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144Driving and operatingAutomatic 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 to + or - 3 145.
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the Driver Information Centre.
In automatic mode, the driving
programme is indicated by D.
In manual mode, M and the number
of the selected gear is indicated.
R indicates reverse gear.
N indicates neutral position.
P indicates park position.
Selector lever
Move the selector lever in the shifting
gate as shown in the illustration
above.
P:park position, wheels are locked, engage only when the vehicle is
stationary and the parking brake is appliedR:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift in manual mode]:downshift in manual mode
The selector lever is locked in P and
can only be moved when the ignition
is on and the brake pedal is applied.
The engine can only be started with
the lever in position P or N. When
position N is selected, press the brake
pedal or apply the parking brake
before starting.
Do not accelerate while engaging a
gear. Never depress the accelerator
pedal and brake pedal at the same
time.
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle
slowly begins to creep when the
brake is released.
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Driving and operating147Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 5-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal and move the selector lever to
the right and rear.
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.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat gear selection.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily. When operating, depress the clutch pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
When clutch slip is detected for a specific time, the engine power will be
reduced. A warning is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre. Release
the clutch.Caution
It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever.
Gear shift indication 3 92.
Stop-start system 3 137.
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160Driving and operating● Weather limits visibility, such asfog, rain, or snow
● The windscreen is damaged or affected by foreign items, e.g.
stickers.
Parking assist
General information When attaching a trailer or bike
carrier to the trailer hitch, the parking
assist is deactivated.9 Warning
The driver bears full responsibility
for the parking manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding
area when driving backwards or
forwards while using parking
assist system.
Rear parking assist
The rear parking assist makes
parking easier by measuring the
distance between the vehicle and
rear obstacles. It informs and warns
the driver by giving acoustic signals
and display indication.
The system operates with ultrasonic
parking sensors in the rear bumper.
Activation
Rear parking assist is activated when reverse gear is engaged and ignition
is switched on.
The system is ready to operate when
the LED in the parking assist button
r OFF does not illuminate.
Indication
The system warns the driver with acoustic signals against potentially
hazardous obstacles behind the
vehicle in a distance range up to
50 cm while reverse gear is engaged.
Depending on which side of the
vehicle is closer to an obstacle, you
will hear acoustic warning signals in
the vehicle on the respective side.
The interval between the sounds
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to that obstacle. When the
distance is less than approx. 30 cm,
the sound is continuous.
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Driving and operating161Additionally, the distance to rear
obstacles is displayed by changing
distance lines in the Info Display
3 97 . When the obstacle is very close,
9 for Danger is displayed in the
screen.
Deactivation
The system is switched off when
reverse gear is disengaged. Press
r OFF to deactivate the system
manually. The LED in the button
illuminates when the system is
deactivated.
Front-rear parking assist
The front-rear parking assist
measures the distance between the
vehicle and obstacles in front and
behind the vehicle. It informs and
warns the driver by giving acoustic
signals and display indication.
It uses two different acoustic warning
signals for the front and rear
monitoring areas, each with a
different tone frequency.
The system operates with ultrasonic
parking sensors in the rear and front
bumper.
Activation
In addition to the rear parking assist,
the front parking assist is triggered
when an obstacle is detected in front
and the speed of the vehicle is still
below 6 mph.
The system is ready to operate when
the LED in the parking assist button
r does not illuminate.
When the system is deactivated, the
LED in the button illuminates.
Indication
The system warns the driver with
acoustic signals against potentially
hazardous obstacles in front of the
vehicle and behind the vehicle.
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162Driving and operatingDepending on which side of the
vehicle is closer to an obstacle, you will hear acoustic warning signals inthe vehicle on the respective side.
The interval between the sounds
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets
closer to that obstacle. When the
distance is less than approx. 30 cm,
the sound is continuous.
Additionally, the distance to rear and
front obstacles is displayed by
changing distance lines in the Info-
Display 3 97.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated
automatically when vehicle speed
exceeds 6 mph or if the vehicle stops
for more than three seconds in a
forward gear or if no further obstacles
are detected.
Manual deactivation is also possible by pressing the parking assist button
r .
When the system is deactivated
manually, the LED in the button
extinguishes and a message pops-up in the Driver Information Centre.
After a manual deactivation, the front- rear parking assist is activated again
if r is pressed or if reverse gear is
engaged.
System limitations
In the event of a fault or if the system does not work temporarily, e.g.
because of high external noise level
or other interference factors, Service
in the cluster instrument illuminates.
A message is indicated in the Driver
Information Centre.9 Warning
Under certain circumstances,
various reflective surfaces on
objects or clothing as well as
external noise sources may cause the system to fail to detect
obstacles.
Special attention must be paid to
low obstacles which can damage
the lower part of the bumper.
Caution
Performance of the system can be reduced when sensors are
covered, e.g. by ice or snow.
Performance of the parking assist
system can be reduced due to
heavy loading.
Special conditions apply if there
are taller vehicles in the vicinity
(e.g. off-road vehicles, mini vans,
vans). Object identification and correct distance indication in the
upper part of these vehicles
cannot be guaranteed.
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164Driving and operating8'' Colour-Info-Display: to search for a
parking slot, activate the system by
pressing Í. Select Driving functions
on the touch screen and then Park
Assist . Select Enter parallel parking
space .
$ illuminates in the instrument cluster
to confirm the function.
Slow down the vehicle speed below
12 mph.
Select parking side by switching on
turn signal indicator on the respective
side.
The allowed parallel distance
between the vehicle and a row of
parked cars is between 0.5 metres
and 1.5 metres.
The system will not identify slots that
are clearly smaller or larger than the
vehicle.
When a free slot is detected, a visual
feedback on the Colour-Info-Display
and a first acoustic signal is given. Drive slowly forwards. When the
second acoustic signal is given, stop
the vehicle, select reverse gear,
release the steering wheel and start
moving without exceeding 4 mph.Move forwards and backwards while
observing the warnings of the Parking
assist until the end of manoeuvre is
indicated. When finished, $
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
Entry into a perpendicular parking
slot
Activation
7'' Colour-Info-Display: to search for a
parking slot, activate the system by
selecting Park Assist on the
homepage of the touch screen. Then select Enter perpendicular parking
space .
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Driving and operating1658'' Colour-Info-Display: when search
for a parking slot, activate the system
by pressing Í. Select Driving
functions on the touch screen and
then Park Assist . Select Enter bay
parking space .
$ illuminates in the instrument cluster
to confirm the function.
Slow down the vehicle speed below
12 mph.
Select parking side by switching on
turn signal indicator on the respective
side.
The allowed parallel distance
between the vehicle and a row of
parked cars is between 0.5 metres
and 1.5 metres.
When several successive slots are found, the vehicle will be directed
towards the last one.
When a free slot is detected, a visual
feedback on the Colour-Info-Display
and an acoustic signal is given. Stop
the vehicle, select reverse gear,
release the steering wheel and start
moving without exceeding 4 mph.Move forwards and backwards as
instructed by observing the warnings
of the Parking assist and paying
attention to the acoustic signals until
the end of manoeuvre is indicated. When finished, $ extinguishes in the
instrument cluster.
During the parking manoeuvre, the
system is automatically deactivated
once the rear of the vehicle is within
50 cm of an obstacle.
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166Driving and operatingExiting a parallel parking slot
Activation
7'' Colour-Info-Display: when exiting a parallel parking slot, activate the
system by selecting Park Assist on
the homepage of the touch screen.
Then select Exit parallel parking
space .
8'' Colour-Info-Display: when exiting a
parallel parking slot, activate the
system by pressing Í. Select Driving
functions on the touch screen and
then Park Assist . Select Exit parallel
parking space .
Select exit side by switching on the respective turn signal indicator.
Engage reverse or forward gear,
release the steering wheel and start
moving without exceeding 3 mph.
Move forwards and backwards while
observing the warnings of the Parking
assist until the end of manoeuvre is
indicated. The manoeuvre is
complete when the vehicle's front
wheels are out of the parking slot and
$ extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
After deactivation check control over
the vehicle.
Display indication
The instructions on the display show: ● General hints and warning messages.
● The demand to stop the vehicle, when a parking slot is detected.
● The direction of driving during the
parking manoeuvre.
● The demand to shift into reverse or first gear.
● The demand to stop or to drive slowly.
● The successful completion of the
parking manoeuvre indicated by
a pop-up symbol and a chime.
● The cancelling of a parking manoeuvre.
Deactivation
The current park assist manoeuvre is cancelled via the button to return to
the previous screen in the Colour-
Info-Display. To deactivate the
system completely, press r Off in
the centre console.