16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, 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 3 148.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: Move selector lever to
M .
<:higher gear]:lower gear
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 3 145.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 199, 3 234.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 182.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 32, 3 39,
3 44.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
Vehicle care213Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and
the 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 battery to naked flames or sparks.
●A discharged 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 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
battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the 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 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.
246IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 179
Adaptive forward lighting .....95, 119
AdBlue .................................. 94, 143
Adjustable air vents ...................130
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........91
Airbag deactivation ................51, 92
Airbag label................................... 46 Airbag system .............................. 46
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 131
Air conditioning system .............. 127
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 130
All-wheel drive ........................... 149
Antilock brake system ................ 150
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......93
Anti-theft alarm system ................30
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30
Appearance care ........................217
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................34
Automatic light control ...............116
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............145
Autostop ..................................... 138
Auxiliary heater ........................... 130B
Battery discharge protection ......125
Battery voltage ........................... 104
Bicycle rack .................................. 60
BlueInjection ............................... 143
Bonnet ....................................... 181
Brake and clutch fluid .................221
Brake and clutch system .............92
Brake assist ............................... 151
Brake fluid .................................. 184
Brakes ............................... 150, 184
Breakdown.................................. 214
Bulb replacement ....................... 187
C Capacities .................................. 233
Catalytic converter .....................142
Central locking system ................24
Centre console storage ...............60
Changing tyre and wheel size ...204
Charging system .......................... 92
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 55
Child restraints.............................. 52
Child restraint systems ................52
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............126
Clock............................................. 80
Code ........................................... 103