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Remove the black negative (−)

cable from the 12 V vehicle

battery and attach a trickle

charger to the vehicle battery

terminals or keep the 12 V

vehicle battery cables connected

and trickle charge from the

positive (+) and negative (−)

terminals in the engine

Putting back into operation

(electric vehicle)

When the vehicle is to be put back into

operation:

Vehicle checks

Performing work

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Connect the clamp to the

negative terminal of the vehicle

battery. Initialise the power

windows 3 21.

compartment.

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Check tyre pressure.

Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.

Check the coolant level.

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Every three months, check the

battery's state of charge. If the

state of charge is below 30

percent, recharge the battery to

30 percent.

Fit the number plate if necessary.

End-of-life vehicle recovery

Putting back into operation

When the vehicle is to be put back into

operation:

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.

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Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

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Connect the clamp to the

negative terminal of the vehicle

battery. Initialise the power

windows 3 21.

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Check tyre pressure.

Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.

Check the engine oil level.

Check the coolant level.

Fit the number plate if necessary.

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components in the vehicle can

only be serviced by technicians

with special training.

Do not allow contaminants to

9 Danger

contact the fluids, reservoir caps,

or dipsticks.

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.

Bonnet

Opening

Open the driver's door.

9 Warning

9 Danger

Electric or Hybrid versions:

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the vehicle is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the vehicle is off.

Electric or Hybrid versions:

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

Pull the release lever and return it to

its original position.

Caution

Electric or Hybrid versions:

Even small amounts of

contamination to the liquids can

cause damage to vehicle systems.

voltage may cause shock, burns,

and even death. The high voltage

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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 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

3 226.

Different dipsticks are used

depending on engine variant.

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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Engine coolant

The factory filled coolant provides

freeze protection down to approx.

-37 °C.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

Coolant and antifreeze 3 226.

Coolant level

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.

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.

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out. If the oil

exceeds the maximum level, do

not start the vehicle and contact a

workshop.

Capacities 3 233.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

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the coolant concentration checked

and have the cause of the coolant

loss remedied by a workshop.

Washer fluid 3 226.

Brakes

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.

Washer fluid

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.

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.

Brake fluid

9 Warning

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

the cap, relieving the pressure

slowly.

Fill with clean water mixed with a

suitable quantity of approved

windscreen washer fluid which

contains antifreeze.

Brake fluid is poisonous and

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of

Caution

released coolant concentrate mixed

with clean tap water. If no coolant

concentrate is available, use clean

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

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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 MIN and MAX marks.

If fluid level is below MIN seek the

Stop-start system 3 106.

Charging the vehicle battery

assistance of a workshop.

Brake and clutch fluid 3 226.

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 91.

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 3 216.

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, such as

the air conditioning, the heated rear

window, heated steering wheel, etc.

The deactivated functions are

reactivated automatically as soon as

conditions permit.

Meaning of symbols:

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No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

Idle boost

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 10 minutes longer.

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.

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Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

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The vehicle battery contains

sulphuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

Keep the vehicle battery out of

reach of children.

A message appears in the Driver

Information Centre.

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:

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 new wiper blade to the

wiper arm and push until it engages.

Lower wiper arm carefully.

Diesel fuel system bleeding

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

fuel system must be bled. Refuel at

least five litres diesel. Switch on the

ignition for about 60 seconds and

switch off again. Then crank the

engine. If the engine does not start

directly, repeat this process a few

times. If the engine then fails to start,

seek the assistance of a workshop.

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for less than 10 minutes to use

the consumers for approx.

5 minutes

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for more than 10 minutes to use

the consumers for up to approx.

30 minutes

Wiper blade replacement

Windscreen

To return the wiper arms to their

original position, switch on the ignition

and operate the wiper lever.

Heating functionalities

Notice

Individual heating functionalities,

such as heated seats or heated

steering wheel, may be temporarily

unavailable in the event of electrical

loading constraints. Functions will

be resumed after some minutes.

Rear window

Switch off ignition.

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Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade

as shown in illustration and remove.

Bulb replacement

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

Before replacing a bulb, ensure that

all exterior and interior lights and the

ignition are switched off.

Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do

not touch the bulb glass with bare

hands.

Lower wiper arm carefully.

Use only the same bulb type for

replacement.

Replace headlight bulbs from within

the engine compartment.

Low beam (1) outer bulb.

High beam / daytime running light (2)

Bulb check

After a bulb replacement switch on

the ignition, operate and check the

lights.

inner bulb.

Low beam (1)

Halogen headlights

Halogen headlights with separate

bulbs for low beam and high beam /

daytime running light.

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