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.
260IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 190
Adjustable air vents ...................133
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........90
Airbag deactivation ................48, 91
Airbag label................................... 43 Airbag system .............................. 43
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 134
Air conditioning system .............. 126
Air intake .................................... 133
Air vents...................................... 133
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......92
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................232
Ashtrays ....................................... 83
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............143
Autostop ....................................... 95
B Battery discharge protection ......123
Battery voltage ........................... 106 Belts.............................................. 40
Bicycle rack .................................. 59Bonnet ....................................... 191
Brake and clutch fluid .................237
Brake and clutch system .............92
Brake assist ............................... 152
Brake fluid .................................. 195
Brakes ............................... 151, 195
Breakdown.................................. 230
Bulb replacement ....................... 198
C Capacities .................................. 251
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................22
Centre high-mounted brake light 205
Changing tyre and wheel size ...218
Charging system .......................... 91
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 51
Child restraints.............................. 49
Child restraint systems ................49
Cigarette lighter ........................... 82
City mode ................................... 155
Climate control ............................. 15 Climate control systems .............125
Clock ............................................ 80
Code ........................................... 103
Collision damage repair ..............256
Colour-Info-Display .....................101