124Driving and operatingSwitch off engine if stopping for a
lengthy period, e.g. in traffic jams.
Engine braking
Automatic mode
When driving downhill, the manual
transmission automated does not
shift into higher gears until a fairly
high engine speed has been reached. It shifts down in good time when
braking.
Manual mode
To utilise the engine braking effect, select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill.
Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud, snow or a hole. Move the
selector lever between R and A/M (or
between + and -) in a repeat pattern,
while applying light pressure to the
accelerator pedal. Do not race the
engine and avoid sudden
acceleration.Parking
Apply the parking brake. The most recently engaged gear (see
transmission display) remains
engaged.Caution
Do not leave the vehicle with the
transmission in position N.
When the ignition is switched on, a
warning chime will sound when the
vehicle is parked if the transmission is still in N.
When the ignition is switched off, the transmission no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.
Manual mode If engine speed is too low, the
transmission automatically shifts to a
lower gear.
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions. If engine
speed is too high, the transmission
only switches to a higher gear via
kickdown 3 124.
When gearshifting is recommended
to improve fuel economy, control
indicator [ or Ò illuminates in the
Driver Information Centre 3 85.
Electronic driving programmes
Eco mode E
When automatic mode is engaged,
the Eco mode can be selected to
reduce fuel consumption.
Vehicle care163Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
Do not exceed 50 km/h when tyre
chains are fitted.9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repairedwith the tyre repair kit.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first or reverse gear.
The tyre repair kit may be located
under the front seat, in the glovebox,
or on the right side of the load
compartment behind a cover.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the vehicle.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Set the compressor upright near the tyre.
4. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
186Technical dataVehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment The maximum permissible loads must not be exceeded. These weights are specified in the vehicle documents or on theidentification plate 3 180.LengthRoof heightVanCombiCombo TourL1H11355-15351421-16051445-1615H21360-1555-1505-1615L2H11360-16151466-16151600-1615H21535-15501600-16751615–1675
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight. The EC certificate of conformity states the kerb weight for
a specific vehicle.
Loading information 3 67.
Technical data187Vehicle dimensionsTypeVanCombi / Combo TourWheelbaseL1L2L1L2Length [mm]4390474043904740Width without exterior mirrors [mm]1832-18501832-18501832-18501832-1850Width with exterior mirrors [mm]2119211921192119Height [mm]; Standard roof (H1)11)1895/184512)1927/188012)1895/184512)1927/188012)Height [mm]; High roof (H2) 11)2125212521252125/211513)Wheelbase [mm]2755310527553105Turning circle kerb to kerb [m]11.212.511.212.511)
Without antenna.
12) With/without roof rack installed.
13) Combi/Combo Tour.
Loadspace dimensions
TypeVanCombi / Combo TourWheelbaseL1L2L1L2Length of load compartment floor [mm]182021701400/991 14)1750/1341 14)Length of load compartment floor with front passenger seat folded [mm]30503400--