18In briefStarting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 258,
3 308.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 223.
■ 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.
340
Towing the vehicle .....................277
Traction Control system ............. 173
Traction Control system off ........ 116
Traffic sign assistant ...................205
Trailer coupling ........................... 216
Trailer stability assist .................220
Trailer towing ............................. 216
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................166
Tread depth ............................... 262
Trip computer ............................ 128
Trip odometer ............................ 107
Turn and lane-change signals ...143
Turn signal ................................. 112
Tyre chains ................................ 263
Tyre designations ......................257
Tyre pressure ............................ 258
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................ 116, 258
Tyre pressures ........................... 308
Tyre repair kit ............................. 264
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...115, 194
Underseat storage .......................61
Upholstery .................................. 281
Upshift ........................................ 115
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 226
Vehicle checks............................ 222
Vehicle data ................................ 288
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 333
Vehicle detected ahead ..............118
Vehicle dimensions .................... 305
Vehicle Identification Number ....286
Vehicle jack ................................ 255
Vehicle messages .....................125
Vehicle personalisation .............131
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 221
Vehicle tools ............................... 255
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 299
Ventilation ................................... 149
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Warning chimes .........................127
Warning lights ............................. 107
Warning triangle .......................... 93
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 226
Wheel changing .........................267
Wheel covers ............................. 262
Wheels and tyres .......................257Windows....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32
Windscreen wiper/washer .........101
Winter tyres ............................... 257
Wiper blade replacement ..........228
