high dust content,
driving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions,
certain service work may be required more frequently than the regularservice interval.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 104.
Confirmations Confirmation of service is recorded inthe Service and Warranty Booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
warranty booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or
goodwill claims are to be met. It is also
a benefit when selling the vehicle.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 283.
Topping up engine oilCaution
In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up and dispose it properly.
Engine oils of different manufacturersand brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oils for all petrol
engines with only ACEA quality is
prohibited, since it can cause engine
damage under certain operating
conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 283.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
311Performing work ........................231
Power button .............................. 153
Power outlets ............................... 94
Power seat adjustment ................51
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 109
Puncture ..................................... 265
Q Quickheat ................................... 149
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 307
Radio remote control ...................22
REACH ....................................... 301
Reading lights ............................ 137
Rear cross traffic alert ................213
Rear floor storage cover ..............81
Rear fog light .............110, 135, 242
Rear seats .................................... 56
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 211
Rear window wiper and washer ..92
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 279, 283
Refuelling ................................... 223 Registered trademarks ...............303
Retained power off .....................155
Reversing lights .........................136
Ride control systems ..................174Roof.............................................. 44
Roof load ...................................... 86
Roof rack ..................................... 86
S
Safety belts ................................... 57
Safety net .................................... 82
Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................105
Seat belts ..................................... 57
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................55
Seat heating, rear .....................56
Seat position ................................ 48
Selective catalytic reduction .......162
Selector lever.............................. 165
Service ............................... 150, 278
Service display .......................... 104
Service information ....................278
Side airbag system ......................63
Side blind spot alert ....................206
Sidelights .................................... 129
Side turn lights ........................... 247
Software acknowledgement .......301
Software update ......................... 303
Spare wheel ............................... 265
Speed limiter....................... 111, 180 Speedometer ............................. 101
Starting and operating ................152Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................155
Steering ...................................... 152
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 89
Steering wheel controls ...............89
Stop-start system........................ 157
Storage ......................................... 74
Storage compartments .................74
Sunglasses storage .....................75
Sunroof ........................................ 44
Sunvisor lights ........................... 138
Sun visors .................................... 44
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 103
Tail lights ................................... 242
Three-point seat belt .................... 58
Tools .......................................... 253
Tow bar....................................... 225 Towing ................................ 225, 271
Towing another vehicle .............272
Towing equipment .....................226
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 295
Towing the vehicle .....................271
Traction Control system ............. 174
Traction Control system off......... 108
Traffic sign assistant ...........111, 214
Trailer coupling ........................... 225