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Before negotiating a long or steep gradient , reduce speed and shift down a
gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be used, reducing the
load on the brakes. If, nevertheless, there is a need for additional braking, it
should be carried out at intervals.
Emergency braking warning - if it is necessary to brake hard, the system may
cause the brake lights to automatically flash, to alert the traffic behind.
New brake pads must first be “run in” because these do not initially have the
best possible braking effect. Drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or
so.
If the brake fluid level is too low, it can cause faults in the braking system
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The selector lever lock is indicated by the illumination of the warning light .
Disengage selector lever from P mode or N
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If there is a TCS intervention, the warning light ! flashes in the instrument
cluster.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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Deactivation
On vehicles with Version 1, the system can be deactivated by moving out of
reverse gear.
For vehicles with variant 2, the system is automatically deactivated by press-
ing the ' button or at a speed above 15 km/h (the ' symbol in the button
goes out).
Displaying an error
If a warning signal sounds for 3 seconds after activating the system and there
is no obstacle close to your car, this indicates a system fault. The fault is also
indicated by the symbol ' flashing in the button. Seek help from a specialist
garage.
Note
The system can only be activated with the 'button at a speed of below 15
km/h.
Automatic system activation when moving forward
Fig. 203
Infotainment screen: Display
with automatic activation
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Warning and automatic brakingFig. 213
Instrument cluster display: Warning or emergency
braking at low speed
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EngineTransmissionPermissible trailer load, braked (kg)with gradients up to 12%.Permissible trailer load, unbraked (kg)1.4 l/92 kW TSIDSG1200610DSG (Green tec)12006101.6 l/81 kW MPIMG1000580AG10006001.4 ltr./66 kW TDI CRMG1000610DSG10006201.6 l/85 kW TDI CRMG1200640Towing a trailer
Driving speed
For safety reasons, do not drive with the trailer any faster than 100 km/h
(when the towing vehicle is a passenger car of category M1) or 80 km/h (when
the towing vehicle is a truck of category N1).
Immediately reduce your speed as soon as even the slightest swaying of the
trailer is detected. Never attempt to stop the trailer from “swaying” by accel-
erating.
Brakes
Apply the brakes in good time! If the trailer is fitted with a trailer brake, apply
the brakes gently at first, then brake firmly. This will avoid brake jolts resulting
from the trailer wheels locking.
On downhill sections shift down a gear in good time to also use the engine as a
brake.WARNINGAlways drive particularly carefully with the trailer.
CAUTION
With frequent towing, the vehicle is excessively loaded so this must also be
checked between service intervals.Anti-theft alarm system
The alarm is triggered if, with a vehicle with activated anti-theft alarm (herein-
after only warning system), the electrical connection to the trailer (accessory)
is interrupted.
Always switch off the anti-theft alarm system before a trailer (accessory) is
coupled or uncoupled
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Do-it-yourself
Emergency equipment and self-help
Emergency equipment
Placement of the first aid kit and warning triangle
Fig. 240
Placing of the first-aid kit and the warning triangle
The following information is for the first aid kit and warning triangle from the
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Vehicle tool kitFig. 243
Vehicle tool kit
The box with the tool kit is located in the storage compartment for the spare
wheel and may be secured with tape, depending on specification.
Depending on the equipment, not all the components listed in the on-board
tool kit have to be contained in it.
Screwdriver
Spanner for removing and installing the tail light
Top section for the anti-theft wheel bolts
Towing eyelet
Clamps for removing the wheel trims
Jack with sign
Wheel wrench
Extraction pliers for the wheel bolt caps
Breakdown kit
WARNINGv The factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehi-
cle. Under no circumstances attempt to lift other vehicles or loads with it
