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16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and then 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 3 148.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutralo:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 148.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 198, 3 243.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 175.
● 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 35, 3 42,
3 52.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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Vehicle care211Jump starting
The jump start terminal is located in
the engine compartment.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.
Do not start with a quick charger.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
Caution
The air suspension system must
be switched off prior to jump
starting.
Air suspension 3 138.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen vehicle
battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a vehicle battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much
less than that of the discharged
vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 25 mm 2
.
● Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Switch off the air suspension system 3 138.
● Do not lean over the vehicle battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake and engage neutral (manual
transmission) or N (manual
transmission automated).
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253Lighting features.........................113
Light switch ................................ 106
Limited-slip rear axle ..................157
Load compartment .................22, 73
Load compartment fuse box ......194
Load compartment grille ...............77
Load compartment lighting .........111
Loading information .....................79
Low fuel ....................................... 98
Luggage floor net .........................73
M
Malfunction indicator light ............95
Manual adjustment ......................34
Manual anti-dazzle ......................36
Manual door locks ........................21
Manual mode ............................. 150
Manual transmission............. 16, 148
Manual transmission automated ......................... 16, 148
Manual windows ..........................37
Messages ................................... 101
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 34, 36
Misted light covers .....................110
N New vehicle running-in ..............132
Number plate light .....................190O
Object detection systems ...........161
Odometer ..................................... 88
Oil ............................................... 175
Oil, engine .......................... 219, 223
Oil level ......................................... 90
Oil pressure .................................. 98
Outside temperature ....................84
Overcab storage ..........................73
Overhead console .......................72
Overrun cut-off ........................... 134
P Parking ................................ 18, 137
Parking assist ............................ 161
Parking brake ............................ 153
Parking ticket holder .....................39
Particulate filter ........................... 140
Pedals......................................... 131
Performing work ........................174
Pollen filter ................................. 128
Power door locks ..........................25
Power outlets ............................... 85
Power side step ............................ 27
Power sliding door ........................27
Power steering fluid ....................177
Power take-off ............................ 170
Power windows ............................ 37
Preheating ........................... 97, 133
Puncture ............................. 202, 206R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 248
Radio remote control ...................20
Rain sensor .................................. 83
Reading lights ............................ 112
Rear air conditioning system .....120
Rear bench seat storage ..............72
Rear courtesy light...................... 111
Rear doors ................................... 30
Rear fog light ............................... 99
Rear fog lights ....................106, 110
Rear heating system .................. 118
Rear reading light .......................112
Rear reversing lens ......................38
Rear seats ................................... 48
Bus ............................................ 48
Installing .................................... 48
Rear seat access ......................48
Removing .................................. 48
Rear storage ................................. 73
Rear view camera ...................... 163
Rear windows .............................. 38
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 219, 223
Refuelling ................................... 167 Registered trademarks ...............247
Remote control ............................. 20
Retractable parking brake ..........153
Reversing lights .........................110