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In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait three seconds after depressing
the clutch pedal, 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 3 122.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positiono:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 123.
Starting off
Check before starting-off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 160, 3 191.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 144.
● 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 30, 3 36,
3 46.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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70Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 71
Steering wheel adjustment ........71
Steering wheel controls .............71
Horn ........................................... 71
Windscreen wiper/washer .........72
Rear window wiper/washer .......72
Headlamp washer .....................73
Outside temperature ..................73
Clock ......................................... 73
Power outlets ............................. 75
Cigarette lighter ......................... 76
Ashtrays .................................... 76
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 77
Instrument cluster ......................77
Speedometer ............................. 77
Odometer .................................. 77
Trip odometer ............................ 77
Tachometer ............................... 77
Fuel gauge ................................ 78
Fuel selector .............................. 78
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Service display .......................... 79Transmission display .................80
Control indicators ......................80
Generic warning ........................82
Turn signal ................................. 83
Seat belt reminder .....................83
Airbag and belt tensioners .........83
Airbag deactivation ....................84
Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........84
Brake system ............................. 85
Brake pad wear ......................... 85
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....85
Transmission ............................. 85
Gear shifting .............................. 86
Hill start assist ........................... 86
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........86
Electronic Stability Control ........86
Engine coolant temperature ......87
Preheating ................................. 87
Diesel particle filter ....................87
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 88
Engine oil pressure ....................88
Change engine oil .....................89
Low engine oil level ...................89
Low fuel ..................................... 89
Drain fuel filter ........................... 90
Immobiliser ................................ 90
Stop-start system ......................90
Exterior light .............................. 90High beam................................. 90
Fog light ..................................... 91
Rear fog light ............................. 91
Cruise control ............................ 91
Door open .................................. 91
Information displays .....................91
Driver Information Centre ..........91
Vehicle messages ........................96
Warning chimes .........................96
Fuel system messages ..............97
Trip computer ............................... 97
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82Instruments and controlsControl indicator in the roof
console
Airbag deactivation 3 53, 3 84.
Overview
9Generic warning 3 82OTurn signal 3 83XSeat belt reminder 3 83vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 83*Airbag deactivation 3 84pCharging system 3 84ZMalfunction indicator light
3 84RBrake system 3 85FBrake pad wear 3 85uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 85sTransmission 3 85[ ÒGear shifting 3 86ZHill start assist 3 86rUltrasonic parking assist
3 86RElectronic Stability Control
3 86$Engine coolant temperature
3 87!Preheating 3 87%Diesel particle filter 3 87wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 88IEngine oil pressure 3 88,
Change engine oil 3 89SLow engine oil level 3 89$Low fuel 3 89UDrain fuel filter 3 90dImmobiliser 3 90ÆStop-start system 3 908Exterior light 3 90µExterior light failure 3 90CHigh beam 3 90>Fog light 3 91øRear fog light 3 91mCruise control 3 91(Door open 3 91
Generic warning
9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control
indicator 9 may illuminate
independently or in conjunction with
Æ 3 90, t 3 90, Z 3 86 or r
3 86.
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88Instruments and controlsextinguishes. Depending on version,
a warning message may also be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 91.
If possible, do not allow engine speed
to drop below 2000 rpm during the
cleaning process.
Control indicator % illuminates when
diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 121.
Stop-start system 3 117.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with a warning chime and, in
vehicles with Multifunction version of
the Driver Information Centre 3 91,a corresponding message also
appears when a puncture or severely
under-inflated tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After several
seconds w illuminates continuously.
Consult a workshop.
Depending on version, a
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre when a tyre without a pressure sensor is mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 161.
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
running
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 91.Caution
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 (or move selector lever to N).
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.