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In brief15
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Air distribution to l.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Set fan speed to highest level or to A.
Cooling n on.
Press button V.
Climate control system 3 116.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then press the
release button 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 3 133.
Manual transmission automatedN=neutral positiono=drive position+=higher gear-=lower gearA =switch between Automatic and
Manual modeR=reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 134.
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Automatic transmissionP=park positionR=reverse gearN=neutral positionD=drive
The selector lever can only be movedout of P or N when the ignition is on
and the foot brake is depressed
(selector lever lock). To engage P or
R , press the release button on
selector lever.
The automatic transmission is
available in two versions 3 128.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 173,
3 205.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 153.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of seats, seat belts and mirrors 3 46, 3 55, 3 38.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting engine with ignition
switch
■ Turn key to position 1
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ Operate clutch and brake, automatic transmission in P or N
■ Do not operate the accelerator pedal
■ Diesel engines, turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes out
■ Turn key to 3 and release key when
engine is running.
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Starting engine with Start/Stop
button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
■ Operate clutch and brake, automatic transmission in P or N
■ Do not operate the accelerator pedal
■ Diesel engine, press the button briefly to start preheating, move thesteering wheel slightly to release
the steering wheel lock, wait until
control indicator ! goes out
■ Press button for 1 second and release when the engine is running.
Open&Start system 3 28.Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake without pressing the release button.Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress the foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to 0 and remove it or,
with the vehicle stationary, press
the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering wheel lock
is felt to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is in the P position. If P is not engaged
or the parking brake is not applied,
"P" flashes for a few seconds in the transmission display.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
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If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or set the
selector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft alarm system with button
p on the radio remote control or
with the sensor in a front door
handle.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system, press button p twice or
touch the sensor in a front door
handle twice.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ On vehicles with manual transmission automated, control
indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the parking brake has
not been applied 3 100.
■ Close windows.■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switchedoff 3 152.
■ 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, locking 3 26, Laying the
vehicle up for a long period of time
3 151.
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In brief19Notable featuresSeats in second row9Warning
When the row of seats or the
backrests are being adjusted,
keep hands away from the hinge
area.
Moving seats
Push the release lever forward and
slide the seat row. Release the lever
and audibly engage the seats.
Adjust backrests of outboard
seats
Push the release lever down, adjust
inclination, release the lever and
engage the backrest.
9 Warning
Occupants may only travel on a
seat if its backrest is properly
engaged in the upright position.
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20In briefSeats in third row9Warning
When the seats are being moved
upright or folded in, keep hands
away from hinge area.
Setting up seats
Remove floor covering 3 70 and
load compartment cover 3 69.
Push the lever forward and slide the
second row of seats forward to the
mark.
Guide the seat belts through the belt
holders and insert the latch plates in the holders.
9 Warning
On version with side rails in load
compartment, follow the
descriptions 3 71.
From the load compartment, pull up
the seat by the handle.
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Swivel the seat rearward until it is
upright and audibly engages. Support the top of the backrest with your hand.
Preparing belt buckles for use
3 55, Load compartment cover
3 69.
9 Warning
The belt must not be routed
through the belt holder when the seat belt is in use.
Slide the second row of seats to the
required position and engage.
Storing seats
Remove the load compartment cover 3 69.
Push the lever forward and slide the
second row of seats forward to the
mark.
Press the catch to release and slide
the head restraints of the third row all
the way down.
Guide the seat belts through the belt
holders and insert the latch plates in the holders.From the load compartment, press
the button on the top of the backrest
and lower the backrest. Using the
handle on the seat, pull rearwards
and upwards and then swing the seat forwards until it is lowered into the
vehicle floor. Hold the seat by the
handle during the entire procedure.
Retract belt buckle 3 55 and install
floor covering 3 70 and load
compartment cover 3 69.
Slide the second row of seats to the
required position and engage.
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22In briefActive head restraints on
front seats
In the event of a rear-end impact, the active head restraints tilt forwards
slightly. The head is more effectively
supported by the head restraint and
the risk of whiplash injury is reduced.
Active head restraints can be
recognised by the word ACTIVE.
Head restraints 3 44.
Trip computer
Functions:
■ Range
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Distance
■ Average speed
■ Absolute consumption
■ Average consumption
■ Stop watch
■ Tyre pressure
Trip computer 3 102, 3 104.
Check control
The check control monitors:
■ Fluid levels
■ Tyre pressure
■ Radio remote control battery
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Important exterior lighting bulbs, including cables and fuses.
Display messages 3 100.