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End-of-life vehicle recovery

Vehicle checks

Performing work

9 Danger

Information on end-of-life vehicle

recovery centres and the recycling of

end-of-life vehicles is available on our

website, where legally required. Only

entrust this work to an authorised

recycling centre.

The ignition system uses

extremely high voltage. Do not

touch.

Bonnet

Opening

Open the driver's door.

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

Pull the release lever and return it to

its original position.

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Closing

Caution

Before closing the bonnet, press the

support into the holder.

Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the

latch from a low height (20-25 cm).

Check that the bonnet is engaged.

It is the owner's responsibility to

maintain the proper level of an

appropriate quality engine oil in

the engine.

Caution

Do not press the bonnet into the

latch to avoid dents.

Push the safety catch upwards and

open the bonnet.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level manually

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of engine oil is used.

Recommended fluids and lubricants

3 254.

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

reinsert it fully, pull out and read the

engine oil level.

The maximum engine oil

consumption is 0.6 l per 600 miles.

Check with the vehicle on a level

surface. The engine must be at

operating temperature and switched

off for at least 5 min.

Secure the bonnet support.

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When the engine oil level has

dropped to the MIN mark, top up the

engine oil.

Coolant and antifreeze 3 254.

Coolant level

We recommend the use of the same

grade of engine oil that was used at

last change.

The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

Caution

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

Caution

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out. If the

engine oil exceeds the maximum

level, do not start the vehicle and

contact a workshop.

Different dipsticks are used

depending on engine variant.

Capacities 3 263.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

Engine coolant

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.

The factory filled coolant provides

freeze protection down to approx.

-37 °C.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

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Washer fluid

Brakes

9 Warning

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

the cap, relieving the pressure

slowly.

Continued driving is possible but

have the brake lining replaced as

soon as possible.

Once new brake linings are installed,

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of

released coolant concentrate mixed

with clean tap water. If no coolant

concentrate is available, use clean

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

the coolant concentration checked

and have the cause of the coolant

loss remedied by a workshop.

Brake fluid

Fill with clean water mixed with a

suitable quantity of approved

windscreen washer fluid which

contains antifreeze.

The washer fluid level has to be

underneath the MAX mark.

9 Warning

Brake fluid is poisonous and

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

Caution

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

Washer fluid 3 254.

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When the vehicle battery is being

replaced, please ensure that there

are no open ventilation holes in the

vicinity of the positive terminal. If a

ventilation hole is open in this area, it

must be closed off with a dummy cap,

and the ventilation in the vicinity of the

negative terminal must be opened.

Ensure that the battery is always

replaced by the same type of battery.

The vehicle battery has to be

replaced by a workshop.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.

Laying up the vehicle for more than

four weeks can lead to battery

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the negative terminal of the vehicle

battery.

The brake fluid level must be between

the DANGER and MAX marks.

If fluid level is below DANGER, seek

Stop-start system 3 147.

Charging the vehicle battery

the assistance of a workshop.

Brake and clutch fluid 3 254.

Ensure the ignition is switched off

before connecting or disconnecting

the vehicle battery.

9 Warning

On vehicles with stop-start

system, ensure that the charging

potential does not exceed 14.6 V

when using a battery charger.

Otherwise the vehicle battery may

be damaged.

Battery discharge protection 3 129.

Vehicle battery

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

Replacing the vehicle battery

Notice

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this section may lead to

temporary deactivation or

disturbance of the stop-start system.

Jump starting 3 243.

unnecessary electrical consumers.

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See the Owner's Manual for

further information.

Explosive gas may be present in

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

Discharge protection

Warning label

Battery voltage

When the vehicle battery voltage is

running low, a warning message will

appear in the Driver Information

Centre.

Power saving mode

This mode deactivates electrical

consumers to avoid excessive

discharging of the vehicle battery.

These consumers, such as the

infotainment system, windscreen

wipers, low beam headlights,

courtesy light, etc. can be used for a

total maximum time of about

40 minutes after ignition is switched

off.

When the vehicle is being driven, the

load reduction function temporarily

deactivates certain functions, e.g. the

heated rear window.

The deactivated functions are

reactivated automatically as soon as

conditions permit.

Meaning of symbols:

Idle boost

●

No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

If charging of the vehicle battery is

required due to battery condition, the

power output of the generator must

be increased. This will be achieved by

an idle boost which may be audible.

Changing into power saving mode

When power saving mode is

activated, a message appears in the

Driver Information Centre indicating

Power saving mode.

An active telephone call using the

hands-free option will be maintained

for around 10 minutes longer.

●

Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

●

Keep the vehicle battery out of

A message appears in the Driver

Information Centre.

reach of children.

The vehicle battery contains

sulphuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

Power outlet

The power outlets are deactivated in

the event of low vehicle battery

voltage.

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Deactivating power saving mode

Power saving mode is deactivated

automatically when the engine is

restarted. Run the engine for a

sufficient charge:

Rear window

Wiper blade replacement

Windscreen

●

for less than 10 minutes to use

the consumers for approx.

5 minutes

●

for more than 10 minutes to use

the consumers for up to approx.

30 minutes

Diesel fuel system bleeding

Lift the wiper arm. Disengage the

wiper blade as shown in the

illustration and remove.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

fuel system must be bled. Switch on

the ignition three times for

Switch off the ignition.

15 seconds at a time. Then crank the

engine for a maximum of

40 seconds. Repeat this process after

no less than five seconds. If the

engine fails to start, seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Within one minute after switching off

the ignition, operate the wiper lever to

positon the wiper blades vertically on

the windscreen.

Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the

raised position, press button to

disengage the wiper blade and

remove.

Lower the wiper arm carefully.

Attach the wiper blade to the wiper

arm and push until it engages.

Lower the wiper arm carefully.

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