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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AUXILIARY HEATER
The auxiliary heater aids in warmingthe engine and the interiorcompartment. It is integrated into thecooling system and is automaticallyswitched on or off depending uponthe coolant temperature.
It is possible that when theprogrammable auxiliary heater isactivated, exhaust fumes may comefrom under the sides of the vehicle.This is normal.
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
WARNING
Before operating the electricsunroof you should verify it isfree of obstructions and ensure thatchildren and/or pets are not in theproximity of the sunroof opening.Failure to do so could result in seriouspersonal injury. It is the primaryresponsibility of the supervising adultsto never leave a child unattended ina vehicle and to never leave the keysin an unattended vehicle.
Note: When the switches areoperated often during a short periodof time, the system might becomeinoperable for a certain time toprevent damage due to overheating.
Note: The electric sunroof isconnected to the vehicle’s globalopening and closing feature. SeeGlobal opening and closing (page 40).
There are two ways of opening thesunroof – the rear of the sunroof liftsopen or the sunroof opens from thefront, sliding back under the roof. Thesunroof opens and closes whilst theswitch is pressed.
Switch on the ignition to operate theelectric sunroof.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The electric sunroof is equipped withanti-trap protection. The sunroof willstop automatically while closing andreverse some distance if there is anobstacle in the way.
To override anti-trap protection whenthere is a resistance, e. g. in thewinter, proceed as follows:
Close the sunroof twice until itreaches the resistance and let itreverse. Close the sunroof a thirdtime to the resistance. Briefly releasethe switch and press againimmediately. The sunroof will overridethe resistance and can then beclosed fully.
Sunroof safety mode
If the system detects a malfunction,it enters a safety mode. The sunroofwill move for only about 0.5 secondsat a time and then stop again. Closethe sunroof by pressing the buttonagain when the sunroof stopsmoving. When the rear of the sunroofis lifted, lift the rear all the way andthen close the sunroof. Have thesystem checked by an expertimmediately.
Sunroof relearning
In case the sunroof no longer closesproperly, follow this relearningprocedure:
•Tilt the rear of the sunroof as faras possible. Release the button.
•Press and hold the same buttonagain for 30 seconds until you seethe sunroof move.
•Release the button andimmediately press and hold itagain. The sunroof will close, openfully and then close again. Do notrelease the button before thesunroof has reached the closedposition for the second time.
If the button is not pressedcontinuously, the relearning functionwill be interrupted. Start theprocedure once more from thebeginning.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNING
Always have the rear headrestraint raised when the rearseat is occupied by a passenger ora child restraint.
To raise: Pull the head restraint up.
To lower the outer head restraints:Press both locking buttons and pushthe head restraint down.
To lower the centre head restraint:Press the locking button and pushthe head restraint down.
To remove the outer head restraintsin 4/5-door models, the seatback ofthe corresponding seat must befolded forward. Then press thelocking buttons and pull out the headrestraint.
REAR SEATS
Folding the rear seatbackforwards
5-door and Estate
Push the unlocking button on the rearseatback and fold the seatbackforward.
4-door
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wait until the lamp extinguishesbefore starting and continue crankingwithout pausing until the enginestarts.
If the engine stalls, repeat the fullstarting procedure.
At temperatures below –15 ºC it maybe necessary to operate the starterfor up to 30 seconds. If theseweather conditions persist, an engineblock heater is recommended.
SWITCHING OFF THE
ENGINE
Vehicles with a dieselengine
Release the accelerator pedal. Waituntil the engine has reached idlespeed, then switch off.
If the engine is switched off at highspeed, the turbocharger will continuerunning after the engine oil pressurehas dropped to zero. This will lead topremature turbocharger bearingwear.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1 = Gear 1 (4-speedtransmission)
The transmission remains in the firstgear. For extreme downhill gradients.
Manual shifting (5-speedtransmission)
Manually selecting gears with theautomatic transmission is similar toshifting with a manual transmission.This option can be selected when thevehicle is either stationary or inmotion.
Move the gearshift lever to D, andthen guide it to the right. When thevehicle is stationary, only the gears 1and 2 can be selected.
To shift down, gently push thegearshift lever forwards (−) or pressa − button on the steering wheelspokes. To shift up, gently pull itbackwards (+) or press a + button onthe steering wheel spokes. You canshift up or down only one gear at atime. For your safety and comfort,the transmission will perform yourmanual gear selection when vehiclespeed and engine speed areappropriate.
The manually selected gear will beshown in the multifunction display assoon as the transmission performedthe selection.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The multifunction display shows thecurrent selector lever position PRNor D and AUTO when the selectorlever is in the left gate (automaticshifting) or 1234 or 5 and MANwhen the selector lever is in the rightgate (manual shifting).
Manual shifting (4-speedtransmission)
Select position 1, release the parkingbrake and depress the acceleratorpedal. Move the selector lever toposition 2 and D as the road speedincreases.
If the selector lever is moved fromposition D to position 2 while driving,the transmission will change down tosecond gear once the speed dropsbelow 110 km/h (69 mph) and remainin this gear. If the selector lever ismoved to position 1, the transmissionremains in second gear until thespeed drops to 45 km/h (38 mph). Itwill then change down to first gearand stay in this gear.
Overdrive (4-speedtransmission)
The 4th gear is designed as anoverdrive. If the transmission isfrequently shifting between 4th and3rd gear (selector lever position D),the overdrive should be switched off.Depress the button located underthe grip at the side of the selectorlever.
The overdrive indicator in themultifunction display indicates thatthe overdrive is switched off. Thetransmission will now shift onlybetween gears 1 to 3.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Emergency park positionrelease lever
Note: If position P is selected again,this procedure must be repeated.
It enables the selector lever to bemoved out of the park position P inthe event of a discharged battery orelectrical failure.
Remove the cover in the centreconsole next to the selector leverwith a flat bladed tool. With a suitableobject push down the locking leverin the slot beneath the cover andsimultaneously move the selectorlever out of the P position.
Drive modes (5-speedtransmission)
The transmission adapts accordinglyto support the current driving modewith the optimal shifting strategy.
Cold mode
In order to increase thetransmission’s efficiency, it will selectfifth gear only when the transmissiontemperature has risen slightly, forexample after a few minutes drivingon a cold morning.
Hot mode
When high ambient temperaturesprevail, the transmission will select ahigher gear in order to avoidoverheating until engine andtransmission temperatures havestabilised.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downhill mode
The transmission recognizes downhilldriving conditions and supports yourbraking manoeuvre by downshiftingto increase engine braking.
Uphill mode
The transmission recognizes uphilldriving or trailer towing conditionsand will select a lower gear to providemore engine power.
Fast off mode
If you release the accelerator pedalquickly, e.g. when driving through acurve, the transmission stays in theselected gear to avoid a sequenceof upshifts and downshifts.
Auto sport mode
If you press down the acceleratorpedal quickly, for example, if youprefer sporty driving, the transmissionsupports your driving style byimmediately shifting down or byshifting up later, i.e at high enginespeeds.
Stop-and-go mode (2.5 lDuratec-VE)
The transmission recognizesstop-and-go traffic conditions andinhibits first gear for smoothacceleration and to avoid a sequenceof upshifts and downshifts.
Neutral idle control (2.0 lDuratorq-TDCi)
To increase your comfort, enginenoise and vibration characteristics willbe optimised if the vehicle stands stillwith the engine sunning, the selectorlever in D and the footbrake isapplied.
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