20In briefTransmission
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 3 175.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 171.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 260,
3 309.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 226.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 33, 3 42,
3 50.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
130Instruments and controls
No.Vehicle message68Service power steering69Service suspension system70Service level control system71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind zone alert
system77Service lane departure warning79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbagNo.Vehicle message128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display or Uplevel- Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Drive systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Cruise control
■ Object detection systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filter
■ Vehicle battery status
324IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 224
Active Emergency Braking .........196
Active head restraints ...................41
Adaptive cruise control .......121, 186
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 120, 145, 236
Adjustable air vents ...................162
Advanced parking assist ............201
Airbag and belt tensioners .........115
Airbag deactivation ..............55, 115
Airbag system .............................. 52
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 163
Air conditioning system .............. 156
Air intake .................................... 163
Air vents...................................... 162
Antilock brake system ................ 175
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....117
Anti-theft alarm system ................30
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30
Appearance care ........................280
Armrest ................................... 48, 49
Armrest storage ........................... 64
Ashtrays ..................................... 109
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................34
Automatic light control ...............143
Automatic locking ........................27Automatic transmission .............171
Auxiliary heater ........................... 162
B Battery discharge protection ......153
Battery voltage ........................... 131
Belts.............................................. 49 Bicycle rack .................................. 66
Bonnet ....................................... 226
Brake and clutch fluid .................285
Brake and clutch system ...........116
Brake assist ............................... 178
Brake fluid .................................. 229
Brakes ............................... 175, 229
Breakdown.................................. 278
Bulb replacement ....................... 232
C
Capacities .................................. 308
Cargo management system ........93
Car Pass ...................................... 23
Catalytic converter .....................171
Central locking system ................25
Centre console lighting ..............152
Centre console storage ...............65
Changing tyre and wheel size ...264
Charging system ........................ 116
Child locks ................................... 27
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 58
326
Glass panel .................................. 39
Glovebox ..................................... 62
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 126
H Halogen headlights ....................232
Hand brake ......................... 175, 176
Hazard warning flashers ............149
Headlight flash ........................... 144
Headlight range adjustment ......144
Headlights................................... 142
Headlights when driving abroad 145
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 40
Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 37
Heated steering wheel ...............103
Heating ........................................ 49
Heating and ventilation system . 155
Height adjustable rear floor cover 90
High beam ......................... 120, 143
High beam assist ................120, 143
Hill start assist ........................... 178
Horn ..................................... 17, 103
I
Identification plate .....................287
Ignition switch positions .............165
Immobiliser .......................... 32, 120Indicators.................................... 110
Information displays.................... 121
Instrument cluster ......................110
Instrument panel fuse box .........255
Instrument panel illumination .....251
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 151
Instrument panel overview ........... 12
Interactive driving system ...........181
Interior care ............................... 282
Interior lighting ............................ 151
Interior lights ...................... 151, 251
Interior mirrors .............................. 34
Interruption of power supply ......174
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....61
J
Jump starting ............................. 276
K Key, memorised settings ..............25
Keys ............................................. 23
Keys, locks ................................... 23
L
Lane departure warning .....118, 211
Lashing eyes ............................... 93
Lighting features .........................152
Light switch ................................ 142Load compartment ................28, 84
Load compartment cover .............88
Load compartment fuse box ......256
Loading information ...................100
Low fuel ..................................... 120
Low washer fluid ........................121
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........116
Manual anti-dazzle ......................34
Manual mode ............................. 173
Manual transmission .................. 175
Manual windows ..........................35
Memorised settings ......................25
Mirror adjustment ......................... 10
Misted light covers .....................150
N New vehicle running-in ..............165
Number plate light .....................251
O
Object detection systems ...........198
Odometer ................................... 110
Oil, engine .......................... 285, 289
Outside temperature ..................106
Overrun cut-off ........................... 166
328
Traction Control system ............. 178
Traction Control system off......... 119
Traffic sign assistant ...................208
Trailer coupling ........................... 219
Trailer stability assist .................223
Trailer towing ............................. 220
Transmission ............................... 20
Transmission display .................171
Tread depth ............................... 264
Trip computer ............................ 132
Trip odometer ............................ 110
Turn and lane-change signals ...149
Turn signal ................................. 115
Tyre chains ................................ 265
Tyre designations ......................260
Tyre pressure ............................ 260
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 119, 261
Tyre pressures ........................... 309
Tyre repair kit ............................. 265
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...118, 198
Underseat storage .......................64
Upholstery .................................. 282
Upshift ........................................ 117
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 229
Vehicle checks............................ 225
Vehicle data ................................ 289
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 321
Vehicle detected ahead ..............121
Vehicle dimensions .................... 307
Vehicle Identification Number ....287
Vehicle jack ................................ 258
Vehicle messages .....................128
Vehicle personalisation .............134
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 224
Vehicle tools ............................... 258
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 299
Ventilation ................................... 155
W Warning chimes .........................131
Warning lights ............................. 110
Warning triangle .......................... 96
Washer and wiper systems .........18
Washer fluid ............................... 228
Wheel changing .........................268
Wheel covers ............................. 264
Wheels and tyres .......................260Windows....................................... 35
Windscreen................................... 35 Windscreen wiper/washer .........104
Winter tyres ............................... 260
Wiper blade replacement ..........231