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In manual mode no automatic shiftingto a higher gear takes place at high
engine revolutions.
Electronic driving
programmes ■ Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increasesengine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
■ The automatic neutral shift function
automatically shifts gear to idling
when the vehicle is stopped with a
forward gear engaged and the
brake pedal is pressed.
■ When SPORT mode is engaged, the vehicle shifts at higher engine
speeds (unless cruise control is
on). SPORT mode 3 171.■ Special programmes automatically
adapt the gearshift points when
driving up inclines or down hills.
■ When starting-off in snowy or icy conditions or on other slippery
surfaces, the electronic
transmission control selects a
higher gear automatically.
Kickdown If the accelerator pedal is pressed
down completely in automatic mode, the transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on engine speed.
Fault In the event of a fault, g illuminates.
Additionally a code number or a
vehicle message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre. Vehicle
messages 3 120.
The transmission no longer shifts
automatically. Continued travel is
possible with manual shifting.Only the highest gear is available.
Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may also be available in manual mode.
Shift only when vehicle is at a
standstill.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Interruption of power
supply In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P
position. The ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition switch.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 256.
If the vehicle battery is not the cause
of the fault, release the selector lever.
1. Apply the parking brake.
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166Driving and operating
2. Release the selector lever trimfrom the centre console at the
front, fold it upwards and rotate it
to the left.
3. Insert a screwdriver into the opening as far as it will go 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.
4. Mount the selector lever trim onto
the centre console and refit.Manual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary wait 3 seconds after
depressing the 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.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
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Do not operate electric parking brake
system too often with engine not
running, as this will discharge the
vehicle battery.
Before leaving the vehicle, check the electric parking brake status. Control
indicator m 3 109.
Releasing
Switch on ignition. Keep brake pedal
depressed and then press switch m.
Drive away function
Depressing clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or engaging drive gear
(automatic transmission) and then
depressing the accelerator pedal
releases the electric parking brake
automatically. This is not possible
when the switch is pulled at the same time.
This function also helps driving away
on inclines.
Aggressive drive-away may reduce
lifetime of wear parts.Dynamic braking when vehicle is
moving
When the vehicle is moving and the
switch m is kept pulled, the electric
parking brake system will decelerate the vehicle, but will not apply
statically.
As soon as the switch m is released,
dynamic braking will be stopped.
Fault
Failure mode of electric parking brake
is indicated by control indicator j and
by a code number or a vehicle
message which is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
Vehicle messages 3 120.
Apply electric parking brake: pull and hold switch m for more than
5 seconds. If control indicator m
illuminates, electric parking brake is
applied.
Release electric parking brake: press and hold switch m for more than
2 seconds. If control indicator m
extinguishes, electric parking brake is
released.Control indicator m flashes: electric
parking brake is not fully applied or
released. When continuously
flashing, release electric parking
brake and retry applying.
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 prevent unintendedmovement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the foot brake after
stopping on an incline, the brakes
remain on for a further two seconds.
The brakes release automatically as
soon as the vehicle begins to
accelerate.
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172Driving and operating
In each driving mode Flex Ride
networks the following electronic systems:
■ Continuous Damping Control.
■ Accelerator Pedal Control.
■ Steering Control.
■ Automatic transmission.
SPORT modeThe settings of the systems are
adapted to a sportier driving style:
■ Damping of shock absorbers reacts
more stiffly to provide better contact with the road surface.
■ The engine reacts more quickly to the accelerator pedal.
■ Steering support is reduced.
■ Shift points of automatic transmission occur later.
■ With SPORT mode activated, the illumination of main instruments
changes from white to red.
TOUR modeThe settings of the systems are
adapted to a comfort driving style:
■ Damping of shock absorbers reacts
more softly.
■ Accelerator pedal reacts with standard settings.
■ Steering support is in standard mode.
■ Shift points of automatic transmission occur in a comfort
mode.
■ Illumination of main instruments is white.
Normal mode
All settings of the systems are
adapted to standard values.
Drive mode control Within each manual selected driving
mode SPORT, TOUR or Normal, the
Drive Mode Control (DMC) detects
and analyses continuously the real
driving characteristic, responses by
the driver, and the active dynamic
state of the vehicle. If necessary, the
control unit of DMC automatically
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274Technical dataPerformanceEngineA14NELA14NET
A14NET
LPGA16XNT
CNGMaximum speed 3)
[mph]Manual transmission
with Stop-start system118
119124
126121
–124
–Automatic transmission–122––3) The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum
speed of the vehicle.EngineA16SHTA16XHTA18XELA18XERMaximum speed 3)
[mph]Manual transmission
with Stop-start system–
140–
132115
–121
–Automatic transmission–129––3) The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum
speed of the vehicle.
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Technical data275
EngineB16DTHA20DTLA20DTA20DTHA20DTRMaximum speed3)
[mph]Manual transmission
with Stop-start system–
130114
–119
120129
130–
135Automatic transmission–––127–3) The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum
speed of the vehicle.
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276Technical dataVehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipmentEngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmission5-seats/7-seats
[kg]A14NEL1613/1640–A14NET1613/16401613/1640A14NET LPG1664/1691–A16SHT1664/1691–A16XNT CNG1701/1728–A16XHT1664/16911664/1691A18XEL1571/1598–A18XER1571/1598–B16DTH1701/1728–A20DTL1701/1728–A20DT1701/1728–A20DTH1733/17601733/1760A20DTR1733/1760–
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 91.
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GGauges ....................................... 101
General information ...................212
Glass panel .................................. 33
Glovebox ..................................... 62
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 118
H Halogen headlights ....................226
Hand brake ......................... 167, 168
Hazard warning flashers ............139
Headlight flash ........................... 134
Headlight range adjustment ......134
Headlights................................... 132
Headlights when driving abroad 135
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................94
Heating ........................................ 42
Heating and ventilation system . 144
High beam ......................... 113, 133
High beam assist ................113, 133
Hill start assist ........................... 169
Horn ....................................... 14, 94I
Identification plate .....................266
Ignition switch positions .............154
Immobiliser .......................... 27, 112
Indicators .................................... 101
Information displays.................... 114
Instrument cluster ......................101
Instrument panel fuse box .........238
Instrument panel illumination .....234
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 141
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............62
Interactive driving system ...........171
Interior care ............................... 261
Interior lighting ............................ 141
Interior lights ...................... 141, 234
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......165
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....61
J Jump starting ............................. 256
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19L
Lane departure warning .....110, 201
Lashing eyes ............................... 85
Lighting features .........................142
Light switch ................................ 132
Load compartment ................24, 75
Load compartment cover .............78
Load compartment fuse box ......239
Loading information .....................91
Load rails and hooks ...................85
Low fuel ..................................... 112
Low washer fluid ........................113
M Malfunction indicator light ..........108
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 164
Manual transmission .................. 166
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................140
N New vehicle running-in ..............154
Number plate light .....................233
O
Object detection systems ...189, 191
Odometer ................................... 101