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In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait three seconds after depressing
the clutch pedal, 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 3 121.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positiono:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 122.
Starting off
Check before starting-off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 159, 3 190.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 143.
● 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 30, 3 36,
3 46.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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Instruments and controls69Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 70
Steering wheel adjustment ........70
Steering wheel controls .............70
Horn ........................................... 70
Windscreen wiper/washer .........71
Rear window wiper/washer .......71
Headlamp washer .....................72
Outside temperature ..................72
Clock ......................................... 72
Power outlets ............................. 74
Cigarette lighter ......................... 75
Ashtrays .................................... 75
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 76
Instrument cluster ......................76
Speedometer ............................. 76
Odometer .................................. 76
Trip odometer ............................ 76
Tachometer ............................... 76
Fuel gauge ................................ 77
Fuel selector .............................. 77
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 78
Service display .......................... 78Transmission display .................79
Control indicators ......................79
Generic warning ........................81
Turn signal ................................. 82
Seat belt reminder .....................82
Airbag and belt tensioners .........82
Airbag deactivation ....................83
Charging system .......................83
Malfunction indicator light ..........83
Brake system ............................. 84
Brake pad wear ......................... 84
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....84
Transmission ............................. 84
Gear shifting .............................. 85
Hill start assist ........................... 85
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........85
Electronic Stability Control ........85
Engine coolant temperature ......86
Preheating ................................. 86
Diesel particle filter ....................86
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 87
Engine oil pressure ....................87
Change engine oil .....................88
Low engine oil level ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 88
Drain fuel filter ........................... 89
Immobiliser ................................ 89
Stop-start system ......................89
Exterior light .............................. 89High beam................................. 89
Fog light ..................................... 90
Rear fog light ............................. 90
Cruise control ............................ 90
Door open .................................. 90
Information displays .....................90
Driver Information Centre ..........90
Vehicle messages ........................95
Warning chimes .........................95
Fuel system messages ..............96
Trip computer ............................... 96
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Instruments and controls81Control indicator in the roof
console
Airbag deactivation 3 53, 3 83.
Overview
9Generic warning 3 81OTurn signal 3 82XSeat belt reminder 3 82vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 82*Airbag deactivation 3 83pCharging system 3 83ZMalfunction indicator light
3 83RBrake system 3 84FBrake pad wear 3 84uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 84sTransmission 3 84[ ÒGear shifting 3 85ZHill start assist 3 85rUltrasonic parking assist
3 85RElectronic Stability Control
3 85$Engine coolant temperature
3 86!Preheating 3 86%Diesel particle filter 3 86wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 87IEngine oil pressure 3 87,
Change engine oil 3 88SLow engine oil level 3 88$Low fuel 3 88UDrain fuel filter 3 89dImmobiliser 3 89ÆStop-start system 3 898Exterior light 3 89µExterior light failure 3 89CHigh beam 3 89>Fog light 3 90øRear fog light 3 90mCruise control 3 90(Door open 3 90
Generic warning
9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control
indicator 9 may illuminate
independently or in conjunction with
Æ 3 89, t 3 89, Z 3 85 or r
3 85.
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Instruments and controls87Continue driving until %
extinguishes. Depending on version,
a warning message may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90.
If possible, do not allow engine speed
to drop below 2000 rpm during the
cleaning process.
Control indicator % illuminates when
diesel particle filter is full. Start cleaning process as soon as possible
to avoid damage to the engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 120, Stop-start
system 3 116.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with a warning chime and, in
vehicles with Multifunction version of
the Driver Information Centre 3 90,a corresponding message also
appears when a puncture or severely
under-inflated tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After several
seconds w illuminates continuously.
Consult a workshop.
Depending on version, a
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre when a tyre without a pressure sensor is mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 160.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 90.Caution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear (or move selector lever to N).
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.