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In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 245,
3 285.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 222.
■ 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 28, 3 37,
3 50.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ 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 accelerator pedal.
■ Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
■ Turn key to position 3 and release.
Starting the engine 3 157.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Shift the selector lever to N.
■ Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 159.
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Instruments and controls125
No.Vehicle message134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ service messages
■ fluid levels
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ brakes
■ driver assistance systems
■ ride control systems
■ speed limiter
■ cruise control
■ adaptive cruise control
■ forward collision alert
■ collision imminent braking system
■ parking assistant systems
■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ adaptive forward lighting
■ wiper/washer system
■ doors, windows
■ side blind spot alert
■ traffic sign assistant
■ lane departure warning
■ radio remote control
■ seat belts■ airbag systems
■ engine and transmission
■ tyre pressure
■ diesel particle filter 3 162
■ vehicle battery status
■ selective catalytic reduction, Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF), AdBlue
3 163
Vehicle messages on the
Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop- up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes When starting the engine or
whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
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Tools .......................................... 244
Top-tether fastening eyes ............64
Tow bar....................................... 215
Towing ................................ 215, 261
Towing another vehicle .............262
Towing equipment .....................217
Towing the vehicle .....................261
Traction Control system ............. 173
Traction Control system off......... 114
Traffic sign assistant ...................202
Trailer coupling ........................... 215
Trailer stability assist .................219
Trailer towing ............................. 216
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................166
Tread depth ............................... 249
Trip computer ............................ 127
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...142
Turn signal ................................. 110
Tyre chains ................................ 250
Tyre designations ......................244
Tyre pressure ............................ 245
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 114, 245
Tyre pressures ........................... 285 Tyre repair kit ............................. 250U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...113, 192
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 265
Upshift ........................................ 113
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 226
Vehicle checks............................ 221
Vehicle data ................................ 272
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 290
Vehicle detected ahead ..............116
Vehicle dimensions .................... 283
Vehicle Identification Number ....270
Vehicle jack ................................ 244
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............129
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 220
Vehicle tools ............................... 244
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 281
Ventilation ................................... 147
W Warning chimes .........................125
Warning lights ............................. 104Warning triangle .......................... 92
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 225
Wheel changing .........................253
Wheel covers ............................. 249
Wheels and tyres .......................244
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........98
Winter tyres ............................... 244
Wiper blade replacement ..........228