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8In briefHead restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 35.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25 ° ).
To release belt, press red button on belt buckle.
Seat position 3 36, Seat belts
3 40, Airbag system 3 43.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever onthe underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror 3 29.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Depending on the version, there is an
automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror.
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In brief9
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror 3 30.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror with
the rocker switch and adjust the
mirror with the control :.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 28,
Electric adjustment 3 28, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 29.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 29.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless the vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 43, Ignition
positions 3 136.
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12In briefExterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7:lights off8:sidelights9:headlights
Fog lights
Press buttons in light switch
>:front fog lightsr:rear fog lightLight switch with automatic light
controlAUTO:automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automaticallym:activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control8:sidelights9:headlights
Automatic light control 3 115.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash:pull leverhigh beam:push leverlow beam:push or pull lever
High beam 3 116, Headlight flash
3 116, High beam assist 3 117.
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14In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off
For single wipe when the wiper is off,
press lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 77.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 77,
Washer fluid 3 195, Wiper blade
replacement 3 197.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch:continuous
operationlower switch:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
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16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and 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 3 147.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:driveM:manual mode<:press to upshift in manual mode]:press to downshift in manual
mode
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 3 143.
Manual transmission automatedR:reverse, engage only when
vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift in manual mode]:downshift in manual mode
Manual transmission automated
3 147.
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In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 212, 3 252.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 192.
● 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 36,
3 41.
● 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.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to 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 the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 137.
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18In briefStop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
Vehicles with manual transmission: ● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
control indicator D.
To restart the engine, depress the clutch pedal again. The control
indicator D extinguishes.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated:
If the vehicle is at a standstill with the
brake pedal depressed, Autostop is
activated automatically, indicated by
control indicator D.
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D to restart the
engine. Control indicator D
extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 138.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 the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal 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 or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
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In brief19set the selector lever to positionP before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the key can only be removed from
the ignition switch when the
parking brake is applied.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 27.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 191.
Caution
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 20, Laying-up the
vehicle for a long period of time
3 190.