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Driving and operating121Driving and operatingDriving hints............................... 121
Starting and operating ...............122
Engine exhaust .......................... 126
Automatic transmission .............. 128
Manual transmission ..................131
Drive systems ............................ 132
Brakes ........................................ 132
Ride control systems .................134
Driver assistance systems .........137
Fuel ............................................ 149
Trailer hitch ................................ 156Driving hints
Control of the vehicleNever coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
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. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Control indicator c 3 86.Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 10 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.
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122Driving and operatingStarting 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. Autostop may be
inhibited to allow for charging the
battery.
Diesel particle filter 3 126.Ignition switch positions0=ignition off1=steering wheel lock released,
ignition off2=ignition on, for diesel engine:
preheating3=startingStarting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake and move the selector lever to
P or N.
Do not operate the accelerator pedal. Diesel engine: turn the key to position2 for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn the key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure
operates the starter with a short delay
as long as the engine is running, see
'Automatic Starter Control'.
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126Driving and operatinguphill slope. Depress foot brake
at the same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector lever to position P before removing
the ignition key. 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 the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows and the sunroof.
■ Remove the ignition key. For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
■ Lock the vehicle.
■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Notice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
turned off automatically if the vehicle
comes to a standstill within a certain
time.
Engine exhaust9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Diesel particle filter
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification. The filter is cleaned
by periodically burning off the soot
particles at high temperature. This
process takes place automatically
under set driving conditions and may
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178Vehicle care
Mini Fuses
No.Circuit1Body control module2Body control module3Body control module4Body control module5Body control module6Body control module7Body control module8Body control module9Ignition switch10Safety diagnosis module11Data link connector12Climate control13Tailgate14Park assist15Lane departure warning, Interior
mirror16Adaptive forward lightingNo.Circuit17Power window driver18Rain sensor19Body control module, Regulated
voltage control20Steering wheel21AC accessory power outlet/
Automatic transmission22Cigarette lighter/DC accessory
power outlet23Spare24Spare25Spare26Spare27Instrument panel cluster/Auxil‐
iary heater/Clutch switch28Adaptive forward lighting/
Voltage converter/Headlamp
switch29Spare
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180Vehicle care
No.Circuit1Seat, lumbar support, driver2Seat, lumbar support,
passenger3Amplifier4Trailer socket5All-wheel drive6Spare7LPG system8Spare9Spare10Spare11Trailer control module12Spare13Heated steering wheel14Trailer socket15Spare16Water in fuel sensorNo.Circuit17Interior mirror/Rear view
camera18LPG system
S/B Fuses
No.Circuit1Power seat driver2Power seat passenger3Trailer control module4Voltage converter5Battery6Headlight washer7Spare8Spare9SpareVehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
The tools and tyre repair kit are in the
right side of the load compartment.
3 187.
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Vehicle care187Tyre chains
Use tyre chains only on front wheels.
9Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 195/70 R16.
Always use fine mesh chains suitable
for sport utility vehicles that add no
more than 12 mm to the tyre tread and the inboard sides (including chain
lock).
On tyres of size 215/55 R18, special
snow chains are only permitted when
they are designed with a rotating
chain belt on the tyre tread, no chain
links on the wheel inboard sides and
the chains add no more than 12 mm
to the tyre tread. For further
information regarding correct snow
chain usage for this tyre size, contact a specialized vehicle parts dealer or
snow chain manufacturer.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 205/70 R16, 215/65 R16,
215/60 R17 and 225/45 R19.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted
on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is located in the
right side of rear compartment.
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196Vehicle care
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
Disengage cap by using a
screwdriver and remove.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 180.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
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Head restraints ............................ 33
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................73
Heating ........................................ 37
Heating and ventilation system . 114
High beam ........................... 88, 105
Hill start assist ........................... 134
Horn ....................................... 13, 73
I
Identification plate .....................205
Ignition switch positions .............122
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 88
Indicators ...................................... 79
Information displays...................... 90
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument panel fuse box .........177
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 111
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............54
Interior care ............................... 200
Interior lighting ............................ 111
Interior lights ...................... 111, 175
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Interruption of power supply ......130
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....52J
Jump starting ............................. 194
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L Lane departure warning .......86, 148
Lashing eyes ............................... 69
Lighting features .........................112
Light switch ................................ 104
Load compartment ................24, 66
Load compartment cover .............68
Load compartment fuse box ......179
Loading information .....................70
Low fuel ....................................... 88
M
Malfunction indicator light ............85
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 129
Manual transmission .................. 131
Manual windows ..........................29
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................110N
New vehicle running-in ..............122
Number plate light .....................174
O
Object detection systems ...........142
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 203, 207
Operate pedal ............................... 85
Outside temperature ....................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 123
P Parking ................................ 17, 125
Parking assist ............................ 142
Parking brake ............................ 133
Particulate filter ........................... 126
Performance .............................. 211
Performing work ........................162
Pollen filter ................................. 119
Power outlets ............................... 78
Power steering.............................. 86
Power steering fluid ....................165
Power windows ............................ 29
Preheating ................................... 87
Puncture ..................................... 190