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 knob clock-wise and hold it there for approx. 5 seconds.Release the knob, which will automaticallyreturn to its original position.
Back to ignition mode 0 - To return to igni-tion mode 0 from mode I and II, turn the startknob clockwise and release it. The controlwill automatically return to the original posi-tion.
Related information
Starting the vehicle (p. 430)
Switching off the vehicle (p. 432)
Ignition modes (p. 433)
Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 198)
Jump starting using another battery (p. 477)
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),when starting up a hill or when driving down a hill.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, thefollowing brake assist functions may be included:
Auto-hold brakes (Auto Hold)
Hill Start Assist (Hill Start Assist)
Braking assist after a collision
City Safety
Hill Descent Control (Hill Descent Control)
Related information
Brakes (p. 435)
Parking brake (p. 438)
Auto-hold brakes (p. 442)
Braking assist after a collision (p. 443)
Hill Start Assist (p. 443)
City Safety™ (p. 335)
Hill Descent Control (p. 462)
INDEX
677
Charge
vehicle function 467
Charge level
vehicle function 467
Charging
hybrid battery 413
opening and closing the charging
door 418
start charging 419
Status 421, 423
stop charging 425
Charging cable 415
Charging current 415
Checking engine oil level 622
Child restraints 63, 65
booster cushions 71
convertible seats 69
infant seats 67
integrated booster cushion 75
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors 74
lower attachment points 73
recalls and registration 65
top tether anchors 72
Child safety 63
Child safety locks 258
Circuit breaker 417
City Safety 335, 336, 338, 339, 346, 348
City Safety braking for oncoming vehicles 345
City Safety during evasive maneuver343
City Safety in crossing traffic 341, 342
City Safety when evasive maneuver preven-
ted344
Cleaning645, 647, 648
automatic car wash651
car wash 648, 649, 651, 652, 653, 654
center display643
Seat belts645
textile upholstery643, 645, 646
upholstery 643, 645, 646, 647, 648
wheels654
Cleaning wheels654
Cleaning wiper blades652
Clean Zone203
Clean Zone Interior Package204
Climate200
auto-regulation216
blower control222
parking224
perceived temperature201
Sensors200
temperature control222, 223
voice control201
zones200
Climate controls212
center display212
rear seat212
Climate system 200, 212
Refrigerant 672
repairs 619
Clock, setting 93
Collision 42, 47, 52, 61
Collision warner
detection of pedestrians 339
radar sensor 326
Collision warning 335, 349
Color code, paintwork 656
Color codes 656
Compass 489
calibration 489
Condensation in headlights 649, 651,
652, 653
Connecting vehicle to Internet
No connection or poor connection 542
via a mobile device (WiFi) 539
via cellular phone (Bluetooth) 539
via vehicle's modem 540
Connect phone 529
Contact information 26
Convertible seats 69
coolant 671
