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.
126Instruments 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 3 163
■ vehicle battery status
■ selective catalytic reduction, Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF), AdBlue
3 164
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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Tools .......................................... 245
Top-tether fastening eyes ............65
Tow bar....................................... 216
Towing ................................ 216, 262
Towing another vehicle .............263
Towing equipment .....................218
Towing the vehicle .....................262
Traction Control system ............. 174
Traction Control system off......... 115
Traffic sign assistant ...................203
Trailer coupling ........................... 216
Trailer stability assist .................220
Trailer towing ............................. 217
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................167
Tread depth ............................... 250
Trip computer ............................ 128
Trip odometer ............................ 105
Turn and lane-change signals ...143
Turn signal ................................. 111
Tyre chains ................................ 251
Tyre designations ......................245
Tyre pressure ............................ 246
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 115, 246
Tyre pressures ........................... 286 Tyre repair kit ............................. 251U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...114, 193
Underseat storage .......................69
Upholstery .................................. 266
Upshift ........................................ 114
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 227
Vehicle checks............................ 222
Vehicle data ................................ 273
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 291
Vehicle detected ahead ..............117
Vehicle dimensions .................... 284
Vehicle Identification Number ....271
Vehicle jack ................................ 245
Vehicle messages .....................124
Vehicle personalisation .............130
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 221
Vehicle tools ............................... 245
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 282
Ventilation ................................... 148
W Warning chimes .........................126
Warning lights ............................. 105Warning triangle .......................... 93
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 226
Wheel changing .........................254
Wheel covers ............................. 250
Wheels and tyres .......................245
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........99
Winter tyres ............................... 245
Wiper blade replacement ..........229
