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Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Air conditioning system
Set the temperature control to
warmest level.
Set fan speed to highest level.
Set air distribution control to V.
Cooling n on.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Electronic climate control system
Press button Ê.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
a high speed.
To return to automatic mode: press
button n or AUTO .
Climate control system 3 95,
Electronic climate control system 3 97.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing the
clutch pedal, pull up the collar 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 3 107.
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Manual transmission automatedN=neutral positiono=drive position+=higher gear-=lower gearA/M=switch between automatic
and manual modeR=reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 108.
Starting off
Check before starting-off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 143,
3 174.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 127.
■ 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 27, 3 33,
3 39.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position MAR
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ manual transmission automated: operate brake, the transmission
automatically shifts to N (neutral)
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
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■ diesel engines: turn the key toposition MAR for preheating and
wait until control indicator ! goes
out
■ turn key to position AVV and
release
Starting the engine 3 102.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ set the lever in neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated when ^ is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 79.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 103.
Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual parking brake
without pressing the release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to position STOP and
remove it. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is felt
to engage.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear
before switching off the ignition. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear before
switching off the ignition. Turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.
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■Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close the windows.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switchedoff 3 126.
■ 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, locks 3 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 125.
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Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 23
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Exterior mirrors ............................ 27
Interior mirrors ............................. 28
Windows ...................................... 29Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 155.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical, remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.
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20Keys, doors and windowsRadio remote control
Used to operate:■ Central locking system 3 21
■ Anti-theft locking system 3 26
■ Power windows 3 29
The radio remote control has a range of up to 5 metres. It can be restricted
by external influences. The hazard
warning flashers confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded
■ Battery voltage too low
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources
Unlocking 3 21.
Radio remote control battery replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and remove the
battery holder by undoing the screw
with a suitable screwdriver. Remove
the battery holder from the key and
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replace the battery (type CR 2032),
paying attention to the installation
position.
Refit the battery holder in the key and
secure the screw.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks the front doors,
sliding side doors and load
compartment.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks and opens the respective
door.
For safety reasons, the vehicle
cannot be locked if the key is in the
ignition switch.
Unlocking Notice
In the event of an accident of a
certain severity, the vehicle unlocks
automatically.
Fuel cut-off system 3 85.Van
Press button Ä: Front doors are
unlocked.
Press button Å: Rear doors / tailgate
and sliding side doors are unlocked.
Combi, Combo Tour
Press button Ä: All doors, including
rear doors / tailgate and sliding side doors are unlocked.
Press button Å: Rear doors / tailgate
only are unlocked.
Notice
If engaged, the anti-theft security
lock on the sliding side door remains
engaged even after unlocking the
vehicle with the remote control.
Anti-theft security lock 3 23.
Locking Close all doors. If the doors are notclosed properly, the central locking
system will not work.
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22Keys, doors and windows
Press button e. All doors, including
rear doors / tailgate and sliding side doors are locked.
Automatic locking
The vehicle can be configured to
automatically lock the doors when
vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph.
Driver Information Centre 3 79.
Unlocking the load
compartment from inside the
vehicle
Press button Å: The load
compartment (rear doors / tailgate
and sliding side doors) are unlocked.
When the load compartment is
locked, the LED in the button is
illuminated.
Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a suitable tool, turn child lock switch on sliding side door towards
the horizontal position. The door
cannot be opened from inside.
To deactivate, turn the child lock
switch to the vertical position.