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108Driving and operatingCaution
It is not advisable to drive with thehand resting on the selector lever.
When gearshifting is recommended
to improve fuel economy, control
indicator [ or Ò illuminates in the
Driver Information Centre 3 75.
Manual transmission
automated
The manual transmission automated
(MTA) permits manual (manual
mode) or automatic gear shifting
(automatic mode), both with
automatic clutch control.
Transmission display
Shows the mode and current gear.
Starting the engine Depress the foot brake when starting
the engine.
If the foot brake is not depressed, a
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre in
conjuction with a warning chime
3 85 and the engine cannot be
started.
Notice
The volume of the warning chime
can also be adjusted via the Driver
Information Centre 3 79.
When the foot brake is depressed, the
transmission automatically shifts to
N (neutral) and the engine can be
started. There may be a slight delay.
Autostop During an Autostop, if the gearshift
lever is in position N, select another
gear, otherwise release the brake pedal or move the lever to +, – or R to
enable an automatic restart of the
engine.
Stop-start system 3 103.
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Driving and operating111Electronic driving
programmes
Eco mode E
When automatic mode is engaged,
the Eco mode can be selected to
reduce fuel consumption.
Eco mode selects the most suitable gear depending on the speed of the
vehicle, the engine speed and the
intensity with which the accelerator is pressed.
Activation
Press the E button on the selector
lever housing. Control indicator E is
shown in the transmission display to
indicate activation.
Deactivation
Eco mode is switched off by:
■ pressing the E button again,
■ switching to manual mode.
In order to protect the transmission at
extremely high clutch temperatures,
an intermittent audible warning chime may sound. In such cases, depress
the foot brake, select N and apply the
parking brake to allow the clutch to
cool down.
Kickdown
If the accelerator pedal is pressed
past the pressure point, the
transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed. Full
engine power is available for
acceleration.If engine speed is too high the
transmission switches to a higher
gear, even in manual mode. Without
kickdown this automatic shift is not
effected in manual mode.
Fault In the event of a fault, control indicator
Ñ is shown in the transmission
display.
Continued driving is possible,
provided the vehicle is driven with
care and anticipation. A warning
message may appear in the Driver
Information Centre in conjunction with
a warning chime 3 85.
Notice
The volume of the warning chime
can also be adjusted via the Driver
Information Centre 3 79.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
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Child safety system for rearwindows .................................... 29
Chimes ......................................... 85
Cigarette lighter ........................... 66
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems ...............95
Clock....................................... 63, 79
Control indicators.......................... 70
Control of the vehicle .................101
Controls ........................................ 61
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............159
Cruise control ...................... 79, 115
Cupholders .................................. 54
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Date .............................................. 79
Daytime running lights ............79, 89
Diesel particle filter ...............76, 106
Distance to next service ...............79
Door open .................................... 79
Doors ...................................... 23, 25
Drain fuel filter ............................. 78
Driver Information Centre .............79
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 123
Driving hints ................................ 101E
Eco mode (E).............................. 111
Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 138
Electronic climate control system 97
Electronic driving programmes ..111
Electronic Stability Program 76, 114
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......126
Engine compartment fuse box ...139
Engine coolant ........................... 128
Engine coolant temperature ........76
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 69
Engine data ............................... 164
Engine exhaust .......................... 106
Engine oil ................... 127, 159, 162
Engine oil pressure ......................77
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ................................. 114
Event data recorders ..................177
Extendable load compartment cover ................................... 55, 59
Exterior care .............................. 155
Exterior light ................................. 78
Exterior lighting ......................11, 88
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27F
Fault ........................................... 111
Fixed air vents ........................... 100
Fog light ....................................... 79
Folding ......................................... 28
Folding seats ................................ 55
Front airbag system .....................44
Front fog lights ............................. 90
Front seats.................................... 33
Front turn signal light ..................132
Fuel............................................. 118
Fuel consumption .........................79
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 122
Fuel cut-off system ...............85, 103
Fuel for diesel engines ..............119
Fuel for natural gas operation ...119
Fuel for petrol engines ...............118
Fuel gauge ................................... 68
Fuel selector ................................ 69
Fuel system messages .................85
Fuses ......................................... 138
G Gauges ......................................... 67
General information ...................123
Generic warning ........................... 73
Glovebox ..................................... 54
Gross Vehicle Weight ...................59