Vehicle care for Your Vauxhall Grandland SUV Second Generation (2025-2026)

Vehicle care  
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Electrical system ........................ 279  
Fuses ....................................... 279  
Vehicle tools .............................. 279  
Tools ........................................ 279  
General Information  
Accessories and vehicle  
modifications  
We recommend the use of genuine  
parts and accessories and factory  
approved parts specific for your  
vehicle type. We cannot assess or  
guarantee reliability of other products  
- even if they have a regulatory or  
otherwise granted approval.  
Any modification, conversion or other  
changes made to standard vehicle  
specifications (including, without  
limitation, software modifications,  
modifications of the electronic control  
units) may invalidate the warranty  
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such  
changes may affect driver assistance  
systems, may impact fuel or electric  
power consumption, CO2 emissions  
and other emissions of the vehicle  
and cause the vehicle to no longer  
conform to the operating permit,  
impacting the validity of your vehicle  
registration.  
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General Information ................... 263  
Accessories and vehicle  
modifications .......................... 263  
Vehicle storage ........................ 265  
End-of-life vehicle recovery ..... 266  
Wheels and tyres ....................... 280  
Winter tyres ............................. 280  
Tyre designations .................... 280  
Tyre pressure .......................... 281  
Tyre deflation detection  
system .................................... 282  
Tread depth ............................. 283  
Changing tyre and wheel size . 283  
Wheel covers ........................... 283  
Tyre chains .............................. 284  
Tyre repair kit .......................... 284  
Wheel changing ....................... 287  
Spare wheel ............................ 289  
Vehicle checks ........................... 267  
Performing work ...................... 267  
Bonnet ..................................... 267  
Engine oil ................................. 268  
Engine coolant ......................... 269  
Washer fluid ............................ 270  
Brakes ..................................... 270  
Brake fluid ............................... 270  
Vehicle battery ......................... 271  
High voltage battery ................ 273  
Diesel fuel system bleeding ..... 274  
Wiper blade replacement ........ 274  
Bulb replacement ....................... 275  
LED headlights ........................ 275  
Front fog lights ......................... 275  
Tail lights ................................. 275  
Side turn lights ......................... 278  
Number plate light ................... 278  
Interior lights ............................ 278  
Jump starting ............................. 292  
Towing ....................................... 294  
Towing the vehicle ................... 294  
Towing another vehicle ........... 295  
Appearance care ....................... 296  
Exterior care ............................ 296  
Interior care ............................. 298  
Floor mats ............................... 298  
 
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Caution  
Press the lower part of the protection  
covers against the slat of the grille.  
Ensure that the protection covers are  
fixed securely.  
Caution  
Access to the diagnostic socket  
associated with the on-board  
electronics is reserved for  
qualified technicians and  
approved tools.  
The cold protection covers must  
be removed when one of the  
following conditions occurs:  
Deinstallation  
The ambient temperature is  
above 10 °C.  
The vehicle is towing a trailer.  
The vehicle is driven at speeds  
above 120 km/h.  
Caution  
When transporting the vehicle on  
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the  
mud flaps might be damaged.  
Installation  
Cold protection covers  
In order to prevent the accumulation  
of snow at the radiator cooling fan, it  
is recommended to install removable  
protection covers.  
It is recommended to have the  
protection covers installed by a  
workshop.  
1. With your hand behind the grille,  
push the brackets of the  
protection covers upwards to  
release them.  
2. Pull the protection covers  
upwards and remove them.  
 
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4. Wait four minutes.  
Vehicle storage  
Storage for a long period of time  
5. PHEV: Open the load  
compartment.  
6. PHEV: Lift and remove the rear  
floor cover.  
If the vehicle is to be stored for several  
months:  
Wash the vehicle.  
Have the wax in the engine  
compartment and underbody  
checked.  
Clean and preserve the rubber  
seals.  
9. Lift the plastic cover of the vehicle  
battery's positive terminal in the  
engine compartment.  
Fill up fuel tank completely.  
Change the engine oil.  
Drain the washer fluid reservoir.  
Check the coolant antifreeze and  
corrosion protection.  
10. Raise the lever fully and remove  
clamp from the terminal.  
7. PHEV: Push (1) the unlock lever  
and remove (2) the lead from the  
connection pin.  
Storage PHEV up to four weeks  
Plug in the charging cable.  
Adjust tyre pressure to the value  
specified for full load.  
1. Park the vehicle in a dry, well  
ventilated place. Engage first or  
reverse gear or set selector lever  
to P. Prevent the vehicle from  
rolling.  
8. Open the bonnet, close all doors  
Storage PHEV up to twelve  
months  
and lock the vehicle.  
Discharge the high voltage  
battery until 30 percent remain on  
the battery range indicator  
(battery symbol) on the Driver  
Information Centre.  
2. Do not apply the parking brake.  
3. Switch off ignition and all electric  
consumers.  
 
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Do not plug in the charging cable.  
Check tyre pressure.  
High voltage battery  
Always store the vehicle in a  
place with temperatures between  
-10 °C and 30 °C.  
Vehicle storage at extreme  
temperatures may cause  
damage to the high voltage  
battery.  
Every three months, check the  
high voltage battery's state of  
charge. If the state of charge is  
below 30 percent, recharge the  
high voltage battery to 30  
percent.  
Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.  
Check the engine oil level.  
Check the coolant level.  
The high voltage battery is designed  
for the life of the vehicle if the  
recommendations are followed. If it  
becomes necessary to replace the  
high voltage battery, contact a  
workshop for instructions on its  
disposal. Improper disposal carries  
the risk of severe burns, electric  
shock, and damage to the  
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, where legally required. Only  
entrust this work to an authorised  
recycling centre.  
environment.  
Recommendations 3 273.  
Putting back into operation  
When the vehicle is to be put back into  
operation:  
1. Connect the clamp to the positive  
terminal of the vehicle battery in  
the engine compartment.  
2. PHEV: Push the unlock lever and  
connect the lead to the connection  
of the vehicle battery in the load  
compartment.  
3. Initialise the power windows 3 25.  
 
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Vehicle checks  
Performing work  
components in the vehicle can  
9 Danger  
only be serviced by technicians  
with special training.  
The ignition system uses  
extremely high voltage. Do not  
touch.  
High voltage components are  
identified by labels. Do not  
remove, open, take apart, or  
modify these components. High  
voltage cable or wiring has orange  
covering. Do not probe, tamper  
with, cut, or modify high voltage  
cable or wiring.  
PHEV  
Caution  
Even small amounts of  
9 Danger  
contamination to the liquids can  
cause damage to vehicle systems.  
Do not allow contaminants to  
contact the fluids, reservoir caps,  
or dipsticks.  
9 Warning  
Never try to perform maintenance  
work on high voltage components  
yourself. You may be injured and  
the vehicle may be damaged.  
Service and repair of these high  
voltage components should only  
be performed by a trained service  
technician with proper knowledge  
and tools. Exposure to high  
Only perform engine compartment  
checks when the ignition is off.  
The cooling fan may start  
operating even if the ignition is off.  
Bonnet  
Opening  
Open the left front door.  
voltage may cause shock, burns,  
and even death. The high voltage  
 
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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  
3 304.  
The maximum engine oil  
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.  
Check with the vehicle on a level  
surface. The engine must be at  
operating temperature and switched  
off for at least five minutes.  
Pull the release lever and return it to  
its original position.  
Secure the bonnet support.  
Closing  
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.  
Caution  
Do not press the bonnet into the  
latch to avoid dents.  
Push the safety catch upwards and  
open the bonnet.  
 
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Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,  
reinsert it fully, pull out and read the  
engine oil level.  
When the engine oil level has  
dropped to the MIN mark, top up the  
engine oil.  
Different dipsticks are used  
depending on engine variant.  
We recommend the use of the same  
grade of engine oil that was used at  
last change.  
Propulsion types 3 4.  
Driver Information Centre 3 86.  
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.  
Coolant level MHEV and ICE  
Caution  
Too low a coolant level can cause  
engine damage.  
Capacities 3 314.  
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.  
Engine coolant  
The factory filled coolant provides  
freeze protection down to approx.  
-37 °C.  
Caution  
Only use approved antifreeze.  
Coolant and antifreeze 3 304.  
If the cooling system is cold, the  
coolant level should be above the  
MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.  
Coolant level PHEV  
If the coolant level is too low, a  
The engine oil level must not exceed  
the MAX mark on the dipstick.  
corresponding message is displayed  
in the Driver Information Centre. Seek  
the assistance of a workshop to have  
the engine coolant topped up.  
 
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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.  
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 3 304.  
 
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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 positive 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 3 176.  
Charging the vehicle battery  
the assistance of a workshop.  
Brake and clutch fluid 3 304.  
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.  
Vehicle storage 3 265.  
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  
Note  
Any deviation from the instructions  
given in this section may lead to  
temporary deactivation or  
disturbance of the stop-start system.  
Jump starting 3 292.  
unnecessary electric consumers.  
 
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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:  
Discharge protection  
Heating functionalities  
Power saving mode  
This mode deactivates electric  
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.  
Note  
Individual heating functionalities,  
such as heated seats or heated  
steering wheel, may be temporarily  
unavailable in the event of electric  
loading constraints. Functions will  
be resumed after some minutes.  
for less than ten minutes to use  
the consumers for approx. five  
minutes  
for more than ten minutes to use  
the consumers for up to approx.  
30 minutes  
Idle boost  
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.  
A message appears in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Changing into power saving mode  
When power saving mode is  
activated, a message appears in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
An active telephone call using the  
hands-free option will be maintained  
for around ten minutes longer.  
Warning label  
Power outlet  
The power outlets are deactivated in  
the event of low vehicle battery  
voltage.  
Battery discharge protection 3 104.  
 
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Meaning of symbols:  
Do not store the vehicle for a long  
period of non-use (more than  
twelve hours) when the high  
voltage battery has a low or high  
charge level. Prefer a charge  
level between 20 and 40%.  
Always inform the fire and  
emergency services in the event  
of an incident, that the vehicle is  
equipped with a high voltage  
battery.  
No sparks, naked flames or  
smoking.  
Always shield eyes. Explosive  
gases can cause blindness or  
injury.  
Never touch the liquids leaking  
from the high voltage battery.  
Limit the use of fast charging.  
The vehicle battery contains  
sulphuric acid which could cause  
blindness or serious burn  
injuries.  
Do not expose the vehicle to  
temperatures below -30 °C and  
above 60 °C for more than 24  
hours.  
Avoid charging the vehicle at low  
temperatures (except if the  
vehicle ran more than 20  
minutes) or above 30 °C.  
Do not use the high voltage  
battery as a generator of energy.  
Do not use a generator to  
recharge the high voltage  
battery.  
Do not inhale the gases emitted  
by the high voltage battery which  
are toxic.  
Move away from the vehicle in  
the event of incident or accident,  
the gases emitted being  
flammable and could cause a  
fire.  
Too low a coolant level must be  
topped up and the cause of the  
coolant loss remedied by a  
workshop.  
Keep the vehicle battery out of  
reach of children.  
See the Owner's Manual for  
further information.  
Explosive gas may be present in  
the vicinity of the vehicle battery.  
High voltage battery  
To preserve the range and the  
durability of the high voltage battery,  
the following is recommended:  
Vehicle storage 3 265.  
Leakage  
Whenever possible do not  
charge the high voltage battery  
more than 80%.  
Damage to the high voltage battery  
could result in the leakage of toxic  
gases or fluids either immediately or  
later. The following is recommended:  
Do not completely discharge the  
high voltage battery.  
 
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Within one minute after switching off  
ignition, operate the wiper lever to  
position 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.  
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled  
to the wiper arm and push until it  
engages.  
Diesel fuel system bleeding  
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel  
fuel system must be bled. Switch on  
the ignition three times for  
Lower wiper arm carefully.  
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.  
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled  
to the wiper arm and push until it  
engages.  
Lower wiper arm carefully.  
Wiper blade replacement  
Rear window  
Windscreen  
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade  
as shown in illustration and remove.  
Switch off ignition.  
 
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Front fog lights  
Bulb replacement  
Before replacing a bulb, ensure that  
all exterior and interior lights and the  
ignition are switched off. All doors  
have to be closed.  
Front fog lights are designed as LEDs  
and cannot be changed.  
Have lights repaired by a workshop in  
case of failure.  
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.  
Tail lights  
Tail lights, daytime running lights and  
3rd-brake light are designed as LEDs.  
In case of failure, have LEDs replaced  
by a workshop.  
2. Slacken the light fixing nut using a  
box spanner or socket.  
Light assembly in the body  
To avoid losing the nut if it drops  
into the wing trim, first place a  
cloth below it.  
Bulb check  
After a bulb replacement switch on  
the ignition, operate and check the  
lights.  
3. Manually unscrew and remove  
the light fixing nut.  
4. Disengage the retaining clip,  
while pushing the light out slightly.  
LED headlights  
Headlights for low and high beam,  
sidelights, daytime running lights and  
turn lights are designed as LEDs and  
cannot be changed.  
Have lights repaired by a workshop in  
case of failure.  
1. Open the tailgate then unclip the  
access cover on the relevant side.  
 
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Turn light (2)  
5. From the outside, carefully  
withdraw the light assembly from  
recess and remove. Take care  
that the cable duct remains in  
position.  
6. Turn the bulb socket  
anticlockwise and remove it from  
the light assembly.  
7. Detach the bulb from the bulb  
socket and replace the bulb.  
8. Insert the bulb socket into the light  
assembly. Fit the light assembly in  
the recess and tighten the light  
fixing nut from the inside. Attach  
the cover.  
Brake light (1)  
 
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2. Slacken the light fixing nut using a  
box spanner or socket.  
7. Detach the bulb from the bulb  
socket and replace the bulb:  
Light assembly in the tailgate  
3. Manually unscrew and remove  
the light fixing nut.  
4. Disengage the retaining clip,  
while pushing the light assembly  
out slightly.  
5. From the outside, carefully  
withdraw light assembly from  
recess and remove. Take care  
that the cable duct remains in  
position.  
1. Open the tailgate and remove the  
cover.  
Reverse light (1)  
6. Turn the bulb socket  
anticlockwise and remove it from  
the light assembly.  
 
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Rear fog light (2)  
4. Insert bulb socket and turn  
anticlockwise.  
5. Insert left end of the light  
assembly, slide to the left and  
insert right end.  
8. Insert the bulb socket into the light  
assembly. Fit the light assembly in  
the recess and tighten the light  
fixing nut from the inside. Attach  
the cover.  
Number plate light  
Side turn lights  
Number plate lights are designed as  
LEDs and cannot be changed.  
To replace bulb, remove light  
assembly:  
Have lights repaired by a workshop in  
case of failure.  
2. Turn bulb socket clockwise and  
remove from light assembly.  
Interior lights  
Have the following bulbs replaced by  
a workshop:  
courtesy light, reading lights  
load compartment light  
instrument panel illumination  
1. Slide the light assembly forward  
and remove it at the back.  
3. Detach the bulb from the bulb  
socket and replace the bulb.  
 
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Vehicles without spare wheel  
Electrical system  
Vehicle tools  
Fuses  
Tools  
Vehicles with spare wheel  
Open the floor cover of the load  
compartment 3 54.  
A defective fuse must be replaced by  
a workshop.  
Remove the cover of the tool box.  
The towing eye and the chocks are  
located in a box below the floor cover  
in the load compartment.  
Tyre repair kit 3 284.  
The jack, the towing eye, chocks and  
the tools are located in the tool box.  
 
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Vehicles with audio speaker system  
Tyre designations  
Wheels and tyres  
E.g. 225/55 R 18 98 V  
225 : tyre width, mm  
Tyre condition, wheel condition  
55 : cross-section ratio (tyre height  
to tyre width), %  
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.  
R
: belt type: Radial  
RF : type: RunFlat  
18 : wheel diameter, inches  
98 : load index e.g. 98 is equivalent  
to 750 kg  
V
: speed code letter  
Speed code letter:  
Q : up to 160 km/h  
S : up to 180 km/h  
T : up to 190 km/h  
H : up to 210 km/h  
V : up to 240 km/h  
W : up to 270 km/h  
The towing eye and the chocks are  
located in a box below the floor cover  
in the load compartment.  
Winter tyres  
Winter tyres improve driving safety at  
temperatures below 7 °C and should  
therefore be fitted on all wheels.  
Tyre repair kit 3 284.  
In accordance with country-specific  
regulations, affix the speed sticker in  
the driver's field of view, if the tyre  
speed code is below the maximum  
speed of the vehicle.  
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter  
tyres 3 316.  
Choose 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.  
 
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The tyre pressure information label  
on the left door frame indicates the  
original equipment tyres and the  
correspondent tyre pressures.  
The tyre pressure data refers to cold  
tyres. It applies to summer and winter  
tyres.  
The driver is responsible for correct  
adjustment of tyre pressure.  
Directional tyres  
Directional tyres should be mounted  
so that they rotate in the correct  
direction. The proper rotation  
direction is indicated by a symbol  
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.  
9 Warning  
If the pressure is too low, this can  
result in considerable tyre warm-  
up and internal damage, leading to  
tread separation and even to tyre  
blow-out at high speeds.  
Always inflate the spare tyre to the  
pressure specified for full load.  
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.  
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair  
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and  
fuel economy and will increase tyre  
wear.  
Tyre pressures differ depending on  
various options. For the correct tyre  
pressure value, follow the procedure  
below:  
9 Warning  
For specific tyres the  
recommended tyre pressure as  
shown in the tyre pressure table  
may exceed the maximum tyre  
pressure as indicated on the tyre.  
Never exceed the maximum tyre  
pressure as indicated on the tyre.  
1. Identify the engine identifier code.  
Engine data 3 310.  
2. Identify the respective tyre.  
The tyre pressure tables show all  
possible tyre combinations 3 316.  
For the tyres approved for your  
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of  
Conformity provided with your vehicle  
or other national registration  
documents.  
Temperature dependency  
The tyre pressure depends on the  
temperature of the tyre. During  
driving, tyre temperature and  
pressure increase. Tyre pressure  
values provided on the tyre  
Tyre pressure 3 316.  
 
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information label and tyre pressure  
chart are valid for cold tyres, which  
means at 20 °C.  
After adjusting tyre pressure initialise  
system to extinguish the control  
indicator and restart system.  
1. Always ensure that all four tyres  
have correct tyre pressure  
3 316.  
The pressure increases by nearly  
10 kPa for a 10 °C temperature  
increase. This must be considered  
when warm tyres are checked.  
If the failure continues to be  
2. Apply parking brake.  
displayed, contact a workshop. The  
system is inoperable when ABS or  
ESC has a malfunction or a  
3. Initialise the system via the Info  
Display 3 87.  
4. Reset is confirmed by pop-up  
temporary spare wheel is used. Once  
the road tyre has been refitted, check  
the tyre pressure with cold tyres and  
initialise the system.  
indication.  
Tyre deflation detection  
system  
After initialisation system  
automatically calibrates to new tyre  
pressures during driving. After longer  
drive the system will adopt and  
monitor new pressures.  
The tyre deflation detection system  
continually checks the rotation speed  
of all four wheels and warns on low  
tyre pressure condition once vehicle  
is driving. This is achieved by  
comparing tyre rolling circumference  
with reference values and further  
signals.  
Caution  
Deflation detection system warns  
just about low tyre pressure  
condition and does not replace  
regular tyre maintenance by the  
driver.  
Always check tyre pressure with cold  
tyres.  
System has to be reinitialised when:  
Tyre pressure has been changed  
Load condition has been  
changed  
If a tyre loses pressure the control  
indicator w illuminates and a warning  
message is displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
System initialisation  
Wheels have been swapped or  
exchanged  
After tyre pressure correction or  
wheel change, the system must be  
initialised to learn new circumference  
reference values:  
The system will not warn  
Control indicator w 3 83.  
instantaneously on a tyre blow out or  
a rapid deflation. This is due to  
required calculation time.  
In this case reduce speed, avoid  
sharp cornering and strong braking.  
Stop at next safe opportunity and  
check tyre pressure.  
 
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If there is more wear at the front than  
the rear, swap round front wheels and  
rear wheels periodically. Ensure that  
the direction of rotation of the wheels  
remains the same.  
Tyres age, even if they are not used.  
We recommend tyre replacement  
every 6 years.  
Tread depth  
Wheel covers  
Check tread depth at regular  
intervals.  
Wheel covers and tyres that are  
factory approved for the respective  
vehicle and comply with all of the  
relevant wheel and tyre combination  
requirements must be used.  
If the wheel covers and tyres used are  
not factory approved, the tyres must  
not have a rim protection ridge.  
For safety reasons, it is  
recommended that the tread depth of  
the tyres on one axle should not vary  
by more than 2 mm.  
Changing tyre and wheel  
size  
Wheel covers must not impair brake  
cooling.  
If tyres of a different size than those  
fitted at the factory are used, it may be  
necessary to reprogramme systems  
and make other vehicle modifications.  
9 Warning  
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel  
covers could lead to sudden  
pressure loss and thereby  
accidents.  
Have the label with tyre pressures  
replaced.  
9 Warning  
Vehicles with steel wheels: When  
using locking wheel nuts, do not  
attach wheel covers.  
The legally permissible minimum  
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been  
reached when the tread has worn  
down as far as one of the tread wear  
indicators (TWI). Their position is  
indicated by markings on the  
sidewall.  
The use of unsuitable tyres or  
wheels may lead to accidents and  
will invalidate the vehicle  
operating permit.  
 
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Temporary spare wheel  
The use of tyre chains is not permitted  
on the temporary spare wheel.  
Tyre chains  
Tyre repair kit  
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be  
repaired with the tyre repair kit.  
Do not remove foreign bodies from  
the tyres.  
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that  
is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired  
with the tyre repair kit.  
Type A  
Depending on version, there are two  
different tyre repair kits (Type A and  
Type B).  
Tyre chains are only permitted on the  
front wheels.  
Always use fine mesh chains that add  
no more than 9 mm to the tyre tread  
and the inboard sides (including chain  
lock).  
9 Warning  
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.  
Do not use for a lengthy period.  
Steering and handling may be  
affected.  
9 Warning  
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.  
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of  
size 215/70R16, 215/65 R17,  
225/55 R18, 205/55 R19 and  
225/50 R19.  
In the case of a flat tyre:  
Apply the parking brake and engage  
first gear, reverse gear or P.  
Type B  
The tyre repair kit is in the load  
compartment below the floor cover.  
 
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1. Remove the sealant bottle and the  
compressor.  
4. Type A: Open sealant bottle and  
lift the lid.  
2. Pull speed limit label from sealant  
bottle and place it in driver's  
visible area.  
Type B: Screw the compressor air  
hose to the connection on the  
sealant bottle.  
5. Type A: First, insert sealant bottle  
into the compressor and align the  
triangle symbols. Then, push  
down sealant bottle and turn it to  
the lock position.  
6. Type B: Fit the sealant bottle into  
the bracket on the compressor.  
7. Set the compressor near the tyre  
in such a way that the sealant  
bottle is upright.  
3. Remove the electric connection  
cable (1) and air hose (2) from the  
stowage compartments on the  
underside of the compressor.  
8. Unscrew valve cap from defective  
tyre.  
 
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When the correct pressure is  
obtained, switch off the  
compressor.  
If the prescribed tyre pressure is  
not obtained within ten minutes,  
remove the tyre repair kit. Move  
the vehicle one tyre rotation.  
Reattach the tyre repair kit and  
continue the filling procedure for  
ten minutes. If the prescribed tyre  
pressure is still not obtained, the  
tyre is too badly damaged. Seek  
the assistance of a workshop.  
9. Screw the filler hose to the tyre  
valve.  
12. Set the rocker switch on the  
compressor to I. The tyre is filled  
with sealant.  
10. The switch on the compressor  
must be set to J.  
13. The compressor pressure gauge  
briefly indicates up to  
11. Connect the compressor plug to  
the power outlet or cigarette  
lighter socket.  
600 kPa (6 bar) whilst the sealant  
bottle is emptying (approx.  
30 seconds). Then the pressure  
starts to drop.  
The tyre repair kit may only be  
plugged in to the front 12 V power  
outlet, in order to work properly.  
To avoid discharging the vehicle  
battery, we recommend to use the  
tyre repair kit only when the  
combustion engine is running or  
when the electric engine is ready.  
14. All of the sealant is pumped into  
the tyre. Then the tyre is being  
inflated.  
15. The prescribed tyre pressure  
should be obtained within ten  
minutes.  
Drain excess tyre pressure with  
the button on the air hose.  
Do not run the compressor longer  
than ten minutes.  
Tyre pressure 3 316.  
 
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16. Detach the tyre repair kit. Remove  
sealant bottle from bracket. Screw  
the filler hose to the free  
before. Drain excess tyre  
pressure with the button on the air  
hose.  
If tyre pressure hasn't decreased  
under 200 kPa (2.0 bar), set it to  
the correct value 3 316.  
Otherwise the vehicle must not be  
used. Seek assistance of a  
workshop.  
Repeat the checking procedure  
once more after driving further  
10 km but no more than ten  
minutes to check that there is no  
more loss of pressure.  
If the tyre pressure has fallen  
below 200 kPa (2.0 bar), the  
vehicle must not be used. Seek  
the assistance of a workshop.  
The built-in safety valve opens at a  
pressure of 700 kPa (7 bar).  
Note the expiry date of the kit. After  
this date its sealing capability is no  
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to  
storage information on sealant  
bottle.  
Replace the used sealant bottle.  
Dispose of the bottle as prescribed  
by applicable laws.  
connection of the sealant bottle.  
This prevents sealant from  
escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in  
load compartment.  
17. Remove any excess sealant  
using a cloth.  
The compressor and sealant can be  
used from approx. -30 °C.  
Wheel changing  
Make the following preparations and  
observe the following information:  
Park the vehicle on a level, firm  
and non-skid surface. The front  
wheels must be in the straight-  
ahead position.  
19. Stow away tyre repair kit in load  
compartment.  
If necessary, place a chock under  
the wheel diagonally opposite the  
wheel to be changed.  
Apply the parking brake and  
engage first gear, reverse gear or  
P.  
Note  
18. Continue driving immediately so  
that sealant is evenly distributed  
in the tyre. After driving approx.  
5 km but no more than ten  
The driving characteristics of the  
repaired tyre are severely affected,  
therefore have this tyre replaced.  
If unusual noise is heard or the  
compressor becomes hot, turn  
compressor off for at least  
30 minutes.  
minutes, stop and check tyre  
pressure. Screw compressor air  
hose directly onto tyre valve when  
doing this. Fill tyre as described  
 
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If the ground on which the vehicle  
is standing is soft, a solid board  
(max. 1 cm thick) should be  
placed under the jack.  
Take heavy objects out of the  
vehicle before jacking up.  
No people or animals may be in  
the vehicle when it is jacked-up.  
Never crawl under a jacked-up  
vehicle.  
Do not start the vehicle when it is  
raised on the jack.  
Before screwing in the wheel  
bolts, clean them.  
Tightening torque for steel wheel rims  
is 115 Nm.  
Use the correct wheel bolts for the  
respective wheels.  
wheel for temporary usage, the  
bolts for alloy wheel rims can also  
be used.  
Caution  
Jacking positions  
The jacking positions shown refer to  
the use of lifting arms and accessory  
jacks used for changing winter /  
summer tyres.  
If the vehicle is equipped with alloy  
wheel rims, tighten the wheel bolts  
manually at least for the first five  
turns.  
Depending on the wheel rim material,  
two different bolts are available.  
9 Warning  
Do not grease wheel bolts.  
Tightening torques  
9 Warning  
Tightening torque for alloy wheel rims  
is 115 Nm.  
The rear arm position of the lifting  
platform is centrically under the  
relevant vehicle jacking point.  
Ensure to use always the correct  
wheel bolts if changing the  
wheels. When installing the spare  
 
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Only mount one temporary spare  
wheel. Take curves slowly. Do not  
use for a long period of time.  
To remove:  
1. Open the floor cover 3 54.  
2. Remove the tool box.  
3. The temporary spare wheel is  
secured with a wing nut. Unscrew  
nut and take out the spare wheel.  
4. If, after a wheel change, no wheel  
is placed in the spare wheel well,  
secure the tool box by tightening  
the wing nut as far as it will go and  
close floor cover.  
Caution  
The use of a spare wheel that is  
smaller than the other wheels or in  
combination with winter tyres  
could affect driveability. Have the  
defective tyre replaced as soon as  
possible.  
5. After wheel change back to full  
size wheel, place the temporary  
spare wheel outside up in the well  
and secure with the wing nut.  
The front arm position of the lifting  
platform is centrically under the  
relevant vehicle jacking point.  
Only mount one temporary spare  
wheel. The permissible maximum  
speed on the label on the temporary  
spare wheel is only valid for the  
factory-fitted tyre size.  
Spare wheel  
The spare wheel can be classified as  
a temporary spare wheel depending  
on the size compared to the other  
mounted wheels and country  
regulations. In this case a permissible  
maximum speed applies, even  
though no label at the spare wheel  
indicates this.  
Fitting the spare wheel  
Make the following preparations and  
observe the following information:  
The spare wheel is located in the load  
compartment beneath the floor  
covering.  
Park the vehicle on a level, firm  
and non-skid surface. The front  
wheels must be in the straight-  
ahead position.  
If there is a label on the spare wheel,  
the permissible speed still depends  
on the country regulations.  
 
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If necessary, place a chock under  
the wheel diagonally opposite the  
wheel to be changed.  
Apply the parking brake and  
engage first gear, reverse gear or  
P.  
Remove the spare wheel.  
Never change more than one  
wheel at once.  
Use the jack only to change  
wheels in case of puncture, not  
for seasonal winter or summer  
tyre change.  
Before screwing in the wheel  
bolts, clean them.  
Note that the spare wheel is  
secured by the conical contact of  
each bolt if the wheel bolts for the  
alloy wheel rims are used. In this  
case, the washers do not come  
into contact with the spare wheel.  
9 Warning  
Do not grease wheel bolts.  
1. Steel wheel rims: Pull off the  
wheel cover.  
9 Warning  
Alloy wheel rims: Disengage  
wheel bolt caps with the wheel  
bolt cover remover.  
Ensure to use always the correct  
wheel bolts if changing the  
wheels. When installing the spare  
wheel for temporary usage, the  
bolts for alloy wheel rims can also  
be used.  
Vehicle tools 3 279.  
The jack is maintenance-free.  
If the ground on which the vehicle  
is standing is soft, a solid board  
(max. 1 cm thick) should be  
placed under the jack.  
Take heavy objects out of the  
vehicle before jacking up.  
No people or animals may be in  
the vehicle when it is jacked-up.  
Never crawl under a jacked-up  
vehicle.  
Do not start the vehicle when it is  
raised on the jack.  
2. Attach the wheel wrench and  
loosen each wheel bolt by half a  
turn.  
 
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The wheels might be protected by  
locking wheel nuts. To loosen  
these specific nuts first attach the  
adapter onto the head of the nut  
before installing the wheel  
wrench. The adapter is located in  
the tool box 3 279.  
Ensure that the edge of the body  
fits into the notch of the jack.  
4. Set the jack to the necessary  
height. Position it directly below  
the jacking point in a manner that  
prevents it from slipping.  
With the jack correctly aligned  
jack up until wheel is clear of the  
ground.  
5. Unscrew the wheel nuts.  
6. Change the wheel.  
7. Screw on the wheel nuts.  
3. Ensure the jack is correctly  
positioned under the relevant  
vehicle jacking point.  
8. Lower the vehicle and remove  
jack.  
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring  
that it is located securely and  
tighten each bolt in a crosswise  
sequence. Tightening torque is  
115 Nm.  
 
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If the vehicle is equipped with  
alloy wheel rims, note that the  
wheel bolts can also be used for  
the spare wheel. In this case, the  
spare wheel is secured by the  
conical contact of each bolt.  
Jump starting  
Do not start with quick charger.  
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle  
battery can be started using jump  
leads and the vehicle battery of  
another vehicle.  
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel  
cover with the tyre valve before  
installing.  
Caution  
Install wheel nut caps.  
Never jump start another vehicle  
with a PHEV or an MHEV.  
11. Stow the replaced wheel, the  
vehicle tools 3 279 and the  
1. Remove centre cap with the brand  
emblem by pushing from the  
inside.  
adapter for the locking wheel nuts.  
Propulsion types 3 4.  
9 Warning  
12. Check the tyre pressure of the  
installed tyre and the wheel nut  
torque as soon as possible.  
2. Position the wheel outside down  
in the wheel well.  
Stowing a damaged full size  
wheel in the load compartment  
All permitted wheel sizes can be  
stowed in the spare wheel well. To  
secure the wheel:  
Be extremely careful when using  
jump leads. Any deviation from the  
following instructions can lead to  
injuries or damage caused by  
vehicle battery explosion or  
damage to the electric systems of  
both vehicles.  
3. Secure the defective wheel with  
the wing nut.  
4. Depending on the tyre size, the  
floor cover can be placed on the  
projecting wheel.  
 
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Do not disconnect the discharged  
vehicle battery from the vehicle.  
Switch off all unnecessary  
electric consumers.  
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 the vehicle grounding point  
of your vehicle in the engine  
compartment.  
Route the leads so that they cannot  
catch on rotating parts in the engine  
compartment.  
9 Warning  
Avoid contact of the battery with  
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted  
surfaces. The fluid contains  
sulphuric acid which can cause  
injuries and damage in the event  
of direct contact.  
Do not lean over the vehicle  
battery during jump starting.  
Do not allow the terminals of one  
lead to touch those of the other  
lead.  
The vehicles must not come into  
contact with each other during  
the jump starting process.  
Apply the parking brake,  
transmission in neutral,  
automatic transmission in P.  
Never expose the vehicle battery  
to naked flames or sparks.  
A discharged vehicle battery can  
already freeze at a temperature  
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery  
before connecting jump leads.  
Wear eye protection and  
protective clothing when  
handling a battery.  
Use a booster battery with the  
same voltage (12 V). Its capacity  
(Ah) must not be much less than  
that of the discharged vehicle  
battery.  
To start the engine:  
1. Start the engine of the vehicle  
providing the jump.  
2. After five minutes, start the other  
engine. Start attempts should be  
made for no longer than  
15 seconds at an interval of one  
minute.  
Use jump leads with insulated  
terminals and a cross section of  
at least 16 mm2 (25 mm2 for  
diesel engines).  
 
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3. Allow both engines to idle for  
approx. three minutes with the  
leads connected.  
4. Switch on electric consumers  
e.g. headlights, heated rear  
window of the vehicle receiving  
the jump start.  
Towing  
Towing the vehicle  
5. Reverse above sequence exactly  
when removing leads.  
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will  
go until it stops in a horizontal  
position.  
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow  
Remove the cap.  
The towing eye is stowed with the  
vehicle tools 3 279.  
rod – to the towing eye.  
The towing eye must only be used for  
towing and not for recovering the  
vehicle.  
Switch on ignition to permit operation  
of brake lights, horn, windscreen  
wiper and, depending on version, to  
release the steering wheel lock.  
 
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and when the transmission is  
defective, the front axle must be  
raised off the ground.  
Seek the assistance of a workshop.  
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.  
Towing another vehicle  
Caution  
Deactivate the driver assistance  
systems like active emergency  
braking 3 217, otherwise the  
vehicle may automatically brake  
during towing.  
Insert cap with the flange into the  
recess and fix cap by pushing.  
Switch the selector lever to neutral.  
Release the parking brake.  
Towing a hybrid vehicle  
9 Warning  
Caution  
Always tow the vehicle on a  
platform. Avoid towing the vehicle  
with two or four wheels on the  
ground.  
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.  
Excessive tractive force can  
damage the vehicle.  
Remove the cap.  
The towing eye is stowed with the  
vehicle tools 3 279.  
If necessary, the vehicle can be  
moved a few metres at a speed  
below 10 km/h.  
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.  
Vehicles with automatic transmission:  
The vehicle must be towed facing  
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor  
further than 100 km. In all other cases  
Before moving the car: Switch on  
ignition, depress the brake pedal,  
shift to N and switch off ignition.  
Ensure the vehicle is only towed  
by well trained technicians.  
 
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Screw in the towing eye as far as it will  
go until it stops in a horizontal  
position.  
The lashing eye at the rear  
underneath the vehicle must never be  
used as a towing eye.  
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow  
rod – to the towing eye.  
The towing eye must only be used for  
towing and not for recovering a  
vehicle.  
switched off. Remove antenna and  
external accessories such as roof  
racks etc.  
If the vehicle is washed 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.  
Appearance care  
Exterior care  
Locks  
The locks are lubricated at the factory  
using 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.  
Caution  
Washing  
The paintwork of your vehicle is  
exposed to environmental influences.  
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.  
Excessive tractive force can  
damage the vehicle.  
Caution  
Always use a cleaning agent with  
a pH value of 4 to 9.  
Do not use cleaning agents on hot  
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  
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.  
Insert cap with the upper flange into  
the recess and fix cap by pushing.  
surfaces.  
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.  
 
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Have the door hinges of all doors  
greased by a workshop.  
Do not use hard objects to remove  
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on  
painted surfaces.  
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. 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.  
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.  
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.  
Underbody  
Some areas of the vehicle underbody  
have a PVC undercoating while other  
critical areas have a durable  
Polishing and waxing  
Polishing is necessary only if the paint  
has become dull or if solid deposits  
have become attached to it.  
Plastic body parts must not be treated  
with wax or polishing agents.  
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.  
Glass panel  
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois  
leather together with window cleaner  
to clean the glass panel.  
Windows and wiper blades  
Before and after winter, wash the  
underbody and have the protective  
wax coating checked.  
Switch off wipers before handling in  
their areas.  
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois  
leather together with window cleaner  
and insect remover.  
Wheels and tyres  
Do not use high-pressure jet  
cleaners.  
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel  
cleaner.  
 
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coloured upholstery. Removable  
stains and discolourations should be  
cleaned as soon as possible.  
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water  
or interior cleaner.  
Towing equipment  
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with  
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet  
cleaner.  
Floor mats  
9 Warning  
If a floor mat has the wrong size or  
is not properly installed, it can  
interfere with pedals, what can  
cause unintended acceleration or  
increased stopping distance which  
can cause a crash and injury.  
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.  
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.  
Use the following guidelines for  
proper floor mat usage.  
The original equipment floor mats  
were designed for this vehicle. If  
the floor mats need to be  
Plastic and rubber parts  
replaced, it is recommended to  
buy certified floor mats which fit  
properly and are fixed by the  
retainers on the driver side.  
The Driver Information Centre and  
the displays should only be cleaned  
using a soft damp cloth. If necessary  
use a weak soap solution.  
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.  
Always check that the floor mats  
do not interfere with the pedals.  
Clean fabric upholstery with a  
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove  
Use the floor mat with the correct  
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.  
stains with an upholstery cleaner.  
Clothing fabrics may not be  
colourfast. This could cause visible  
discolourations, especially on light-  
 
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Inserting and removing the floor  
mats  
The driver side floor mat is held in  
place by two retainers.  
To install the floor mat:  
1. Move the seat backwards as far  
as possible.  
2. Align slots in the mat with the  
retainers, as shown.  
3. Push the mat to the floor.  
Removing  
1. Move the seat backwards as far  
as possible.  
2. Remove the mat.