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9
In Brief
Page
1Light switch .......................... 36, 384
2Side air vents ................................ 393
3Turn signals, headlamp flash,
dipped beam, main beam .. 36, 384
4Horn ...............................................313
5 Steering wheel remote control 3 .390
6Instruments ................................... 366
7 Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system,
rear window washer system 3 .....382
8Centre air vents .............................393
9Display 3 for time, date,
outside temperature,
infotainment system 3 ................ 377Page
10Hazard warning lamps ................. 37
LED for anti-theft alarm system 3332
11 Infotainment system 3 ................ 390
12 Front passenger airbag 3 ........... 356
13Glove compartment ..................... 363
14Heating and ventilation system . 392
15 Air conditioning system 3 ........... 396
Heated rear window 3 .......314, 337
Air recirculation system 3............ 397
16
Ashtray 3...................................... 362
17Accessory socket or
cigarette lighter ........................... 361
18 Seat heating 3 ............................. 340
Fuel selection switch
(natural gas/petrol) 3................ 3113
19Accelerator pedal .......... 3106, 3108Page
20Brake pedal .................... 3106, 3118
21Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ...................... 316
22 Steering wheel adjustment 3 ....... 36
23 Clutch pedal 3 ........................... 3106
24Bonnet release lever ................... 3128
25 Headlamp range adjustment 3.. 387
Fog tail lamp ................................ 386
Fog lamps 3 ................................. 386
Instrument illumination ............... 387
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In Brief
Page
1Side air vents ................................ 393
2 Front passenger airbag 3 ........... 356
3 Infotainment system 3 ................ 390
4Hazard warning lamps .................. 37
LED for anti-theft
alarm system 3 .............................332
5Display 3 for time, date,
outside temperature,
infotainment system 3 ................ 377
6Centre air vents .............................393
7Turn signals, headlamp flash,
dipped beam, main beam .. 36, 384
8Horn ...............................................313
9 Steering wheel remote control 3 .390
10Instruments ................................... 366Page
11 Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system,
rear window washer system 3 .....382
12Light switch ...........................36, 384
13 Headlamp range adjustment 3.. 387
Fog tail lamp ................................ 386
Fog lamps 3 ................................. 386
Instrument illumination ............... 387
14Bonnet release lever ................... 3128
15Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ...................... 316
16 Steering wheel adjustment 3 ........ 36
17Accelerator pedal .......... 3106, 3108
18Brake pedal .................... 3106, 3118
19 Clutch pedal 3 ........................... 3106Page
20 Seat heating 3 ............................. 340
Fuel selection switch
(natural gas/petrol) 3................ 3113
21Accessory socket or
cigarette lighter ........................... 361
22 Ashtray 3...................................... 362
23 Air conditioning system 3 ........... 396
Heated rear window 3 .......314, 337
Air recirculation system 3............ 397
24Heating and ventilation system . 392
25Glove compartment .................... 363
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12 In BriefControl indicators >
Fog lamps 3,
366, 386.
A
Engine electronics,
Immobiliser3, Manual
transmission automated 3,
Fault,
321, 366, 3116.
Z
Exhaust gases 3,
367, 3115.
v
Airbag systems 3,
Belt tensioners,
367, 350, 359.
I
Engine oil pressure,
367.
O
Turn signal lamps,
368, 385.
C
Main beam,
368, 385.
!
Preheating 3, diesel particle
filter 3,
368, 3116.
T
Winter programme of the
manual transmission
automated 3,
3103.
r
Fog tail lamp,
369, 386.
p
Alternator,
369.
R
Brake system,
clutch system 3,
369, 3179.
u
Anti-lock Braking System 3,
3119.
S
Engine oil level 3,
370, 3175.
EPSElectric power steering 3,
370.
Y
Fuel level,
370, 3111.
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15
In Brief
Picture no: 15120s.tif
Manual transmission Reverse gear: With the vehicle stationary,
lift the ring under the gear-lever knob
3 seconds after depressing the clutch, and
then engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, put the lever
into neutral, release the clutch pedal and
depress again; then repeat gear selection.
Manual transmission 3105.
Picture no: 12466s.tif
Manual transmission
automated
3
To move the selector lever from N to R
press the button on the lever.
Only start in N with foot brake applied.
Manual transmission automated 3 3100.
Before starting off, check zTyre pressure and tyre condition 3121,
3191,
zEngine oil level and fluid levels in engine
compartment 3174 to 3180,
zAll windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational,
zSeats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted 338, 348, 334,
zCheck brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
N
= Idle speed/start position
o
= Drive position (centre position)
+
=Higher gear
-
= Lower gear
A/M
= Switch between Automatic and
Manual mode
R
= Reverse gear (with selector lever
lock)
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16 In Brief
Picture no: 15678t.tif
Steering wheel lock and ignitionTurn key to position 1. Move the steering
wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Picture no: 15582a.tif
Starting the engine Depress the clutch and brake pedals,
manual transmission automated 3 in N, do
not accelerate; for diesel engine, turn key
to position 2; when control indicator !
goes out turn the key to position 3 and
release it when the engine is running.
To repeat the start procedure or switch off
the engine, turn the key back to 0.
To switch on the ignition, turn the key to 2.
Picture no: 11554s.tif
To release the hand brake: Raise
lever slightly, press release
button, lower lever fully Hand brake 369, 3120.
0
=Ignition off
1
= Steering free, ignition off
2
=Ignition on,
with diesel engine: pre-heating
3
=Starting
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Instruments
Picture no: 18529s.tif
Flashes when the ignition is onFault in the electronic immobiliser system;
the engine cannot be started 321.Z
Exhaust emission
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in emission control system. The
permissible emission limits may be
exceeded. Contact a workshop for
assistance immediately.
Picture no:
If it flashes when the engine is running:Fault that could lead to catalytic converter
damage. Ease up on the throttle until the
flashing stops 3115. Seek the immediate
assistance of a workshop. v
Airbag systems 3, Belt tensioners
Control indicator lights up red
Illuminates when the engine is runningFault in the airbag or belt tensioner system
350, 359.
I
Engine oil pressure
Control indicator lights up red
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
1. Depress clutch 3.
2. Set manual transmission to neutral, or
with manual transmission automated 3
place selector lever in N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without impeding other
vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
Contact a workshop for assistance. Caution
Engine lubrication may be interrupted.
This may result in damage to the engine
and/or locking of the drive wheels.
9 Warning
When the engine is off, considerably
more force is needed to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle has
come to a standstill, otherwise the
steering column lock could engage
unexpectedly.
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Instruments
r
Fog tail lamp
Control indicator lights up yellow.
Illuminates when the fog tail lamp is on
386. p
Alternator
Control indicator lights up red
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Stop and turn engine off. battery is not
charged. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. Contact a workshop.
R
Brake system, clutch system 3
Control indicator lights up or flashes red.
Illuminated
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on
if the hand brake is applied 3120.
Illuminates when the hand brake is
released if the fluid level for the brake or
clutch system 3 is low 3179.
FlashesOn vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicatorR flashes
for a few seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the hand brake has not been
applied.
u
Anti-lock Braking System 3
Control indicator lights up red
Illuminates while driving
Fault in the anti-lock braking system 3119.
9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your journey.
Consult a workshop.
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100 Driving and operationDriving and operation
Manual transmission
automated
3
The Easytronic transmission permits
manual (manual mode) or automatic gear
shifting (automatic mode), both with
automatic clutch control.
Picture no: 12478s.tif
Transmission display
Shows the mode and current gear.
If the Winter programme is activated, T is
illuminated. Manual transmission automated3... 100
Manual transmission ........................... 105
Driving hints ......................................... 106
Saving Fuel, Protecting the
Environment ...................................... 108
Fuels, refuelling .................................... 110
Catalytic converter, engine exhaust .. 114
Hydraulic brake system ...................... 118
Anti-lock Braking System (ABSu)3 119
Hand brake .......................................... 120
Brake assist .......................................... 120
Wheels, tyres ........................................ 121
Roof racks 3......................................... 125
Towing equipment 3........................... 126
Caravan/trailer towing ........................ 126