STARTING AND DRIVING
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Selecting ignition mode
The vehicle's ignition can be put in variousmodes (levels) to make different functions availa-ble.
Selecting an ignition mode
Start knob in the tunnel console.
Ignition mode 0 – Unlock the vehicle andkeep the remote key in the passenger com-partment.
NOTE
To set level I or II without engine start – donot depress the brake pedal (or clutch pedalfor vehicles with manual transmission) whenselecting this ignition mode.
Ignition mode I – Turn the start knob clock-wise and release it. The control will automati-cally return to the original position.
Ignition mode II – Turn the start knobclockwise and hold it there forapprox. 5 seconds. Release the knob, whichwill automatically return to its original posi-tion.
Back to ignition mode 0 – To return toignition mode 0 from modes I and II, turn thestart knob clockwise and release it. The con-trol will automatically return to the originalposition.
Related information
Starting the vehicle (p. 392)
Switching off the vehicle (p. 394)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 193)
Jump starting using another battery (p. 432)
Brake functions
The vehicle's brakes are used to reduce speedor prevent the vehicle from rolling.
In addition to the wheel brakes and parkingbrakes, the vehicle is also equipped with a num-ber of automatic brake assist functions. Thesesystems help the driver by e.g. keeping the vehi-cle stationary when the brake pedal is notdepressed (e.g. at a traffic light or intersection) orwhen starting up a hill.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, thefollowing brake assist functions may be included:
Auto-hold brake function at a standstill (AutoHold)
Hill Start Assist (Hill Start Assist)
Braking assist after a collision
City Safety
Related information
Brakes (p. 397)
Parking brake (p. 400)
Auto-hold brakes (p. 403)
Braking assist after a collision (p. 405)
Hill Start Assist (p. 405)
City Safety™ (p. 305)
INDEX
627
symbols in status bar 122
views 113
Central locking 249
Change of owner 132
Changing a wheel 526
Charge
vehicle function 423
Charge level
vehicle function 423
Charging
hybrid battery 375
opening and closing the charging
door 380
start charging 380
Status 382, 383, 384
stop charging 386
Charging cable 377
Charging current 377
Checking engine oil level 570
Child restraints 63, 65
booster cushions 71
convertible seats 69
infant seats 67
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors 74
lower attachment points 74
recalls and registration 65
top tether anchors 72
Child safety63
Child safety locks251
Circuit breaker379
City Safety305
braking for oncoming vehicles 315
crossing traffic311
delayed evasive maneuver314
detecting obstacles309
evasive maneuver313
limitations316
limitations for evasive maneuvers 314
limitations in crossing traffic312
setting warning distance308
sub-functions306
Symbols and messages319
Cleaning595, 597, 598
automatic car wash601
car wash 598, 599, 601, 602, 603, 604
center display593
Seat belts595
textile upholstery593, 595, 596
upholstery 593, 595, 596, 597, 598
wheels604
Cleaning wheels604
Cleaning wiper blades602
Clean Zone199
Clean Zone Interior Package199
Climate196
auto-regulation211
blower control214
parking217
perceived temperature197
Sensors196
temperature control215, 216
voice control197
zones196
Climate controls 207
center display 207
rear seat 207
Climate system 196, 207
Refrigerant 622
repairs 566
Clock, setting 91
Collision 42, 47, 52, 61
Collision warner
crossing traffic rear 325
see City Safety 305
Collision warning
from the rear 320
Color code, paintwork 606
Color codes 606
Compass 443, 444
calibration 444
Condensation in headlights 599, 601,
602, 603
