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Operation
Mirrors Int erior mirr
or anti-dazzl e functionRear view mirror with automatic anti-daz-
zle function*
The anti-dazzle function is activat
ed e
very
time the ignition is switched on.
When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the
interior rear vision mirror will darken auto-
matically according to the amount of light it
receives. The anti-dazzle function is cancel-
led if reverse gear is engaged. WARNING
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
rear vision mirror breaks, an el ectr
olyte flu-
id may leak. This could cause irritation to
the skin, eyes and respiratory organs. If you
come into contact with this liquid, it must
be rinsed with large quantities of water. If
necessary, get medial help. CAUTION
In the event that an automatic anti-dazzle
rear vision mirror breaks, an el ectr
olyte flu-
id may leak. This liquid attacks plastic sur-
faces. Clean it with a wet sponge as soon
as possible. Note
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Start and driving
needs to be started manually, the start but-
t on fl
ashes t o indicat
e this sit
uation.
Start-Stop system* Control lamps
It lights up
The Start-Stop system is available, the automatic en-
gine shutdown is active. i
It lights up
The Start-Stop system is not available or has been
disconnected. Instructions for the driver on the instru-
ment panel displ
ay
S t a r t - S t o p s y s t e m d e a c t i v a t e d .
S t a r t t h e e n g i n e m a n u a l l y
This indication f or the driver sho
ws that the
St
art-Stop system cannot start the engine
again.
S t a r t - S t o p s y s t e m F a u l t ! F u n c t i o n
n o t a v a i l a b l e There is a fault in the Start-Stop system. Take
the vehicle to a workshop t
o have the fault re-
paired.
Description and operation Fig. 211
Related video The Start-Stop system helps you to save fuel
and r
educe CO
2 emissions.
In St art-St
op mode
, the engine will automati-
cally switch off when the vehicle stops or is
stopping. The ignition remains switched on.
The engine automatically switches back on
when required.
In this scenario, the light of the button stays lit
1)
.
When the ignition is s wit
ched on, the St art
-
St
op function is automatically activated.
In the Easy Connect system you can find
more information about the Start-Stop sys-
tem: press the button > V i e w > V e - h i c l e s t a t u s . Vehicles with a manual gearbox
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Driving
The control lamp should light up for a few
seconds when the ignition is s wit
ched on. It
shoul d go out once the engine is st
art
ed.WARNING
Never ignore the warning lamps or messag-
es.
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Driving
Using the blind spot detector (BSD)
with parking assist ant (RC
TA) Activating and deactivating the blind spot
detector (BSD) with parking assistant
(RC T
A)
The blind spot detector with parking assistant
can be switched on and off by accessing the
A s s i s t a n c e s y s t e m s menu on the dash
panel display using the steering wheel con-
trols. If the vehicle is equipped with a multi-
function camera, it can also be accessed by
means of the driver assistance systems key
located on the main beam headlight lever.
Open the A s s i s t a n t s menu.
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Braking and parking
Information about the brakes New brake pads
For the first 200 to 300 km (100 t
o 200
mil
es), new brake pads have not yet reached
their maximum braking capacity, and need to
be “run in” first. However, you can compen-
sate for the slightly reduced braking effect by
applying more pressure on the brake pedal.
Avoid overloading the brakes while running
them in.
Wear
The rate of wear on the brake pads depends
a great deal on how you drive and the condi-
tions in which the vehicle is operated. This is a
particular problem in urban traffic and short
stretches, or with very sporty driving.
Depending on the speed, the braking force
and the environmental conditions (e.g. tem-
perature, air humidity, etc.) noises may be
produced when braking.
Wet roads or road salt
In certain situations (for example, on driving
through flooded areas, in severe downpours
or after washing the vehicle) the braking ac-
tion could be delayed if the discs and pads
are damp, or frozen in winter. In this case the
brakes should be “dried” by pressing the
brake pedal several times. At high speed and with the windscreen wipers
activated, the brak
e pads will briefly t
ouch
the brake discs. This takes place, although
unnoticeable to the driver, at regular intervals
to improve the response time of the brakes
when they are wet.
The effectiveness of the brakes can also be
temporarily reduced if the vehicle is driven for
some distance without using the brakes when
there is a lot of salt on the road in winter. The
layer of salt that accumulates on the discs
and pads can be removed by gently apply-
ing the brakes a few times.
Corrosion
There may be a tendency for corrosion to
form on the discs and dirt to build up on the
brake pads if the vehicle is used infrequently
or the brakes are not used very often.
If the brakes are not used frequently, or if rust
has formed on the disks, it is advisable to
clean off the pads and disks by braking firmly
a few times at a moderately high speed
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Driving
The control lamps light up together when the
ignition is s wit
ched on and shoul d t
urn off af
-
ter approximately 2 seconds. This is the time
taken for the function check.
Brake assist systems Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*
The ESC helps to improv
e saf
ety. It reduces
the tendency to skid and improves the stabili-
ty and roadholding of the vehicle. The ESC
detects critical handling situations, such as
vehicle understeer or oversteer, or wheelspin
on the driving wheels. It stabilises the vehicle
by braking individual wheels or by reducing
the engine torque. The warning lamp will
flash on the instrument panel when the ESC is
intervening !.
The ESC includes the anti-lock brake system
(ABS), the hydraulic brake assist (HBA), the
traction control system (ASR), electronic dif-
ferential lock (EDS), electronic torque control
(XDS).
ESC also helps stabilise the vehicle by
changing the torque.
The ASR can be deactivated when wheel spin
is desirable
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Driving
lights or any other unsuitable power sour-
ces. Only use suitable connectors t
o con-
nect the tr
ailer.
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Practical tips
Natural gas: “CNG” means Compr essed
N at ur
al
Gas.
Type of petrol Valid for: vehicles with petrol engines
The correct grade of petr ol is list
ed inside the
fuel tank flap.
The vehicle is equipped with a catalytic con-
verter and must only be run on unleaded
petrol. The petrol must comply with the
standard EN 228 and be sulphur-free. Fuels
with a 10% ethanol ratio can be refuelled
(E10) 1)
. The types of petrol are differentiated
by using the octane numbers (RON) or via
the anti-knock index (AKI).
Super unleaded petrol 95 octane petrol or
normal 91 octane petrol at least
We recommend refuelling with super 95 oc-
tane petrol (91 AKI). If not available, normal 91
octane petrol (87 AKI) (with a slight power
loss) may be used.
Super unleaded petrol, 95 octanes at
least
You should use super 95 octane petrol (91
AKI) at least. 3 If super is not available, if necessary, use nor
-
mal 91 oct ane petrol (87 AKI). In this case only
use moder at
e engine speeds and a light
throttle. Refuel with super as soon as possi-
ble.
Unleaded super plus 98 octane petrol or
super 95 octane petrol at least
We recommend refuelling with super plus 98
octane petrol (93 AKI). If not available: super
95 octane petrol (91 AKI) (with a slight power
loss).
If super is not available, if necessary, use nor-
mal 91 octane petrol (87 AKI). In this case only
use moderate engine speeds and a light
throttle. Refuel with super as soon as possi-
ble. CAUTION
