18In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 6-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal, pull the ring under the selector
lever and move the selector lever
quite to the left and front.
Manual transmission 3 151.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
Automatic transmission 3 148.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 232 and
condition 3 267
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 215
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 37,
seats 3 46 and seat belts
3 53
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
244Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.Caution
Never jump start another vehicle
with a hybrid 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 vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle 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 vehicle 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
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● 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, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
276IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 211
Active emergency braking ..101, 173
Adaptive cruise control .......100, 165
AdBlue .................................. 98, 143
Adjustable air vents ...................132
Advanced parking assist ............180
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........94
Airbag deactivation ................60, 95
Airbag label................................... 55 Airbag system .............................. 55
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 133
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 133
Air vents...................................... 132
All-wheel drive ........................... 152
Antilock brake system ................ 153
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......97
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................247
Armrest ................................... 51, 52
Ashtrays ....................................... 88
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic crash notification (ACN) ...................................... 111
Automatic light control ...............114
Automatic locking ........................28Automatic operation of electric
parking brake off .......................97
Automatic transmission .............148
Automatic transmission electrified ................................. 147
Autostop ............................... 99, 139
Auxiliary heater ........................... 131
B Battery discharge protection ......122
Battery gauge ............................... 91
BlueInjection ............................... 143
Bonnet ....................................... 214
Brake and clutch fluid .................255
Brake and clutch system .............96
Brake assist ............................... 156
Brake fluid .................................. 217
Brakes ............................... 153, 217
Breakdown.................................. 245
Bulb replacement ....................... 220
C Capacities .................................. 266
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............122
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...235
Charge cord ................................ 199
Charge cord connected ................99
Charging ..................................... 195
280T
Tachometer ................................. 90
Tailgate ......................................... 30
Tail lights ................................... 222
Three-point seat belt .................... 53
Tools .......................................... 230
Tow bar....................................... 206
Towing ................................ 206, 245
Towing another vehicle .............247
Towing equipment .....................207
Towing the vehicle .....................245
Trailer coupling ........................... 206
Trailer stability assist .................209
Trailer towing ............................. 206
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................148
Tread depth ............................... 234
Trip odometer .............................. 90
Turn lights ............................ 93, 118
Tyre chains ................................ 235
Tyre deflation detection system . 233
Tyre designations ......................232
Tyre pressure ............................ 232
Tyre pressures ........................... 267
Tyre repair kit ............................. 236
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 177
Upholstery .................................. 249USB port....................................... 85
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 217
Vehicle checks............................ 214
Vehicle data ................................ 259
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 272
Vehicle detected ahead ..............100
Vehicle dimensions .................... 265
Vehicle identification number ....257
Vehicle jack ................................ 230
Vehicle messages .....................107
Vehicle personalisation .............108
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 213
Vehicle tools ............................... 230
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilating ..................................... 51
Ventilation ........................... 123, 131
W
Warning chimes .........................107
Warning lights ............................... 90
Warning triangle .......................... 76
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 216
Wheel changing .........................239
Wheel covers ............................. 235Wheels and tyres .......................231
Windows ....................................... 39
Windscreen................................... 39
Windscreen wiper and washer ....81
Winter tyres ............................... 231
Wiper blade replacement ..........219