124Driving and operating
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 121.
Battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts, several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched into a power
saving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.
Restart of the engine by the
driver Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, control indicator - illuminates
or is shown as a message in the Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator - 3 84.
Restart of the engine by the
stop-start system
The selector lever has to be in neutral to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system:
■ The stop-start system is manually deactivated
■ the bonnet is opened
■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened
■ the engine temperature is too low
■ the battery is discharged
■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient
■ the vehicle starts to move■ the climate control system requests
an engine start
■ the air conditioning is manually switched on
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop during engine restart might be
noticeable.
Parking ■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on downhill or
uphill slopes. Depress the foot
brake at the same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
210IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 152
Adaptive forward lighting .....87, 107
Adjustable air vents ...................118
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ................46, 83
Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 119
Air conditioning system .............. 115
Air intake .................................... 119
Air vents...................................... 118
All-wheel drive ........................... 130
Antilock brake system ................ 131
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......85
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................189
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................28
Automatic light control ...............104
Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............127
Auxiliary heater ........................... 118
B Battery discharge protection ......113
Battery voltage ............................. 95
Bicycle rack .................................. 57Bonnet ....................................... 154
Bonnet open ................................. 88
Brake and clutch fluid .................193
Brake and clutch system .............84
Brake assist ............................... 132
Brake fluid .................................. 157
Brakes ............................... 131, 157
Breakdown.................................. 186
Bulb replacement ....................... 160
C
Capacities .................................. 204
Catalytic converter .....................126
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............56
Centre high-mounted brake light 165
Changing tyre and wheel size ...176
Charging system .......................... 84
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 47
Child restraint systems ................47
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............114
Clock ............................................ 76
Code ............................................. 93
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................120
Controls ........................................ 72
