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4. Insert a screwdriver into theopening as far as it will go.
5. Shift selector lever to N.
6. Remove the screwdriver from the slot.
7. Reinstall the cap.
8. Have the cause of the power supply interruption remedied by a
workshop.
Manual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary wait 3 seconds after
depressing the clutch pedal and 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.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Caution
It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever.
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136Driving and operatingDriver assistance
systems9 Warning
Driver assistance systems are
developed to support the driver
and not to replace the driver's
attention.
The driver accepts full
responsibility when driving the
vehicle.
When using driver assistance
systems, always take care
regarding the current traffic
situation.
Cruise control
The Cruise control can store and
maintain speeds of approx. 20 to
120 mph. Deviations from the stored
speeds may occur when driving uphill or downhill.
For safety reasons the cruise controlcannot be activated until the foot
brake has been operated once.
Activating in first gear is not possible.
Do not use the cruise control if it is not advisable to maintain a constant
speed.
With automatic transmission, only
activate cruise control in automatic
mode.
Control indicator m 3 89.
Switching on
Press button m: control indicator m in
instrument cluster illuminates white.
Activation
Accelerate to the desired speed and
turn thumb wheel to SET/-: the
current speed is stored and
maintained. Control indicator m in
instrument cluster illuminates green.
Accelerator pedal can be released.
Vehicle speed can be increased by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
When the accelerator pedal is
released, the previously stored speed
is resumed.
Cruise control remains activated
while gearshifting.
Increase speed With cruise control active, hold thumb
wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn
to RES/+ repeatedly: speed
increases continuously or in small
increments.
Alternatively accelerate to the desired speed and store by turning to SET/-.
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RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 215
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 111
Rear carrier system ......................57
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ....................... 89, 110
Rear view camera ...................... 142
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 75
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 198, 202
Refuelling ................................... 150
Reversing lights .........................110
Ride control systems ..................133
Roof .............................................. 31
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 35
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat position ................................ 34
Selector lever ............................. 127
Service ....................................... 119
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................197Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................45
Side turn signal lights ................169
Spare wheel ............................... 187
Speed limiter............................... 137
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................121
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................121
Steering ...................................... 120
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 122
Storage compartments .................54
Sunglasses storage .....................56
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sunvisor lights ........................... 111
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 167
Three-point seat belt .................... 39
Tools .......................................... 175
Top-tether fastening eyes ............53
Tow bar....................................... 154
Towing ................................ 154, 191
Towing another vehicle .............192Towing hitch installation
dimensions ............................. 211
Towing the vehicle .....................191
Traction Control system ............. 133
Traction Control system off........... 87
Traffic sign assistant ...................144
Trailer towing ............................. 155
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................127
Tread depth ............................... 180
Trip computer .............................. 97
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn and lane-change signals ...109
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 182
Tyre designations ......................176
Tyre pressure ............................ 177
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 177
Tyre pressures ........................... 210
Tyre repair kit ............................. 182
Tyres .......................................... 176
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 140
Underseat storage .......................56
Upholstery .................................. 195
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3