1583-1. CONTROLS
■Gearshift
Gear shifting is only carried out at
the appropriate engine RPM and
vehicle speed.
■Short-term manual operation
In selector lever position D, operat-
ing a shift paddle causes the sys-
tem to switch to manual operation
temporarily.
The gearbox reverts to automatic
operation from manual operation
after a certain period of time of
moderate driving without accelera-
tion or gear shifts using the shift
paddles.
Changing to automatic operation is
possible as follows:
Pull and hold the right shift pad-
dle until D is shown in the instru-
ment cluster.
In addition to pulling the right
shift paddle, pull the left shift
paddle.
■Permanent manual operation
In selector lever position M, operat-
ing a shift paddle causes the sys-
tem to switch permanently to
manual operation (mode).
To change up: pull the right shift
paddle.
To change down: pull the left shift
paddle.
To change down to the lowest
possible gear: pull and hold the
left shift paddle.
The gear selected appears briefly
on the instrument cluster, followed
by the gear currently in use.
Unlock the transmission lockout
electronically to manoeuvre the
vehicle out of danger.
Unlocking is possible if the starter
GeneralShifting gears
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The selector lever posi-
tion is displayed, for
example P.
Unlocking the transmission
lockout electronically
General
2804-1. DRIVING HINTS
4-1.DRIVING HINTS
This chapter describes all standard,
country-specific and special equip-
ment available for the model series.
It may therefore describe equip-
ment and functions which are not
installed in your vehicle, for exam-
ple on account of the special equip-
ment selected or the country
specification. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and sys-
tems. Please comply with the rele-
vant laws and regulations when
using the corresponding functions
and systems.
Moving parts must adapt to one
another.
The following notes will help to
maximise the vehicle's lifetime and
efficiency.
Do not use Launch Control, see
page 159, when running in.
Do not exceed the maximum
engine revs and speed:
With petrol engines, 4500 rpm
and 160 km/h, approximately
100 mph.
Generally avoid kick-down and driv-
ing under full load.
Engine and road speeds can be
gradually increased.
Due to the manufacturing process,
new tyres do not provide maximum
grip immediately.
Drive moderately for the first 300
km, 200 miles.
Driving precautions
Vehicle equipment
Running in
General
Safety note
WA R N I N G
New parts and components can
cause safety and Driver Assistance Systems to respond with a delay.
There is a danger of accidents. After
new parts have been installed or if the vehicle is new, drive moderately and
intervene at an early stage if neces-
sary. Please comply with running-in
procedures for the corresponding parts and components.
Engine, gearbox and differ-
ential
Up to 2000 km, 1200 miles
From 2000 km, 1200 miles
onwards
Ty r e s
375
6
6-1. REFERENCE
REFERENCE
Vehicles without LSD (Limited Slip Differential)
Vehicles with LSD (Limited Slip Differential)
Cooling system
Coolant type“Antifreeze and Corrosion Inhibitor Frostox HT-12”
Automatic transmission
Fluid typeAutomatic Gearbox Oil ATF 3+
Differential
Oil type and viscosityHypoid Axle Oil G3
Oil type and viscosityHypoid Axle Oil G4
Brakes
Fluid typeBrake Fluid DOT 4, Low Viscosity
488Alphabetical Index
Filler neck for engine oil .............. 325
Filter, see Microfilter/activated car-
bon filter ...................................... 266
Fire extinguisher .......................... 356
Flank protection without Surround
View ............................................. 252
Flat tyre message, TPM ............... 308
Flat tyre warning lamp, TPM ........ 308
Flat tyre, continuing a journey .... 311
Flat tyre, see Tyre Pressure Monitor
..................................................... 304
Flat tyre, wheel change ................ 313
Flooding ........................................ 284
Floor carpet, care ......................... 367
Fog lights, see Bulbs and lights . 340
Fold-out position of windscreen wip-
ers ................................................ 153
Foot brake ..................................... 284
Foot mats, care ............................. 367
Front airbags ................................ 193
Front head restraints.................... 116
Front lights, see Bulbs and lights340
Front neck supports, see Head
restraints ..................................... 116
Front passenger airbags, deactivat-
ing/activating .............................. 202
Front passenger airbags, indicator
lamp ............................................. 204
Front passenger's mirror, tilting
down, see Automati c parking func-
tion............................................... 118
Front seats .................................... 107
Front-end collision warning with City
braking function ......................... 207
Fuel ................................................ 322
Fuel filler flap ................................ 290
Fuel gauge .................................... 168
Fuel quality ................................... 322
Fuel recommendation .................. 322
Fuel tank cap ................................ 290
Fuel, tank capacity ....................... 372
Fuses ............................................. 343
G
Gearbox, see Automatic transmis-
sion ..............................................154
General driving information.........281
General settings.............................. 71
Glare protection, see Sun visor... 269
Glove box ......................................274
Go function.................................... 238
Go function ACC ...........................238
GPS positioning, vehicle position. 73
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake .... 148
Hazard warning lights ..................352
Headlight cleaning system, see
Wiper system ..............................151
Headlight courtesy delay feature 187
Headlight flasher...........................150
Headlight glass .............................340
Headlights, care ............................ 363
Headlights, see Bulbs and lights 340
Head-Up Display ...........................182
Head-Up Display, care ..................368
Head-Up Display, see Memory func-
tion ............................................... 119
Head-Up Display, standard view . 182
Height, vehicle ..............................370
Help in driving off, see Hill-start
assist control .............................. 229
High-beam headlights ..................150
Hill Start Assist, see Hill-start assist
control .........................................229
Hill-start assist control ................. 229
Holder for beverages .................... 275
Horn ................................................. 46
Hot exhaust system ...................... 281
I
Ice warning, see Outside tempera-
ture warning ................................169
Identification number, see Vehicle
identification number ................... 22