268Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................269
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 269
Vehicle storage ........................269
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....270
Vehicle checks ........................... 270
Performing work ......................270
Bonnet ..................................... 270
Engine oil ................................. 271
Engine coolant ......................... 272
Power steering fluid .................273
Washer fluid ............................ 273
Brakes ..................................... 274
Brake fluid ............................... 274
Vehicle battery ......................... 274
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....276
Wiper blade replacement ........277
Bulb replacement .......................277
Headlights ............................... 278
Front fog lights ......................... 279
Front turn lights .......................279
Tail lights ................................. 280
Side turn lights ......................... 282
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 282Number plate light...................283
Interior lights ............................ 284
Instrument panel illumination ...285
Electrical system ........................285
Fuses ....................................... 285
Engine compartment fuse box . 286
Instrument panel fuse box .......287
Load compartment fuse box ....288
Vehicle tools .............................. 290
Tools ........................................ 290
Wheels and tyres .......................291
Tyres ....................................... 291
Winter tyres ............................. 291
Tyre designations ....................291
Tyre pressure .......................... 291
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 292
Tread depth ............................. 294
Changing tyre and wheel size . 295
Wheel covers ........................... 295
Tyre chains .............................. 295
Tyre repair kit .......................... 296
Wheel changing .......................299
Spare wheel ............................ 301
Jump starting ............................. 304
Towing ....................................... 306
Towing the vehicle ...................306
Towing another vehicle ...........307Appearance care .......................308
Exterior care ............................ 308
Interior care ............................. 310
274Vehicle careCaution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake linings replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be between
the MIN and MAX marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
workshop.
Only use brake fluid approved for
your vehicle.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 313.
Vehicle battery
The jump start terminal is located in
the engine compartment.
Jump starting 3 304.
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.
Control indicator p illuminates if
there is a fault with the charging
system. Stop, switch off engine and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Charging system 3 99.
324Customer informationOperating data in the vehicleControl units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, e.g.: ● vehicle status information (e.g. speed, movement delay, lateral
acceleration, wheel rotation rate, "seat belts fastened" display)
● ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor)
As a rule such data is transient, not
stored for longer than an operational
cycle, and only processed on board the vehicle itself. Control units often
include data storage (including the
vehicle key). This is used to allow
information to be documented
temporarily or permanently on vehicle
condition, component stress,
maintenance requirements and
technical events and errors.Depending on technical equipment
level, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggering
of an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used when necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work and quality
assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which is read out,
documents the technical condition of
the vehicle or individual components
and assists with fault diagnosis,
compliance with warranty obligations
and quality improvement. This data,
in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the
vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also uses operating data
from vehicles for product recalls. This
data can also be used to check
customer warranty and guarantee
claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs or at
your request.
343Battery.................... 21, 22, 216, 274
Battery discharge protection ......117
Battery, jump starting.................. 304
Battery replacement ...................166
Belts.............................................. 55 Bluetooth .................................... 193
Bluetooth connection ..........156, 197
Bluetooth device list ...................197
Bluetooth music .......................... 156
Bonnet ....................................... 270
Bottle holders................................ 74
Brake assist ............................... 246
Brake fluid .......................... 274, 313
Brakes ............................... 244, 274
Brake system ............................. 100
Breakdown.................................. 306
Browse map................................ 183
Bulb replacement ....................... 277
Bus Rear seats ................................. 52
C Cabin bulkhead grille ....................80
Call lists ...................................... 201
Call waiting ................................. 201
Capacities .................................. 317
Cargo management system ........78
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................234
Central locking system ................24Centre high-mounted brake light 282
Change Home location ...............166
Change passkey for Bluetooth connection ............................... 197
Change system language ...129, 139
Changing tyre and wheel size ...295
Charging system .......................... 99
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 67
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ........65, 339
Cigarette lighter ........................... 91
Cleaning ..................................... 334
Cleaning the vehicle ...................308
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............208
Clock ................... 88, 129, 139, 166
Coat hooks ................................... 74
Compass .................................... 166
Connecting an audio device .......156
Connection ................................. 195
Control elements overview .........122
Control indicators.......................... 95
Control of the vehicle .................225
Controls ........................................ 85
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant ....................................... 272
Coolant and antifreeze ...............313
Coolant heater ............................ 216Co-ordinates....................... 166, 177
Country information ............183, 200
Cruise control ....................103, 249
Cupholders .................................. 74
D DAB ............................................ 151
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 11
Data sharing settings ..................129
Daytime running lights ...............113
Daytime running lights setting ....129
Deactivating Bluetooth function ..197
Deactivating guidance ................183
Declaration of conformity ....319, 335
DEF ............................................ 234
Defining the priority phone .........195
Delete a favourite destination .....177
Delete device from Bluetooth device list ................................ 197
Demisting and defrosting ..............16
Destination.................................. 166
Destination input ........................177
Dialling a telephone number .......201
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................234
Diesel fuel ................................... 262
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......276
Diesel particle filter ....................233
Digital audio broadcasting ..........151
Disconnecting an audio device ...156