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16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and then pull up
the collar 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 3 130.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutralo:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 130.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 176, 3 219.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 156.
● 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 33, 3 39,
3 47.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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72Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 73
Steering wheel adjustment ........73
Steering wheel controls .............73
Horn ........................................... 73
Steering column controls ...........73
Windscreen wiper/washer .........74
Outside temperature ..................75
Clock ......................................... 75
Power outlets ............................. 76
Cigarette lighter ......................... 77
Ashtrays .................................... 77
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 77
Instrument cluster ......................77
Speedometer ............................. 77
Odometer .................................. 78
Trip odometer ............................ 78
Tachometer ............................... 78
Fuel gauge ................................ 79
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine oil level monitor .............80
Service display .......................... 80
Transmission display .................81Control indicators ......................81
Turn signal ................................. 83
Seat belt reminder .....................84
Airbag and belt tensioners .........84
Airbag deactivation ....................84
Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........84
Service vehicle soon .................85
Stop engine ............................... 85
Brake system ............................. 85
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....86
Upshift ....................................... 86
Lane departure warning ............86
Electronic Stability Program ......86
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 86
Engine coolant temperature ......87
Preheating ................................. 87
AdBlue ....................................... 87
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 87
Engine oil pressure ....................87
Low fuel ..................................... 88
Stop-start system ......................88
Exterior light .............................. 88
High beam ................................. 88
High beam assist .......................89
Fog light ..................................... 89
Rear fog light ............................. 89
Cruise control ............................ 89Tachograph............................... 89
Door open .................................. 89
Information displays .....................89
Driver Information Centre ..........89
Triple-Info-Display .....................90
Vehicle messages ........................90
Warning chimes .........................91
Trip computer ............................... 92
Tachograph .................................. 94
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Instruments and controls89High beam assistí illuminates when the high beam
assist is activated 3 96.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights are on 3 98.
Rear fog light r illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 99.
Cruise control m , U illuminates green or yellow.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter U illuminates yellow.
U illuminates yellow when the
system is on.Cruise control, Speed limiter 3 139.
Tachograph
& illuminates when there is a fault
3 94.
Door open y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with the ignition switched
on when a door or the load
compartment is open.
Depending on version, control
indicator also illuminates in
transmission display, indicating
relevant open door.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
below the speedometer.
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
● outside temperature 3 75
● clock 3 75
● odometer, trip odometer 3 78
● engine oil level monitor 3 80
● service display 3 80