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In brief17TransmissionManual 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 3 167.
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 3 164.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 243,
3 283.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 220.
■ 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 29, 3 38,
3 51.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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164Driving and operating
8. Unscrew the hose from the fillerneck.
9. Mount the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
Note
Dispose of AdBlue canister and
hose according to environmental requirements.
Exchanging AdBlue
If less than 5 litres of AdBlue have
been refilled during the last 2 years,
the remaining fluid should be
exchanged since AdBlue has a
limited durability.Caution
Disregard could lead to damage to
the selective catalytic reduction
system.
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the transmission display.
Selector leverP=park position, wheels are locked, engage only when the vehicle is
stationary and the parking brake
is appliedR=reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN=neutralD=automatic mode with all gears
The selector lever is locked in P and
can only be moved when the ignition is on and the brake pedal is applied.
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258Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and the battery of another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
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 battery to naked flames or sparks.
■ A discharged battery can alreadyfreeze at a temperature of 0 °C.
Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jump leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at
least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for diesel
engines).
■ Do not disconnect the discharged battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Do not lean over the 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, transmission in neutral, automatictransmission in P.
■ Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
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292IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 218
Active Emergency Braking .........188
Active head restraints ...................37
Adaptive cruise control .......114, 177
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 114, 136, 229
AdBlue ........................ 112, 161, 266
Adjustable air vents ...................151
Airbag and belt tensioners .........109
Airbag deactivation ..............56, 109
Airbag system .............................. 54
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 153
Air conditioning system .............. 146
Air intake .................................... 153
Air vents...................................... 151
Antilock brake system ................ 168
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....111
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................261
Armrest ......................................... 42
Armrest storage ........................... 66
Ashtrays ..................................... 101
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............134
Automatic locking ........................24Automatic transmission .............164
Auxiliary heater ........................... 151
B
Battery discharge protection ......144
Battery voltage ........................... 124
Bicycle rack .................................. 68
BlueInjection ............................... 161
Bonnet ....................................... 220
Brake and clutch fluid .................266
Brake and clutch system ...........110
Brake assist ............................... 170
Brake fluid .................................. 223
Brakes ............................... 168, 223
Breakdown.................................. 259
Bulb replacement ....................... 227
C Capacities .................................. 282
Cargo management system ........86
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................161
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............143
Centre console storage ...............67
Changing tyre and wheel size ...248
Charging system ........................ 109
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 59