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1Light switch ........................ 109
Instrument illumination .......114
Rear fog light ....................... 113
Front fog lights ...................112
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 110
2 Side air vents ...................... 123
3 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...112
Exit lighting .......................... 115
Parking lights ...................... 113
Cruise control ....................... 93
4 Steering wheel controls ........78
5 Horn ...................................... 79
Driver airbag ......................... 60
6 Instruments .......................... 84
7 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system .................................. 79
8 Centre air vents ................... 1239Left heated seat ....................48
Tyre pressure monitoring
system ................................. 176
Ultrasonic parking assist ......90
Hazard warning flashers .....112
Central locking system ..........30
Sport mode ........................... 90
Right heated seat ..................48
10 Info-Display ........................... 94
Trip computer ...................... 103
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 120
11 Front passenger airbag .........60
12 Glovebox .............................. 68
13 Infotainment system ..............10
14 Climate control system ........ 117
15 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 134
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 135
Automatic transmission .......12916Ashtray .................................. 83
17 Start/Stop button .................. 27
18 Accelerator pedal ................125
19 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............126
Sensor panel for
emergency operation of
Open&Start system ..............27
20 Brake pedal ......................... 139
21 Clutch pedal ........................ 125
22 Steering wheel adjustment ...78
23 Bonnet release lever ...........154
In brief15
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Air distribution to l.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Set fan speed to highest level or to
A .
Cooling n on.
Press button V.
Climate control system 3 117.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 134.
Manual transmission automatedN=neutral positiono=drive position+=higher gear-=lower gearA =switch between Automatic and
Manual modeR=reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 135.
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Automatic transmissionP=park positionR=reverse gearN=neutral positionD=drive
The selector lever can only be movedout of P or N when the ignition is on
and the foot brake is depressed
(selector lever lock). To engage P or
R , press the release button on
selector lever.
The automatic transmission is
available in two versions 3 129.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 175,
3 206.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 154.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of seats, seat belts and mirrors 3 45, 3 54, 3 37.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting engine with ignition
switch
■ Turn key to position 1
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ Operate clutch and brake, automatic transmission in P or N
■ Do not operate the accelerator pedal
■ Diesel engines, turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes out
■ Turn key to 3 and release key when
engine is running.
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Starting engine with Start/Stop
button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
■ Operate clutch and brake, automatic transmission in P or N
■ Do not operate the accelerator pedal
■ Diesel engine, press the button briefly to start preheating, move thesteering wheel slightly to release
the steering wheel lock, wait until
control indicator ! goes out
■ Press button for 1 second and release when the engine is running.
Open&Start system 3 27.Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake without pressing the release button.Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress the foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to 0 and remove it or,
with the vehicle stationary, press
the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering wheel lock
is felt to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is in the P position. If P is not engaged
or the parking brake is not applied,
"P" flashes for a few seconds in the transmission display.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
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If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or set the
selector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft alarm system with button
p on the radio remote control or
with the sensor in a front door
handle.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system, press button p twice or
touch the sensor in a front door
handle twice.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ On vehicles with manual transmission automated, control
indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the parking brake has
not been applied 3 101.
■ Close windows.■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switchedoff 3 153.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locking 3 25, Laying the
vehicle up for a long period of time
3 152.
In brief23Sport mode
Activate by pressing the SPORT
button.
The Sport mode is used to make
suspension and steering more direct.
The engine is more responsive to
throttle application. With manual
transmission automated and
automatic transmission, gear
changing is altered.
Sport mode 3 141.
FlexOrganizer
The side walls contain retaining
strips, where various components can be attached to divide the load
compartment or fasten loads.
The system consists of: ■ adapters
■ variable partition net
■ mesh pockets for the side walls
■ hooks in the load compartment
FlexOrganizer 3 72.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
A pressure sensor is integrated in
each wheel to monitor tyre pressure.
Low tyre pressure will be indicated
with a yellow control indicator A. The
current tyre pressure and warning messages may be displayed in the
Info-display.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 91, 3 176.
Keys, doors and windows27
Radio remote control
synchronisation After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition.
Memorised settings
Whenever the vehicle is locked the
last settings are automatically saved
specifically for the used key:
■ Electronic climate control,
■ Info-Display,
■ Infotainment system,
■ Instrument panel illumination.
The saved settings are automatically
used next time that key is used for
unlocking.Open&Start system
Makes operation of the following
possible without the use of the
mechanical key
■ Central locking system,
■ Anti-theft locking system,
■ Anti-theft alarm system,
■ Power windows,
■ Ignition and starter.
The electronic key simply needs to be in the driver's possession.
Press the Start/Stop button. The
ignition is switched on. The
immobiliser and steering wheel lock
are deactivated.
To start the engine press and hold the
Start/Stop button whilst applying both
the brake and clutch pedals.
Automatic transmission: the engine
can only be started with the selector
lever in P or N.
The engine and the ignition are
switched off by pressing the
Start/Stop button again. The vehicle
must be stationary. The immobiliser is
activated at the same time.
Instruments and controls89
Illuminates when the engine is
running Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Immediately seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon A illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the engine is running Fault in engine or transmission
electronics 3 133, 3 137. The
electronics switch to an emergency
running programme. Fuel
consumption may be increased and
the vehicle handling may be impaired.If the fault persists after restarting the vehicle, consult a workshop.
Illuminates together with InSP4in the service display
Seek the assistance of a workshop for
draining the diesel fuel filter 3 102.
Flashes with switched on
ignition
Fault in the immobiliser system. The engine cannot be started 3 36.
Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminated
Illuminates when the parking brake is released if the brake and clutch fluidlevel is too low 3 157.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 140.
Flashes
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated, flashes for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched off if the parking brake is not applied.
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated, flashes when the driver's
door is opened if no gear is engaged
and the parking brake is not applied.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is turned on. The system is
ready for operation when the control indicator goes out.