18In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then 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 3 171.
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 3 167.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 259,
3 309.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 224.
■ 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 40,
3 48.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
336IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 222
Active Emergency Braking .........193
Active head restraints ...................39
Adaptive cruise control .......119, 182
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 118, 140, 234
Adjustable air vents ...................158
Airbag and belt tensioners .........113
Airbag deactivation ..............52, 113
Airbag system .............................. 50
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 159
Air conditioning system .............. 151
Air intake .................................... 159
Air vents...................................... 158
Antilock brake system ................ 171
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....115
Anti-theft alarm system ................29
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................280
Armrest ................................... 46, 47
Armrest storage ........................... 62
Ashtrays ..................................... 107
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................33
Automatic light control ...............138
Automatic locking ........................25Automatic transmission .............167
Auxiliary heater ........................... 158
B Battery discharge protection ......148
Battery voltage ........................... 129
Belts.............................................. 47
Bicycle rack .................................. 64
Bonnet ....................................... 224
Brake and clutch fluid .................285
Brake and clutch system ...........114
Brake assist ............................... 174
Brake fluid .................................. 227
Brakes ............................... 171, 227
Breakdown.................................. 278
Bulb replacement ....................... 230
C
Capacities .................................. 308
Cargo management system ........91
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................167
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............147
Centre console storage ...............63
Changing tyre and wheel size ...263
Charging system ........................ 114
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56