In brief17TransmissionManual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, 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 3 170.
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 3 167.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 246,
3 286.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 223.
■ 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 29, 3 38,
3 51.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
Driving and operating167
4. Unscrew protective cap from thefiller neck.
5. Open AdBlue canister.
6. Mount one end of the hose on the
canister and screw the other end
on the filler neck.
7. Lift the canister until it is empty.
8. Unscrew the hose from the filler neck.
9. Mount the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
Note
Dispose of AdBlue canister and
hose according to environmental requirements.
Exchanging AdBlue
If less than 5 litres of AdBlue have
been refilled during the last 2 years,
the remaining fluid should be
exchanged since AdBlue has a
limited durability.Caution
Disregard could lead to damage to
the selective catalytic reduction
system.
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the transmission display.
294IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 221
Active Emergency Braking .........191
Active head restraints ...................37
Adaptive cruise control .......117, 180
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 117, 139, 232
AdBlue ........................ 115, 164, 269
Adjustable air vents ...................154
Airbag and belt tensioners .........112
Airbag deactivation ..............59, 112
Airbag label................................... 54 Airbag system .............................. 54
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 156
Air conditioning system .............. 149
Air intake .................................... 156
Air vents...................................... 154
Antilock brake system ................ 171
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....114
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................264
Armrest ......................................... 42
Armrest storage ........................... 69
Ashtrays ..................................... 104
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............137Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............167
Auxiliary heater ........................... 154
B
Battery discharge protection ......147
Battery voltage ........................... 127
Bicycle rack .................................. 71
BlueInjection ............................... 164
Bonnet ....................................... 223
Brake and clutch fluid .................269
Brake and clutch system ...........113
Brake assist ............................... 173
Brake fluid .................................. 226
Brakes ............................... 171, 226
Breakdown.................................. 262
Bulb replacement ....................... 230
C Capacities .................................. 285
Cargo management system ........89
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................164
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............146
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...250
Charging system ........................ 112
Child locks ................................... 24
