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General points on starting
If the battery has been disconnected the
vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approx. 8 kilometres (5
miles) after reconnecting the battery.
This is because the engine management
system must realign itself with the engine.
Any unusual driving characteristics during
this period may be disregarded.
Starting the engine by towing or
pushing
WARNING
To prevent damage you must not
push or tow start your vehicle. Use
booster cables and a booster battery.
See Jump-Starting the Vehicle (page
197). IGNITION SWITCH
WARNING
Never return the key to position 0 or
I when the vehicle is in motion.
0 The ignition is off.
I The ignition and all main electrical circuits
are disabled.
Note:
Do not leave the ignition key in this
position for too long to avoid discharging
the battery. II The ignition is switched on. All electrical
circuits are operational. Warning lamps
and indicators illuminate. This is the key
position when driving. You must also select
it when being towed.
III The starter motor is activated. Release
the key as soon as the engine starts.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK
WARNING
Always check that the steering is
unlocked before attempting to move
your vehicle.
Vehicles without keyless starting
To activate the steering wheel lock;
1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2. Turn the steering wheel.
Vehicles with keyless starting
Note: The steering wheel lock will not
activate when the ignition is on or the
vehicle is moving.
Your vehicle has an electronically
controlled steering wheel lock. This
operates automatically.
The steering wheel lock will activate after
a short period of time once you have
parked your vehicle and the passive key is
outside of the vehicle, or when you lock the
vehicle. See Keyless Entry (page 43).
Deactivating the steering wheel lock
Switch the ignition on, or:
Vehicles with automatic transmission
• Press the brake pedal.
Vehicles with manual transmission
• Press the clutch pedal.
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Continue cranking the engine until it
starts.
Note: You can only operate the starter for
a maximum of 30 seconds at a time. Switch the ignition on and wait
until the glow plug indicator goes
off.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Start the engine.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
1. Select park or neutral.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Start the engine.
KEYLESS STARTING WARNINGS
The keyless starting system may not
function if the key is close to metal
objects or electronic devices such as
mobile phones. Always check that the steering wheel
lock is deactivated before
attempting to move your vehicle.
See Steering Wheel Lock (page 127). Note:
The ignition may automatically
switch off after a period of time if your
vehicle has been left unattended with the
ignition on. This is to prevent the vehicle
battery from discharging.
Note: A valid passive key must be located
inside the vehicle to switch the ignition on
and start the engine.
Note: To start your engine you must also
fully depress the brake or clutch pedal,
depending on the transmission fitted. Ignition on
Press the start button once. All electrical
circuits are operational, warning lamps and
indicators illuminate.
Starting with automatic
transmission
Note:
Releasing the brake pedal during
engine start may stop the engine cranking
and return to ignition on.
1. Make sure the transmission is in P or N.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the start button.
Starting with manual transmission
Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during
engine start will stop the engine cranking
and return to ignition on.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Press the start button.
Starting a diesel engine
Note: Engine cranking may not commence
until the engine glow plug cycle has been
completed. This may take several seconds
in extremely cold conditions.
Note: Continue to press the clutch or brake
pedal until engine cranking begins.
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The passive starting system will not
function if:
•
The passive key frequencies are
jammed.
• The passive key battery is flat.
If you are unable to start your vehicle carry
out the following procedure. 1. Carefully prise out the cover.
2. Insert the key into the key holder.
3. With the key in this position you can
use the start button to switch the
ignition on and start your vehicle. Stopping the engine with the
vehicle stationary
Note:
The ignition, all electrical circuits,
warning lamps and indicators will be
switched off.
Manual transmission
Press the start button.
Automatic transmission
1. Move the selector lever to position P.
2. Press the start button.
Stopping the engine when the
vehicle is moving WARNING
Switching off the engine when the
vehicle is still moving will result in a
loss of brake and steering assistance.
The steering will not be locked, but higher
effort will be required. When the ignition is
switched off some electrical circuits,
warning lamps and indicators may also be
OFF. Press and hold the start button for two
seconds, or press twice within two
seconds.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
The DPF forms part of the emissions
reduction systems fitted to your vehicle. It
filters harmful diesel particulates (soot)
from the exhaust gas.
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Adhesive pads are supplied to help
reduce the buffeting noise.
Note: Make sure the surface of the
crossbars is clean before attaching the
adhesive pads.
1. Remove the backing and attach the adhesive pads to the crossbars in the
positions shown. 2. Pull the handle out.
3. Turn the handle clockwise to bring the
crossbar in contact with the rail. Note:
Make sure there is no gap between
crossbar and rail (A).
4. Turn the handle a minimum of 3.5 revolutions. 5. Push the handle in. Turn the key
clockwise to lock.
6. Remove the key.
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WARNINGS
Keep your hands away from the
handwheel as it rotates during the
locking process.
You will hear a warning tone when
the tow ball arm is not in one of the
locked positions. If you do not hear
the tone when moving the tow ball arm,
do not use the tow bar and have it checked
by a properly trained technician. CAUTION
Before retracting the ball neck into its
stowage position always unhitch the
trailer or dismantle load carriers and
their attachments. Dismantle attachments
for tracking stabilisation. Remove the plug
for the trailer power supply and the
adapter from the socket. Failure to do so
may result in damage to the bumper. 1. Insert the key into the handwheel and
turn it clockwise to unlock. 2. Pull the handwheel out and turn it
anti-clockwise to the stop. The tow ball
arm automatically swivels into a
midway position. 3. Release the handwheel. The tow ball
arm is not locked. This is indicated by
the warning tone and the handwheel
projects about five millimetres (0.2
inch) from its housing.
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Manually turn the tow ball arm steadily
from its midway position to the stop in
the stowage position. The tow ball arm
automatically locks in the end position.
The locking process is clearly audible
if the level of background noise is not
too high. When the locking process is
completed, the warning tone stops and
the handwheel will return to its original
position.
5. Turn the key anti-clockwise and remove it.
Swivelling the tow ball out WARNING
You will hear a warning tone when
the tow ball arm is not in one of the
locked positions. If you do not hear
the tone when moving the tow ball arm,
do not use the tow bar and have it checked
by a properly trained technician. 1. Insert the key into the handwheel and
turn it clockwise to unlock.
2. Pull the handwheel out and turn it anti-clockwise to the stop. The tow ball
arm automatically swivels into the
midway position. 3. Release the handwheel. The tow ball
arm is not locked. This is indicated by
the warning tone and the handwheel
projects about five millimetres (0.2
inch) from its housing. 4.
Manually turn the tow ball arm steadily
from its midway position to the stop in
the operating position. The tow ball
arm automatically locks in the end
position. The locking process is clearly
audible if the level of background noise
is not too high. When the locking
process is completed, the warning tone
stops and the handwheel will return to
its original position.
5. Turn the key anti-clockwise and remove it.
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WARNING
If any of the conditions below cannot
be met, do not use the tow bar and
have it checked by a properly trained
technician. Before starting your journey, make sure
that the tow ball arm is properly locked.
Check that:
•
there is no warning tone when the
locking procedure has been completed
• the handwheel is in its housing and that
there is no gap
• you have locked the handwheel
(anti-clockwise) and removed the key
• the tow ball arm is locked. It must not
move when jerked.
Maintenance CAUTIONS
The towing hitch and control unit are
maintenance-free. Do not grease or
oil them.
Only the manufacturer should carry
out repairs or dismantle the towing
hitch.
If you use a high pressure spray to
wash your vehicle, do not direct the
spray onto the swivel joint of the tow
ball arm. 171
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Ampere
rating
Fuse
Central locking ground
20
83
Driver's door lock and double locking ground
20
84
Radio, navigation system, passenger airbag deactivation
switch, heated front seats switch, parking heater, manual
air conditioning heater module
7.5
85
Restraint system
10
86
Not used
-
87
Not used
-
88
Not used
-
89
Load compartment fuse box Circuits protected
Ampere
rating
Fuse
Not used
-
1
Keyless vehicle module
10
2
Keyless vehicle door handles
5
3
Door module (left-hand front) (power windows, central
locking, electric folding exterior mirror, heated exterior
mirror)
25
4
180
FusesE129927