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 3 150.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
Automatic transmission 3 147.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 221 and
condition 3 257
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 204
● 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 45 and seat belts
3 52
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
Vehicle care233Jump starting
Do 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.
270IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 201
Active emergency braking ....99, 170
Adaptive cruise control .........99, 162
AdBlue .................................. 97, 144
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Advanced parking assist ............178
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........93
Airbag deactivation ................59, 94
Airbag label................................... 54 Airbag system .............................. 54
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 133
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 132
Air vents...................................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......96
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................236
Armrest ................................... 50, 51
Ashtrays ....................................... 87
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic light control ...............114
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............147
Autostop ............................... 98, 139
Auxiliary heater ........................... 131B
Battery discharge protection ......122
Battery voltage ........................... 104
BlueInjection ............................... 144
Bonnet ....................................... 203
Brake and clutch fluid .................244
Brake and clutch system .............95
Brake assist ............................... 153
Brake fluid .................................. 206
Brakes ............................... 151, 206
Breakdown.................................. 234
Bulb replacement ....................... 209
C Capacities .................................. 256
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............121
Centre console storage ...............69
Changing tyre and wheel size ...224
Charging system .......................... 94
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 64
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 86
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............123
Clock............................................. 83
273RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 268
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 99
REACH ....................................... 262
Reading lights ............................ 121
Rear floor storage cover ..............72
Rear fog light ...............99, 119, 211
Rear seats .................................... 51
Rear view camera ...................... 187
Rear window wiper and washer ..82
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 244, 248
Refuelling ................................... 194
Registered trademarks ...............265
Reversing lights .........................120
Ride control systems ..................154
Roller blinds ................................. 42
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 76
Roof rack ..................................... 75
S Safety net .................................... 73
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................93
Seat belts ..................................... 51Seat heating ................................. 50
Seat heating, rear .....................51
Seat position ................................ 45
Selective catalytic reduction .......144
Selective ride control ..................155
Selector lever ............................. 147
Service ............................... 133, 241
Service display ............................ 92
Service information ....................241
Service vehicle soon .................... 94
Side airbag system ......................58
Side blind spot alert ..............99, 182
Sidelights .................................... 113
Side turn lights ........................... 214
Software acknowledgement .......263
Software update ......................... 264
Spare wheel ............................... 229
Speed limiter....................... 100, 160
Speedometer ............................... 90
Sport mode ................................ 157
Starting and operating ................135
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................138
Steering ...................................... 135
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 79
Steering wheel controls ...............79
Stop engine .................................. 95
Stop-start system........................ 139
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68Sunvisor lights ........................... 121
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 95
T
Tachometer ................................. 90
Tailgate ......................................... 30
Tail lights ................................... 211
Three-point seat belt .................... 52
Tools .......................................... 219
Tow bar....................................... 196 Towing ................................ 196, 234
Towing another vehicle .............235
Towing equipment .....................197
Towing the vehicle .....................234
Trailer coupling ........................... 196
Trailer stability assist .................200
Trailer towing ............................. 197
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................147
Tread depth ............................... 223
Trip odometer .............................. 90
Turn lights ............................ 93, 118
Tyre chains ................................ 224
Tyre deflation detection system . 222
Tyre designations ......................221
Tyre pressure ............................ 221
Tyre pressures ........................... 257
Tyre repair kit ............................. 225