Vehicle care245Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 230.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 179, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.
248Vehicle 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.
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
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and wiper blades
Switch off wipers before handling in
their areas.
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleaner
and 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. 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.
Glass panel
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather 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 damageRectify 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.
Vehicle care249Liquid gas system9Danger
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.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.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Floor mats9 Warning
If a floor mat has the wrong size or
is not properly installed, it can
interfere with the accelerator pedal
and/or brake pedal, what can
cause unintended acceleration
and/or increased stopping
distance which can cause a crash and injury.
Use the following guidelines for
proper floor mat usage.
● The original equipped floor mats were designed for your vehicle.
Have damaged floor mats only
Customer information269Depending 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. triggeringof 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.Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settings can be stored in the vehicle and
changed or reset at any time.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● seat and steering wheel position settings
● chassis and air conditioning settings
● custom settings such as interior lighting
You can input your own data in the
infotainment functions for your
vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● multimedia data such as music, videos or photos for playback in
an integrated multimedia system
● address book data for use with an
integrated hands-free system or an integrated navigation system
272IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 211
Active emergency braking ..107, 179
Adaptive cruise control .......107, 171
AdBlue ................................ 105, 152
Adjustable air vents ...................140
Advanced parking assist ............187
Airbag and belt tensioners .........101
Airbag deactivation ..............62, 102
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 141
Air conditioning system .............. 131
Air intake .................................... 141
Air vents...................................... 140
Antilock brake system ................ 159
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....104
Anti-theft alarm system ................34
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34 Appearance care ........................247
Armrest ......................................... 49
Ashtrays ....................................... 96
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic crash notification (ACN) ...................................... 119
Automatic light control ...............122
Automatic locking ........................27Automatic transmission .............155
Autostop ............................. 106, 147
B Battery discharge protection ......129
BlueInjection ............................... 152
Bonnet ....................................... 213
Brake and clutch system ...........103
Brake assist ............................... 162
Brake fluid .......................... 216, 254
Brakes ............................... 159, 216
Breakdown.................................. 245
Bulb replacement ....................... 220
C Capacities .................................. 263
Cargo management system ........78
Catalytic converter .....................151
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............128
Centre console storage ...............73
Changing tyre and wheel size ...234
Charging system ........................ 102
Child locks ................................... 27
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Child surveillance mirror ...............39
Cigarette lighter ........................... 95
Climate control ............................. 15
273Climate control systems.............130
Clock............................................. 93
Colour Info Display .....................115
Control indicators........................ 100
Control of the vehicle .................143
Controls ........................................ 89
Convex shape .............................. 37
Coolant and antifreeze ...............254
Cruise control ....................107, 167
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............124
Declaration of conformity ............266
DEF ............................................ 152
Deflation detection system .........105
Descent control system .....104, 164
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................152
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......219
Door open .................................. 107
Doors ................................ 29, 30, 31
Driver alert .................................. 201
Driver assistance systems ..........167
Driver Information Centre ...........108
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 206
Driving hints ................................ 143E
Eco mode ................................... 157
Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical system......................... 227
Electric parking brake. 103, 159, 160
Electric parking brake fault .........103
Electronic climate control system 134
Electronic driving programmes ..157
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..104, 163
Emergency call ........................... 119
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......213
Engine compartment fuse box ...228
Engine coolant ........................... 215
Engine coolant temperature ......104
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 99
Engine data ............................... 260
Engine exhaust .......................... 151
Engine identification ...................257
Engine oil ................... 214, 254, 258
Engine oil level monitor ................99
Engine oil pressure ....................105
Entry lighting .............................. 128
Event data recorders ..................268
Exhaust filter ....................... 105, 151
Exit lighting ................................ 128
Exterior care .............................. 247
Exterior light ............................... 106Exterior lighting ....................12, 121
Exterior mirrors ............................. 37
F
Fault ........................................... 157 First aid ......................................... 84
First aid kit ................................... 84
Fixed air vents ........................... 141
Floor mats................................... 249
Folding front passenger seat ........47
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Folding seats .......................... 50, 51
Footwell storage ........................... 73
Forward collision alert................. 178
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ...........106, 125, 222
Front passenger seat Table position ............................ 47
Front pedestrian protection ........182
Front seats.................................... 45
Front storage ................................ 70
Front turn lights .......................... 223
Fuel............................................. 202
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel for petrol engines ...............202
Fuel gauge ................................... 98 Fuses ......................................... 227
G
Gauges ......................................... 97
Gear selection ........................... 155
274Gear shifting............................... 104
General information ...................206
Glass panel .................................. 43
Glovebox ..................................... 69
Graphic Info Display ...................115
H Halogen headlights ....................220
Hand brake ................................. 160
Hazard warning flashers ............124
Headlight flash ........................... 123
Headlight range adjustment ......124
Headlights................................... 121 Headlights when driving abroad 124
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Head-up display.......................... 112 Heated mirrors ............................. 38
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heated steering wheel .................89
Heating ........................................ 49
Heating and ventilation system . 130
High beam ......................... 106, 122
High beam assist ................106, 122
Hill start assist ........................... 162
Horn ....................................... 13, 90
I
Identification plate .....................256
Ignition switch positions .............143
Immobiliser .................................. 36Indicators...................................... 97
Inductive charging ........................94
Info Display ................................. 110
Installing seats .............................. 51
Instrument cluster ........................96
Instrument panel fuse box .........229
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 126
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 249
Interior lighting ............................ 126
Interior lights ...................... 127, 227
Interior mirrors .............................. 38
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 243
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Ladder flap.................................... 74
Lane keep assist ................104, 198
Lashing eyes ............................... 78
LED headlights ...................106, 222
Lighting features .........................128
Light switch ................................ 121
Load compartment ................31, 74
Load compartment cover .............75Load compartment grille ...............81
Loading ............................. 47, 50, 51
Loading information .....................85
Low beam ................................... 106
Low fuel ..................................... 106
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........102
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual mode ............................. 156
Manual transmission .................. 158
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................126
Multimedia .................................. 115
Multimedia Navi Pro ...................115
N
New vehicle running-in ..............143
Number plate light .....................227
O Object detection systems ...........183
Odometer ..................................... 97
Oil, engine .......................... 254, 258
Outside temperature ....................92
Overhead console .......................71
Overload indicator ................86, 104
Overrun cut-off ........................... 147
275PPanoramic view system ..............193
Parking ................................ 19, 150
Parking assist ............................ 183
Parking brake ..................... 103, 160
Parking heater ............................ 138
Parking lights ............................. 126
Particulate filter ........................... 151
Passenger side camera ..............192
Performing work ........................213
Peripheral lighting .......................129
Power button .............................. 144
Power outlets ............................... 93
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................. 105
Puncture ..................................... 240
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 271
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor ................................ 107
REACH ....................................... 267
Reading lights ............................ 127
Rear doors ................................... 30
Rear fog light .............107, 125, 224
Rear view camera ...................... 196
Rear view display .................39, 113
Rear windows .............................. 42
Rear window wiper and washer ..92Recommended fluids and
lubricants ........................ 254, 258
Refuelling ................................... 204 Registered trademarks ...............267
Removing seats ............................ 51
Reversing lights .........................126
Ride control systems ..................163
Roadside assistance ..................119
Roller blinds ................................. 43
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 85
Roof rack ..................................... 84
S Safety net .................................... 79
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 46 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................101
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat folding .................................. 47
Seat heating ................................. 49
Seat position ................................ 45
Second row seats ........................50
Selective catalytic reduction .......152
Selective ride control ..................165
Selector lever.............................. 155
Service ............................... 141, 251
Service display ............................ 99
Service information ....................251
Service vehicle soon .................. 102Side airbag system ......................60
Side blind spot alert ............107, 191
Sidelights .................................... 121
Side turn lights ........................... 226
Sliding door .................................. 29
Sliding side door ........................... 29
SOS ............................................ 119
Spare wheel ............................... 240
Speed limiter....................... 107, 169
Speedometer ............................... 97
Starting and operating ................143
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................145
Steering ...................................... 143
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 89
Steering wheel controls ...............89
Stop engine ................................ 102
Stop-start system........................ 147
Storage ......................................... 69
Storage compartments .................69
Sunvisor lights ........................... 127
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................. 103
T
Tachometer ................................. 98
Tailgate ......................................... 31
Tail lights ................................... 224
Third row seats ............................ 51