Owner`s manual

164 Vehicle care
Vehicle care
General Information ................... 164
Vehicle checks ........................... 165
Bulb replacement ....................... 171
Electrical system ........................ 180
Vehicle tools .............................. 186
Wheels and tyres ....................... 187
Jump starting ............................. 200
Towing ....................................... 201
Appearance care ....................... 203
General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend to use 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.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).
Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several
months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber
seals.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
■ 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.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.
■ Open the bonnet, close all doors
and lock the vehicle.