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6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlockingUnlocking with key
Turn the key in the driver's door lock
towards the front of the vehicle.
Unlocking with radio remote
control
Press button Ä to unlock the
vehicle.
Press button Å to unlock the load
compartment only.
Open the doors by pulling the
handles. To open the tailgate, press
the button under the tailgate handle.
Radio remote control 3 20, Central
locking system 3 21, Load
compartment 3 25, Power windows
3 29.
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In brief9
Exterior mirrors
Swivel lever in required direction.
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left _ or right 6.
Then swivel the control to adjust the
mirror.
In position o no mirror is selected.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 27,
Electric adjustment 3 27, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 28, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 28.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and the steering
wheel lock has been released.
Airbag system 3 41, Ignition
positions 3 103.
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1Fixed air vents ..................... 101
2 Side air vents ...................... 100
3 Light switch .......................... 89
Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam .....91
4 Instruments .......................... 67
Driver Information Centre ...... 80
5 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper/washer ........................ 63
Trip odometer reset ............... 68
6 Centre air vents .................. 100
7 Document holder, pocket
for Personal Navigation
Device .................................. 53
8 Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 90
Driver Information Centre
controls ................................ 80
Trip computer ........................ 87
Instrument illumination ..........92Hazard warning flashers .......91
Front fog lights .....................91
Rear fog light ........................ 92
Heated rear window ..............31
Heated exterior mirrors .........28
9 Front passenger airbag ........44
10 Glovebox .............................. 54
11 Climate control system .......... 96
Electronic climate control
system ................................... 98
12 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 109
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 110
13 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............103
14 Steering wheel controls .......62
15 Horn ..................................... 63
Driver airbag ........................ 44
16 Steering wheel adjustment ..62
17 Cruise control .....................117
18 Fuse box ............................. 14219Bonnet release lever ..........128
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16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing the
clutch pedal, pull up the collar 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 3 109.
Manual transmission automatedN=neutral positiono=drive position+=higher gear-=lower gearA/M=switch between automatic and
manual modeR=reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 110.
Starting off
Check before starting-off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 144,
3 172.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 128.
■ 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 27, 3 33,
3 39.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position MAR
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ manual transmission automated: operate brake, the transmission
automatically shifts to N (neutral)
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to position MAR for preheating and
wait until control indicator ! goes
out
■ turn key to position AVV and
release
Starting the engine 3 103.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 when ^ is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 80.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 105.
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18In briefParking9Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake without pressing release button.Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to position STOP
and remove it. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering wheel
lock is felt to engage.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear before switching off the ignition. On an uphill slope, turn
the front wheels away from the
kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear
before switching off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
■ Close the windows.
■ Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched
off 3 127.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 126.
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Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 23
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Exterior mirrors ............................ 27
Interior mirrors ............................. 28
Windows ...................................... 29Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 158.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical, remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.
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20Keys, doors and windowsRadio remote control
Used to operate:■ Central locking system 3 21
■ Anti-theft locking system 3 26
■ Power windows 3 29
The radio remote control has a range of up to 5 metres. It can be restricted
by external influences. The hazard
warning flashers confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded
■ Battery voltage too low
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources
Unlocking 3 21.
Radio remote control battery replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and remove the
battery holder by undoing the screw
with a suitable screwdriver. Remove
the battery holder from the key and
replace the battery (type CR 2032),
paying attention to the installation
position.
Refit the battery holder in the key and
secure the screw.