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16In brief
Manual transmission automatedN=Neutralo=Drive position+=Higher gear-=Lower gearA/M=Switch between automatic and
manual modeR=reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 118.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 159,
3 201.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 140.
■ 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 31, 3 37,
3 45.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position A
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ turn the key to position M for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre
■ turn key to position D and release
Starting the engine 3 110.
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172Vehicle careCaution
The air suspension system must
be switched off prior to jump
starting.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
■ Never expose the vehicle battery to
naked flames or sparks.
■ A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature of
0 °C. Defrost the frozen vehicle
battery before connecting jump
leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a vehicle
battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 volts). Its capacity(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged vehicle
battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at
least 25 mm 2
.
■ Do not disconnect the discharged battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Switch off the air suspension system 3 114.
■ Do not lean over the vehicle battery
during jump starting.
■ Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other
lead.
■ The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during the
jump starting process.
■ Apply the parking brake and engage neutral (manual
transmission) or N (manual
transmission automated).Jump start terminal
In the event of a discharged vehicle
battery, the jump start terminal
enables the vehicle to be started
without the need to access the battery inside the vehicle.
The jump start terminal is located in
the engine compartment and
identified by a " <" sign on the red
insulating cover. Lift the red insulating
cover to access the terminal
connector.
Ensure the red insulating cover is
latched back into position when not in
use.
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Stop-start system............ 16, 83, 111
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunglasses storage .....................62
Sun visors .................................... 35
Suspension height ......................114
Suspension seat ........................... 38
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ............................ 84, 88
Tachometer ................................. 75
Tail lights ................................... 151
Technical data ............................ 185
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools .......................................... 158
Top-tether fastening eyes ............60
Tow bar....................................... 134
Towing ........................................ 134
Towing another vehicle .............175
Towing a trailer ........................... 135
Towing equipment .....................135
Towing eye ................................. 174
Towing the vehicle .....................174
Traction Control system ............. 124
Trailer coupling ........................... 134
Trailer stability assist .................136
Trailer towing ............................. 135
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display ...........77, 118Tread depth ............................... 162
Trip computer .............................. 86
Triple-Info-Display .......................85
Trip odometer .............................. 74
Turbo engine warm-up ...............110
Turn and lane-change signals .....91
Turn signal ................................... 79
Tyre chains ................................ 163
Tyre changing ............................. 167
Tyre designations ......................159
Tyre pressure ............................ 159
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 82, 160
Tyre pressures ........................... 201
Tyre repair kit ............................. 164
Tyres .......................................... 159
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 163
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 130
Underseat storage .......................63
Upholstery .................................. 177
Upshift .......................................... 81
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 144
Vehicle checks............................ 139
Vehicle data ................................ 184Vehicle data recording and
privacy ..................................... 203
Vehicle dimensions .................... 192
Vehicle Identification Number ....181
Vehicle jack ................................ 158
Vehicle messages .......................85
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 138
Vehicle tools ............................... 158
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 187
Ventilation ..................................... 96
W
Warning chimes ........................... 86
Warning lights ............................... 74
Warning triangle .......................... 66
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 143
Washing the vehicle ...................175
Wheel changing .........................167
Wheel covers ............................. 163
Wheels and tyres .......................159
Wheel wrench ............................. 158
Wide view mirror .....................32, 35
Windows ....................................... 33
Windscreen................................... 33
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........70