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Vehicle care

Before and after winter, wash the

underbody and have the protective

wax coating checked.

Clean fabric upholstery with a

Plastic and rubber parts

vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove

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.

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.

Towing equipment

Do not clean the coupling ball bar with

a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

Air shutter

Clean the shutter system in the front

bumper to maintain correct

functionality.

Clean seat belts with lukewarm water

or interior cleaner.

Floor mats

9 Warning

Caution

If a floor mat has the wrong size or

is not properly installed, it can

interfere with the accelerator pedal

and/or brake pedal, what can

cause unintended acceleration

and/or increased stopping

distance which can cause a crash

and injury.

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.

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 the 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.

Use the following guidelines for

proper floor mat usage.

●

The original equipment floor mats

were designed for your vehicle. If

the floor mats need replacing, it

is recommended that certified

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floor mats be purchased. Always

check that the floor mats do not

interfere with the pedals.

Removing

1. Move the driver's seat backwards

as far as possible.

●

Use the floor mat with the correct

2. Turn retainers a quarter turn

towards the opposite direction

than during installation.

side up. Do not turn it over.

Do not place anything on top of

the driver side floor mat.

Use only a single floor mat on the

driver side.

Do not place one floor mat on top

of another.

3. Remove the mat.

2. Align slots in the mat with the

retainers, as shown.

Inserting and removing the floor

mats

The driver side floor mat is held in

place by two retainers.

To install the driver's side floor mat:

1. Move the driver's seat backwards

as far as possible.

3. Turn retainers clockwise for a

quarter turn.

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Service and maintenance

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-

Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,

Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,

Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,

Greece, Greenland, Hungary,

Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,

Liechtenstein, Lithuania,

Luxembourg, North Macedonia,

Malta, Monaco, Montenegro,

Netherlands, Norway, Poland,

Portugal, Romania, San Marino,

Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,

Sweden, Switzerland, United

Kingdom.

General information

Service and

maintenance

Service information

In order to ensure economical and

safe vehicle operation and to

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

is of vital importance that all

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maintenance work is carried out at the

Recommended fluids, lubricants

and parts .................................... 271

Recommended fluids and

proper intervals as specified.

The detailed, up-to-date service

schedule for your vehicle is available

at the workshop.

lubricants ................................ 271

Service display 3 106.

European service intervals

International service intervals

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 20,000 miles or after

one year, whichever occurs first.

Engine oil and filter change is

indicated by the engine oil life system,

when required earlier than

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 10,000 miles or after

one year, whichever occurs first.

Additional engine oil and filter change

is indicated by the engine oil life

system, when required earlier than

maintenance.

A shorter service interval can be valid

for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for

taxis and police vehicles.

The European service intervals are

valid for the following countries:

Severe operating conditions exist if

one or more of the following

circumstances occur frequently: Cold

starting, stop and go operation, trailer

operation, mountain driving, driving

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on poor and sandy road surfaces,

increased air pollution, presence of

airborne sand and high dust content,

driving at high altitude and large

variations of temperature. Under

these severe operating conditions,

certain service work may be required

more frequently than the regular

service interval.

The international service intervals are

valid for the countries which are not

listed in the European service

intervals.

Select the appropriate engine oil

based on its quality and on the

minimum ambient temperature

3 275.

Recommended fluids,

lubricants and parts

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

Topping up engine oil

Caution

Only use products that meet the

recommended specifications.

In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up

and dispose it properly.

9 Warning

Operating materials are

hazardous and could be

poisonous. Handle with care. Pay

attention to information given on

the containers.

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 oils for all petrol

engines with only ACEA quality is

prohibited, since it can cause engine

damage under certain operating

conditions.

Select the appropriate engine oil

based on its quality and on the

minimum ambient temperature

3 275.

Service display 3 106.

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. It is also

a benefit when selling the vehicle.

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.

Additional engine oil additives

The use of additional engine oil

additives could cause damage and

invalidate the warranty.

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