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Driving and operating201
On Baselevel display, select Settings
X with the Menu button and select
Traffic sign detection entry via the
adjuster wheel on the turn signal lever
3 110.On Midlevel and Uplevel display
select Info menu with the right
steering wheel buttons and press P
to select Traffic sign detection 3 110.
When another function in the Driver Information Centre menu was
selected and then Traffic sign
detection page is chosen again, the
last recognized traffic sign will be
displayed.
After the traffic sign page is cleared
by the system, the following symbol is
indicated:
The content of the traffic sign page is also reset during driving by pressing
the SET/CLR button on the turn signal
lever or 9 on right steering wheel
button for a longer time.
Pop-up function
Speed limits and no passing signs are
displayed as pop-ups on each page
of the Driver Information Centre.
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202Driving and operating
The pop-up function can be
deactivated on the traffic sign page by
pressing the SET/CLR button on the
turn signal lever or 9 button on the
steering wheel.Illustration shows baselevel DIC.
Illustration shows midlevel or uplevel
DIC.
When the setting page is displayed,
select Off or set alerts I to deactivate
pop-up function. Reactivate by
selecting On or alerts J.
When switching on the ignition, pop-
up function is deactivated.
Pop-up indication is displayed for approx. 8 seconds in the Driver
Information Centre.
Fault The traffic sign assistant system may
not operate correctly when:
■ the area of the windscreen, where the front camera is located, is not
clean
■ traffic signs are completely or partially covered or difficult to
discern
■ there are adverse environmental conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow,
direct sunlight or shadows. In this
event, No Traffic Sign Detection
due to Weather is indicated on the
display
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Driving and operating211
General informationThe official fuel consumption and
specific CO 2 emission figures quoted
relate to the EU base model with standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO 2
emission data are determined
according to regulation R (EC) No.
715/2007 (in the version respectively
applicable), taking into consideration
the vehicle weight in running order, as specified by the regulation.
The figures are provided only for the
purpose of comparison between
different vehicle variants and must not be taken as a guarantee for the
actual fuel consumption of a
particular vehicle. Additional
equipment may result in slightly
higher results than the stated
consumption and CO 2 figures.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is
dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.Trailer hitch
General information
The factory-fitted towing equipment is folded up under the rear bumper
fascia.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment. Only use
towing equipment that has been
approved for your vehicle.
To avoid vehicle damage, the power
tailgate cannot be operated with the
radio remote control when a trailer is
electrically connected.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball
bar for towing.Driving characteristics and
towing tips Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and trailers with a permitted gross
vehicle weight of more than 1400 kg
(Front-wheel drive)/1600 kg (All- wheel drive) the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 50 mph.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more
slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 286.
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A buzzing tone sounds as a warning
when the release handle is pulled out and the ball neck is disengaged.
With the flat of the hand, swivel the
released coupling ball bar to the right
until it engages under the floor. Make sure that the release handle is back inits hidden initial position, otherwise
the buzzing tone will not stop.9 Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when the coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bar
does not engage correctly or if the
release handle is impossible to guide to its hidden initial position in the housing or if the buzzing tone
sounds after engaging the
coupling ball bar, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Eye for break-away stopping cable
Attach break-away stopping cable to
eye.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking
ceases. While system is working keep
steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Control 3 169.
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240Vehicle careLoad compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is on the left side of the
load compartment behind a cover.
Remove the cover.
No.Circuit1Central locking system, Power
tailgate2Trailer module3–4–5Trailer socket6Steering wheel heating7–8Trailer socket9Sunroof10Central locking system, tailgate11–12–13–14–15Power tailgate lock16Air conditioning system
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Vehicle care247
To assemble first adjust the wheel
cap in order that the positioning leg
fits into the recess.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,
Sports Tourer
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 205/60 R 16,
215/60 R 16, 225/55 R 17,
225/45 R 18, 225/50 R 17 and
235/45 R 18.
Country Tourer
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 235/45 R 18.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre 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 side wall 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 gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is in a compartment
under the floor cover in the load
compartment.
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258Vehicle care
VXR: insert screwdriver in the slot at
the upper bend of the cap. Release
the cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards. To prevent
damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 241.Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission
and All-wheel drive: If the vehicle is
towed with all four wheels on the
ground then there are no technical
limitations for speed and distance. If
only one axle has been raised, the
maximum speed is 30 mph. There is
no distance limitation.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
and Front-wheel drive: The vehicle
must be towed facing forwards, not
faster than 50 mph nor further than
60 miles . In all other cases and when
the transmission is defective, the front
axle must be raised off the ground.
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GGauges ......................................... 99
Gear shifting ............................... 106
General information ...................211
Glovebox ..................................... 69
H
Halogen headlights ....................225
Hand brake ......................... 165, 166
Hazard warning flashers ............131
Headlight flash ........................... 127
Headlight range adjustment ......127
Headlights................................... 125
Headlights when driving abroad 128
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 37
Heated rear window ..................... 41
Heated steering wheel .................86
Heating ........................................ 52
High beam ......................... 108, 126
High beam assist ................109, 126
Hill start assist ........................... 168
Horn ....................................... 13, 86
I
Identification plate .....................267
Ignition switch positions .............152
Immobiliser .......................... 35, 108
Indicators ...................................... 99Information displays.................... 110
Instrument cluster ........................94
Instrument panel fuse box .........238
Instrument panel illumination .....234
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 133
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........170
Interior care ............................... 262
Interior lighting ............................ 133
Interior lights ...................... 133, 234
Interior mirrors .............................. 38
Interruption of power supply ......163
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....68
J Jump starting ............................. 255
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane change alert .......................195
Lane departure warning .....106, 203
Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Lighting features .........................134
Light switch ................................ 125Load compartment ................28, 71
Load compartment cover .............73
Load compartment fuse box ......240
Loading information .....................83
Low fuel ..................................... 108
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........105
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual mode ............................. 161
Manual transmission .................. 164
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................132
N New vehicle running-in ..............152
Number plate light .....................233
O
Object detection systems ...........189
Odometer ..................................... 99
Oil, engine .......................... 265, 269
Operate pedal ............................. 105
Outside temperature ....................89
Overrun cut-off ........................... 155
P Parking ................................ 18, 158
Parking assist ...................... 37, 189