In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button 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 3 173.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<:manual mode upshifting]:manual mode downshifting
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 168.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 254, 3 295.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 229.
● 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 38, 3 48,
3 56.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
226Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................227
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 227
Vehicle storage ........................227
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....228
Vehicle checks ........................... 228
Performing work ......................228
Bonnet ..................................... 228
Engine oil ................................. 229
Automatic transmission fluid ....230
Engine coolant ......................... 231
Power steering fluid .................232
Washer fluid ............................ 232
Brakes ..................................... 233
Brake fluid ............................... 233
Vehicle battery ......................... 233
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....235
Wiper blade replacement ........235
Bulb replacement .......................236
Halogen headlights ..................237
Xenon headlights .....................239
Fog lights ................................. 241
Tail lights ................................. 242
Side turn signal lights ..............244
Number plate light ...................245Interior lights ............................ 246
Instrument panel illumination ...246
Electrical system ........................246
Fuses ....................................... 246
Engine compartment fuse box . 248
Instrument panel fuse box .......250
Load compartment fuse box ....251
Vehicle tools .............................. 253
Tools ........................................ 253
Wheels and tyres .......................254
Winter tyres ............................. 254
Tyre designations ....................254
Tyre pressure .......................... 254
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 256
Tread depth ............................. 257
Changing tyre and wheel size . 258
Wheel covers ........................... 258
Tyre chains .............................. 259
Tyre repair kit .......................... 259
Wheel changing .......................262
Spare wheel ............................ 264
Jump starting ............................. 267
Towing ....................................... 268
Towing the vehicle ...................268
Towing another vehicle ...........270Appearance care .......................272
Exterior care ............................ 272
Interior care ............................. 274
230Vehicle careWhen the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 294, Engine oil quality/
viscosity 3 276.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Automatic transmission fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause
automatic transmission damage
and cause it to not work properly.
Do not allow contaminates to
contact the fluid side of the
reservoir cap or from entering the
reservoir.
Automatic transmission fluid level
normally does not have to be
checked. To check the fluid level seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle care267Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.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.
● 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 battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a 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 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● 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, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
● If there is a cover over the vehicle
battery, remove it to charge or
jump start the vehicle battery. Lift
up the cover at the rear and
unlatch it at the front.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehiclebatteries.
320IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 227
Active emergency braking ..........196
Active head restraints ...................47
Adaptive cruise control .......110, 184
Adaptive forward lighting ...110, 133
AdBlue ................................ 108, 165
Adjustable air vents ...................152
Airbag and belt tensioners .........105
Airbag deactivation ..............63, 105
Airbag label................................... 58 Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 154
Air conditioning system .............. 141
Air intake .................................... 153
Air vents...................................... 152
All-wheel drive ........................... 173
Antilock brake system ................ 174
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....107
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34 Appearance care ........................272
Armrest ................................... 53, 54
Armrest storage ........................... 71
Ashtrays ....................................... 93 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40
Automatic climate control system .................................... 143Automatic dimming ......................39
Automatic light control ...............130
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............168
Automatic transmission fluid .......230
Autostop ............................. 110, 160
Auxiliary heater ........................... 152
B
Baselevel display ........................111
Battery discharge protection ......140
Battery voltage ........................... 121
Belts.............................................. 55
BlueInjection ............................... 165
Bonnet ....................................... 228
Brake and clutch fluid .................276
Brake and clutch system ...........106
Brake assist ............................... 176
Brake fluid .................................. 233
Brakes ............................... 174, 233
Breakdown.................................. 268
Bulb replacement ....................... 236
C Capacities .................................. 294
Cargo management system ........77
Car Pass ...................................... 22
Catalytic converter .....................165
Central locking system ................25
Centre console lighting ..............139
Changing tyre and wheel size ...258