
Vehicle care179Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 219.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake fluid 3 219.
Vehicle battery
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.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 109.
Anti-theft alarm system 3 31.
Replacing the vehicle battery Notice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.

Vehicle care193Instrument panel fuse boxFuse box on the left side of the
instrument panel
In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is located behind a cover in the
glovebox. Open the glovebox and
remove the cover.
No.Circuit1Interior mirror, exhaust system,
electric power steering, clutch
sensor, LPG, exterior mirror
adjustment, inductive charging2–3Trailer hitch4Horn5Windscreen washer pump
front / rear6Windscreen washer pump
front / rearNo.Circuit7Heated steering wheel8Rear wiper9–10Central locking system11Central locking system12Instrument cluster13Climate control system, USB14BTA module15Instrument cluster, climate
control system16Brake, starter, retained power
off17Instrument cluster18Advanced parking assist19Top column module, trailer
control module20–21Anti-theft alarm system, start
button

210Vehicle care
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 3 147, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.

234Customer informationVehicle data recording
and privacy
Event data recorders
Electronic control units are installed in
your vehicle. Control units process
data which is received e.g. by vehicle sensors, or which they generate
themselves or exchange amongst
themselves. Some control units are
necessary for the safe functioning of
your vehicle, others assist you while
you drive (driver assistance systems),
while others provide comfort or
infotainment functions.
The following contains general
information about data processing in
the vehicle. You will find additional
information as to which specific data
is uploaded, stored and passed on to third parties and for what purpose in
your vehicle under the key word Data Protection closely linked to the
references for the affected functional
characteristics in the relevant
Owner's Manual or in the general
terms of sale. These are also
available online.Operating data in the vehicle
Control units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data may include: ● 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 and is
not stored for longer than an
operational cycle, and only processed
on board the vehicle itself. Often
control units 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
levels, 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 where necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.

238IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 174
Active emergency braking ....88, 147
AdBlue .......................... 86, 130, 229
Adjustable air vents ...................119
Advanced parking assist ............153
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ................54, 83
Airbag label................................... 49 Airbag system .............................. 49
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 120
Air conditioning system .............. 111
Air intake .................................... 120
Air vents...................................... 119
Antilock brake system ................ 137
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......85
Anti-theft alarm system ................31
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30 Appearance care ........................211
Armrest ............................. 44, 45, 62
Ashtrays ....................................... 76
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................35
Automatic crash notification (ACN) 99
Automatic light control ...............102
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............133
Autostop ............................... 87, 126
Auxiliary heater ........................... 118B
Battery discharge protection ......109
Belts.............................................. 46
BlueInjection ............................... 130
Bonnet ....................................... 176
Brake and clutch system .............84
Brake assist ............................... 138
Brake fluid .......................... 179, 219
Brake light................................... 186
Brakes ............................... 137, 179
Breakdown.................................. 209
Bulb replacement ....................... 182
C Capacities .................................. 229
Catalytic converter .....................130
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............108
Centre console storage ...............62
Changing tyre and wheel size ...199
Charging system .......................... 83
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 58
Child restraints.............................. 55
Child restraint systems ................55
Cigarette lighter ........................... 76
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............110
Clock............................................. 74

239Control indicators.......................... 82
Control of the vehicle .................122
Controls ........................................ 70
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............219
Cornering lights .......................... 104
Cruise control ...................... 88, 140
Cupholders .................................. 61
Curtain airbag system .................. 53
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............104
Declaration of conformity ............231
DEF ............................................ 130
Deflation detection system ...........86
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................130
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......181
Door open .................................... 88
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver alert .................................. 164
Driver assistance systems ..........140
Driver Information Centre .............89
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 169
Driving hints ................................ 122
E Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 191
Electronic climate control system 114Electronic driving programmes ..135
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....85, 139
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......86
Emergency call ............................. 99
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......175
Engine compartment fuse box ...191
Engine coolant ........................... 178
Engine coolant temperature ........86
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80
Engine data ............................... 225
Engine exhaust .......................... 129
Engine identification ...................222
Engine oil ...........177, 219, 223, 229
Engine oil level monitor ................81
Engine oil pressure ......................87
Entry lighting .............................. 108
Event data recorders ..................234
Exhaust filter ......................... 86, 129
Exit lighting ................................ 108
Exterior care .............................. 211
Exterior light ................................. 87
Exterior lighting ....................12, 101
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33F
Fault ........................................... 135
First aid ......................................... 66
First aid kit ................................... 66
Fixed air vents ........................... 119
Floor mats................................... 214
Folding mirrors ............................. 34
Forward collision alert................. 145
Front airbag system .....................52
Front fog lights .............88, 105, 185
Front pedestrian protection ........149
Front seats.................................... 41
Fuel............................................. 166
Fuel for diesel engines ..............166
Fuel for petrol engines ...............166
Fuel gauge ................................... 80 Fuel tank ..................................... 229
Fuses ......................................... 191
G
Gauges ......................................... 79
Gear selection ........................... 133
Gear shifting ................................. 85
General information ...................169
Glass panel .................................. 38
Glovebox ..................................... 61
H Halogen headlights ....................182
Hand brake ......................... 137, 138
Hazard warning flashers ............104

240Headlight flash ........................... 103
Headlight range adjustment ......103
Headlights................................... 101 Headlights when driving abroad 104
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 40
Head-up display............................ 93 Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 37
Heated steering wheel .................70
Heated windscreen .......................38
Heating ........................................ 44
Heating and ventilation system . 110
High beam ........................... 87, 102
High beam assist ..................88, 102
Hill start assist ........................... 138
Horn ....................................... 13, 71
I
Identification plate .....................221
Ignition switch positions .............123
Immobiliser .................................. 33
Indicators ...................................... 79
Inductive charging ........................75
Info Display ................................... 91
Instrument cluster ........................77
Instrument panel fuse box .........193
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 107
Instrument panel overview ........... 10Interior care ............................... 213
Interior lighting ............................ 107
Interior lights ...................... 107, 190
Interior mirrors .............................. 35
Interruption of power supply ......135
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 208
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......85, 163
Lashing eyes ............................... 65
LED headlights ...................104, 185
Lighting features .........................108
Light switch ................................ 101
Load compartment ................29, 62
Load compartment cover .............64
Loading information .....................67
Low beam ..................................... 87
Low fuel ....................................... 87
M
Malfunction indicator light ............84
Manual anti-dazzle ......................35
Manual mode ............................. 134
Manual transmission .................. 136Manual windows ..........................36
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................106
N
New vehicle running-in ..............122
Number plate light .....................190
O Object detection systems ...........150
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 219, 223
Outside temperature ....................73
Overrun cut-off ........................... 126
P Panoramic view system ..............159
Parking ................................ 18, 128
Parking assist ............................ 150
Parking brake ....................... 85, 138
Parking lights ............................. 106
Particulate filter ........................... 129
Performance .............................. 226
Performing work ........................176
Power button .............................. 123
Power outlets ............................... 74
Power windows ............................ 36
Preheating ................................... 86
Puncture ..................................... 204