222Climate controlMaintenanceAir intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when outside
temperature is too low.
ServiceFor optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
3 years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
● performance checkNotice
Refrigerant R-134a may contain
fluorinated greenhouse gases with a global warming potential of 1430.
Front air conditioning system is filled
with 0.58 kg and has a CO 2
equivalent of 0.83 tonnes, the front
and rear air conditioning system in
Combi variants is filled with 1.1 kg
and has a CO 2 equivalent of
1.57 tonnes and the front and rear air
conditioning system in Bus variants
is filled with 1.7 kg and has a CO 2
equivalent of 2.43 tonnes.
Depending on vehicle, information
regarding air conditioning refrigerant
appears on a label located in the
engine compartment.
290Vehicle careWheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
We recommend not swapping the
front wheels with the rear wheels and
vice versa, as this can affect vehicle
stability. Always use less worn tyres
on the rear axle.
Tyres
Factory-fitted tyres are matched to
the chassis and offer optimum driving comfort and safety.Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the maximum speed
sticker in the driver's field of view.
Tyre designations
E.g. 215/65 R 16 C 109 R215:tyre width, mm65:cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:belt type: RadialRF:type: RunFlat16:wheel diameter, inchesC:cargo or commercial use88:load index e.g. 109 is
equivalent to approx. 1030 kgR:speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 100 mphS:up to 112 mphT:up to 118 mphH:up to 130 mphV:up to 150 mphW:up to 168 mphChoose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus
125 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
The tyre pressure information label
on the driver's door frame indicates the original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
Always inflate tyres to the pressures
shown on the label.
Tyre pressures 3 315.
Vehicle care309UnderbodySome 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.
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 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.
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.
340IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....273
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 268
ACC files..................................... 152
Activating Bluetooth function ......196
Activating the navigation system 165
Activating voice recognition ........191
Active emergency braking ..103, 252
Adaptation volume km/h .............137
AdBlue ........................ 100, 233, 311
AdBlue gauge ............................... 92
AdBlue tank ................................ 315
Add a favourite destination .........176
Adding contacts to the phonebook .............................. 200
Adjustable air vents ...................220
AF (Alternative Frequency)......... 147
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........97
Airbag deactivation ................62, 97
Airbag label................................... 58 Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 222
Air conditioning system .............. 208
Air intake .................................... 222
Air suspension ........................... 230
Air suspension system................ 305
Air vents...................................... 220
Antifreeze ................................... 272Antilock brake system ................ 243
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......99
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft bolts............................. 298
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34
Anti-theft security lock ..................22
Appearance care ........................307
Armrest ........................................ 50
Ashtrays ....................................... 90
AST (Autostore list) ....................146
Audio players .............................. 128
Audio settings ............................. 136
Automatic call waiting .................200
Automatic light control ...............109
Automatic locking ...................23, 28
Automatic phone connection ......194
Automatic station search ............144
Automatic station storing ............146
Automatic switch-off ...................128
Automatic zoom .......................... 165
Autostop ....................... 17, 226, 227
Autostore lists ............................. 146
Auxiliary heater ........................... 215
AUX input ................................... 150
AUX input usage ........................151
Avoid part of route ......................182
B
Balance....................................... 136
Bass............................................ 136
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
346Rear view display.........................40
Rear windows .............................. 41
Rear window wiper setting.......... 128
Recalling a station ......................146
Recalling a stored station ...........144
Receiving calls............................ 200
Recent destinations ....................176
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 311, 315
Refuelling ................................... 262 Region ........................................ 147
Registered trademarks ...............321
Remote control ............................. 20
Restore default settings ..............128
Restore factory settings ..............138
Retractable parking brake ..........244
Reversing lights .........................113
Ride control systems ..........246, 248
Ride height ................................. 230
Roller shutter .............................. 335
Roof .............................................. 43
Glass panel ............................... 43
Roof load ...................................... 81
Roof rack ..................................... 81
Route .......................................... 165
Route information .......................182
Route planning method ..............165
Route settings............................. 165S
Safety alerts................................ 165
Safety belts ................................... 54
Safety net .................................... 79
Safety prop ................................. 330
Save a favourite destination .......176
Saved locations .......................... 176
SD card............................... 163, 165
Search for Bluetooth device .......196
Search radio station name .........144
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 46 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................97
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat heating ................................. 51
Seat position ................................ 45
Security code .............................. 119
Select a destination ....................176
Selecting the waveband .............143
Selective catalytic reduction .......233
Selector lever ............................. 241
Service ............................... 222, 310
Service display ......................93, 98
Service information ....................310
Services ...................................... 128
Service vehicle soon .................... 98
Settings....................................... 128
Setting the time........................... 128
Setting the volume ......................128
Setting up the navigation system 165Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................256
Sideboards ................................. 327
Sidelights .................................... 109
Side turn lights ........................... 281
Side wind assist .......................... 247
Side windows................................ 41
Simulcast .................................... 147
Slideshow ................................... 165
Sliding door .................................. 29
Sliding side door ........................... 29
Smartphone Phone projection .....................162
Software version .........................200
Sound optimisation .....................136
Spare wheel ............................... 300
Speed cameras .......................... 165
Speed dependent volume ..........137
Speed limiter....................... 103, 250
Speedometer ............................... 90
Speed warning ........................... 103
Starting and operating ................225
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine .......17, 226, 241
Station search............................. 144
Station storing............................. 146
Steering ...................................... 224
Steering column controls ......84, 121
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 84
Steering wheel controls ...............84
347Step............................................ 335
Stop engine .................................. 99
Stop-start system.......... 17, 102, 227
Storage ................................. 72, 337
Storage compartments .................72
Storage net ............................. 73, 74
Stored stations............................ 144
Sun visors .................................... 43
Suspension height ......................230
Suspension seat ........................... 46
Switching on/off .......................... 128
Swivelling shelf ............................. 73
Symbols ......................................... 4
Symbols overview ...................... 189
System settings .......................... 138
T
Tachograph ........................ 103, 108
Tachometer ................................. 91
Tailboard..................................... 326
Tail lights ................................... 279
Technical data ............................ 333
Text information (Radio text) ......147
Theft-deterrent feature ..............119
Three-point seat belt .................... 55 Thumbnails ................................. 160
Time............................................ 128
Tipper operation ......................... 328
Tone settings .............................. 136
Toolbox ....................................... 332Tools .......................................... 289
Top-Tether .................................... 64
Touch operation overview ..........135
Touchscreen ............................... 104
Tow bar....................................... 264 Towing ........................................ 264
Towing another vehicle .............306
Towing a trailer ........................... 264
Towing equipment .....................265
Towing eye ................................. 305
Towing the vehicle .....................305
Traction Control system ............. 246
Traffic announcements (TA) .......147
Traffic announcement volume ....137
Traffic information .......................182
Traffic info service ......................163
Traffic safety ....................... 117, 192
Trailer coupling ........................... 264
Trailer stability assist .................265
Trailer towing ............................. 264
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display ...........93, 240
Tread depth ............................... 293
Treble ......................................... 136
Trip computer ....................107, 128
Trip odometer .............................. 91
Trip report ................................... 128
Turbo engine warm-up ...............226
Turn lights ............................ 97, 112
Tyre chains ................................ 294Tyre changing............................. 298
Tyre designations ......................290
Tyre pressure ............................ 290
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 101, 291
Tyre pressures ........................... 316
Tyre repair kit ............................. 295
Tyres .......................................... 290
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 294
U Underseat storage .......................74
Unpairing a mobile phone ..........196
Update FM list ............................ 146
Updating stations list ..................146
Upholstery .................................. 309
Usage ................. 128, 143, 151, 165
USB drive ................................... 152
USB drives.................................. 153
USB memory stick ..............163, 165
USB port ..................................... 152
USB socket ........................... 87, 153
Using smartphone applications ..162
Using the display screen ............128
Using the Infotainment system ...128
Using this manual ..................3, 117
V
Variable effort steering .................99
Vehicle battery ...................273, 303
Vehicle checks ...................269, 332