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Front brake pads worn.
›››
page
143
it lights up:
Fault in the ESC, or dis-
connection caused by the system.
flashes: ESC or ASR activated.
ASR manually deactivated.
ABS faulty or does not work.
Rear fog light switched on.›››
page
94
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
emission control system.–
it lights up:
pre-ignition of diesel
engine.
››› page
71
flashes: fault in the diesel engine
management.
fault in the petrol engine manage-
ment.›››
page
71
lights up or flashes:
fault in the
steering system.››› page
190
Tyre pressure too low, or fault in
the tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem.›››
page
212
Fuel tank almost empty.›››
page
66
Fault in airbag system and seat
belt tensioners.›››
page
48
Lane Assist is switched on, but not
active.›››
page
166 Other warning lamps
Left or right turn signal.›››
page
94
Hazard warning lights on.››› page
99
Trailer turn signals›››
page
177
it lights up:
Press the foot brake!
flashes: the selector lever locking
button has not engaged.››› page
132
it lights up:
cruise control activated
or speed limiter switched on and
active.
››› page
150
flashes: the speed set by the
speed limiter has been exceeded.
Lane Assist is switched on and ac-
tive.›››
page
166
Main beam on or flasher on.›››
page
94 On the instrument panel screen
Fig. 35
See Fig. 3 for positioning Do not continue driving!
With the corresponding indica-
tion: door(s), rear lid or bonnet
open or not properly closed.››› page
82
››› page
89
››› page
198
Ignition: Do not carry on driv-
ing! Engine coolant level too low,
coolant temperature too high
››› page
203
Flashing: Fault in the engine
coolant system.
Do not continue driving!
Engine oil pressure too low.››› page
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Fault in the battery.›››
page
205
Driving light totally or partially
faulty.›››
page
233
Fault in the cornering light sys-
tem.››› page
94
Diesel particulate filter blocked›››
page
141
Level of windscreen washer fluid
too low.›››
page
102
Flashing: Fault in the oil level de-
tection. Control manually.›››
page
200
Ignition: Insufficient engine oil.
Fault in the gearbox.›››
page
139
Light Assist on.›››
page
96
Immobiliser active.
Service interval display›››
page
80
Mobile telephone is connected
via Bluetooth to the original tele-
phone device.›››
Book-
let Radio
or
››› Book-
let Navi-
gation
system
Mobile telephone battery charge
meter. Available only for devices
pre-installed in factory.
Freezing warning. The outside
temperature is lower than +4°C
(+39°F).›››
page
74
Start-Stop system activated.›››
page
148
Start-Stop system unavailable.
Low consumption driving status›››
page
74 On the instrument panel
Fig. 36
See Fig. 3 for positioning
Front passenger front airbag is
disabled (
).
››› page
48
The front passenger front airbag
is activated (
).
››› page
48
››› in Control and warning lamps on
page 71
››› page 71 Gearbox lever
Manual gearbox Fig. 37
The position of the gears is indicated on the
gearbox lever
››› Fig. 37 .
● Pr e
ss the clutch pedal and keep your foot
right down.
● Move the gearbox lever to the required po-
sition.
● Release the clutch. 24
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Selecting reverse gear
● Press the clutch pedal and keep your foot
right down.
● With the gearbox lever in neutral, push it
upwards, move it to the left as far as it will go
and then forwards to select reverse ››› Fig. 37
R .
● Release the clutch.
››› in Changing gears on page 132
››› page 132 Automatic gearbox*
Fig. 38
Parking lock
P Reverse gear
Neutral (idling)
Drive (forward)
Tiptronic mode: pull the lever forwards
(
+
) to go up a gear or backwards ( –
) to
go down a gear.
››› in Selector lever positions on
page 133
››› page 132
››› page 229 R
N
D/S
+/–
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Air conditioning How does Climatronic* work? Fig. 39
See Fig. 3 for positioning To switch a specific function on, press the ap-
propriate button. Press the button again to
switch off the function.
The LED on each control lights up to indicate
that the respective function of a control has
been switched on.1TemperatureThe left and right sides can be adjusted separately: Turn the control to adjust the temperature
2FanThe power of the fan is automatically adjusted. The fan is also adjusted manually by turning the control.
3Air distributionThe airflow adjusts automatically for comfort. You can also switch it on manually using the buttons
3.
4Indications on the temperature display screen selected for the right and left sides.26
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Defrost functionThe air drawn in from outside the vehicle is directed at the windscreen and air recirculation is automatically switched off. To defrost the wind-
screen more quickly, the air is dehumidified at temperatures over approximately +3 °C (+38°F) and the fan runs at maximum output.
The air is directed at the chest of driver and passengers by the dash panel air vents.
Air distribution towards the footwell.
Upward air distribution.
Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is running and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10 minutes.
Air recirculation
Seat heating buttons
Press the button to switch on or off the cooling system.
Press the button to make maximum cooling capacity available. The recirculation of air and the cooling system turn on automatically and air distri-
bution adjusts automatically to the position .
When the warning light for button lights up, the settings on the driver side also apply to the passenger side. Press the button or the temper-
ature control on the passenger side
Automatic adjustment of temperature, fan, and air distribution. Press the button: the warning lamp on the button will light up .
Press the configuration button : the air conditioning operation menu will be displayed on the Easy Connect system screen.
Switching offTurn the blower control to the position or press the button.
››› in Introduction on page 125
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How does the manual air conditioning* work? Fig. 40
See Fig. 3 for positioning To switch a specific function on, press the ap-
propriate button. Press the button again to
switch off the function.
The LED on each control lights up to indicate
that the respective function of a control has
been switched on.1TemperatureTurn the control to adjust the temperature
2FanSetting 0: blower and manual air conditioning switched off
Level 6: maximum fan level.
3Air distributionRotate the continuous control to direct the airflow to the desired area.
Defrost functionThe airflow is directed at the windscreen. Air recirculation is automatically switched off or is not switched on. Increase the fan power to clear the
windscreen of condensation as soon as possible. To dehumidify the air, the cooling system will automatically switch on.
The air is directed at the chest of driver and passengers by the dash panel air vents.
Distribution of air towards the chest and the footwell area.
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Air distribution towards the footwell.
Air distribution towards the windscreen and the footwell.
Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is running and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10 minutes.
Air recirculation
Seat heating buttons
Maximum cooling power. The recirculation of air and the cooling system turn on automatically and air distribution adjusts automatically to the
position
››› in Introduction on page 125
›››
page 124 How does the heating and the fresh air system work?
Fig. 41
See Fig. 3 for positioning
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To switch a specific function on, press the ap-
propriate button. Press the button again to
switch off the function. The LED on each control lights up to indicate
that the respective function of a control has
been switched on.1TemperatureTurn the control to adjust the temperature. The temperature cannot be lower than that of the exterior air temperature, as this system cannot cool
or dehumidify the air
2FanSetting 0: blower, heating and fresh air systems switched off
Level 6: maximum fan level
3Air distributionRotate the continuous control to direct the airflow to the desired area.
Defrost functionThe airflow is directed at the windscreen.
The air is directed at the chest of driver and passengers by the dash panel air vents.
Distribution of air towards the chest and the footwell area.
Air distribution towards the footwell.
Air distribution towards the windscreen and the footwell.
Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is running and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10 minutes
Air recirculation
››› page 128
Seat heating buttons
››› in Introduction on page 125
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