08 Starting and driving
08
247
WARNING
•Always remove the remote key from the ignition slot when leaving the vehi-cle and ensure that the ignition inmode
0 (see Ignition modes (p. 79) for
information about the ignition modes).
• On vehicles with the optional keylessdrive, never remove the remote keyfrom the vehicle while it is being drivenor towed.
• Always place the gear selector in Parkand apply the parking brake beforeleaving the vehicle. Never leave thevehicle unattended with the enginerunning.
• Always open garage doors fully beforestarting the engine inside a garage toensure adequate ventilation. Theexhaust gases contain carbon monox-ide, which is invisible and odorless butvery poisonous.
NOTE
•
After a cold start, idle speed may be noticeably higher than normal for ashort period. This is done to help bringcomponents in the emission controlsystem to their normal operating tem-perature as quickly as possible, whichenables them to control emissions andhelp reduce the vehicle's impact on the environment 3
.
CAUTION
• When starting in cold weather, the automatic transmission may shift up atslightly higher engine speeds than nor-mal until the automatic transmissionfluid reaches normal operating tem-perature.
• Do not race a cold engine immediatelyafter starting. Oil flow may not reachsome lubrication points fast enough toprevent engine damage.
• The engine should be idling when youmove the gear selector. Never acceler-ate until after you feel the transmissionengage. Accelerating immediately afterselecting a gear will cause harshengagement and premature transmis-sion wear.
• Selecting
P or N when idling at a
standstill for prolonged periods of timewill help prevent overheating of theautomatic transmission fluid.
Related information
• Switching off the engine (p. 248)
3
If the gear selector is in the D or R positions and the car is not moving, engine speed (rpm) will be lower and it will take longer for the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
12 Index
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384
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 267
Accessory installation warning.................. 23
Active chassis system............................. 175
Active high beams..................................... 90Active yaw control........................... 175, 176
Adaptive brake lights............................... 267
Adaptive cruise control.................... 184, 185Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side....................................................... 36
front...................................................... 32
inflatable curtain................................... 41
side impact........................................... 39
Air conditioning........................................ 131
Air distribution.................................. 126, 133
Air distribution table................................. 135
Air vents................................................... 126
Alarm........................................ 171, 172, 173
All Wheel Drive......................................... 263
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 77
Anti-freeze....................................... 274, 331Anti-lock brake system warning light......................................... 73
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 267 Approach lighting.............................. 97, 155
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 104
Automatic locking retractor....................... 47Automatic transmission
Eco (driving function).......................... 261
Geartronic........................................... 253
general description..................... 251, 253
oil........................................................ 376
shiftlock override................................ 255
Axle weight.............................................. 301
B
Battery maintenance............................... 346, 347
remote key, replacing......................... 160
replacing............................................. 347
specifications...................................... 378
start/stop............................................ 378
warning symbols................................. 345
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 240
Booster cushion, integrated.......... 57, 59, 60
Booster cushions....................................... 53
Brake lights.............................................. 267Brake system ABS..................................................... 267
Brake pad inspection.......................... 265 checking fluid level............................. 332
emergency brake assistance.............. 268
fluid..................................................... 376
general information............................. 265
Hill Descent Control.................... 263, 264
Bulbs cargo area lighting.............................. 340
headlights... 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339
introduction......................................... 334
license plate lights.............................. 340
side marker lights............................... 339
specifications...................................... 341
taillight................................................ 339C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 236
Capacity weight....................................... 301Cargo area changing bulbs................................... 340
floor rails............................................. 144
hooks for securing loads............ 144, 145
steel grid............................................. 149
Cargo area cover..................................... 149
Cargo area net......................................... 147
Cargo net................................................. 147
Catalytic converter................................... 279
12 Index
12
386
Interior Air Quality System.................. 125
ventilated seats................................... 130
Electronic oil level sensor........................ 330
Electronic stability control....................... 175
Emergency locking retractor...................... 47
Emergency starting.................................. 250
Emergency towing........................... 284, 285
Emission inspection readiness................ 325Engine overheating........................................... 75
specifications...................................... 373
Start/Stop........... 256, 257, 258, 259, 260
starting................................................ 246
switching off............................... 248, 249
Engine compartment overview................ 328
Engine oil................................................. 374 checking............................................. 329
low pressure warning light.................... 74
volumes.............................................. 375
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 248
Environment............................................... 22F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 322 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 313
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 363
placing correctly................................. 246
Floor rails................................................. 144
Fluid specifications.......................... 376, 377
Fog lights................................................... 73 rear........................................................ 94
Four C (active chassis system)................ 175
Front airbags.............................................. 32 disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 36
Front park assist.............................. 232, 236
Front seats................................................. 80 heated................................................. 129
Fuel filler cap........................................... 278
Fuel filler door, opening................... 277, 278
Fuel level warning light.............................. 73
Fuel requirements............................ 275, 276
Fuel tank volume..................................... 377
Fuses....................................... 348, 350, 357
G
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System........................................ 108, 109
Gasoline requirements............................. 276
Gas tank volume...................................... 377
Gauges...................................................... 68
Geartronic................................................ 253
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 253
Generator warning light............................. 75
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 302
Grocery bag holder.................................. 146
Gross vehicle weight............................... 301
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 94 Headlights Active Bending Lights........................... 92
active high beams................................. 90
changing bulbs... 335, 336, 337, 338, 339
daytime running lights.......................... 89
high/low beams.................................... 90
high beam flash.................................... 90
tunnel detection.................................... 92