16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal then press the release button 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 3 144.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 141.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 192,
3 232.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 169.
■ 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 28, 3 36,
3 45.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
238IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 167
Active head restraints ..................35
Adaptive brake light ....................145
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
.................................. 98, 118, 177
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........93
Airbag deactivation ................53, 94
Airbag label................................... 48 Airbag system .............................. 48
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 125
Air intake .................................... 132
Air vents...................................... 131
Alert ............................................ 107
Antifreeze ................................... 170
Antilock brake system ................ 145
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......95
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26 Appearance care ........................213
Armrest ................................... 39, 42
Armrest storage ........................... 63
Ashtrays ....................................... 88
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............116Automatic locking ..................24, 98
Automatic transmission .............141
Auxiliary heater .......................... 131
B Battery discharge protection ......123
Battery voltage ........................... 107
Belts.............................................. 44 Bicycle rack .................................. 64
Bonnet ....................................... 169
Brake and clutch fluid .................217
Brake and clutch system .............95
Brake assist ............................... 147
Brake fluid .................................. 172
Brakes ............................... 145, 172
Breakdown.................................. 211
Bulb replacement ....................... 175
C Capacities .................................. 231
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................141
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............122
Changing tyre and wheel size ...197
Charging system .......................... 94
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 57
Child restraints.............................. 54
