AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionrpmEngine revolutions per minuteA2DPa Bluetooth®
profile for one-sided audio data transmissionABSAnti-lock brake systemAFAlternative frequencies for the current radio stationAGMVehicle battery typeAMIdentifying the broadcast rangeASGAutomatic gearboxTCSTraction controlAVRCPa Bluetooth ®
profile for the operation associated with trans-
mission of audio data multimedia functionsBTBluetooth ®
- wireless communication for reception and
transmission of voice and data informationCNGcompressed natural gasCO 2Carbon dioxideCOCDeclaration of conformityDABDigital radio receptionDRMa system for monitoring or restricting the use of digital me-
dia contentEDLElectronic differential lockECEEconomic Commission for EuropeEPCEngine performance checkESCElectronic Stability ControlDRim depthEUEuropean UnionFMIdentifying the broadcast rangeG-TECLabelling for natural gas vehiclesGPTmethod for division of areas in the data devices (used for
mass storage sources)HBAHydraulic brake assistAbbreviationDefinitionHFPa Bluetooth ®
profile for communication between a mobile
phone and the Swing radioHHCUphill start assistID3 tagan additional feature of a music file, which enables artist, ti-
tle, album name, etc. to be displayed.kWKilowatt, measuring unit for outputLEDLighting element typeMGManual gearboxMFAMultifunction displaymp3compressed audio formatMPIGasoline engine with a multi-point fuel injectionMSCa communication protocol for a USB deviceMSREngine drag torque controlMTPa communication protocol for a data deviceN1Panel van intended exclusively or mainly for the transporta-
tion of goodsNmNewton meter, measuring unit for the engine torqueOPSvisual parking systemPI codeA program identification of the radio station, which enables
a group sort of radio stationsPINpersonal identification numberRDSa system for transmission of additional information for FM
radio receptionTPIdentification of a traffic information stationVINVehicle identification numberWWatt, unit of powerwmacompressed audio format11Abbreviations
Using the system
cockpit
OverviewElectric windows
47
Door opening lever
45
Electric exterior mirror adjustment
55
Central locking system
44
Air outlet nozzles
74
Parking ticket holder
60
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Direction and high beam
50
▶Speed regulating system
106
Steering wheel with horn / with driver's front airbag
17
Instrument cluster
30
Operating lever (depending on equipment):
▶ Windscreen wipers and washers
53
▶Multifunction display
39
Buttons (depending on the specification):
▶ START STOP
96
▶
Rear window heater
53
▶
Seat heater on the front left seat
58
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Controls for heating / air conditioning
72
Radio
75
Interior mirror
55
Buttons / warning lights (depending on the specification):
▶ Hazard lights
52
▶
Warning light for the front seat passenger
airbag
20
▶ Seat heating for the front right seat
58
Fold-down hooks
65
Front passenger airbag
17
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
64
Electric window in the front passenger door
47
Storage compartment
601234567891011121314151617181920Light switch49
Bonnet release lever
120
Regulator for headlight beam adjustment
49
Steering wheel locking lever
13
Ignition lock
96
Cup holder
61
Buttons (depending on the specification):
▶ City Safe Drive
107
▶
Tyre pressure monitoring
108
Handbrake lever
98
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Gear shift lever (manual gearbox)
99
▶Selector lever (automated gearbox)
100
Depending on specification:
▶ 12 volt power socket
63
▶Cigarette lighter
62
▶USB input
87
Storage compartment
61
Note
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in this layout » Fig. 15.212223242526272829303129cockpit
Instruments and warning lights
Instrument cluster
Introduction
Fig. 16
Instrument cluster - Version 1/Variant 2
Fig. 17
Instrument cluster - Variant 3
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rev counter
30
Fuel gauge- Petrol
31
Fuel gauge - petrol / natural gas
31
Speedometer
Display » page 37
Button:
▶ Switch between the counter for the distance driven (trip) and the odom-
eter » page 38
▶ Reset counter for distance travelled (trip) » page 38
123▶
Set the time » page 37
▶ switch between the outside temperature and time display (only in the
instrument cluster - Variant 3) » page 37
Fuel gauge » page 31
Engine revolutions counter » page 30
Time adjust button » page 37
The instruments are also illuminated when the side light or low beam light is
switched on.
Note
Appears in the display then the system indicates that the ignition is
switched on.
Rev counter
The tachometer
5
» Fig. 17 on page 30 shows the actual engine speed per mi-
nute.
The beginning of the red scale range of the tachometer indicates the maxi-
mum permitted engine speed of a driven-in and operating warm engine.
You should shift into the next highest gear before the red scale of the revolu- tion counter is reached, or select mode D on the automatic gearbox.
The gear recommendation is important to note in order to maintain the opti-
mum engine speed » page 38.
CAUTION
The rev counter pointer may only move into the red area for a short time - oth-
erwise risk of engine damage!45630Using the system
▶Seek help from a specialist garage.
CAUTION
If, while driving, the warning light lights up in addition to the warning
light » page 33 , do not drive any further - risk of damage to the engine!
Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist garage.
Engine oil pressure
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up or flashes - the engine oil pressure is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning. ▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and check the engine oil level
» page 124 , Check and refill .
▶ If the warning light lights up or flashes, do not drive any further, even if
the oil level is correct! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a spe-
cialist garage.
CAUTION
■ The oil pressure light is not an oil level indicator! One should therefore
check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refuelling stop.■
If for some reason it is not possible to top up the engine oil under the current
circumstances,
do not continue driving! Switch off the engine and seek as-
sistance from a specialist garage.
Coolant
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
lights up or flashes – the coolant temperature is too high or the coolant lev-
el is too low.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone. ▶ Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine, and allow the engine to cool down.
▶ Check the coolant level, if necessary top up the coolant.
If the coolant level is within the specified range and the warning light
lights
up or flashes again, then there may be a malfunction of the cooling fan.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
▶ Check the fuse for the cooling fan, replace if necessary.
If the coolant level and fan fuse are both OK but the warning light is still
illuminated , do not drive any further!
▶ Seek help from a specialist garage.
Automatic transmission
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
fault
lights up - there is a fault in the automatic transmission.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone. ▶
Do not drive the vehicle! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a
specialist garage.
Functional impairment
lights up and gear change is not possible - for technical reasons there may
be an impairment of the automatic transmission.
▶ Stop the car, turn the ignition off and on again.
If the warning light lights up after you again switch on the ignition, seek as-
sistance from a specialist garage.
Gearbox overheating
May also light up - the automatic transmission is overheating.
An audible signal sounds as a warning tone. ▶ Stop and allow the transmission to cool down or drive more quickly than
20 km/h (12 mph).
If the warning light lights up again, switch off the vehicle, shut off the en-
gine and allow the gearbox to cool down.
Further information » page 100, Automated transmission .
Power steering
Read and observe
on page 32 first.
Fault in the power steering
lights up – this indicates a complete failure of the power steering and the
steering assist is no longer working (significantly higher steering forces).
lights up – this indicates a partial failure of the power steering and the
steering forces can be greater.
33Instruments and warning lights
Ignition on / offFig. 117
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock
Read and observe and on page 95 first.
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock » Fig. 117
Ignition switched off, engine switched off
Ignition switched on
Starting engine
Starting / Stopping the engine
Read and observe
and on page 95 first.
Before starting the engine
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission , shift gear stick to neutral, depress
the clutch pedal and hold it there until the engine starts.
›
On vehicles with automatic gearbox , place the selector lever in position N
and depress the brake pedal until the engine starts.
Starting the engine
›
Turn the key to position
3
» Fig. 117 on page 96 , the start-up process will
begin. Then release the key, the engine will start automatically.
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position
1
. Re-
peat the start-up process after 30 s.
Switching the engine off
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
Turn key to position
1
» Fig. 117 on page 96 .
123Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey if the en-
gine has been working at high revs over a prolonged period, but leave it to run
at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumulation
of heat when the engine is switched off.
Note
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may (also intermittently) con-
tinue to operate for approx. 10 minutes.
START-STOPsystem
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
97
Manually deactivating/activating the system
97
The START-STOPsystem (hereinafter referred to as: the system) reduces CO 2emissions and harmful emissions, and saves fuel.
If the system determine that the engine is not needed when the vehicle stops
(e.g. at the traffic lights), it turns off the engine and starts it again when mov-
ing off.
The system function depends on many factors. Some of them are down to the
driver, the others are systemic and can neither be influenced nor identified.
Therefore the system may react differently in situations which seem identi-
cal from the driver's perspective.
The system is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on
(even where this has previously been manually deactivated with the button
).
Note
If the engine has stopped due to the system, the ignition remains on.96Driving
›Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning light
lights up when the handbrake is applied, pro-
vided the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the
handbrake applied. The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven
at a speed of over 5 km/h for more than 3 seconds.WARNINGDisengage the handbrake completely. A handbrake which is only partially
disengaged can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can have a nega-
tive effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of accident!
Parking
Read and observe
on page 98 first.
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface » .
Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.
›
Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
For vehicles with automated gearbox shift the lever to position D or R.
›
Switch off the engine.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission , select 1st gear or Reverse gear R .
›
Release the brake pedal.
WARNING■
The parts of the exhaust system can become very hot. Therefore, never
stop the vehicle in places where the underside of your vehicle could come
into contact with flammable materials (e.g. dry grass, leaves, spilled fuel or
the like). - Risk of fire and serious injury can occur!■
When leaving the vehicle never leave people unattended in the car who
could, for example, lock the vehicle or release the brake - risk of accidents
and injury!
Manual gear changing and pedals
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Manual gear changing
99
Pedals
100
Manual gear changing
Fig. 121
The shift pattern
The shift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown on the gear lever » Fig. 121 .
The gearshift indicator should be observed when changing gear » page 38.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
to the clutch.
Reverse gear is engaged
›
Stop the vehicle.
›
The clutch pedal is fully depressed.
›
Move the shift lever to the NPosition and wait for a short time.
›
Push down on the shift lever, then push fully over to the right and then back-
wards, to position R» Fig. 121 .
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the
ignition is on.
WARNINGNever engage reverse gear when driving – risk of accident! 99Starting-off and Driving
With driving mode set, the vehicle will not start up
If the vehicle does not start off, the problem may be that the selector lever is
not completely in the selected position. In such an instance, press the brake
pedal and put the selector lever into the required position.
Manual shifting (Tiptronic)
Fig. 123
Selector lever / display
Read and observe
and on page 100 first.
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears on the selector lever. Switching to manual shifting when the vehicle is stationary
›
Depress the brake pedal.
›
Press the selector lever twice to the left in the spring-tensioned position.
Gear changing
›
To change up , tap the selector lever forwards
+
» Fig. 123 .
›
To change down , tap the selector lever backwards
-
» Fig. 123.
Switching to manual shifting during driving
›
Press the selector lever towards the left in the spring-tensioned position in
the direction of the arrow and set in position M. The selector lever position
you have engaged is shown in the instrument cluster display » Fig. 123.
Temporarily switching to manual shifting in position D
›
Tilt the selector lever forward
+
or rearwards
-
» Fig. 123 .
If in a short time, no manual gear change takes place, then the temporary
manual shifting switches off.
The gearshift indicator should be observed when changing gear » page 38.
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear
just before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached. If a lower gear
is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no risk of the engine
overrevving.
Note
It may be beneficial, for example, when travelling downhill, to use manual
shifting of gears. Shifting to a lower gear reduces the load on the brakes and
hence the wear of the brakes.
Starting-off and driving
Read and observe
and on page 100 first.
Moving off and pausing temporarily
›
Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
›
Start the engine.
›
Press the selector lever towards the left in the spring-tensioned position in
the direction of the arrow » Fig. 122 on page 100 and insert into position D .
›
Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
The selector lever position N does not have to be selected when stopping for a
short time (e.g. at a crossroads). However, the brake pedal should be de-
pressed, in order to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Accelerating hard while in motion (kick-down function)
If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the vehicle is in forward drive mode,
the kick-down function is turned on.
The gear change is adjusted accordingly to achieve maximum acceleration.
WARNINGRapid acceleration ( e.g. on slippery roads) can lead to a loss of control over
the vehicle – risk of accident!
Running in and economical driving
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Running in the engine
102
Tips on economical driving
102101Starting-off and Driving
Jump-starting using the battery from another vehicleFig. 155
Jump-starting:
- Discharged battery,
- power-supplying bat-
tery / ground point of the engine for the START-STOP system
Read and observe
on page 139 first.
If, because of a discharged battery, it is not possible to start the engine, the
battery of another vehicle can be used to start the engine. To do this, jump-
start cables are required which have a sufficiently large cross-section and in-
sulated terminal clamps.
The rated voltage of the two batteries must be 12 V. The capacity (Ah) of the
power-supplying battery must not be significantly lower than the capacity of
the discharged battery. Otherwise, the vehicle may not start with the dis-
charged battery.
The jump-start cables must be attached in the following sequence.
›
Attach clamp
1
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery.
›
Attach clamp
2
to the positive terminal of the power-supplying battery.
›
Attach clamp
3
to the negative terminal of the power-supplying battery.
›
For vehicles with the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp
4
to the ground
point of the engine
A
» Fig. 155 .
›
For vehicles without the START-STOPsystem, attach clamp
4
to a solid
metal part firmly attached to the engine block or directly to the engine block.
Starting engine
›
Start the engine on the vehicle providing the power and allow it to idle.
›
Initiate the starting process in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
›
If the engine does not start within 10 s, then cancel the starting procedure
and repeat after half a minute.
›
Remove the jump start cables in the reverse order as attachment.
WARNING■
Never clamp the jump cable to the negative terminal of the discharged
battery - risk of explosion.■
The non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps must never touch each
other – there is a risk of short circuit.
■
The jump-start cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery
must not come into contact with electrically conducting parts of the vehicle
– there is a risk of short circuit.
■
Position the jump cables so that they cannot be caught in rotating parts
in the engine compartment - danger of injuries and the risk of vehicle dam-
age.
Towing the vehicle
Information about the towing process
Fig. 156
Braided tow rope / Spiral tow rope
To tow with a tow rope, only use a braided synthetic fibre rope » Fig. 156 -
»
.
Attach the tow rope or the tow bar only to the towing eye at the front
» page 141 .
Conditions for towing. Vehicles with automated manual transmission cannot be towed with the
rear wheels raised - risk of gearbox damage!
If the gearbox has no oil, your vehicle must be towed with the front axle
raised clear of the ground or on a breakdown vehicle or trailer.
140Do-it-yourself