138Driving and operatingManual mode
Move selector lever out of position D
towards the left and then forwards or backwards.
<:Shift to a higher gear.]:Shift to a lower gear.
Tip selector lever in the appropriate
direction. It then returns to the centre
position.
Gearshifting in manual mode can be
achieved whilst accelerating. If the
engine speed is too low, the
transmission will automatically shift to a lower gear, even in manual mode,
to prevent the engine from stalling.
If a higher gear is selected when
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower
gear when vehicle speed is too high,
the shift is not executed.
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions.
Gears can be skipped by moving the selector lever repeatedly at short
intervals.
After stopping, 1st gear is
automatically selected. When starting
on slippery surfaces, tip selector lever forwards to engage 2nd gear.
To move back to position D, move
selector lever back to the right.
Electronic driving programmes
● Following a cold start, the operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.Kickdown
In both automatic and manual modes, if the accelerator pedal is presseddown completely the transmission
shifts to a lower gear depending on
engine speed. Full engine power is
available for acceleration.
Fuel economy mode 3 122.
Fault In the event of a fault in the automatic
transmission, control indicator Z
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 84 . Automatic shifting may be much
harsher than normal or, in the case of
a serious fault, cancelled altogether.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
If control indicator g illuminates in
the instrument cluster when the
engine is running, this may indicate a
fault in the transmission electronics
3 84. The electronics switch to the
emergency running programme, fuel
consumption may increase and the
driveability of the vehicle may be
affected. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Driving and operating139Interruption of power supplyThe clutch is not disengaged if the
vehicle battery is discharged and a
gear has been selected. The vehicle
cannot move. The selector lever
cannot be moved out of position P or
N .
If the battery is discharged, start the
vehicle using jump leads 3 194.
If the battery is not the cause of the
fault, release the selector lever:
1. Switch off ignition and remove the
key.
2. Depress and hold foot brake.
3. Remove trim cover.
4. Press and hold shift lock release button.
5. Shift to neutral ( N).
6. Replace trim cover.
7. Start engine and shift to chosen gear.
Have the cause of the power supply
interruption remedied by a workshop.
Manual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary, wait 3 seconds after
depressing clutch pedal 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.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
144Driving and operatingDrive away function
With the engine running, selecting a
forward gear (manual transmission)
or engaging D (automatic
transmission) and then depressing
the accelerator pedal automatically
releases the electrical parking brake.
This is not possible when the switch
m is pulled at the same time.
This function also helps driving away
on inclines.
Aggressive drive away may reduce
life time of wear parts.
Dynamic braking when vehicle is
moving
When the vehicle is moving and the
switch m is kept pulled, a warning
chime will sound and the electrical
parking brake system will decelerate
the vehicle, but will not apply
statically.
As soon as the switch m is released,
dynamic braking will be stopped.
Fault
Failure mode of electrical parking
brake is indicated by control indicator
j 3 85.In the event of a fault, to apply
electrical parking brake: pull and hold the switch m for a few seconds. If
control indicator m illuminates,
electrical parking brake has been applied successfully.
To release electrical parking brake:
push and hold the switch m for a few
seconds. If control indicator m
extinguishes, electrical parking brake
has been released successfully.
If control indicator m flashes:
electrical parking brake is not fully applied or released. When m is
continuously flashing, with ignition
switched on depress brake pedal,
release electrical parking brake and
retry applying.
If m continues to flash, do not drive
the vehicle. If necessary, place
wedge blocks or equivalent in front of and behind wheels to prevent vehicle movement. Seek the assistance of a
workshop to have the cause of the
fault remedied.Brake assist
If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Hill start assist The system helps prevent unintendedmovement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the foot brake after
stopping on an incline, the brakes
remain on for a further 2 seconds. The
brakes release automatically as soon as the vehicle begins to accelerate.
Driving and operating149The system consists of four ultrasonic
parking sensors in both the front and
rear bumpers.
Control indicator r 3 87.
Activation
With the ignition on, the system must
be activated manually.
Press r on the instrument panel.
The LED in the button will illuminate
and will activate when a forward gear
or reverse gear is engaged and the
electrical parking brake is released.
An obstacle is indicated by an
acoustic signal. The interval between
the sounds becomes shorter as the
vehicle gets closer to the obstacle.
When the distance is less than
30 cm, the signal is continuous. The
acoustic signal may differ depending
on the type of object detected.
Deactivation To deactivate, press the button again
and the LED in the button will
extinguish. The control indicator r
in the instrument cluster will illuminate
until the vehicle speed exceeds
25 km/h.
The system is deactivated
automatically when the vehicle speed is above 8 km/h or when selector
lever is in neutral (automatic
transmission in N or P).
If b is pressed again, the LED in the
button will extinguish and the system
will be reactivated as soon as a
forward gear or reverse gear is
engaged and the electrical parking brake is released.
Fault
In the event of a fault in the system,
control indicator r illuminates in the
instrument cluster.If the acoustic signal sounds 3 times
continuously when there are no
obstacles near the front or rear
bumper, there is a fault in the system. Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Important hints for using the
parking assist system9 Warning
Under certain circumstances,
various reflective surfaces on
objects or clothing as well as
external noise sources may cause the system to fail to detect
obstacles.
Special attention has to be paid to
low obstacles which can damage
the lower part of the bumper.
Vehicle care197Turn key to ignition switch position
ACC and release the electrical
parking brake before towing the
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
Keep tow rope clear of front bumper, and ensure it is securely fixed to the
towing eye at both ends. Pull on the tow rope to check.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system 3 115 and
close the windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards. The maximum speed is
88 km/h . In all other cases, and when
the transmission is defective, the front axle must be raised off the ground.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Do not tow the vehicle using the
towing eye. Towing with a tow rope
could cause severe damage to the
transmission. When towing a vehicle with automatic transmission, use flat
bed or wheel lift equipment.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace the spoiler lip. Store
towing eye in the storage
compartment below the floor cover in the load compartment.
Vehicle tools 3 179.
Towing another vehicleRemove the cover located on the rear bumper by pressing the lower part of
the cover.
The rear towing eye attachment is
stored below the floor cover in the
load compartment.
Screw the rear towing eye attachment
anticlockwise using a suitable
screwdriver, until it is firmly in place
and stops in a horizontal position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the rear towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
To prevent damage, do not take up slack in the tow rope too quickly.
After towing, unscrew the rear towing
eye attachment clockwise to remove,
and reinstall the cover.
208Technical dataPerformance
All-wheel driveEngineB 20 DTHA 22 DMA 22 DMHMaximum speed [km/h]Manual transmission197188200Automatic transmission-182191
Front-wheel drive
EngineB 20 DTHA 22 DMA 22 DMHMaximum speed [km/h]Manual transmission195189–Automatic transmission193184–
Technical data209Vehicle weightKerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment
Manual transmission / Automatic transmission.EngineAll-wheel driveFront-wheel driveB 20 DTH1925-1985 / -1851-1911 / 1883-1943A 22 DM1911-1971 / 1936-19961836-1896 / 1861-1921A 22 DMH1911-1971 / 1936-1996- / -
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 70.
Vehicle dimensionsLength [mm]4596Width [mm]1850Height with roof rails [mm]1761Height without roof rails [mm]1717Wheelbase [mm]2707Track width [mm]
Front1569Rear1576
220Front passenger seat undertray...57
Front seats.................................... 36
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 151
Fuel economy mode .............89, 122
Fuel filler cap ................................ 84
Fuel for diesel engines ..............150
Fuel gauge ................................... 79
Fuses ......................................... 171
G Gauges ......................................... 78
General information ...................152
Glovebox ..................................... 57
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 94
H Halogen headlights ....................166
Hand brake ................................. 143
Hazard warning flashers ............107
Headlight flash ........................... 106
Headlight range adjustment ......106
Headlights .................. 105, 106, 165
Headlights when driving abroad 107
Headlight washer ..........................73
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heating ........................................ 40Heating and ventilation system . 114
High beam ........................... 90, 106
Hill start assist ........................... 144
Horn ....................................... 14, 72
I
Identification plate .....................205
Ignition switch positions .............125
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 90
Indicators ...................................... 78
Information displays...................... 91
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument cluster ........................78
Instrument panel fuse box .........176
Instrument panel illumination .....171
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 110
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............56
Interior care ............................... 200
Interior lighting ............................ 110
Interior lights ...................... 110, 170
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......139
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....55
J Jump starting ............................. 194K
Kerb weight........................... 70, 209
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
Kickdown .................................... 138
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 69
Light covers, misted.................... 109
Lighting ....................................... 105
Lighting features .........................112
Light switch ................................ 105
Load compartment ................24, 67
Load compartment cover .............67
Load compartment lighting .........111
Load compartment storage ..........67
Loading information .....................70
Low engine oil level .....................89
Low fuel ....................................... 89
M
Malfunction indicator light ............84
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 138
Manual transmission .................. 139
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Mirrors .................................... 28, 30
Misted light covers .....................109