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In brief17TransmissionManual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, 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 3 146.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=automatic modeM=manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<=manual mode upshifting]=manual mode downshifting
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 142.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 207,
3 242.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 186.
■ 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 29, 3 47,
3 56.
■ Soft top must be completely opened or closed 3 34.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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Instruments and controls93
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.
Flashes The maximum filling level of the filteris reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 138, Stop-start
system 3 135.
AdBlue
Y flashes yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue
soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 140.Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 208.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
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96Instruments and controls
Press the MENU button to switch
between the menus or to return from
a submenu to the next higher menu
level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press the SET/CLR button to select a
function or to confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu X
Press the MENU button to select
X .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
Depending on the version, the
possible submenus may include:
■ Unit : displayed units can be
changed
■ Tire Pressure : checks tyre pressure
of all wheels during driving 3 208
■ Tire Load : select tyre pressure
category according to the actually
inflated tyre pressure 3 208
■ Remaining Oil Life : indicates when
to change the engine oil and filter
3 86
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Climate control systems.............122
Clock............................................. 81
Code ........................................... 102
Control indicators.......................... 87
Control of the vehicle .................132
Controls ........................................ 77
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............229
Cruise control ...................... 94, 153
Cupholders .................................. 70
Curve lighting.............................. 113
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............113
Declaration of conformity ............244
DEF ............................................ 140
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................140
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......191
Diesel particle filter ...............92, 138
Door open .................................... 95
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........153
Driver Information Centre .............95
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 179
Driving hints ................................ 132E
Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 200
Electric parking brake ...........91, 147
Electric parking brake fault ...........91
Electronic climate control system 125
Electronic driving programmes ..144
Electronic Stability Control.......... 150
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............92
Electronic Stability Control off....... 92 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......185
Engine compartment fuse box ...201
Engine coolant ........................... 188
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 236
Engine exhaust .......................... 138
Engine identification ...................232
Engine oil ................... 186, 229, 233
Engine oil pressure ......................93
Entry lighting .............................. 119
Event data recorders ..................246
Exit lighting ................................ 120
Exterior care .............................. 225
Exterior light ................................. 94
Exterior lighting ....................13, 109
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29F
Fault ........................................... 145
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Fog light ....................................... 94
Fog lights ................................... 195
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Following distance indication ......158
Forward collision alert................. 156
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 117
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 70
Front turn signal lights ...............195
Fuel............................................. 175
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 177
Fuel for diesel engines ..............175
Fuel for petrol engines ...............175
Fuel gauge ................................... 86
Fuses ......................................... 200
G Gauges ......................................... 84
General information ...................178
Glovebox ..................................... 69