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Demisting and defrosting the
windows
■ Air distribution to V.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Cooling AC on.
■ Press button Ü.
Climate control system 3 96.
Vehicles with Electronic climate
control, press button V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at a high speed.
Electronic climate control system3 98.Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and then 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 3 117.
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Manual transmission automatedN=neutralo=drive+=higher gear-=lower gearA/M=switch between automatic and
manual modeR=reverse gear
Manual transmission automated
3 117.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 156,
3 198.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 137.
■ 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 30, 3 37,
3 45.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position A
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ turn the key to position M for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre
■ turn key to position D and release
Starting the engine 3 110.
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Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ shift the selector lever to N
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates green in the instrument
cluster.
To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 111.
Parking9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake without pressing release button.Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
■ Close the windows.
■ Lock the vehicle 3 19.
■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 27.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switchedoff 3 136.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 18, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 135.
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18Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 18
Doors ........................................... 24
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Exterior mirrors ............................ 30
Interior mirrors ............................. 31
Windows ...................................... 32
Roof ............................................. 35Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 171.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical, remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed in order to perform certain operations.
Radio remote control
Used to operate: ■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
Depending on model, the vehicle may use a 2-button or 3-button remote
control.
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The remote control has a range of
approx. 5 metres. It can be affected
by external influences. The hazard
warning flashers confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect it from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the remote control,
it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded.
■ Battery voltage too low.
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
remote control while not in range,
which will require reprogramming
by a workshop.
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 19.
Remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Remove screw and open battery
compartment by inserting a coin into
the slot and twisting.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR2016), paying attention to the
installation position.
Reattach both halves of cover
ensuring it engages correctly.
Replace screw and tighten.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks the front doors,
sliding side doors and load
compartment.
With the 3-button remote control, the
front doors and sliding side doors/
load compartment can be unlocked
and locked separately.
For safety reasons, the vehicle
cannot be locked if the key is in the
ignition switch.
Notice
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened.
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Unlocking the vehicle
Unlocking with 2-button remote
control
Press button c to unlock the front
doors. Press again to unlock entire
vehicle.
Unlocking with 3-button remote
control
Depending on vehicle configuration:
■ Press button c: Front doors are
unlocked.
Press c again: Sliding side doors
and the load compartment are also
unlocked.
■ Press button c: All doors and the
load compartment are unlocked.
If no door is opened within approx. 2 minutes after the vehicle has been
unlocked, the vehicle is re-locked
automatically.
Locking the vehicle
Close all doors and load
compartment. If the doors are not
closed properly, the central locking
system will not work.
Locking with 2-button remote control
Press button e: All doors and the load
compartment are locked.
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Locking with 3-button remote control
Press button e: All doors and the load
compartment are locked.
Notice
Where fitted, alarm monitoring of the passenger compartment 3 27 is
switched off by pressing and holding
button e (which is confirmed by an
audible signal).
If this was done unintentionally,
unlock the doors again and press
button e briefly to lock the vehicle.
Load compartment
Locking and unlocking load
compartment with 2-button remote
control
After unlocking the front doors with
button c, press c again: Load
compartment is unlocked.
Press button e once: Load
compartment is locked.
Locking and unlocking load
compartment with 3-button remote
control
Depending on vehicle configuration:
■ Press button G: Load
compartment is locked or unlocked.
■ Press button G: Load
compartment and sliding side doors
are locked or unlocked.
Central locking switch Locks or unlocks the doors and loadcompartment from inside the
passenger compartment.
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Press the e switch to lock or unlock.
LED in switch illuminates when the vehicle is locked.
Fault in remote control system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the front door by
turning the key in the lock.
Switch on the ignition and press the
central locking switch e to open all
doors and the load compartment.
Locking
Manually lock the front door by
turning the key in the lock.
Fault in central locking system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the front door by turning the key in the lock. The other
doors can be opened by pulling the
interior handles.
Locking
Push inside locking knob of all doors
except driver's door. Then close the
driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key.
Power door locks
Bus For safety, it is possible for the driver
to operate the passenger door locks
remotely.
All doors must be fully closed and
automatic locking deactivated 3 23.
To lock, press l side of switch; the
warning light will flash once and a
beep will be heard.