STARTING AND DRIVING
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Disabling the automatic check
The automatic light check can be disabled in the center display. 1.Tap
Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
My CarLights and Lighting.
3. Deselect
Automatic Trailer Lamp Check.
Manual check
If the automatic check has been disabled, the check can be started manually. 1.Tap
Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
My CarLights and Lighting.
3. Select
Manual Trailer Lamp Check.
> The light check will begin. Get out of the vehicle to perform the check.
Related information
• Driving with a trailer (p. 443)
Towing using a towline
This section refers to one vehicle being towed behind another using a towline.
Before towing another vehicle, check applicable speed limit regulations.
Preparations and towing
CAUTION
Note that the vehicle must always be towed with the wheels rolling forward.
• Do not tow a vehicle with automatictransmission at a speed greater than80 km/h (50 mph) or for a distancegreater than 80 km (50 miles).
WARNING
•
Ignition mode
II must be active – all air-
bags are deactivated in ignition mode I.
• Always have the remote key in the vehicle when it is towed.
WARNING
The brake and steering servos do not work when the engine is off – it takesabout 5 times more pressure on the brakepedal and steering requires much more effortthan normal. 1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
2. Attach the towline to the towing eyelet.3.
Put the vehicle in ignition mode II – without
pressing the brake pedal, turn the start knob clockwise and hold it there for about4 seconds. Release the knob, which willautomatically return to its original position.
4. Move the gear selector to neutral ( N) and
release the parking brake. If the battery charge level is too low, it may not be possible to release the parking brake.Connect an auxiliary battery to the vehicle ifthe battery is discharged.
> The towing vehicle can now start driving.
5. Keep the towline taut when the towing vehi- cle slows down by applying light pressure to the brake pedal. This will help avoid jarringmovements.
6. Be prepared to apply the brakes to stop the vehicle.
Jump startingDo not tow the vehicle to start the engine. Use anauxiliary battery if the start battery's charge levelis so low that the engine cannot be started.
INDEX
645
Child restraints 63, 65
booster cushions 71
convertible seats 69
infant seats 67
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors 74
lower attachment points 73
recalls and registration 65
top tether anchors 72
Child safety 63
Child safety locks 251
City Safety 327, 328, 330, 331, 337, 339
City Safety during evasive maneuver 335
City Safety in crossing traffic 333, 334 City Safety when evasive maneuver preven- ted 336
Cleaning 611, 613, 614 automatic car wash 617
car wash 614, 615, 617, 618, 619, 620
center display 609
Seat belts 611
textile upholstery 609, 611, 612
upholstery 609, 611, 612, 613, 614
wheels 620
Cleaning wheels 620
Cleaning wiper blades 618
Clean Zone 203
Clean Zone Interior Package 204
Climate 200 auto-regulation 218
blower control 223, 224
perceived temperature 201
Sensors 201
temperature control 225, 226, 227
voice control 202
zones 200
Climate controls 212 center display 212
rear seat 212
Climate system 200, 212 Refrigerant 640
repairs 582
Clock, setting 90
Collision 42, 47, 52, 61 Collision warner detection of pedestrians 331
radar sensor 318
Collision warning 327, 340
Color code, paintwork 622
Color codes 622
Compass 454 calibration 454
Condensation in headlights 615, 617, 618, 619Connecting vehicle to InternetNo connection or poor connection 506
via a mobile device (WiFi) 503
via mobile device (Bluetooth) 503
via vehicle's modem 504
Connect phone 493
Contact information 26
Convertible seats 69
coolant 639
Coolant, filling 586 Cooling system overheating 440
Cornering illumination 158
Corner Traction Control 266
Corrosion protection 620Covering cargo compartment 566
Crash, see Collision 42
Crash event data 33
Cross Traffic Alert – CTA 346, 347, 348, 349
Cruise control 278, 279 manage speed 279, 280
temporary deactivation 281, 282
turn off 282
CTA – Cross Traffic Alert 346, 347, 348, 349
Curb weight 635
