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16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 6-speed
transmission, pull the ring.
Manual transmission 3 136.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode+:upshift-:downshift
Automatic transmission 3 133.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 196 and
condition
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 177
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 33,
seats 3 41 and seat belts
3 47
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
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Driving and operating125●Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control indicator ! extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 2 and
release after the engine has been started.
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 126.
Automatic transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 126.
Vehicles with power button● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Start/Stop button. Release
button after starting procedure
begins.
● Diesel engine starts after control indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Before restarting or to switch off the engine when vehicle is
stationary, press Start/Stop once
more briefly.
To start the engine during an
Autostop:
● Manual transmission: during an Autostop, the engine can be
started by depressing the clutch
pedal 3 126.
● Automatic transmission: during an Autostop, the engine can be
started by releasing the brake
pedal 3 126.Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
Starting the engine without additional
heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol
engines.
Required is an engine oil with the
correct viscosity, the correct fuel,
performed services and a sufficiently
charged vehicle battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission requires a
warming phase of approx. 5 minutes.
The selector lever must be in position
P .
Turbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully
protect the engine.
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240Headlight flash ........................... 103
Headlight range adjustment ......103
Headlights................................... 101 Headlights when driving abroad 104
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 40
Head-up display............................ 93 Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 37
Heated steering wheel .................70
Heated windscreen .......................38
Heating ........................................ 44
Heating and ventilation system . 110
High beam ........................... 87, 102
High beam assist ..................88, 102
Hill start assist ........................... 138
Horn ....................................... 13, 71
I
Identification plate .....................221
Ignition switch positions .............123
Immobiliser .................................. 33
Indicators ...................................... 79
Inductive charging ........................75
Info Display ................................... 91
Instrument cluster ........................77
Instrument panel fuse box .........193
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 107
Instrument panel overview ........... 10Interior care ............................... 213
Interior lighting ............................ 107
Interior lights ...................... 107, 190
Interior mirrors .............................. 35
Interruption of power supply ......135
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 208
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......85, 163
Lashing eyes ............................... 65
LED headlights ...................104, 185
Lighting features .........................108
Light switch ................................ 101
Load compartment ................29, 62
Load compartment cover .............64
Loading information .....................67
Low beam ..................................... 87
Low fuel ....................................... 87
M
Malfunction indicator light ............84
Manual anti-dazzle ......................35
Manual mode ............................. 134
Manual transmission .................. 136Manual windows ..........................36
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................106
N
New vehicle running-in ..............122
Number plate light .....................190
O Object detection systems ...........150
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 219, 223
Outside temperature ....................73
Overrun cut-off ........................... 126
P Panoramic view system ..............159
Parking ................................ 18, 128
Parking assist ............................ 150
Parking brake ....................... 85, 138
Parking lights ............................. 106
Particulate filter ........................... 129
Performance .............................. 226
Performing work ........................176
Power button .............................. 123
Power outlets ............................... 74
Power windows ............................ 36
Preheating ................................... 86
Puncture ..................................... 204