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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 3 146.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: Move selector lever to
M .
<:higher gear]:lower gear
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 3 143.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 196, 3 231.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 180.
● 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 32, 3 40,
3 45.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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32Keys, doors and windowsNote
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 24,
3 30.
Control indicator d 3 95.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
In position 0 no mirror is selected.
Folding mirrors
Manual folding
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
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46Seats, restraints
Adjust the height so that the belt lies
across the shoulder. It must not lie across the throat or upper arm.
9 Warning
Do not adjust while driving.
Unfasten
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belts on the rear seats
The seat belt for the rear centre seat
can only be withdrawn from the
retractor if the backrest is engaged in
upright position.
Using seat belt during pregnancy9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.
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Storage75● The load must not obstruct theoperation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 220) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle’s
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and
secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than
120 km/h.
● The permissible roof load is 75 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.
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76Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 77
Steering wheel adjustment ........77
Steering wheel controls .............77
Heated steering wheel ...............77
Horn ........................................... 78
Windscreen wiper/washer .........78
Rear window wiper/washer .......80
Outside temperature ..................80
Clock ......................................... 81
Power outlets ............................. 83
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 84
Speedometer ............................. 84
Odometer .................................. 84
Trip odometer ............................ 84
Tachometer ............................... 85
Fuel gauge ................................ 85
Fuel selector .............................. 86
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Service display .......................... 87
Control indicators ......................87
Turn signal ................................. 91
Seat belt reminder .....................92Airbag and belt tensioners .........92
Airbag deactivation ....................93
Charging system .......................93
Malfunction indicator light ..........93
Brake and clutch system ...........93
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....93
Gear shifting .............................. 94
Descent control system .............94
Lane departure warning ............94
Electronic Stability Control off ...94
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........94
Traction Control system off .......94
Preheating ................................. 94
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 95
Engine oil pressure ....................95
Low fuel ..................................... 95
Immobiliser ................................ 95
Exterior light .............................. 96
High beam ................................. 96
High beam assist .......................96
Adaptive forward lighting ...........96
Fog light ..................................... 96
Rear fog light ............................. 96
Cruise control ............................ 96
Vehicle detected ahead .............96
Speed limiter ............................. 96
Traffic sign assistant ..................97
Door open .................................. 97Information displays.....................97
Driver Information Centre ..........97
Info display .............................. 101
Vehicle messages ......................103
Warning chimes .......................104
Battery voltage ........................ 104
Vehicle personalisation ..............105
Telematics service .....................109
OnStar ..................................... 109
ERA GLONASS .......................113
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Instruments and controls91Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 91XSeat belt reminder, driver
3 92kSeat belt reminder, front
passenger 3 92vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 92V /
*Airbag deactivation 3 93pCharging system 3 93ZMalfunction indicator light
3 93RBrake and clutch system
3 93uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 93RGear shifting 3 94uDescent control system
3 94)Lane departure warning
3 94nElectronic Stability Control off
3 94bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 94kTraction Control system off
3 94!Preheating 3 94wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 95IEngine oil pressure 3 95YLow fuel 3 95dImmobiliser 3 958Exterior light 3 96CHigh beam 3 96fHigh beam assist 3 96fAdaptive forward lighting
3 96>Fog light 3 96rRear fog light 3 96mCruise control 3 96AVehicle detected ahead
3 96LSpeed limiter 3 96LTraffic sign assistant 3 97hDoor open 3 97
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
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Instruments and controls95Tyre pressure monitoringsystem
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitor system
3 197.
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
runningCaution
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, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 180.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 169.
Catalytic converter 3 142.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 184.
Immobiliser d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
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98Instruments and controlsUplevel display
Main menus are:● Trip/fuel information, displayed by Info Q , see description below.
● Vehicle information, displayed by
Options L, see description
below.
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill and some functions are
only active when the vehicle is being
driven.
Selecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turnsignal lever.
Press MENU to switch between the
main menus or to return from a
submenu to the next higher menu
level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu of the main menu or to set
a numeric value.
Press SET/CLR to select and confirm
a function.
Vehicle and service messages are
popped up in the Driver Information
Centre if required. Confirm messages
by pressing SET/CLR. Vehicle
messages 3 103.
Trip/fuel information menu, ;
or Info Q
The following list contains all possible
Info Menu pages. Some may not be
available for your particular vehicle. Depending on the display, some
functions are symbolised.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
page:
● Trip odometer 1/2 or A/B
● Average fuel consumption
● Average speed
● Digital speed
● Fuel range
● Instantaneous fuel consumption ● Remaining oil life
● Tyre pressure
● Traffic sign assistant
● Following distance
● Timer