Driving and operating111
R=Reverse gear.
Engage only when vehicle is
stationary. The transmission
display shows "R" when
reverse gear is engaged.+=Shift to a higher gear.-=Shift to a lower gear.
Starting-off
When the engine is started, depress
the foot brake and move the selector
lever towards + to engage first gear.
Shift to a higher or lower gear by
moving selector lever to + or -.
Gears can be skipped by moving the selector lever repeatedly at short
intervals.
The driver will be alerted to an
incorrect gear selection by an audible warning chime in conjunction with a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 80. The system will
downshift, selecting the most
appropriate gear automatically.
If R is selected, reverse gear is
engaged. The vehicle starts to move
when the foot brake is released. To
start off quickly, release the foot brake
and accelerate immediately after
engaging a gear.
Move the selector lever towards A/M
to engage automatic mode; the
transmission shifts to other gears
automatically, dependent on driving
conditions.
To engage manual mode, move the
selector lever towards A/M. The
current gear will appear in the
transmission display.
Stopping the vehicle
In automatic or manual mode,
first gear is engaged and the clutch is
released when the vehicle is stopped. In R, reverse gear remains engaged.
When stopping on gradients, engage parking brake or depress the foot
brake. To prevent overheating of the
clutch, an intermittent audible
warning chime may sound as a signal
to depress the foot brake or apply the
parking brake.
Switch off engine if stopping for a
lengthy period, e.g. in traffic jams.When the vehicle is parked and the
driver's door is opened, a warning
chime will sound if neutral is not
selected or the foot brake has not
been depressed.
Engine braking Automatic mode
When driving downhill, the manual
transmission automated does not
shift into higher gears until a fairly
high engine speed has been reached.
It shifts down in good time when
braking.
Manual mode
To utilise the engine braking effect, select a lower gear in good time when driving downhill.
148Vehicle careTyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first or reverse gear.
The tyre repair kit may be located
under the front seat, in the glovebox,
or on the right side of the load
compartment behind a cover.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the vehicle.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Set the compressor upright near the tyre.
4. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.5. Screw the flexible filler hose onto the tyre valve.
6. The switch on the compressor must be set to J.
7. Connect the compressor plug to the power outlet or cigarette
lighter socket.
To avoid discharging the battery,
we recommend running the
engine.
Technical data169Vehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment
The maximum permissible loads must not be exceeded. These weights are specified in the vehicle documents or on the identification plate 3 164.LengthRoof heightVanCombiCombo TourL1H11355-15351425-15851445-1615H21355-1565-1505-1615L2H11395-16151505-16151600-1615H21535-157517151675
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight. The EC certificate of conformity states the kerb weight for
a specific vehicle.
Loading information 3 60.
170Technical dataVehicle dimensionsTypeVanCombi / Combo TourWheelbaseL1L2L1L2Length [mm]4390474043904740Width without exterior mirrors [mm]1850185018501850Width with exterior mirrors [mm]2119211921192119Height [mm]; Standard roof4)1895192718951927Height [mm]; High roof4)2125212521252125/21155)Length of load compartment floor [mm]182021701400/9916)1750/1341 6)Load compartment width [mm]123012301230/11667)1230/11667)Load compartment height [mm]; Standard roof1305130513051305Load compartment height [mm]; High roof1550155015501550Wheelbase [mm]2755310527553105Turning circle kerb to kerb [m]11.212.511.212.54)
Without antenna.
5) Combi/Combo Tour.
6) With/without folded rear seats (5-seater version only).
7) Combo Tour only.