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. 449)
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
651
Child restraints 63, 65
booster cushions 71
convertible seats 69
infant seats 67
integrated booster cushion 76
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors 74
lower attachment points 74
recalls and registration 65
top tether anchors 72
Child safety 63
Child safety locks 257
City Safety 333, 334, 336, 337, 342, 344
City Safety in crossing traffic 339, 340 City Safety when evasive maneuver preven- ted 341
Cleaning 617, 619, 620 automatic car wash 623
car wash 620, 621, 623, 624, 625, 626
center display 615
Seat belts 617
textile upholstery 615, 617, 618
upholstery 615, 617, 618, 619, 620
wheels 626
Cleaning wheels 626
Cleaning wiper blades 624
Clean Zone 209
Clean Zone Interior Package 210
Climate 206 auto-regulation 223
blower control 228, 229
perceived temperature 207
Sensors 207
temperature control 230, 231, 232
voice control 208
zones 206
Climate controls 217 center display 217
rear seat 217
Climate system 206, 217 Refrigerant 646
repairs 586
Clock, setting 94
Collision 42, 47, 52, 61 Collision warner detection of pedestrians 337
radar sensor 324
Collision warning 333, 345
Color code, paintwork 628
Color codes 628
Compass 459, 460 calibration 460
Condensation in headlights 621, 623, 624, 625Connecting vehicle to InternetNo connection or poor connection 512
via a mobile device (WiFi) 509
via mobile device (Bluetooth) 509
via vehicle's modem 510
Connect phone 499
Contact information 26
Convertible seats 69
coolant 645
Coolant, filling 590 Cooling system overheating 446
Cornering illumination 162
Corner Traction Control 272
Corrosion protection 626Covering cargo compartment 568
Crash, see Collision 42
Crash event data 33
Cross Traffic Alert – CTA 351, 352, 353, 354
Cruise control 284, 285 manage speed 285, 286
temporary deactivation 287, 288
turn off 288
CTA – Cross Traffic Alert 351, 352, 353, 354
Curb weight 641
