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Vehicle care149Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are not functional.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir. ● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.
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Vehicle care155Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Rear window
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as shown in illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen headlights Halogen headlights with separate
bulbs for low beam and high beam.
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166Vehicle careNo.Circuit1Rear carrier2Exterior mirror switch3Body control module4Foldable power sunroof5ABS6Daytime running light left / low
beam left7–8Power window switch9Vehicle battery sensor10Headlamp levelling / Ignition11Rear wiper12Window defog13Daytime running light right / low
beam right14Exterior mirror heating15–No.Circuit16Fuel pump module / LPG
module17Interior mirror / Voltage
converter18Engine control module19Fuel pump20–21Solenoid canister purge22–23Ignition coils / Injectors24Washer system25Ambient light sensor / Rain light sensor26Engine sensors27Engine management28Engine control module / LPG
module29Engine control module30–No.Circuit31Left highbeam32Right highbeam33Engine control module34Horn35Air conditioning compressor
clutch36–
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168Vehicle careNo.Circuit1–2–3Power windows4Voltage transformer5Body control module 16Body control module 27Body control module 38Body control module 49Body control module 510Body control module 611Body control module 712Body control module 813–14Tailgate15Airbag module16Diagnose connector17Ignition switchNo.Circuit18Air conditioning system19Audio amplifier20Parking assist21Brake switch22Infotainment system23USB charging port24Infotainment system25OnStar26Instrument panel27Seat heating, driver28–29–30Ignition31Antitheft alarm system32Seat heating, passenger33Heated steering wheel34–
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Vehicle care189● Apply the parking brake,transmission in neutral.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.
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Vehicle care191
2. Screw in the towing eye as far asit will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
3. Attach a tow rope – or better still a
tow rod – to the towing eye.
General
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.
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.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and engage in the front
bumper.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingAdam without foldable sunroof:
The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".
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192Vehicle careAdam with foldable sunroof:
The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences, therefore wash your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select one with textile
brushes and select a programme
without wax additives.
Restrictions for filmed or matt painted
body parts or decor tapes, see
"Polishing and waxing".
When hand washing the vehicle, use
clear water and a soft brush, cleaning in grain direction of the textile sun
roof.
Never use a steam-jet or high-
pressure jet cleaner for the sunroof.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle regularly, but not the textile of the
sunroof.Caution
After washing or cleaning, the
foldable sunroof must be
completely dried before opening. If a wet sunroof remains opened for
a longer time, it would be
damaged by water spotting and
mould growth.All variants:
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.
If using a car wash, comply with the
car wash manufacturer's instructions.
The windscreen wiper and rear
window wiper must be switched off.
Remove antenna and external
accessories such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
On vehicles with emblem touchpad:
when cleaning with a high-pressure
jet cleaner ensure a minimum
distance of 30 cm when working
around the tailgate to prevent
unintended unlocking.
Thoroughly 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.
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Vehicle care193Exterior 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
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly (at the latest when water no longer beads). Otherwise, the
paintwork will dry out.
The foldable sunroof must not be
polished or waxed. When using
automatic car washes, select a
programme without wax additives.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Unpainted plastic body parts must not
be treated with wax or polishing
agents.
Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot waxprogrammes in automatic car washes if the vehicle is equipped with theseparts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror housing cover, must not be polished.
Otherwise these parts would become agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
Windows and windscreen 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.Glass panel
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to 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 damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with a 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.
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217DDanger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............100
Declaration of conformity ............207
Door open .................................... 79
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........129
Driver Information Centre .............80
Driving hints ................................ 115
E Electric adjustment ......................26
Electrical system......................... 164
Electronic climate control system 109
Electronic Stability Control.......... 126
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............77
Electronic Stability Control off....... 77
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......149
Engine compartment fuse box ...165
Engine coolant ........................... 152
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 70
Engine data ............................... 203
Engine exhaust .......................... 121
Engine identification ...................199
Engine oil ...........151, 196, 200, 205
Engine oil pressure ......................78
Entry lighting .............................. 104
Event data recorders ..................212Exhaust filter ......................... 78, 121
Exit lighting ................................ 104
Exterior care .............................. 191
Exterior light ................................. 79
Exterior lighting ......................12, 98
Exterior mirrors ............................. 26
F First aid ......................................... 57
First aid kit ................................... 57
Fixed air vents ........................... 114
Folding mirrors ............................. 26
Front airbag system .....................42
Front seats.................................... 32
Front storage ................................ 52
Front turn lights .......................... 158
Fuel............................................. 142
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......144
Fuel for petrol engines ...............142
Fuel gauge ................................... 69 Fuel selector ................................ 69
Fuel tank ..................................... 205
Fuses ......................................... 164
G Gauges ......................................... 68
Gear shifting ................................. 77
Glass panel .................................. 30
Glovebox ..................................... 51H
Halogen headlights ....................155
Hand brake ......................... 123, 124
Hazard warning flashers ............100
Headlight flash ............................. 99
Headlight range adjustment ......100
Headlights..................................... 98
Headlights when driving abroad 100
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 31
Heated mirrors ............................. 26
Heated rear window ..................... 29
Heated steering wheel .................61
Heating ........................................ 35
Heating and ventilation system . 106
High beam ............................. 79, 99
Hill start assist ........................... 125
Horn ....................................... 13, 62
I
Identification plate .....................199
Ignition switch positions .............116
Immobiliser ............................ 25, 79
Indicators ...................................... 68
Info Display ................................... 85
Information displays...................... 80
Instrument cluster ........................68
Instrument panel fuse box .........167
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 102
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218Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 194
Interior lighting ............................ 102
Interior lights ...................... 102, 164
Interior mirrors .............................. 27
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 188
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L Lashing eyes ............................... 56
Light switch .................................. 98
Load compartment ................24, 53
Load compartment cover .............54
Loading information .....................58
Low fuel ....................................... 79
LPG .............................. 69, 144, 200
M Malfunction indicator light ............76
Manual anti-dazzle ......................27
Manual transmission .................. 123
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel Display............................ 80Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................102
N
New vehicle running-in ..............116
Number plate light .....................163
O Object detection systems ...........132
Odometer ..................................... 68
Oil, engine .......................... 196, 200
OnStar .......................................... 93
Operate pedal ............................... 76
Outside temperature ....................64
Overrun cut-off ........................... 118
P Parking ................................ 17, 120
Parking assist ...................... 77, 132
Parking brake ............................ 124
Parking lights ............................. 101
Particulate filter ........................... 121
Performing work ........................150
Power outlets ............................... 66
Power steering.............................. 77
Power windows ............................ 27
Puncture ..................................... 182R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 215
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 210
Rear floor storage cover ..............55
Rear fog light ...............79, 101, 159
Rear storage ................................. 54
Rear window wiper and washer ..63
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 196, 200
Refuelling ................................... 144 Registered trademarks ...............212
Retained power off .....................117
Reversing lights .........................102
Ride control systems ..................125
Roof load ...................................... 58
Roof rack ..................................... 58
S Safety belts ................................... 36
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 33
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................74
Seat belts ..................................... 36
Seat folding .................................. 34
Seat heating ................................. 35
Seat position ................................ 32
Service ....................................... 114 Service display ............................ 71