16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
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.
Manual transmission 3 130.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: Move selector lever to
M .
<=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 3 127.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 177,
3 210.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 158.
■ 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 34,
3 39.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
Instruments and controls85
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 46.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be interrupted. The brake servo unit may
cease to be effective. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning message or a
warning code is displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 95.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low 3 161.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 132.
Operate pedal
- illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Clutch pedal must be depressed to
start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 122.
156Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................156
Vehicle checks ........................... 157
Bulb replacement .......................164
Electrical system ........................170
Vehicle tools .............................. 175
Wheels and tyres .......................176
Jump starting ............................. 189
Towing ....................................... 191
Appearance care .......................193General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear or set selector lever to P . Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.
Vehicle care161Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and the MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 198.
Vehicle battery Vehicles without stop-start system
will be equipped with a lead acid
battery. Vehicles with stop-start
system will be equipped with an
AGM battery which is not a lead acid
battery.
Service and maintenance199
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 202.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 202.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.
216IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 156
Adaptive forward lighting .....89, 107
Adjustable air vents ...................118
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........84
Airbag deactivation ................46, 84
Airbag label................................... 41 Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 119
Air conditioning system .............. 114
Air intake .................................... 118
Air vents...................................... 118
All-wheel drive ........................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 131
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......86
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................193
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................28
Automatic light control ...............104
Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............127
Auxiliary heater ........................... 117
B Battery discharge protection ......112
Battery voltage ............................. 97Bicycle rack .................................. 57
Bonnet ....................................... 158
Bonnet open ................................. 89
Brake and clutch fluid .................198
Brake and clutch system .............85
Brake assist ............................... 133
Brake fluid .................................. 161
Brakes ............................... 131, 161
Breakdown.................................. 191
Bulb replacement ....................... 164
C
Capacities .................................. 209
Catalytic converter .....................126
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............56
Centre high-mounted brake light 169
Changing tyre and wheel size ...181
Charging system .......................... 85
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 47
Child restraint systems ................47
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............113
Clock ............................................ 76
Code ............................................. 95
Control indicators.......................... 82
Control of the vehicle .................120
218
Head restraints ............................ 33
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................73
Heating ........................................ 37
Heating and ventilation system . 113
High beam ........................... 88, 105
Hill start assist ........................... 133
Horn ....................................... 13, 73
I
Identification plate .....................200
Ignition switch positions .............121
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 88
Indicators ...................................... 79
Information displays...................... 90
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument panel fuse box .........172
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 110
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............54
Interior care ............................... 195
Interior lighting ............................ 110
Interior lights ...................... 111, 170
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Interruption of power supply ......129
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....52J
Jump starting ............................. 189
K Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L Lane departure warning .......86, 147
Lashing eyes ............................... 69
Lighting features .........................112
Light switch ................................ 104
Load compartment ................24, 66
Load compartment cover .............68
Load compartment fuse box ......174
Loading information .....................70
Low fuel ....................................... 88
M
Malfunction indicator light ............85
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 128
Manual transmission .................. 130
Manual windows ..........................29
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................110N
New vehicle running-in ..............121
Number plate light .....................169
O
Object detection systems ...........140
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 198, 202
Operate pedal ............................... 85
Outside temperature ....................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 122
P Parking ................................ 17, 124
Parking assist ............................ 140
Parking brake ............................ 132
Particulate filter ........................... 125
Performance .............................. 206
Performing work ........................157
Pollen filter ................................. 118
Power outlets ............................... 78
Power steering.............................. 86
Power steering fluid ....................160
Power windows ............................ 29
Preheating ................................... 87
Puncture ..................................... 185