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In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and then pull up
the collar 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 3 152.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutralo:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 152.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 204 and
condition 3 229.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 181.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 39,
seats 3 46 and seat belts
3 56.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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Vehicle care217Jump starting
The jump start terminal is located in
the engine compartment.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.
Do not start with a quick charger.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.
Caution
The air suspension system must
be switched off prior to jump
starting.
Air suspension 3 142.
● 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 vehicle
battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a vehicle 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 25 mm 2
.
● Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Switch off the air suspension system 3 142.
● 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 and engage neutral (manual
transmission) or N (manual
transmission automated).
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243Limited-slip rear axle..................161
Load compartment .................24, 77
Load compartment fuse box ......201
Load compartment grille ...............81
Load compartment lighting .........115
Loading information .....................83
Low beam ................................... 103
Low fuel ..................................... 102
Luggage floor net .........................77
M
Malfunction indicator light ............99
Manual adjustment ......................39
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual door locks ........................24
Manual mode ............................. 154
Manual transmission............. 17, 152 Manual transmission automated ......................... 17, 152
Manual windows ..........................41
Messages ................................... 105
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Mirrors .................................... 39, 40
Misted light covers .....................114
N New vehicle running-in ..............136
Number plate light .....................196O
Object detection systems ...........167
Odometer ..................................... 92
Oil ............................................... 181
Oil, engine .......................... 225, 229
Oil level ......................................... 94
Oil pressure ................................ 102
Outside temperature ....................88
Overcab storage ..........................77
Overhead console .......................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P Parking ................................ 19, 141
Parking assist ............................ 167
Parking brake ............................ 157
Parking distance control .............167
Parking ticket holder .....................44
Particulate filter ........................... 144
Pedals......................................... 135
Performing work ........................180
Power door locks ..........................28
Power outlets ............................... 89
Power side step ............................ 30
Power sliding door ........................30
Power steering fluid ....................183
Power take-off ............................ 176
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ......................... 101, 137
Puncture ............................. 209, 212R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 238
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor .................................. 87
REACH ....................................... 235
Reading lights ............................ 116
Rear air conditioning system .....124
Rear bench seat storage ..............76
Rear courtesy light...................... 115
Rear doors ................................... 34
Rear fog light .....................103, 193
Rear fog lights ....................110, 114
Rear heating system .................. 122
Rear reading light .......................116
Rear reversing lens ......................42
Rear seats ................................... 52
Bus ............................................ 52
Installing .................................... 52
Rear seat access ......................52
Removing .................................. 52
Rear storage ................................. 77
Rear view camera ...................... 169
Rear windows .............................. 42
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 225, 229
Refuelling ................................... 173
Registered trademarks ...............235
Remote control ............................. 21
Retractable parking brake ..........157