
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 3 146.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
Automatic transmission 3 143.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 218 and
condition 3 253
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 201
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 37,
seats 3 46 and seat belts
3 53
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet

230Vehicle 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.

266IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 197
Active emergency braking ....99, 166
Adaptive cruise control .........98, 158
AdBlue .................................. 96, 139
Adjustable air vents ...................127
Advanced parking assist ............173
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........93
Airbag deactivation ................60, 93
Airbag label................................... 55 Airbag system .............................. 55
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 129
Air conditioning system .............. 120
Air intake .................................... 128
Air vents...................................... 127
Antilock brake system ................ 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......95
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................233
Armrest ................................... 51, 52
Ashtrays ....................................... 88
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic crash notification (ACN) ...................................... 107
Automatic light control ...............110
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............143Autostop............................... 97, 135
Auxiliary heater ........................... 127
B Battery discharge protection ......118
BlueInjection ............................... 139
Bonnet ....................................... 200
Brake and clutch fluid .................242
Brake and clutch system .............94
Brake assist ............................... 149
Brake fluid .................................. 203
Brakes ............................... 146, 203
Breakdown.................................. 231
Bulb replacement ....................... 206
C Capacities .................................. 252
Catalytic converter .....................139
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............118
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...221
Charging system .......................... 93
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Cigarette lighter ........................... 87
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............119

269Power outlets ............................... 85
Power seat adjustment ................49
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................... 96
Puncture ..................................... 226
Q
Quickheat ................................... 127
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 264
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 98
REACH ....................................... 258
Reading lights ............................ 117
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light ...............98, 115, 208
Rear seats .................................... 52
Rear view camera ...................... 182
Rear window wiper and washer ..83
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 242, 246
Refuelling ................................... 190 Registered trademarks ...............261
Reversing lights .........................116
Ride control systems ..................150
Roadside assistance ..................107
Roller blinds ................................. 43
Roof .............................................. 43Roof load...................................... 77
Roof rack ..................................... 76
S Safety net .................................... 74
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................92
Seat belts ..................................... 52 Seat heating ................................. 51
Seat heating, rear .....................52
Seat position ................................ 46
Selective catalytic reduction .......139
Selective ride control ..................151
Selector lever.............................. 143
Service ............................... 129, 238
Service display ............................ 91
Service information ....................238
Service vehicle soon .................... 94
Side airbag system ......................59
Side blind spot alert ..............98, 178
Sidelights .................................... 109
Side turn lights ........................... 211
Software acknowledgement .......259
Software update ......................... 260
SOS ............................................ 107
Spare wheel ............................... 226
Speed limiter......................... 99, 156
Speedometer ............................... 89
Sport mode ................................ 152Starting and operating ................131
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................133
Steering ...................................... 131
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 80
Steering wheel controls ...............80
Stop engine .................................. 94
Stop-start system........................ 135
Storage ......................................... 69
Storage compartments .................69
Sunvisor lights ........................... 117
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 94
T Tachometer ................................. 90
Tailgate ......................................... 30
Tail lights ................................... 208
Three-point seat belt .................... 53
Tools .......................................... 216
Tow bar....................................... 192
Towing ................................ 192, 231
Towing another vehicle .............232
Towing equipment .....................193
Towing the vehicle .....................231
Trailer coupling ........................... 192
Trailer stability assist .................195
Trailer towing ............................. 192
Transmission ............................... 18

270Transmission display .................143
Tread depth ............................... 220
Trip odometer .............................. 89
Turn lights ............................ 92, 114
Tyre chains ................................ 221
Tyre deflation detection system . 219
Tyre designations ......................218
Tyre pressure ............................ 218
Tyre pressures ........................... 253
Tyre repair kit ............................. 222
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 170
Upholstery .................................. 235
USB port ....................................... 85
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 101
Vehicle battery ........................... 203
Vehicle checks............................ 200
Vehicle data ................................ 246
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 261
Vehicle detected ahead ................98
Vehicle dimensions .................... 251
Vehicle identification number ....244
Vehicle jack ................................ 216
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............104
Vehicle security ............................ 35Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 199
Vehicle tools ............................... 216
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Ventilating ..................................... 51
Ventilation ................................... 119
W
Warning chimes .........................103
Warning lights ............................... 89
Warning triangle .......................... 76
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 202
Wheel changing .........................225
Wheel covers ............................. 221
Wheels and tyres .......................217
Windows ....................................... 39
Windscreen................................... 39
Windscreen wiper and washer ....81
Winter tyres ............................... 217
Wiper blade replacement ..........205