16In brief
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.
124Driving and operatingDriving and operatingDriving hints............................... 124
Starting and operating ...............124
Engine exhaust .......................... 127
Automatic transmission .............. 128
Manual transmission ..................133
Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 134
Brakes ........................................ 138
Ride control systems .................139
Cruise control ............................. 141
Object detection systems ........... 142
Fuel ............................................ 144
Trailer hitch ................................ 146Driving hints
Control of the vehicleNever coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Diesel particle filter 3 127.
126Driving and operating
To repeat the starting procedure or to
switch off the engine, press the button again.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C
for petrol engines. Required is an engine oil with the correct viscosity,
the correct fuel, performed services
and a sufficiently charged battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission and the
manual transmission automated
need a warming phase of approx. 5
minutes. The selector lever must be
in position P respectively N.
Overrun cut-off The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but
accelerator is released.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 same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
■ 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.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set theselector lever to P before switchingoff the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft locking system and the
anti-theft alarm system.
Driving and operating131
No automatic shifting to a higher geartakes place at a high engine speed.
For reasons of safety, kickdown is
also available in manual mode.
Electronic driving
programmes ■ Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increases
engine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
■ The automatic neutral shift function
automatically shifts to idling when
the vehicle is stopped with a
forward gear engaged.
■ When Sport mode is engaged, the vehicle shifts at higher engine
speeds (unless cruise control is
on). Sport mode 3 140.Winter programme T
Activate the Winter programme to
assist starting off on a slippery road surface.
Activation on vehicles without manual
mode
Press the T button with P, R , N , D or
3 engaged. The vehicle starts off in
3rd gear.
Activation on vehicles with manual mode
In automatic mode, press the T
button. Depending on road
conditions, the vehicles starts off in 2nd or 3rd gear.
Deactivation
The Winter programme is switched off by:
■ pressing the T button again,
■ manually selecting 2 or 1,
■ changing to manual mode,
■ turning off the ignition,
■ or if the transmission oil temperature is too high.
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Hazard warning flashers ............111
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......109
Headlights................................... 108
Headlights when driving abroad 109
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heating ........................................ 49
Heating and ventilation system . 116
High beam ........................... 92, 109
Hill start assist ........................... 139
Horn ....................................... 13, 78
I
Identification plate .....................196
Ignition switch positions .............125
Immobiliser .................................. 37
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 93
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel illumination .....165
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 113
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........140
Interactive driving system, continuous damping control,
sport mode ............................... 90Interior care ............................... 189
Interior lighting ............................ 113
Interior lights ...................... 113, 164
Interior mirrors .............................. 39
Interruption of power supply 132, 137
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 66
J Jump starting ............................. 184
K Key, memorised settings ..............28
Keys ............................................. 26
Keys, locks ................................... 26
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Lighting ...................................... 101
Lighting features .........................114
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................34, 69
Load compartment cover .............69
Load compartment fuse box ......169
Loading information .....................75
Load rails and hooks ...................70
Low engine oil level .....................91
Low fuel ....................................... 91M
Malfunction indicator light ............87
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual mode .....................130, 135
Manual transmission .................. 133
Manual transmission automated 134
Manual windows ..........................40
Memorised settings ......................28
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................112
Moonroof ..................................... 43
N New vehicle running-in ..............124
Number plate light .....................163
O Object detection systems ...........142
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 192, 197
Open&Start system .....................28
Open&Start system .....................91
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 126
P Parking ................................ 17, 126
Parking assist ............................ 142
Parking brake ............................ 139
Parking lights ............................. 112