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18In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
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.
Manual transmission 3 160.
Automatic transmissionP:park position, front 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
Automatic transmission 3 157.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 232 and
condition 3 265
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 215
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 38,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 57
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
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244Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 V). Its capacity
(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the vehicle battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
Open the positive terminal protection
caps of both vehicle batteries.
Lead connection order: 1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
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276IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 212
Active emergency braking ..110, 182
Adaptive cruise control .......109, 174
AdBlue ................................ 107, 154
Adjustable air vents ...................141
Advanced parking assist ............190
Airbag and belt tensioners .........103
Airbag deactivation ..............64, 104
Airbag label................................... 59 Airbag system .............................. 59
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 143
Air conditioning system .............. 133
Air intake .................................... 143
Air vents...................................... 141
Antilock brake system ................ 161
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....106
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35 Appearance care ........................247
Armrest ......................................... 51
Ashtrays ....................................... 97
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40
Automatic light control ...............124
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............157
Autostop ............................. 108, 149B
Battery discharge protection ......131
Battery voltage ........................... 117
BlueInjection ............................... 154
Bonnet ....................................... 214
Brake and clutch fluid .................255
Brake and clutch system ...........105
Brake assist ............................... 165
Brake fluid .................................. 217
Brakes ............................... 161, 217
Breakdown.................................. 245
Bulb replacement ....................... 220
C Capacities .................................. 265
Cargo management system ........80
Catalytic converter .....................154
Central locking system ................25
Centre console lighting ..............130
Centre console storage ...............75
Changing tyre and wheel size ...235
Charging system ........................ 104
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ................65
Child surveillance mirror ...............40
Cigarette lighter ........................... 96
Climate control ............................. 16