Vehicle care267Vehicle careGeneral Information...................268
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 268
Vehicle storage ........................268
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....269
Vehicle checks ........................... 269
Performing work ......................269
Bonnet ..................................... 269
Engine oil ................................. 270
Engine coolant ......................... 272
Power steering fluid .................272
Washer fluid ............................ 272
Brakes ..................................... 273
Brake fluid ............................... 273
Vehicle battery ......................... 273
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....275
Wiper blade replacement ........276
Bulb replacement .......................276
Headlights ............................... 277
Front fog lights ......................... 278
Front turn lights .......................278
Tail lights ................................. 279
Side turn lights ......................... 281
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 281Number plate light...................282
Interior lights ............................ 283
Instrument panel illumination ...284
Electrical system ........................284
Fuses ....................................... 284
Engine compartment fuse box . 285
Instrument panel fuse box .......286
Load compartment fuse box ....287
Vehicle tools .............................. 289
Tools ........................................ 289
Wheels and tyres .......................290
Tyres ....................................... 290
Winter tyres ............................. 290
Tyre designations ....................290
Tyre pressure .......................... 290
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 291
Tread depth ............................. 293
Changing tyre and wheel size . 294
Wheel covers ........................... 294
Tyre chains .............................. 294
Tyre repair kit .......................... 295
Wheel changing .......................298
Spare wheel ............................ 300
Jump starting ............................. 303
Towing ....................................... 305
Towing the vehicle ...................305
Towing another vehicle ...........306Appearance care .......................307
Exterior care ............................ 307
Interior care ............................. 309
Vehicle care273Caution
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 3 311.
Vehicle battery
The jump start terminal is located in
the engine compartment.
Jump starting 3 303.
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 98.
322Customer 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.
341Battery.................... 20, 21, 215, 273
Battery discharge protection ......116
Battery, jump starting.................. 303
Battery replacement ...................165
Belts.............................................. 54 Bluetooth .................................... 192
Bluetooth connection ..........155, 196
Bluetooth device list ...................196
Bluetooth music .......................... 155
Bonnet ....................................... 269
Bottle holders................................ 73
Brake assist ............................... 245
Brake fluid .......................... 273, 311
Brakes ............................... 243, 273
Brake system ............................... 99
Breakdown.................................. 305
Browse map................................ 182
Bulb replacement ....................... 276
Bus Rear seats ................................. 51
C Cabin bulkhead grille ....................79
Call lists ...................................... 200
Call waiting ................................. 200
Capacities .................................. 315
Cargo management system ........77
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................233
Central locking system ................23Centre high-mounted brake light 281
Change Home location ...............165
Change passkey for Bluetooth connection ............................... 196
Change system language ...128, 138
Changing tyre and wheel size ...294
Charging system .......................... 98
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 64
Child restraint systems ........64, 337
Cigarette lighter ........................... 90
Cleaning ..................................... 332
Cleaning the vehicle ...................307
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............207
Clock ................... 87, 128, 138, 165
Coat hooks ................................... 73
Compass .................................... 165
Connecting an audio device .......155
Connection ................................. 194
Control elements overview .........121
Control indicators.......................... 94
Control of the vehicle .................224
Controls ........................................ 84
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant ....................................... 272
Coolant and antifreeze ...............311
Coolant heater ............................ 215Co-ordinates....................... 165, 176
Country information ............182, 199
Cruise control ....................102, 248
Cupholders .................................. 73
D DAB ............................................ 150
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 11
Data sharing settings ..................128
Daytime running lights ...............112
Daytime running lights setting ....128
Deactivating Bluetooth function ..196
Deactivating guidance ................182
Declaration of conformity ....317, 333
DEF ............................................ 233
Defining the priority phone .........194
Delete a favourite destination .....176
Delete device from Bluetooth device list ................................ 196
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Destination.................................. 165
Destination input ........................176
Dialling a telephone number .......200
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................233
Diesel fuel ................................... 261
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......275
Diesel particle filter ....................232
Digital audio broadcasting ..........150
Disconnecting an audio device ...155