In brief19Starting offCheck before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 214, 3 255
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 194.
● 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 37,
3 42.
● 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.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 137.
264IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 192
Adjustable air vents ...................133
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........92
Airbag deactivation ................49, 93
Airbag label................................... 44 Airbag system .............................. 44
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 134
Air conditioning system .............. 126
Air intake .................................... 133
Air vents...................................... 133
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......94
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................234
Ashtrays ....................................... 83
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............116
Automatic locking ........................26
Automatic transmission .............143
Autostop ............................... 97, 138
B Battery discharge protection ......124
Battery voltage ........................... 106
Belts.............................................. 41
Bicycle rack .................................. 59Bonnet ....................................... 193
Brake and clutch fluid .................239
Brake and clutch system .............94
Brake assist ............................... 152
Brake fluid .................................. 197
Brakes ............................... 151, 197
Breakdown.................................. 232
Bulb replacement ....................... 199
C Capacities .................................. 254
Car Pass ...................................... 23
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 206
Changing tyre and wheel size ...220
Charging system .......................... 93
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 54
Child restraints.............................. 50
Child restraint systems ................50
Cigarette lighter ........................... 83
City mode ................................... 155
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............125
Clock ............................................ 80
Code ........................................... 104
Collision damage repair ..............260
Colour-Info-Display .....................102
