122Driving and operating
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 119.
Battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts, several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched into a power
saving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.
Restart of the engine by the
driver Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, control indicator - illuminates
or is shown as a message in the Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator - 3 85.
Restart of the engine by the
stop-start system
The selector lever has to be in neutral to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system:
■ The stop-start system is manually deactivated
■ the bonnet is opened
■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened
■ the engine temperature is too low
■ the battery is discharged
■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient
■ the vehicle starts to move■ the climate control system requests
an engine start
■ the air conditioning is manually switched on
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop during engine restart might be
noticeable.
Parking ■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on downhill or
uphill slopes. Depress the foot
brake at the same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
212IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 154
Adaptive forward lighting .....88, 106
Adjustable air vents ...................116
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........84
Airbag deactivation ................46, 84
Airbag label................................... 41 Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 117
Air conditioning system .............. 113
Air intake .................................... 117
Air vents...................................... 116
All-wheel drive ........................... 128
Antilock brake system ................ 129
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......86
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................191
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................28
Automatic light control ...............103
Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............125
Auxiliary heater ........................... 116
B Battery discharge protection ......111
Battery voltage ............................. 96Bicycle rack .................................. 57
Bonnet ....................................... 156
Bonnet open ................................. 89
Brake and clutch fluid .................195
Brake and clutch system .............85
Brake assist ............................... 130
Brake fluid .................................. 159
Brakes ............................... 129, 159
Breakdown.................................. 189
Bulb replacement ....................... 162
C
Capacities .................................. 206
Catalytic converter .....................124
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............56
Centre high-mounted brake light 167
Changing tyre and wheel size ...179
Charging system .......................... 85
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 47
Child restraint systems ................47
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............112
Clock ............................................ 76
Code ............................................. 94
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................118