16In briefTransmission
Manual 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 3 145.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
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 3 194,
3 233.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 170.
■ 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 36,
3 45.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
240IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 168
Active head restraints ..................35
Adaptive brake light ....................146
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
.................................. 99, 119, 179
Adjustable air vents ...................132
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........94
Airbag deactivation ................53, 95
Airbag label................................... 48 Airbag system .............................. 48
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 133
Air conditioning system .............. 126
Air intake .................................... 133
Air vents...................................... 132
Alert ............................................ 108
Antifreeze ................................... 171
Antilock brake system ................ 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......96
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27 Appearance care ........................214
Armrest ................................... 39, 42
Armrest storage ........................... 63
Ashtrays ....................................... 89
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............117Automatic locking ..................24, 99
Automatic transmission .............142
Auxiliary heater .......................... 132
B Battery discharge protection ......124
Battery voltage ........................... 108
Belts.............................................. 44 Bicycle rack .................................. 64
Bonnet ....................................... 170
Brake and clutch fluid .................218
Brake and clutch system .............96
Brake assist ............................... 148
Brake fluid .................................. 173
Brakes ............................... 146, 173
Breakdown.................................. 212
Bulb replacement ....................... 176
C Capacities .................................. 232
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................142
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............123
Changing tyre and wheel size ...198
Charging system .......................... 95
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 57
Child restraints.............................. 54
