100Driving and operating
Laden mode kg
It is possible to use the Laden mode
in both manual and automatic modes. In both cases, the gear shifting
patterns are adapted automatically
for carrying an increased payload.
Activation
Press the kg button. kg is shown in the
transmission display. The
transmission will then select
optimized gear shift patterns.
Deactivation
The Laden mode is switched off by:
■ pressing the kg button again,
■ turning off the ignition.
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, W is shown in
the transmission display. Continued driving is possible provided the
vehicle is driven with care and
anticipation.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.Interruption of power
supply
The clutch is not disengaged if there is an interruption of the power supply
when a gear is engaged. The vehicle
cannot move.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 139.
If the cause of the fault is not a
discharged vehicle battery, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If neutral cannot be selected, the
vehicle must only be towed with the
drive wheels raised off the ground.
Towing the vehicle 3 141.
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Summer and winter tyresIf you use winter tyres, the sparewheel may still be fitted with a
summer tyre.
If you use the spare wheel when it is
fitted with a summer tyre the vehicle's driveability may be affected,
especially on slippery road surfaces.
Directional tyres Fit directional tyres such that they roll
in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
■ Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
■ Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
■ Drive particularly carefully on wet and snow-covered road surfaces.
Jump starting Do not start with a quick charger.A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and the vehicle battery of another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
■ Never expose the battery to naked
flames or sparks.
■ A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature of
0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 volts). Its capacity(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at
least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for diesel
engines).
■ Do not disconnect the discharged vehicle battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
■ Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other
lead.
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■ The vehicles must not come intocontact with each other during thejump starting process.
■ Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral.
Battery access
The battery is located beneath the
front left hand seat floor panel. Lift the floor covering and use the tool
supplied in the tool kit (or the tyre
repair kit) to loosen the 4 screws.
Note the position of the arrow facing
forwards on the battery cover when
replacing.
■ Remove cover plate to access the battery.
■ Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the boosterbattery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as
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far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump start.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 131.
Screw the towing eye fully into the
front towing point.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Activate the child locks in the rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied. Child locks 3 23.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers.
Transmission in neutral.
If neutral cannot be selected on
vehicles with manual transmission automated, the vehicle must only betowed with the drive wheels raised off the ground.
166IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 115
Adjustable air vents .....................90
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........70
Airbag deactivation ................47, 70
Airbag system .............................. 42
Air conditioning regular operation 91
Air conditioning system ................ 85
Air intake ...................................... 91
Air vents........................................ 90
Alert .............................................. 75
Antifreeze ................................... 119
Antilock brake system ................ 101
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......72
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25 Appearance care ........................143
Armrest ........................................ 35
Ashtrays ....................................... 65 Automatic light control .................79
Automatic locking ........................23
Auxiliary heater ............................. 87
B Battery, jump starting.................. 139
Belts.............................................. 39
Bonnet ....................................... 116
Brake and clutch fluid .................147Brake assist ............................... 102
Brake fluid .................................. 121
Brakes ............................... 101, 121
Brake system ............................... 71
Breakdown.................................. 141
Bulb replacement ....................... 124
C Capacities .................................. 162
Car Pass ...................................... 18
Catalytic converter .......................96
Central locking system ................20
Centre high-mounted brake light 126
Changing tyre and wheel size ...133
Charging system .......................... 71
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraint systems ................48
Cigarette lighter ........................... 64
Cleaning the vehicle ...................143
Climate control ............................. 15
Clock ............................................ 63
Code ............................................. 75
Control indicators.......................... 68
Control of the vehicle ...................93
Controls ........................................ 60
Controls in steering wheel ............60
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant ....................................... 119
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Identification plate .....................150
Ignition switch positions ...............94
Immobiliser .................................. 27
Indicators ...................................... 65
Information displays...................... 74
Instrument panel fuse box .........129
Instrument panel illumination .....128
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............55
Interior care ............................... 144
Interior lights ........................ 82, 127
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......100
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 54
J Jump starting ............................. 139
K Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 57
Light covers, misted...................... 82
Lighting ......................................... 79
Light switch .................................. 79
Load compartment ....................... 25Load compartment cover .............56
Load compartment lighting ..........82
Loading information .....................58
Load rails and hooks ...................57
Low fuel ....................................... 73
M Malfunction indicator light ............71
Manual adjustment ......................28
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................... 99
Manual transmission .................... 96
Manual transmission automated . 97
Manual windows ..........................30
Messages ..................................... 75
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 28, 29
Misted light covers .......................82
N
New vehicle running-in ................94
Number plate light .....................126
O Object detection systems ...........108
Octane rating .............................. 154
Odometer ..................................... 65
Oil ............................................... 117
Oil, engine .......................... 147, 152
Oil level ......................................... 67Oil pressure.................................. 73
Outside temperature ....................63
Overcab storage ..........................56
Overrun cut-off ............................. 95
P Parking .................................. 17, 95
Parking assist ............................ 108
Parking brake ............................ 102
Particulate filter ............................. 95
Performing work ........................116
Pollen filter ................................... 91
Power outlets ............................... 64
Power steering fluid ...................120
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 72
Puncture ..................................... 136
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 165
Radio remote control ...................18
Reading lights .............................. 83
Rear air conditioning system .......86
Rear doors ................................... 24
Rear fog light ............................... 73
Rear fog lights ............................. 82
Rear heating system .................... 86
Rear seats .................................... 36
Rear windows .............................. 30