138Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 139
Control of the vehicle ...............139
Steering ................................... 139
Starting and operating ...............139
New vehicle running-in ............139
Ignition switch positions ...........140
Retained power off ..................140
Starting the engine ..................140
Overrun cut-off ........................ 141
Stop-start system ....................141
Parking .................................... 143
Engine exhaust .......................... 144
Exhaust filter ............................ 144
Catalytic converter ...................146
Automatic transmission ..............146
Transmission display ...............146
Selector lever .......................... 147
Manual mode ........................... 148
Electronic driving programmes 148
Fault ........................................ 149
Interruption of power supply ....149
Manual transmission ..................150Brakes........................................ 151
Antilock brake system .............151
Parking brake .......................... 152
Brake assist ............................. 153
Hill start assist ......................... 153
Ride control systems .................154
Traction Control system ..........154
Electronic Stability Control ......154
Interactive driving system ........156
Driver assistance systems .........158
Cruise control .......................... 158
Speed limiter ........................... 160
Adaptive cruise control ............161
Forward collision alert .............168
Following distance indication ...171
Active Emergency Braking ......172
Parking assist .......................... 174
Side blind spot alert .................181
Traffic sign assistant ................182
Lane departure warning ..........186
Fuel ............................................ 187
Fuel for petrol engines .............187
Fuel for diesel engines ............188
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....189
Refuelling ................................ 189
Trailer hitch ................................ 193
General information .................193
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 193Trailer towing........................... 193
Towing equipment ...................194
Trailer stability assist ...............197
146Driving and operatingCleaning process not possible
If cleaning is not possible for any
reason, control indicator g
illuminates additionally. Engine
power may be reduced. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 187, 3 261 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Manual shifting is possible in manual mode by tapping the selector lever
3 148.
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the transmission display.
