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To calculate the payload, enter the
data for your vehicle in the Weights
table at the front of this manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
■ Driving with a roof load increases the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a detrimental
effect on vehicle handling due to
the vehicle's higher centre of
gravity. Distribute the load evenly
and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and vehicle speed according to the load
conditions. Check and retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
The permissible roof load is 60 kg. The roof load is the combined
weight of the roof rack and the load.

214Vehicle careAppearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has adegreasing effect and impairs lockfunction. After using de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing
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.
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 vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle 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.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.
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.
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 Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
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.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.

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Windows and windscreen wiperblades
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.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using 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.Moonroof
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 middle part of the moonroof.
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.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.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
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.

218Service and maintenance
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in the Service and Warranty Booklet.The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service interval with remaining engine oil life duration The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 91.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and
lubricants Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.
Damage resulting from the use of
products not compliant with these
specifications will not be covered by
the warranty.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for gasoline and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for gasoline
engines are also valid for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 222.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.

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Fuel selector ................................ 91
Fuse box ..................................... 187
Fuses ......................................... 186
G Gauges ......................................... 89
General information ...................163
Glovebox ..................................... 61
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 103
H Halogen headlights ....................176
Hand brake ......................... 146, 147
Hazard warning flashers ............120
Headlight flash ........................... 117
Headlight range adjustment ......118
Headlights .......................... 116, 117
Headlights when driving abroad 118
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................83
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 125
High beam ........................... 99, 117
Hill start assist ........................... 148
Horn ....................................... 13, 83I
Identification plate .....................221
Ignition switch positions .............136
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 99
Indicators ...................................... 89
Information displays.................... 100
Instrument cluster ........................89
Instrument panel fuse box .........189
Instrument panel illumination .....186
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 122
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 216
Interior lighting ............................ 122
Interior lights ...................... 122, 186
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......144
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....60
J
Jump starting ............................. 210
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
Keys, memorised settings ............21L
Lashing eyes ............................... 77
Light covers, misted.................... 121
Lighting features .........................123
Light switch ................................ 116
Load compartment ................26, 73
Load compartment cover .............75
Load compartment fuse box ......190
Loading information .....................80
Low fuel ....................................... 98
M Malfunction indicator light ............95
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 144
Manual transmission .................. 145
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................121
Moonroof ..................................... 33
N New vehicle running-in ..............136
Number plate light .....................185
O
Object detection systems ...........152
Octane rating .............................. 225
Odometer ..................................... 90

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Oil............................................... 170
Oil, engine .......................... 218, 222
Oil pressure .................................. 98
Operate pedal ............................... 96
Outside temperature ....................86
Overrun cut-off ........................... 137
P Parking ................................ 17, 140
Parking assist ............................ 152
Parking brake ............................ 147
Parking lights ............................. 121
Particulate filter ........................... 141
Performance .............................. 228
Performing work ........................169
Personalisation ........................... 112
Pollen filter ................................. 133
Power outlets ............................... 88
Power steering fluid ....................172
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................... 97
Puncture ..................................... 204
Q
Quickheat ................................... 132
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 238
Radio remote control ...................20Reading lights ............................ 123
Rear carrier system ......................64
Rear doors ................................... 25
Rear floor storage cover ..............76
Rear fog light ............................... 99
Rear fog lights ........................... 121
Rear seats .................................... 41
Rear storage ................................. 75
Rear view camera ...................... 154
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 85
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 218, 222
Reduced engine power ...............99
Refuelling ................................... 159 Remote control ............................. 20
Retained power off .....................136
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................149
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 80
Roof rack ..................................... 79
S
Safety belts ................................... 44
Safety net .................................... 77
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................94
Seat belts ..................................... 44
Seat heating ................................. 40Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ............................. 143
Service ............................... 133, 217
Service display ............................ 91
Service information ....................217
Service vehicle soon .................... 95
Side airbag system ......................52
Sidelights .................................... 116
Side turn signal lights ................184
Spare wheel ............................... 208
Speedometer ............................... 89
Starting and operating ................136
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................136
Steering ...................................... 135
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 82
Steering wheel controls ...............82
Steering wheel, heated .................83
Stop-start system........................ 138
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunvisor lights ........................... 123
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 90
Tailgate ......................................... 26
Tail lights ................................... 182
Technical data ............................ 225