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126Driving and operatingThe engine can only be started with
the lever in position P or N. When
position N is selected, press the brake
pedal or apply the parking brake
before starting.
Do not accelerate while engaging a
gear. Never depress the accelerator
pedal and brake pedal at the same
time.
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle
slowly begins to creep when the
brake is released.
Engine braking To utilise the engine braking effect,select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill, see manual mode.
Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector
lever between D and R in a repeat
pattern. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.Parking
Apply the parking brake and engage
P .
The ignition key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in position
P .
Manual mode
Move selector lever to position M.
Press < on the selector lever to shift
to a higher gear.
Press ] on the selector lever to shift
to a lower gear.
If a higher gear is selected when
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower
gear when vehicle speed is too high,
the shift is not executed. This can
cause a message in the Driver
Information Centre.
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions.
Gear shift indication
The symbol R with a number beside
it is indicated when gearshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.
Electronic driving programmes
● The automatic neutral shift function automatically shifts to
idling when the vehicle is stopped
with a forward gear engaged and the brake pedal is pressed.
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Driving and operating127● Special programmesautomatically adapt the shifting
points when driving up inclines or down hills.
● When starting off in snowy or icy conditions or on other slippery
surfaces, the electronic
transmission control selects a
higher gear automatically.
Kickdown
Pressing down the accelerator pedal
beyond the kickdown detent will lead
to maximum acceleration
independent of selected driving
mode. The transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on engine
speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault, control indicator
g illuminates. Additionally, a
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 87.
The transmission no longer shifts automatically. Continued travel is
possible with manual shifting.Only the highest gear is available.
Depending on the fault, second gear
may also be available in manual
mode. Shift only when the vehicle is
at a standstill.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Interruption of power supply In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P
position. The ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition switch.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 193.
If the vehicle battery is not the cause
of the fault, release the selector lever.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Release the selector lever trim from the centre console; Poke
with a finger into the leather
socket in front of the selector lever and push the trim upwards at the
front rim from below, as shown in
the illustration. Rotate trim to the
left.
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182Vehicle care
6. Press SET/CLR to begin the
sensor matching process. A
message requesting acceptance
of the process should be
displayed.
7. Press SET/CLR again to confirm
the selection. The horn sounds
twice to indicate that the receiver
is in relearn mode.
8. Start with the left side front wheel.
9. Place the relearn tool against the tyre sidewall, near the valve stem.Then press the button to activate
the tyre pressure sensor. A horn
chirp confirms that the sensor
identification code has been
matched to this wheel position.
10. Proceed to the right side front wheel, and repeat the procedure
in step 9 .
11. Proceed to the right side rear wheel, and repeat the procedure
in step 9.
12. Proceed to the left side rear wheel, and repeat the procedure
in step 9. The horn sounds twice
to indicate that the sensor
identification code has been
matched to the left side rear
wheel, and the tyre pressure
sensor matching process is no
longer active.
13. Turn off the ignition.
14. Set all four tyres to the recommended air pressure level
as indicated on the tyre pressure
information label.
15. Ensure the tyre loading status is set according to the selected
pressure 3 81.
Tread depth Check tread depth at regular
intervals.Tyres should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm
(4 mm for winter tyres).
For safety reasons it is recommended
that the tread depth of the tyres on
one axle should not vary by more than 2 mm.
The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
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224I
Identification plate .....................204
Ignition switch positions .............118
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 80
Indicators ...................................... 69
Info Display ................................... 86
Information displays...................... 81
Instrument cluster ........................69
Instrument panel fuse box .........174
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 104
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 198
Interior lighting ............................ 104
Interior lights ...................... 104, 170
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Interruption of power supply ......127
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 193
K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......78, 147
Lashing eyes ............................... 58
Light switch .................................. 98Load compartment ................24, 55
Load compartment cover .............57
Loading information .....................59
Low fuel ....................................... 80
LPG ...................................... 71, 150
M Malfunction indicator light ............77
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 126
Manual transmission .................. 128
Manual windows ..........................29
Memorised settings ......................21
Midlevel display ............................ 81
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................103
N New vehicle running-in ..............118
Number plate light .....................169
O
Object detection systems ...........139
Odometer ..................................... 69
Oil, engine .......................... 201, 205
OnStar .......................................... 93
Operate pedal ............................... 78
Outside temperature ....................65
Overrun cut-off ........................... 120P
Parking ................................ 17, 122
Parking assist ...................... 78, 139
Parking brake ............................ 130
Parking lights ............................. 103
Particulate filter ........................... 123
Performing work ........................156
Power outlets ............................... 67
Power steering.............................. 78
Power windows ............................ 29
Puncture ..................................... 190
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 221
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 216
Reading lights ............................ 105
Rear floor storage cover ..............57
Rear fog light ...............80, 103, 167
Rear view camera ...................... 143
Rear window wiper and washer ..64
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 201, 205
Reduced engine power ................80
Refuelling ................................... 150
Registered trademarks ...............218
Retained power off .....................119
Reversing lights .........................103
Ride control systems ..................131