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In brief15Exterior lighting
Turn outer light switch:
7:off0:sidelights9 P:headlightsAUTO:automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
Lighting 3 112.
Automatic light control 3 112.
Headlight warning device 3 108.
Cornering lights 3 115.
Front and rear fog lights
Turn inner light switch:
>:front fog lightsø:rear fog lights
Front fog lights 3 116.
Rear fog lights 3 116.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam
Pull stalk.
High beam 3 113.
Headlight flash 3 114.
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16In briefTurn lightsstalk up:right turn lightstalk down:left turn light
Turn lights 3 115.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 115.
Horn
Press j.
Horn 3 88.
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In brief17Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper0:offP /AUTO:timed interval wiping or
automatic wiping with
rain sensor1:slow2:fast
Windscreen wiper 3 89.
Wiper blade replacement 3 190.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
short
pull:wiper swipes once and
washer fluid is sprayed onto
the windscreenlong
pull:wiper swipes for a few strokes and washer fluid is
sprayed onto the
windscreen
Windscreen washer 3 89.
Washer fluid 3 186.
Climate control
Heated rear window
Heating is operated by pressing Ü.
Heated rear window 3 45.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 41.
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18In briefDemisting and defrosting the
windows
Climate control system
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Switch cooling A/C on.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door
windows.
Climate control system 3 120.
Electronic climate control system
Press V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
a high speed.
Electronic climate control system 3 122.
Transmission
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 3 154.
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In brief19Manual 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
3 155.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 206 and
condition 3 252.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 183.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 41,
seats 3 48 and seat belts
3 58.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 139.
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20In briefStop-start system
An Autostop is indicated when controlindicator Ï illuminates green in the
instrument cluster.
Manual transmission If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● depress the clutch pedal● move the selector lever to neutral
● release the clutch pedal
To restart the engine, with the
selector lever in neutral, depress the
clutch pedal.
Manual transmission automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill and
certain conditions are fulfilled,
activate an Autostop as follows:
● selector lever in position N (or
A/M )
● depress brake pedal firmly
● do not accelerate
To restart the engine, with the
selector lever in position N (or A/M)
and the parking brake released,
release the brake pedal.
Stop-start system 3 140.Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply parking brake without pressing release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill slope or
uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb.
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In brief21● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the remote control 3 26.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 38.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 182.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for approx.30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 22.
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
of time 3 181.
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22Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 22
Keys .......................................... 22
Car Pass .................................... 23
Radio remote control .................23
Electronic key system ................24
Door locks ................................. 25
Manual door locks .....................25
Central locking system ..............26
Power door locks .......................30
Automatic locking ......................31
Child locks ................................. 31
Doors ........................................... 32
Sliding door ............................... 32
Rear doors ................................. 35
Vehicle security ............................ 37
Anti-theft locking system ...........37
Anti-theft alarm system ..............38
Immobiliser ................................ 40
Exterior mirrors ............................ 40
Convex shape ........................... 40
Manual adjustment ....................40
Electric adjustment ....................41Folding mirrors .......................... 41
Heated mirrors ........................... 41
Interior mirrors ............................. 42
Manual anti-dazzle ....................42
Windows ...................................... 43
Windscreen ............................... 43
Manual windows ........................43
Power windows ......................... 43
Rear windows ............................ 44
Heated rear window ..................45
Sun visors .................................. 45
Roof ............................................. 46
Glass panel ............................... 46Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky itemsto the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
If the electronic key needs to be
replaced, the vehicle must be taken to a workshop.
Locks 3 223.
Radio remote control 3 23.
Electronic key system 3 24.
Central locking system 3 26.
Starting the engine 3 139.