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Vehicle care 223
Vehicle care
General Information ................... 223
Vehicle checks ........................... 224
Bulb replacement ....................... 231
Electrical system ........................ 240
Vehicle tools .............................. 246
Wheels and tyres ....................... 247
Jump starting ............................. 261
Towing ....................................... 262
Appearance care ....................... 264
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.
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:
â– Wash and wax the vehicle.
â– Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
â– Clean and preserve the rubber
seals.
â– Fill up fuel tank completely.
â– Change the engine oil.
â– Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
â– Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
â– Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
â– 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.
â– Do not apply the parking brake.
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