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3.Sit in the drivers seat.
4.Switch the ignition on.
Note:Do not activate manual park releasewhen the engine is started.
5.Press and hold the brake pedal. Do notrelease.
6.Pull the tether outward toward you. Movethe tether to the lower right-hand cornerand seat the metal bead in the pocket.
Note:A message appears in the informationdisplay when your vehicle is out of park (P).If you do not receive a message, release thetether and start the procedure again.
7.Release the parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 223).
Note:Your vehicle is free to roll.
8.Switch the ignition off.
9.Disconnect the negative battery cablefrom the battery.
Note:If the vehicle detects wheel movementbefore the battery is disconnected, theelectric parking brake could apply.
Returning Your Vehicle to Normal Mode
1.Reconnect the negative battery cable tothe battery.
2.Apply the parking brake.
Note:If the vehicle battery has run out ofcharge, use an external power source toapply the parking brake.
Note:If the vehicle detects wheel movement,the electric parking brake could apply.
3.Sit in the drivers seat.
4.Press and hold the brake pedal. Do notrelease.
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5.Pull the tether outward toward you. Movetether left and into the stowed position.
6.Start your vehicle. Confirm the instrumentcluster displays park (P).
Note:If the instrument cluster does notdisplay park (P) or if Park Not Available,Transmission Not In Park or Shift SystemFault message appears in the informationdisplay, contact an authorized dealer forservice. Switch the ignition off and apply theparking brake before you leave your vehicle.
7.Reinstall the access cover.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDIBLE WARNINGS
Transmission Not In Park (P) AudibleWarning
Sounds if you open the driver door beforeshifting into park (P).
Park (P) Selection Audible Warning
Sounds when you shift into park (P).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION –
TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION –INFORMATION MESSAGES
You switched theengine off and shiftselect lever is in anyposition other thanpark (P).
Shift to Park
Transmission is toocold. Wait for it towarm up before youdrive.
TransmissionWarming Up PleaseWait
The transmission isoverheating andneeds to cool. Stopin a safe place assoon as it’s possible.
Transmission OverTemperature StopSafely
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
TransmissionService Required
The transmission isoverheating andneeds to cool. Stopin a safe place assoon as it’s possible.
Transmission TooHot Press Brake
The transmission haslimited functionality. Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
Transmission LimitedFunction See Manual
A reminder to shiftinto park. In addition,this message istypical after recon-necting or rechar-ging the battery untilyou cycle the igni-tion to the on mode.See Changing the12V Battery (page353).
Transmission Not inPark
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Displays when thesystem requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTConfirm Park BrakeApply Before Exitingthe Vehicle
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTService Required
Displays when thesystem requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTVehicle is Shifting toPark
Displays when thesystem requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTReverse UnavailableService Required
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTDrive UnavailableSelect S for DriveService Required
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTNeutral UnavailableService Required
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTSport UnavailableService Required
Displays when aninvalid gear hasbeen selected.
Invalid Gear Selec-tion
Displays when thebrake pedal needsto be depressed toenable the transmis-sion to shift frompark.
Depress Brake toShift from Park
Displays whenneutral hold isactive.
Stay in Neutral ModeEngaged
Displays when theneutral button Nneeds to be pressedagain to enterneutral hold.
To Stay in NeutralWhen ExitingVehicle Select NAgain
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WHAT IS HILL START ASSIST
Hill Start Assist makes it easier for you to pullaway when your vehicle is on a slope withoutusing the parking brake.
HOW DOES HILL START ASSIST
WORK
When the system activates, your vehicleremains stationary for a few seconds afteryou release the brake pedal. This gives youtime to move your foot from the brake pedalto the accelerator pedal. The brakes releasewhen the engine has developed sufficienttorque to prevent your vehicle from rollingdown the slope.
HILL START ASSIST PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The system does notreplace the parking brake. When you leaveyour vehicle, always apply the parkingbrake.
WARNING: You must remain in yourvehicle when the system turns on. At alltimes, you are responsible for controllingyour vehicle, supervising the system andintervening, if required. Failure to take caremay result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system will turn offif a malfunction is apparent. Failure to takecare may result in the loss of control ofyour vehicle, serious personal injury ordeath.
HILL START ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
HILL START ASSIST – INFORMATIONMESSAGES
ActionMessage
Displays whensystem is not avail-able. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
Hill Start Assist NotAvailable
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HOW DOES AUTO HOLD WORK
Auto Hold applies the brakes to hold yourvehicle after you stop it and release thebrake pedal. This can help when waiting ona hill or in traffic.
SWITCHING AUTO HOLD ON AND
OFF
WARNING: The system does notreplace the parking brake. When you leaveyour vehicle, always apply the parkingbrake.
WARNING: You must remain in yourvehicle when the system turns on. At alltimes, you are responsible for controllingyour vehicle, supervising the system andintervening, if required. Failure to take caremay result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system will turn offif a malfunction is apparent. Failure to takecare may result in the loss of control ofyour vehicle, serious personal injury ordeath.
Select the drive assist menu in the centerdisplay screen to switch auto hold on andoff.
Note:You can only switch the system onafter you close the driver door, fasten yourseatbelt and start the engine.
Note:The system remembers the last settingwhen you start your vehicle.
Make sure you switch the system off beforetowing with your vehicle or before using anautomatic car wash.
USING AUTO HOLD
1.Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.The auto hold active indicator illuminatesin the information display.
2.Release the brake pedal. The systemholds your vehicle at a standstill. Theauto hold active indicator remainsilluminated in the information display.
3.Pull away in the normal manner. Thesystem releases the brakes and the autohold active indicator switches off.
Note:The system only activates if you applyenough brake pressure on the brake pedal.
Note:Under certain conditions, the systemcould apply the electric parking brake. Thebrake system warning lamp illuminates. Theelectric parking brake releases when youpress the accelerator pedal. SeeAutomatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake (page 224).
Note:The system switches off if you shiftinto reverse (R) and press the brake pedal.
There could be actions that can cause theauto hold system not to work when thefollowing occur:
•When you use active park assist.
•Your vehicle is in stay in neutral mode.
•The driver door is open.
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HOW DOES TRACTION CONTROL
WORK
If your vehicle begins to slide, the systemapplies the brakes to individual wheels and,when needed, reduces power at the sametime. If the wheels spin when acceleratingon slippery or loose surfaces, the systemreduces power in order to increase traction.
SWITCHING TRACTION CONTROL
ON AND OFF
WARNING: Operating your vehiclewith the traction control disabled couldlead to an increased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
When you switch the system off or on, amessage appears in the information displayshowing system status.
You can switch the system off with thetraction control switch.
Using a Switch
Use the traction control switch on theinstrument panel to switch the system off oron.
TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR
TRACTION CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
TRACTION CONTROL – WARNING
LAMPS
System Messages
The traction control lighttemporarily illuminates on start-upand flashes when activated by adriving condition.
The traction control off light temporarilyilluminates on start-up and stays on:
•When you switch the traction controlsystem off.
•When you select an alternative stabilitycontrol mode.
•If a problem occurs in the system.
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STABILITY CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
STABILITY CONTROL – INFORMATIONMESSAGES
Displayed when thesystem has detecteda condition thatrequires service.Contact your author-ized dealer as soonas possible.
Service Advan-ceTrac
The traction controlhas been disabled orenabled by thedriver
AdvanceTrac Off On
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ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
ELECTRIC POWER STEERINGPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The electric powersteering system has diagnostic checks thatcontinuously monitor the system. If a faultis detected, a message displays in theinformation display. Stop your vehicle assoon as it is safe to do so. Switch the
vehicle off. After at least 10 seconds, switchthe vehicle on and watch the informationdisplay for a steering system warningmessage. If a steering system warningmessage returns, have the system checkedas soon as possible.
WARNING: If the system detects anerror, you may not feel a difference in thesteering, however a serious condition mayexist. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible. Failure to do so may result inloss of steering control.
Adapt your speed and driving behavioraccording to reduced steering assist.
Extreme continuous steering may increasethe effort to steer. This occurs to preventinternal overheating and damage to thesteering system. If this occurs, you will notlose the ability to steer your vehicle manuallynor will it cause damage to the system.Normal steering and driving allows thesystem to cool down and steering assistreturns to normal.
Note:There is no fluid reservoir to check orfill.
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