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In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 6-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal, pull the ring under the selector
lever and move the selector lever
quite to the left and front.
Manual transmission 3 150.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
Automatic transmission 3 147.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 220 and
condition 3 252
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 204
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 37,
seats 3 45 and seat belts
3 53
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
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232Vehicle careJump startingDo 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 V). 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.
Open the positive terminal protection
caps of both vehicle batteries.
Lead connection order: 1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
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264Index.................................................... 220
A Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 201
Active emergency braking ....99, 170
Active head restraints ...................45
Adaptive cruise control .........99, 162
AdBlue .................................. 97, 143
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Advanced parking assist ............177
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........94
Airbag deactivation ................60, 94
Airbag label................................... 55
Airbag system .............................. 55
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 132
Air vents...................................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 150
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......96
Anti-theft alarm system ................34
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34
Appearance care ........................235
Armrest ................................... 50, 51
Ashtrays ....................................... 87
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................38
Automatic light control ...............114
Automatic locking ........................27Automatic transmission .............147
Autostop ............................... 98, 139
Auxiliary heater ........................... 131
B Battery discharge protection ......122
Battery voltage ........................... 104 BlueInjection ............................... 143
Bonnet ....................................... 203
Brake and clutch fluid .................240
Brake and clutch system .............95
Brake assist ............................... 153
Brake fluid .................................. 206
Brakes ............................... 150, 206
Breakdown.................................. 233
Bulb replacement ....................... 209
C Capacities .................................. 250
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............121
Centre console storage ...............69
Changing tyre and wheel size ...223
Charging system .......................... 94
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 64
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 86