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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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Vehicle care155Jump starting
Do 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.
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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Payload......................................... 60
Performance .............................. 168
Performing work ........................127
Pollen filter ................................. 101
Power outlets ............................... 66
Power steering fluid ....................130
Power windows ............................ 29
Preheating ................................... 77
Puncture ..................................... 150
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 174
Radio info ..................................... 80
Radio remote control ...................20
Rear doors ................................... 23
Rear fog light ............................... 80
Rear fog lights ............................. 92
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 56
Rear seats ............................. 36, 55
Rear storage ................................. 55
Rear windows .............................. 31
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 64
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 162, 165
Refuelling ................................... 121
Reversing lights ........................... 92
Ride control systems ..........115, 116
Roof bars ...................................... 55
Roof load ...................................... 60Roof rack ..................................... 59
Roof racks .................................... 60
S Safety belts ................................... 38
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 33
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................73
Seat belt reminder warning chime 80
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat position ................................ 33
Selector lever ............................. 110
Service ............................... 101, 161
Service display ......................70, 80
Service information ....................161
Settings menu............................... 80
Side airbag system ......................45
Sidelights ...................................... 89
Side turn signal lights ................137
Sliding door .................................. 23
Sliding side door ........................... 23
Spare wheel ............................... 152
Speed limit warning chime............ 80
Speedometer ............................... 67
Standard display ........................... 80
Starting and operating ................103
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............103, 110
Steering ...................................... 102
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 62Steering wheel controls ...............62
Stop-start system.................. 79, 105
Storage ......................................... 53
Storage compartments .................53
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 68
Tailgate ......................................... 25
Tail lights ................................... 136
Temperature ................................. 80
Three-point seat belt .................... 39 Tools .......................................... 143
Top-tether fastening eyes ............52
Towing ................................ 124, 156
Towing another vehicle .............157
Towing the vehicle .....................156
Traction Control system ............. 115
Trailer coupling ........................... 124
Trailer towing ............................. 124
Transmission ......................... 16, 76
Transmission display ...........71, 110
Tread depth ............................... 146
Trip computer ......................... 80, 87
Trip odometer .............................. 68
Turn and lane-change signals .....91
Turn signal ................................... 73
Tyre chains ................................ 147
Tyre designations ......................144