18In briefStarting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 260,
3 305.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 225.
■ 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 30, 3 39,
3 47.
■ 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 3 160.
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.
■ Set the lever in neutral.
■ 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 3 162.
Instruments and controls127
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:
■ fluid levels
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ brakes
■ drive systems
■ ride control systems
■ cruise control
■ object detection systems
■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ wiper/washer system
■ doors, windows
■ radio remote control
■ seat belts
■ airbag systems
■ engine and transmission
■ tyre pressure
■ diesel particle filter
■ vehicle battery statusVehicle 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.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
■ If a programmed speed is exceeded.
334
Towing the vehicle .....................278
Traction Control system ............. 174
Traction Control system off ........ 116
Traffic sign assistant ...................206
Trailer coupling ........................... 217
Trailer stability assist .................222
Trailer towing ............................. 218
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................167
Tread depth ............................... 264
Trip computer ............................ 128
Trip odometer ............................ 107
Turn and lane-change signals ...143
Turn signal ................................. 112
Tyre chains ................................ 265
Tyre designations ......................259
Tyre pressure ............................ 260
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 116, 260
Tyre pressures ........................... 305
Tyre repair kit ............................. 265
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...115, 195
Underseat storage .......................61
Upholstery .................................. 283
Upshift ........................................ 115
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 228
Vehicle checks............................ 224
Vehicle data ................................ 289
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 328
Vehicle detected ahead ..............118
Vehicle dimensions .................... 303
Vehicle Identification Number ....287
Vehicle jack ................................ 257
Vehicle messages .....................125
Vehicle personalisation .............131
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 223
Vehicle tools ............................... 257
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 299
Ventilation ................................... 149
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Warning chimes .........................127
Warning lights ............................. 107
Warning triangle .......................... 94
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 228
Wheel changing .........................268
Wheel covers ............................. 264
Wheels and tyres .......................259Windows....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32
Windscreen wiper/washer .........101
Winter tyres ............................... 259
Wiper blade replacement ..........230
