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Driving and operating4. Pull the loop and move the
selector lever out of P or N. If P or
N is engaged again, the selector
lever will be locked in position
again. Have the cause of the
power supply interruption
remedied by a workshop.
5. Put on ashtray holder or cover and engage.
6. Fasten the metal cover with the screw. Fit the ashtray insert 3 82. Manual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary wait 3 seconds after
declutching and then pull up the
button on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever in neutral, release the clutch
pedal

and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Do not grind the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest. Manual transmission
automated
The Easytronic transmission permits
manual (manual mode) or automatic
gear shifting (automatic mode), both
with automatic clutch control.
Transmission display
Shows the mode and current gear.
The

display flashes for a few seconds
when A, M or R is selected with the
engine running and the foot brake not
activated.

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Driving and operating
Brake assist
If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake
pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Hill start assist
The system helps pull away on
inclines. After releasing the brake
pedal, if the hand brake is not applied
the brakes are released after a 2-
second delay. Ride control systems
Electronic stability
program
Electronic stability program
(ESP®
Plus
) improves driving stability
when necessary, regardless of the
type
of road surface or tyre grip. It also
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
wheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving
stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
ESP® Plus
is operational as soon as
control indicator v extinguishes.
When ESP® Plus
comes into action v
flashes. 9
Warning Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator
v 3 89.
Deactivation ESP®
Plus
can be deactivated when
Sport mode is engaged for high-
performance driving:

Driving and operating
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Hold the SPORT button depressed
for about 4 seconds. Control indicator
v illuminates. ESPoff also appears in
the service display. 9
Warning Do not deactivate ESP®
Plus
if
a
run-flat tyre 3 has lost pressure.ESP®
Plus
is reactivated by pressing
the SPORT

button. ESPon appears in
the service display. ESP® Plus
is also
reactivated the next time the ignition
is switched on.
Sport mode 3 143.
Interactive driving system
Interactive driving system (IDS Plus
)
combines the electronic stability
program (ESP® Plus
) with the antilock
brake system (ABS) and continuous
damping control (CDC) to improve
driving dynamics and vehicle safety. Sport mode
Suspension and steering become
more direct and provide better
contact with the road surface. The
engine reacts more quickly to
accelerator pedal movements.
Automatic

gear changing is also more
responsive.
Control indicator IDSPlus
3 91.
Activation Press SPORT button.
Control indicator
1 3 89. Winter programme activation not
possible.
Deactivation
Briefly press the SPORT button.
Sport mode is deactivated the next
time the ignition is switched on or if
the Winter programme is activated.
Continuous damping
control
Continuous damping control (CDC)
changes suspension with damping
adaptation
of each shock absorber to
the current driving situation and road
conditions.
When Sport mode is engaged, the
damping control is adapted to
a sportier driving style.
Control indicator IDS+ 3 91.

Driving and operating
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driving with approx. 2
/3 . Cold starts
and acceleration phases are also
taken into consideration.
The specification of CO 2 emission is
also a constituent of the directive.
The figures given must not be taken
as a guarantee for the actual fuel
consumption of a particular vehicle.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is
dependent on personal driving style
as
well as road and traffic conditions.
All values are based on the EU base
model with standard equipment.
The calculation of fuel consumption
takes account of the vehicle’s kerb
weight, ascertained in accordance
with the regulations. Options may
result in slightly higher fuel
consumption and CO 2 emission
levels and a lower top speed.
Fuel consumption, CO 2 emissions
3 213. Natural gas
The fuel consumption information
was obtained using reference fuel
G20 (methane proportion 99 - 100
mol%) under prescribed driving
conditions. When using natural gas
with a lower proportion of methane,
the fuel consumption can differ from
the specified values.
Towing
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Installation dimensions of factory-
fitted towing equipment
3 223.
Driving characteristics and
towing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the
coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and trailers with a permitted gross
vehicle weight of more than 1300 kg
a speed of 80 km/h must not be
exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is
recommended.

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Rear seat audio system .......24, 116
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 79
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 204
Refuelling ................................... 147
Reversing lights .........................112
Roof panelling .............................. 68
Roof rack ..................................... 74
Run-flat tyres ............................. 174
S
Safety net .................................... 72
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 46
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................87
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat folding .................................. 48
Seat occupancy recognition ..61, 87
Seat position ................................ 46
Seats in second row ....................20
Seats in third row ......................... 21
Second row seats ........................49
Selector lever ..................... 132, 137
Service ............................... 126, 192
Service display ............................ 85
Service information ....................192
Service schedules ......................194
Service vehicle soon .................... 88
Side airbag system ......................59
Side turn signal lights ................165 Spare wheel ............................... 183
Speedometer
............................... 83
Sport mode .................... 24, 89, 143
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............128, 137
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 77
Steering wheel controls ...............77
Stop watch ................................. 106
Sunglasses storage .....................68
Sunvisor lights ........................... 114
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 83
Tail lights ................................... 164
Third row seats ............................ 51
Three-point seat belt ....................
55
Tools .......................................... 173
Top-tether child restraint systems .................................... 65
Towing another vehicle .............188
Towing equipment .....................150
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 223
Towing the vehicle .....................187
Trailer stability assist .................153
Trailer towing ............................. 150
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........131, 136 Tread depth ...............................
177
Trip computer .............................. 23
Trip computer in Board-Info- Display ................................... 102
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-
Display ................................... 104
Triple-Info-Display .......................93
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...111
Turn signal ................................... 87
Tyre chains ................................ 178
Tyre deflation detection system. .......................................... 25, 177
Tyre designations ......................175
Tyre pressure .................... 101, 175
Tyre pressure monitoring system .............................. 25, 176
Tyre pressures ...................
107, 220
Tyre repair kit ............................. 179
Tyres .......................................... 174
U
Ultrasonic parking assist .............. 89
Underseat storage .......................68
Using this manual .......................... 3
V
Vehicle dimensions .................... 218
Vehicle Identification Number ....207