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In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 242,
3 282.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 219.
■ 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 37,
3 50.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes
■ turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 154.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
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 by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 156.
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122Instruments and controls
No.Vehicle message134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Service messages
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Driver assistance systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Speed limiter
■ Cruise control
■ Adaptive cruise control
■ Forward collision alert
■ Collision imminent braking system
■ Parking assistant systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Adaptive forward lighting
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Side blind spot alert
■ Traffic sign assistant
■ Lane departure warning
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filter 3 159
■ Vehicle battery status
■ Selective catalytic reduction, Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF), AdBlue
3 160
Vehicle messages on the
Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop- up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes When starting the engine or
whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
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Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 241
Top-tether fastening eyes ............61
Tow bar....................................... 212
Towing ................................ 212, 258
Towing another vehicle .............259
Towing equipment .....................213
Towing the vehicle .....................258
Traction Control system ............. 170
Traction Control system off......... 111
Traffic sign assistant ...................198
Trailer coupling ........................... 212
Trailer stability assist .................216
Trailer towing ............................. 213
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................163
Tread depth ............................... 246
Trip computer ............................ 124
Trip odometer ............................ 101
Turn and lane-change signals ...139
Turn signal ................................. 107
Tyre chains ................................ 247
Tyre designations ......................242
Tyre pressure ............................ 242
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 111, 243
Tyre pressures ........................... 282 Tyre repair kit ............................. 248U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...110, 189
Underseat storage .......................65
Upholstery .................................. 262
Upshift ........................................ 110
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 223
Vehicle checks............................ 218
Vehicle data ................................ 269
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 288
Vehicle detected ahead ..............113
Vehicle dimensions .................... 279
Vehicle Identification Number ....267
Vehicle jack ................................ 241
Vehicle messages .....................120
Vehicle personalisation .............126
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 217
Vehicle tools ............................... 241
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 278
Ventilation ................................... 144
W Warning chimes .........................122
Warning lights ............................. 101Warning triangle .......................... 89
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 222
Wheel changing .........................250
Wheel covers ............................. 247
Wheels and tyres .......................241
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........95
Winter tyres ............................... 241
Wiper blade replacement ..........225