Contents
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.7
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08 Starting and driving
Starting the engine.................................. 245
Switching off the engine......................... 247Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – introduc-
tion.......................................................... 247 Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – starting the
engine..................................................... 248 Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – switching
off the engine.......................................... 248
Jump starting.......................................... 249
Transmission – general information........ 250
Transmission – positions........................ 250
Transmission – Geartronic...................... 252
Transmission – shiftlock override........... 254
Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA)......... 255
Start/Stop – introduction........................ 255
Start/Stop – function............................... 255
Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions......... 256
Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions......... 257
Start/Stop – settings............................... 258
Start/Stop – symbols and messages...... 259
ECO*....................................................... 260
All Wheel Drive (AWD)............................. 262
Brakes – general..................................... 262
Brakes – symbols ................................... 264
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS).............. 264
Brake lights............................................. 265
Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA)....... 265
Parking brake – general information....... 266
Parking brake – applying........................ 266
Parking brake – releasing........................ 267
Parking brake – symbols and messages 269
Driving through water.............................. 270
Engine and cooling system..................... 271
Conserving electrical current.................. 271
Before a long distance trip...................... 271
Driving in cold weather........................... 272
Refueling – fuel requirements................. 273
Refueling – octane rating........................ 274Refueling – opening/closing fuel filler
door......................................................... 275
Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap...... 276
Emission controls.................................... 277
Economical driving.................................. 277
Towing a trailer....................................... 279
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA).................... 280
Towing the vehicle.................................. 281
Towing eyelet.......................................... 282
Towing by tow truck............................... 283
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09 Wheels and tires
Tires – general information...................... 285
Tires – storage and age.......................... 286
Tires – tread wear indicator.................... 287
Tires – tire economy................................ 287
Changing a wheel – direction of rotation 288
Changing a wheel – removing wheel...... 288
Changing a wheel – spare wheel............ 291Changing a wheel – accessing the spare
wheel....................................................... 292
Changing a wheel – installing a wheel.... 292
Tire inflation – general information.......... 293
Tire inflation – checking pressure........... 294
Tire specifications................................... 295
Tire inflation – pressure table.................. 297
Loading specifications............................ 298
Loading specifications – load limit.......... 298
Tire specifications – terminology............ 299Tire specifications – Uniform Tire Quality
Grading................................................... 300
Snow chains............................................ 301
Snow tires/studded tires......................... 302
Tire pressure monitoring - introduction.. 302Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– general information.............................. 303
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03 Instruments and controls
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74* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Ignition mode I–With the remote key fully pressed into the ignition slot 8
, press START/STOP
ENGINE briefly.
Ignition mode II–With the remote key fully pressed into the ignition slot 8
, press START/STOP
ENGINE for approximately 2 seconds.
Returning to mode 0To return to mode 0 from mode II or I, press
START/STOP ENGINE briefly.
Starting and stopping the engineSee Starting the engine (p. 245) and Switch- ing off the engine (p. 247) for information onstarting the engine and switching it off.
Emergency towingSee Towing the vehicle (p. 281) for importantinformation about the remote key when thevehicle is being towed.
Related information
•Inserting/removing remote key (p. 72)
Front seats
The front seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to help provide the most comfortableseating position.
Raise/lower the seat, pump up/down.
Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and move the seat to the position of yourchoice.
Raise/lower front edge of seat cushion, pump up/down.
Backrest tilt: turn the control to adjust the angle of the backrest.
Electronic lumbar support*. Press the button to adjust.
Control panel for power seat*, see Front seats – power seat (p. 75).
WARNING
•Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so thatthe brake pedal can be depressedfully. In addition, position the seat asfar rearward as comfort and controlallow.
• Check that the seat is securely lockedinto position after adjusting.
Related information
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Front seats – power seat (p. 75)
• Rear seats – folding backrest (p. 80)
• Rear seats – head restraints (p. 78)
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Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
12 Index
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ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 55
top tether anchors................................ 56
Child safety................................................ 46 booster cushions.................................. 54
child restraint systems.......................... 47
convertible seats.................................. 51
infant seats........................................... 49
Child safety locks...................................... 57
City safety........................................ 190, 191
Climate system........................................ 125 air distribution..................... 121, 126, 128
air vents.............................................. 121
Interior Air Quality System.................. 119
introduction......................................... 118
passenger compartment filter............ 119
refrigerant........................................... 118
Clock, setting............................................. 72
Cold weather driving................................ 272
Collision warning system.. 197, 199, 202, 203, 205, 206
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 99
Connected service booking..................... 321
Conserving electrical current................... 271
Convertible seats....................................... 51
Coolant............................................ 327, 373
Cooling system, general information....... 271
Corner traction control............................. 163 Courtesy lighting........................................ 89
Crash event data....................................... 18
Crash mode......................................... 44, 45
Cruise control.................................. 169, 171
adaptive.............................................. 172
Curb weight............................................. 298
Current, conserving................................. 271
Cyclist detection.............................. 201, 205
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Daytime running lights............................... 82
Defroster.................................................. 125
Detachable key blade...................... 144, 145Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 36
Distance Alert.......................................... 186
Dome lighting............................................. 89
Door mirrors......................................... 96, 97
Driver alert....................... 210, 211, 212, 213 Lane Departure Warning..... 215, 216,
217, 218Lane Keeping Aid....... 220, 221, 223, 224
Driver distraction warning.......................... 23
Driving economically................................ 277 Driving in cold weather............................ 272
Driving through water.............................. 270
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ECC................................................. 123, 124
Eco (driving function)............................... 260
Eco coast................................................. 260
Eco guide................................................... 65
Economical driving.................................. 277
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 82
Electrical sockets..................................... 133
Electric parking brake.............. 266, 267, 269
Electronic Climate Control............... 122, 124
air distribution table............................ 128
Interior Air Quality System.................. 120
Electronic oil level sensor........................ 326
Electronic stability control....................... 162
Emergency locking retractor...................... 47
Emergency starting.................................. 249
Emergency towing................... 281, 282, 283
Emission inspection readiness................ 321Engine overheating........................................... 69
specifications...................................... 370