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18In briefType B
Turn the gear selector.
R:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralA:automatic modeM:manual mode
Automatic transmission 3 164.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 237 and
condition 3 271
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 213
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 38,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 57
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wetStarting the engine
Ignition switch
● turn key to position 1
● move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
● 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
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136LightingIllustration shows rear courtesy lights.
Sunvisor lights Illuminates when the cover is opened.Lighting features
Centre console lighting A spotlight integrated in the overheadconsole illuminates the centre
console when headlights are
switched off.
The brightness can be adjusted in the vehicle personalisation 3 123.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting
Some or all of the following lights are
switched on for a short time by
unlocking the vehicle with the radio
remote control:
● headlights
● tail lights
● interior lights
The number of activated lights
depends on the surrounding light
conditions.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
Starting off 3 18.This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 123.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
Exit lighting
The following lights are switched on if
the key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark.
Path lighting Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding
area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
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Lighting137Manual path lighting
To switch on the manual path lighting,switch off the ignition, open the
driver's door and pull the indicator
lever.
If the driver's door is not closed, the
lights switch off after several seconds.
To switch off the manual path lighting
pull the lever again while the driver's
door is open.
The duration of the path lighting can
be set in the vehicle personalisation
3 123.
Info Display 3 119.
Automatic path lighting
Path lighting is activated, when the
ignition is switched off and the driver's door is opened.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 123.
Info Display 3 119.
Vehicle locator lighting This function allows to locate the
vehicle, e.g., in weak lighting
conditions using the remote control.
The headlights come on and the turn
lights flash for 10 seconds.
Press N on the remote control.
The vehicle must be locked more than
5 seconds.
Peripheral lighting Peripheral lighting allows you to
switch on the position lights, low
beam and number plate lighting using the remote control.
Press D on the remote control to
switch on peripheral lighting.Press D a second time to switch off
peripheral lighting.
Battery discharge protection To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.
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198Driving and operatingRear side view / 180° view
The 180° view facilitates reversing
out of a parking bay, making it
possible to see the approach of
vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
This view is not recommended for
carrying out a complete manoeuvre.
It is made up of three areas: left 1,
centre 2 and right 3. This view is
available from the view selection menu only.
Deactivation
Panoramic view system is
deactivated when:
● driving faster than 6 mph
● seven seconds after disengaging
reverse gear
● by pressing the icon 3 in the
left upper corner of the touch
screen and then &
● opening the tailgate
● connecting a trailer or a bike carrier
General information9 Warning
The panoramic view system does
not replace driver vision. It will not display children, pedestrians,
cyclists, crossing traffic, animals,
or any other objects outside of the camera view area, e. g. below the
bumper, or underneath the
vehicle.
Do not drive or park the vehicle
using only the panoramic view
system.
Always check the surrounding of
the vehicle before driving.
Displayed images may be further
or closer than they appear. The
area displayed is limited and
objects that are close to either
edge of the bumper or under the
bumper are not displayed on the
screen.
System limitations
Caution
For optimal operation of the
system, it is important to keep the
lense of the camera in the tailgate between the number plate lightsalways clean. Rinse the lense with water and wipe with a soft cloth.
Do not clean the lense with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
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210Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................211
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 211
Vehicle storage ........................211
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....212
Vehicle checks ........................... 212
Performing work ......................212
Bonnet ..................................... 213
Engine oil ................................. 213
Engine coolant ......................... 214
Washer fluid ............................ 215
Brakes ..................................... 216
Brake fluid ............................... 216
Vehicle battery ......................... 216
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....218
Wiper blade replacement ........219
Bulb replacement .......................219
Halogen headlights ..................219
Xenon headlights .....................223
Front fog lights ......................... 224
Front turn lights .......................224
Tail lights ................................. 225
Side turn lights ......................... 228
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 228Number plate light...................229
Interior lights ............................ 230
Electrical system ........................230
Fuses ....................................... 230
Engine compartment fuse box . 231
Instrument panel fuse box .......231
Vehicle tools .............................. 234
Tools ........................................ 234
Wheels and tyres .......................236
Winter tyres ............................. 236
Tyre designations ....................236
Tyre pressure .......................... 237
Tyre deflation detection
system .................................... 238
Tread depth ............................. 239
Changing tyre and wheel size . 239
Wheel covers ........................... 240
Tyre chains .............................. 240
Tyre repair kit .......................... 240
Wheel changing .......................244
Spare wheel ............................ 245
Jump starting ............................. 249
Towing ....................................... 251
Towing the vehicle ...................251
Towing another vehicle ...........252
Appearance care .......................253
Exterior care ............................ 253Interior care............................. 255
Floor mats ............................... 256
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212Vehicle care● Open the bonnet, close all doorsand lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Note that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Initialize the power
windows 3 41.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir. ● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plates if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
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Vehicle care229Wrap a cloth around the tip of a
slot screwdriver to prevent paint
damage. Remove the inner cover
or air vent with the screwdriver.
3. Push the brake light assembly carefully out through the recess.
4. Detach the cable from the retainer
in the light assembly.
5. Remove the socket of the defect bulb by turning it a quarter turn
anti-clockwise.
6. Renew bulb.
7. Install brake light assembly like explained above, in reversed
order.
Number plate light
1. a) vehicles with tailgate:
Insert a thin screwdriver, e.g., in
one of the recesses of the cover and push it outwards to unclip it.
Remove the cover.
b) vehicles with hinged doors:
Insert a screwdriver in one of the
recesses of the cover and lever it
out. Remove the cover.
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264Technical dataTechnical dataVehicle identification..................264
Vehicle Identification Number ..264
Identification plate ...................264
Engine identification ................265
Vehicle data ............................... 266
Recommended fluids and lubricants ................................ 266
Engine data ............................. 268
Vehicle dimensions .................270
Capacities ................................ 270
Tyre pressures ........................ 271Vehicle identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber
The Vehicle Identification Number
may be embossed on the instrument
panel, visible through the windscreen.
Identification plate
The identification plate is located on
the front left or right door frame.