
16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and press the release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 128.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:driveM:manual mode<:press to upshift in manual mode]:press to downshift in manual
mode
The selector lever can only be moved out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 125.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 177 and
condition 3 212.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 157.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 27,
seats 3 33 and seat belts
3 38.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

Storage57Load compartment cover
Do not place any objects on the cover.
3-door / 5-door hatchback
Removing
Unhook retaining strings from
tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.
Stowing
When the load compartment is fully
loaded, stow the load compartment
cover on the rear seats or remove
from vehicle.
Fitting
Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach retaining strings
to tailgate.
Rear floor storage coverRear floor cover
Lift up rear floor cover to gain access
to emergency breakdown equipment.
Tools 3 175.
In models with a tyre repair kit on the
right side in the load compartment,
the spare wheel recess may be used
as an additional stowage
compartment.
Tyre repair kit 3 184.
Double load-bay floor The double load-bay floor can be
inserted in the load compartment in
two positions:

60Storage●Use the hook at the right sidewall
of the load compartment for
hanging up carrier bags.
Maximum load: 5 kg.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel.
● Do not cover the sensor on top of
the instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 204) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
The permissible roof load is
75 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.

Instruments and controls61Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 62
Steering wheel adjustment ........62
Steering wheel controls .............62
Heated steering wheel ...............62
Horn ........................................... 63
Windscreen wiper and washer ..63
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 64
Outside temperature ..................65
Clock ......................................... 66
Power outlets ............................. 67
Cigarette lighter ......................... 68
Ashtrays .................................... 68
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 69
Instrument cluster ......................69
Speedometer ............................. 69
Odometer .................................. 69
Trip odometer ............................ 69
Tachometer ............................... 70
Fuel gauge ................................ 70
Fuel selector .............................. 71
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 72Service display.......................... 72
Control indicators ......................73
Turn lights .................................. 75
Seat belt reminder .....................76
Airbag and belt tensioners .........76
Airbag deactivation ....................77
Charging system .......................77
Malfunction indicator light ..........77
Service vehicle soon .................77
Brake and clutch system ...........77
Operate pedal ............................ 78
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....78
Gear shifting .............................. 78
Power steering .......................... 78
Lane departure warning ............78
Parking assist ............................ 78
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........79
Exhaust filter .............................. 79
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 79
Engine oil pressure ....................79
Low fuel ..................................... 80
Immobiliser ................................ 80
Reduced engine power .............80
Autostop .................................... 80
Exterior light .............................. 80
High beam ................................. 80
Front fog lights ........................... 80
Rear fog light ............................. 80Cruise control............................ 81
Vehicle detected ahead .............81
Speed limiter ............................. 81
Traffic sign assistant ..................81
Door open .................................. 81
Displays ....................................... 81
Driver Information Centre ..........81
Info Display ................................ 86
Vehicle messages ........................87
Warning chimes .........................89
Battery voltage .......................... 90
Vehicle personalisation ................90
Telematics service .......................93
OnStar ....................................... 93

Instruments and controls75Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn lights 3 75XSeat belt reminder 3 76vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 76VAirbag deactivation 3 77pCharging system 3 77ZMalfunction indicator light
3 77gService vehicle soon 3 77RBrake and clutch system
3 77-Operate pedal 3 78uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 78RGear shifting 3 78cPower steering 3 78)Lane departure warning 3 78rParking assist 3 78bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 79%Exhaust filter 3 79wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 79IEngine oil pressure 3 79YLow fuel 3 80dImmobiliser 3 80#Reduced engine power 3 80DAutostop 3 808Exterior light 3 80CHigh beam 3 80>Fog light 3 80rRear fog light 3 80mCruise control 3 81AVehicle detected ahead 3 81LSpeed limiter 3 81LTraffic sign assistant 3 81hDoor open 3 81
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn light or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 162.
Fuses 3 170.

Instruments and controls79or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources of ultrasound. Once the source ofinterference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Parking assist 3 139.
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system
b flashes or illuminates yellow.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present. A
warning message or warning code
appears in the Driver Information
Centre. Continued driving is possible.The system is not operational. Driving stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control 3 131.
Traction Control system 3 131.
Exhaust filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.
The exhaust filter requires cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The exhaust filter is full. Start cleaning
process as soon as possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Exhaust filter 3 123.Stop-start system 3 120.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 178.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.

Instruments and controls81Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 133.
Vehicle detected ahead
A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 136.
Speed limiter L illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when Speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated
alongside L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 135.Traffic sign assistant
L displays detected traffic signs as a
control indicator.
Traffic sign assistant 3 144.
Door open h illuminates.
A door or the tailgate is open.Displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the version and
equipment, the Driver Information
Centre is available as Midlevel
display or Uplevel display.
Driver Information Centre indicates
depending on the equipment:
● vehicle information and settings
● trip/fuel information
● economic information
The following indications appear if
required:
● warning messages 3 87
● gear shift indication 3 78
● drive mode indication 3 125
● tyre pressure warning 3 178
● seat belt reminder indication 3 76
● Autostop indication 3 120
● service information 3 77

84Instruments and controlsWhen the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and control indicator Y in the fuel
gauge illuminates.
When the tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
appears and remains on the display.
Additionally, control indicator Y
flashes in the fuel gauge 3 80.
Fuel range, LPG version
Display of the approximate total fuel
range for each fuel tank (LPG and
petrol). A low fuel level in either tank
is indicated by Low in the respective
section.
Timer
To start or stop the timer, press
SET/CLR . To reset, press SET/CLR
for a few seconds.
Outside temperature
Display of current outside
temperature.
Vehicle information menu ?
Possible pages are: ● unit
● speed warning
● remaining engine oil life indication
● tyre pressure
● tyre loading
● outside temperature
● following distance
● traffic sign assistant
● language
Selection and indication is different
between Midlevel display and Uplevel
display.Unit
Press SET/CLR while page is
displayed. Select imperial (unit 1) or metric (unit 3) by turning the adjuster
wheel. Press SET/CLR to set the unit
of measurement.
Speed warning
The speed warning function alerts the driver when a set speed is exceeded.
To set the speed warning, press
SET/CLR while the page is displayed.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select the
value. Press SET/CLR to set the
speed.