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Comfort Access

Vehicle equipment

If the car is equipped with Comfort Access, it is

only necessary to insert the remote control in

the ignition lock in exceptional cases, see

page 29.

This chapter describes all the standard equip‐

ment, national-market-specific equipment and

optional extras offered in the model series.

Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐

scriptions of items not available in a particular

vehicle on account of a combination of options,

for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐

tain national-market versions. This also applies

to safety-relevant functions and systems.

Removing emote control from the

ignition lock

Do not use force to remove the remote

control from the ignition lock

Do not use force to remove the remote control

from the ignition lock, as otherwise damage

can occur.◀

Country-specific regulations must be observed

when using the corresponding functions and

systems.

Before removing the remote control, first push

it in as far as it will go to release the locking

mechanism.

Ignition lock

▷

The ignition is switched off if it was on be‐

forehand.

Inserting the remote control in the

ignition lock

▷

The electric steering wheel lock, see

page 43, disengages audibly.

Sport-automatic transmission

Transmission position P is selected automati‐

cally when you remove the remote control

from the ignition lock. In order to ensure that

the car can roll easily in the car wash, be sure

to comply with the instructions in the section

entitled Car wash, see page 180.

Insert the remote control fully into the ignition

lock.

▷

Radio ready state is switched on. Individual

electrical consumers can operate.

Start/Stop button

▷

The electric steering wheel lock, see

page 43, disengages audibly.

Insert the remote control in the ignition

lock

Insert the remote control into the ignition lock

before you move the vehicle, otherwise the

electric steering wheel lock will not disengage

and you will not be able to steer the car.◀

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Pressing the start/stop button switches radio

ready ON and ignition ON/OFF.

Engine start

Enclosed spaces

The engine starts when the start/stop button is

pressed with the clutch pedal depressed in a

car with manual gearbox, and when the brake

pedal is depressed in a car with automatic

transmission.

Never run the engine in enclosed spaces,

as inhaling the exhaust gas can lead to loss of

consciousness with fatal consequences. The

exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, which

is colourless and odourless, but highly toxic.◀

Radio ready state

Unattended vehicle

Individual electrical consumers can operate.

The time and the outside temperature are dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running, as this constitutes a haz‐

ard.

Radio ready state is switched off automatically:

Before leaving the vehicle when the engine is

running, apply the parking brake and engage

gearbox position P or idle position, otherwise

the vehicle may move.◀

▷

When the remote control is removed from

the ignition lock.

▷

In a car with Comfort Access when the

panel above the door lock is touched, lock‐

ing, see page 28.

Frequent starting in quick succession

Avoid starting, stopping and restarting

the engine in rapid succession as well as re‐

peated attempts to start the engine if it does

not fire. Otherwise unburned or only partially

combusted fuel could reach the catalytic con‐

verter, which could overheat and sustain dam‐

age as a result.◀

Ignition on

All electrical consumers are ready for opera‐

tion. The odometer and trip distance recorder

are displayed in the instrument cluster.

To save battery power when the engine is off,

switch off the ignition and any unnecessary

electronic systems.

Do not warm up the engine with the car at a

standstill; it is preferable to set off, driving at

moderate engine speeds.

Radio ready state and ignition off

All indicator lights, warning lights and displays

in the instrument cluster go out.

Sport-automatic transmission

In certain situations transmission position P is

engaged automatically. In order to ensure that

the car can roll easily in the car wash, be sure

to comply with the instructions in the section

entitled Car wash, see page 180.

Manual gearbox

Remote control in ignition lock or with Comfort

Access system in the vehicle, see page 27.

1. Press the brake.

2. Press the clutch.

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3. Press the Start/Stop button.

3. Remove the remote control from the igni‐

tion lock, see page 47.

Starting proceeds automatically for a certain

time, and ceases automatically as soon as the

engine has started.

Automatic start/stop

function

Sport-automatic transmission

Remote control in ignition lock or with Comfort

Access system in the vehicle, see page 27.

Principle

The automatic start/stop function helps you to

save fuel and reduce emissions. The system

does this by stopping the engine when station‐

ary, for example, in a traffic jam or at traffic

lights. The ignition remains switched on. As

soon as you depress the clutch, the engine

starts automatically.

1. Press the brake.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

Starting proceeds automatically for a certain

time, and ceases automatically as soon as the

engine has started.

Automatic operation

Stopping the engine

After every time you start the engine, the Auto

Start Stop function is operational. It is activa‐

ted as soon as you drive faster than 5 km/h,

3 mph in a forward direction.

Removing the remote control

To avoid the risk of children starting the

engine or releasing the parking brake, always

take the remote control with you when you

leave the car.◀

Automatic engine stop

Under the following conditions when the vehi‐

cle comes to a stop the engine is automatically

switched off:

Apply the parking brake and further se‐

cure the vehicle as required

When parking, apply the parking brake firmly to

prevent the car from rolling. On steep upward

and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐

hicle, for example, by turning the steering

wheel in the direction of the curb.◀

▷

Neutral engaged and clutch pedal not de‐

pressed.

▷

Driver's seat belt buckled or driver's door

closed.

While the engine is stopped the air flow of the

air conditioning or automatic air conditioning is

reduced.

Manual gearbox

1. Press the Start/Stop button when the vehi‐

cle is at standstill.

Status indicator light in the instrument

cluster

2. Engage first gear or reverse.

3. Apply the parking brake.

The status indicator light comes on

to show that the Automatic Start/

Stop function is ready for automatic

engine restart.

4. Remove the remote control from the igni‐

tion lock, see page 47.

Sport-automatic transmission

1. Press the Start/Stop button when the vehi‐

cle is at standstill.

The status indicator light comes on

to show that the preconditions for an

2. Apply the parking brake.

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automatic engine stop are not satisfied.

Further information, see page 184.

When the engine restarts accelerate away from

rest in the usual way.

Safety function

Note

After an automatic stop the engine will not re‐

start by itself if any one of the following condi‐

tions applies:

In the following situations, the engine is not au‐

tomatically switched off:

▷

External temperature too low.

▷

Driver's seat belt unbuckled or driver's

door open.

High outside temperature and automatic

air conditioning running.

▷

Engine-compartment lid has been un‐

latched.

▷

Passenger compartment not heated or

cooled to selected setting.

The indicator light lights up.

▷

Engine not yet at operating temperature.

The engine can only be started using

the Start/Stop button.

Front wheels turned well away from the

straight-ahead position or steering wheel

being turned.

Further information, see page 184.

▷

After reversing.

Note

Screen fogging with automatic air condi‐

tioning switched on.

Even if the vehicle cannot pull away, the en‐

gine restarts automatically in the following sit‐

uations:

▷

Vehicle's battery in low state of charge.

Engine-compartment lid unlatched.

Stop & go traffic.

▷

Very high temperature in passenger com‐

partment occurring while cooling function

is switched on.

The indicator light lights up.

▷

Steering wheel is turned to steer the car.

Vehicle starting to roll.

Parking the car during an automatic

engine stop

Screen fogging with automatic air condi‐

tioning switched on.

You can park your vehicle safely during an au‐

tomatic engine stop, for example if it is neces‐

sary for you to exit the car.

▷

Vehicle's battery in low state of charge.

Very low temperature in passenger com‐

partment occurring while heater is

switched on.

1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is

switched off. The Automatic Start/Stop

function is deactivated.

▷

Low brake vacuum, e.g. if the brake pedal

is pressed down several times in succes‐

sion.

2. Apply the parking brake.

You can restart the engine in the usual way by

pressing the start/stop button.

Automatic engine start

When you are ready to pull away the engine re‐

starts automatically as soon as you depress

the clutch pedal.

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The parking brake is primarily intended to pre‐

vent a stationary vehicle from rolling away.

Manually deactivating/activating the

system

When the vehicle is stationary, the parking

brake acts electromechanically on the rear

wheels. If the vehicle is rolling or driving, the

parking brake acts on the disc brakes of the

front and rear wheels via the hydraulic brake

system.

Engaging

Press the button.

▷

LED in button is on: Automatic Start/Stop

function is deactivated.

Engine is started during an automatic en‐

gine stop.

The engine can be switched off or started

only by means of the Start/Stop button.

Pull the switch. The parking brake is applied.

LED off: automatic Start/Stop function is

activated.

The indicator light on the instrument

cluster and the LED on the switch light

up. The parking brake is applied.

Automatic deactivation

The remote control does not have to be in the

ignition to apply the parking brake.

In certain situations the Automatic Start/Stop

function is automatically deactivated for safety

reasons, for example in the absence of a driver.

While the vehicle is in motion

Malfunction

If exceptional circumstances necessitate appli‐

cation while the vehicle is in motion, keep the

switch pulled out: the vehicle brakes sharply

for as long as the switch is pulled.

The Auto Start Stop function no lon‐

ger shuts down the engine. The indi‐

cator light lights up. It is possible to

keep driving. Have the system checked.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster lights up red, an audible signal

sounds and the brake lights light up.

Further information, see page 184.

As soon as you have braked the vehicle almost

to a complete stop, 3 km/h/2 mph, the parking

brake remains applied.

Parking brake

Principle

Your vehicle is equipped with an electrome‐

chanical parking brake that you apply and re‐

lease by means of a switch.

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Releasing

Turn indicators, high-beam

headlights, headlight flasher

Removing the remote control

To avoid the risk of children starting the

engine or releasing the parking brake, always

take the remote control with you when you

leave the car.◀

The parking brake can be released only with

the ignition switched on or the engine running.

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High-beam headlights

Headlight flasher

Turn indicator

Indicating a turn

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

To cancel the signal manually, press the lever

as far as the resistance point.

Manual gearbox

Press the parking brake switch. At the same

time, apply brake pedal and clutch.

If the indicator light flashes more rapidly than

usual, a turn indicator bulb has failed.

Sport-automatic transmission

Indicating a turn briefly

Press the parking brake switch while applying

the brake pedal or with the selector lever in po‐

sition P.

Press the lever as far as the resistance point

and hold it there for as long as you wish to indi‐

cate a turn.

Indicator lights

Triple turn signal

Press the lever as far as the resistance point.

The turn indicator flashes three times.

When the parking brake is released, the

indicator light on the instrument cluster

goes off.

Malfunction

If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se‐

cure the vehicle against rolling away, for exam‐

ple with a chock, if you leave the vehicle.

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You can set the system to have the turn indica‐

tors flash once or three times when this func‐

tion is selected.

Wiper system

Notes

1. Switch on ignition, see page 47.

No wiper operation in the event of frost

2. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐

tor lever up or down until the symbol ap‐

pears, accompanied by "SET".

Do not switch the wipers on if they are

frozen to the windscreen, otherwise the wiper

blades and the wiper motor could be dam‐

aged.◀

No wiper operation if the windscreen is

dry

Do not switch the wipers on if the windscreen

is dry, otherwise the wiper blades wear more

quickly and can be damaged.◀

Switching on wipers

3. Press button 2.

4. Tap button 1 on the turn indicator lever up

and down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐

pears.

Push lever upwards, arrow.

The lever returns to the default position when

released.

Normal wiper speed

Press once.

5. Press button 2.

6. Select with button 1:

The wipers switch to intermittent wipe as the

car comes to a halt.

▷

Turn indicator flashes once.

Triple turn signal.

Fast wiper speed

7. Press button 2.

Press twice or press beyond the resistance

point.

The setting is saved for the remote control

currently in use.

The wipers switch to normal speed as the car

comes to a halt.

The setting is saved for the remote control

currently in use.

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Switching off wipers, or flick-wipe

Setting speed for intermittent wipe or

sensitivity of the rain sensor

Push lever downwards, arrow.

Turn the knurled wheel.

The lever returns to the default position when

released.

Do not use the washer system in the

event of frost

Intermittent wipe or rain sensor

If the car is not fitted with a rain sensor, the in‐

termittent wipe time is a preset.

Only operate the washer systems and cleaning

equipment if you are certain that the fluid will

not freeze on the windscreen and interfere with

the view ahead. Therefore, use anti-freeze.

If the car is fitted with a rain sensor, the time

between wipes is controlled automatically and

depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The

rain sensor is located on the windscreen, di‐

rectly in front of the inside mirror.

Do not use the washer systems if the fluid res‐

ervoir is empty, or the washer pump will be

damaged.◀

Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain

sensor

Activating intermittent wipe or rain

sensor

Press the button again, arrow. LED in button

goes out.

Press the button, arrow. The LED in the button

comes on.

Disable the rain sensor in car washes

Deactivate the rain sensor in an auto‐

matic car wash to prevent the wipers from be‐

ing activated inadvertently and damaged.◀

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Cleaning windscreen and headlights

Reservoir for washer fluid

Topping up washer fluid

Only top up washer fluid when the en‐

gine has cooled down and then fully close the

lid to prevent washer fluid from making contact

with hot engine components.

Otherwise, if the fluid is spilled, there is a risk

of fire and personal safety is endangered.◀

Pull the lever, arrow.

Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is sprayed

onto the windscreen and the wipers are oper‐

ated briefly.

When the vehicle's lights are switched on, the

headlights are cleaned simultaneously at prac‐

tical intervals.

All washer jets are supplied from one tank.

Windscreen washer jets

The recommended minimum filling quantity is

1 litre, 1.7 Imp. pints.

The windscreen washer jets are heated auto‐

matically while the engine is running or the ig‐

nition is switched on.

Fill with a mixture of window cleaner concen‐

trate and tap water and, if necessary, some an‐

tifreeze in accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions.

Washer fluid

Before topping up, mix the washer fluid to

comply with the mixture ratio.

General

Do not fill with undiluted window cleaner con‐

centrate and antifreeze or with water alone

since this can result in damage to the wiper

system.

Anti-freeze protection for washer fluid

Antifreeze is flammable and can result in

injury if not used properly.

This is why it should be kept away from naked

flames.

Do not mix the window cleaner concentrates of

different manufacturers, since this can lead to

blockages in the washer jets.

Only store in the sealed original container and

out of reach of children.

Read the information and instructions on the

container.◀

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down beyond the regular full-throttle position;

resistance will be felt.

Manual gearbox

R Reverse

Engage this position only when the car is sta‐

tionary.

N Neutral

The car will be able to roll.

The vehicle remains in position N after the en‐

gine has been turned off if the remote control

is in the ignition lock. This function can be

used in a car wash, for example, see page 180.

P is automatically selected after approx. 30 mi‐

nutes.

Note the gear level

When shifting to 5th or 6th gear, push

the gearshift lever to the right. If you don't do

this, you may shift to 3rd or 4th gear, which

could cause engine damage.◀

P Park

The rear wheels are locked.

Reverse gear

Engage this position only when the car is sta‐

tionary. Overcome the resistance when press‐

ing the gearshift lever to the left.

P is automatically selected if the following con‐

ditions apply:

▷

Driver's door is opened while the engine is

running, seat belt not buckled and brake

and accelerator pedals not pressed.

Malfunction

The warning light shows yellow. In

addition, an acoustic signal is emit‐

ted.

Engine is switched off. This does not apply

if the gearbox is in N and the remote con‐

trol is in the ignition lock.

Clutch temperature too high.

Remote control is removed from the igni‐

tion, see page 47.

Further information, see page 184.

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that power‐

train position P has been engaged, otherwise

the vehicle can start moving.

8-speed sport-automatic

transmission

Engaging transmission positions

▷

It is only possible to move from transmis‐

sion position P with the engine running and

the brake pressed.

Transmission positions

D Drive, automatic position

▷

Before shifting from P or N when the vehi‐

cle is stationary, first press the brake, oth‐

erwise the desired gearshift will not be per‐

formed: shiftlock.

Use this position for all normal driving. All for‐

ward gears are selected as necessary.

Kick-down

Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum

performance. Press the accelerator pedal

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Apply the brake until you are ready to

move off

Sport program and DS manual-shift

mode

Apply the brake until you are ready to move off;

this will prevent the car creeping when a gear

is selected.◀

Activating the DS Sport program

Engaging transmission positions D, R,

N

Press the selector lever out of position D to the

left.

The Sport programme is activated and DS ap‐

pears in the instrument cluster.

Briefly press the selector lever in the desired

direction, possibly overcoming a resistance

point. When moving from P or to R, press un‐

lock button 1 simultaneously.

This position is recommended for a perform‐

ance-oriented driving style.

Activating M/S manual-shift mode

1. Press the selector lever out of position D to

the left.

The transmission position engaged is dis‐

played on the selector lever.

When you let go of the selector lever, it returns

to the central position.

2. Press the selector lever forwards or back‐

wards.

Manual operation becomes active and the gear

is shifted.

Engaging transmission position P

Engage this position only when the car is sta‐

tionary.

The gear selected appears briefly on the in‐

strument cluster, for example M1.

In M/S manual mode, the transmission upshifts

automatically, if required, when maximum en‐

gine rpm is reached.

Changing gear in manual mode

▷

To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

wards.

▷

To shift up: press the selector lever back‐

wards.

Press button P.

Gear changes are performed only at suitable

engine and road speeds; for example, the

transmission will not shift if the resulting en‐

gine speed would be too high.

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The gear selected appears briefly on the in‐

strument cluster, followed by the gear actually

in use.

▷

Change up: pull right stalk.

Change down: pull left stalk.

Upshifts and downshifts are performed only at

suitable engine and road speeds; for example,

the transmission will not shift down if the re‐

sulting engine speed would be too high.

Avoiding automatic upshifts in the manual

mode M/S

Automatic gearshifts, for example at maximum

engine speed, are not executed if one of the

following conditions is met:

The gear selected appears briefly on the in‐

strument cluster, followed by the gear actually

in use.

▷

DSC deactivated.

TRACTION activated.

SPORT+ activated.

Displays in the instrument cluster

Driving Dynamics Control, see page 89.

The kick-down is also disabled.

Switching off the Sport program/

manual operation

Press the selector lever to the right.

D is shown in the instrument cluster.

The powertrain position is displayed, and the

current gear in manual mode, e.g. M4.

Changing gears with the shift paddles

on the steering wheel

The shift paddles allow rapid gear changes be‐

cause both hands can remain on the steering

wheel.

7-speed sport-automatic

transmission with double

clutch

▷

If you switch gear with the shift paddles

whilst in automatic mode D, the vehicle

briefly switches to manual mode.

Principle

▷

If you subsequently do not operate the

shift paddles again for a certain period of

time or open the throttle to accelerate, the

transmission switches back to automatic

mode D if the selector lever is in position D.

This type of gearbox is an automated manual

gearbox with two clutches and two sub-gears.

This enables gears to be changed without

traction interruption.

Operation by means of the selector lever and

two shift paddles on the steering wheel.

Functions:

▷

Choice of manual or automatic: manual

mode or drive mode.

▷

Automatic downshift and protection

against selection of wrong gear, even in

manual mode.

▷

Launch Control, see page 61.

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▷

Automatic double declutching.

Apply the brake until you are ready to

move off

System limits

This gearbox has overheating protection that

protects the clutches against extreme loads.

Apply the brake until you are ready to move off;

this will prevent the car creeping when a gear

is selected.◀

The indicator lamp lights up yellow

when the gearbox becomes too hot.

Avoid high engine load and frequent

driving off.

If the gearbox is overheated, the indicator lamp

lights up red and the power flow to the engine

is interrupted. You may only continue your

journey once the gearbox has cooled down.

Avoid frequent, powerful moving off and hold‐

ing the vehicle in position on gradients by

slightly accelerating, otherwise the gearbox

may overheat.

Briefly press the selector lever in the desired

direction, possibly overcoming a resistance

point. From P or to R, press button 1 simulta‐

neously.

The engaged gearbox position is also dis‐

played on the selector lever.

Transmission positions

P R N D M/S + –

As soon as you let go of the selector lever, it

returns to the central position.

Displays in the instrument cluster

N Neutral

The car will be able to roll.

The vehicle remains in position N after the en‐

gine has been turned off if the remote control

is in the ignition lock. This function can be

used in a car wash, for example, see page 180.

P is automatically selected after approx. 30 mi‐

nutes.

The transmission position and the engaged

gear are displayed, e.g. M4.

D Drive mode

In Drive mode, all forward gears are changed

automatically.

Engage transmission positions N, D, R

▷

Gearbox position P can only be changed

with the engine running.

R Reverse

Engage this position only when the car is sta‐

tionary.

▷

Before moving the selector lever away

from P or N with the vehicle stationary, first

press the brake, otherwise the desired

gearshift will not be performed.

P Park

The rear wheels are locked.

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P is automatically selected if the following con‐

ditions apply:

Sport programme and M/S manual-

shift mode

▷

Driver's door is opened while the engine is

running, seat belt not buckled and brake

and accelerator pedals not pressed.

Engine is switched off. This does not apply

if the gearbox is in N and the remote con‐

trol is in the ignition lock.

Remote control is removed from the igni‐

tion, see page 47.

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that power‐

train position P has been engaged, otherwise

the vehicle can start moving.

Press the selector lever from transmission po‐

sition D to the left, the Sport program is activa‐

ted.

Engaging transmission position P

Engage this position only when the car is sta‐

tionary.

Sport program

This position is recommended for a perform‐

ance-oriented driving style.

The transmission position and the engaged

gear are displayed in the instrument cluster,

e.g. S1.

Manual mode

Manual mode is activated and the gear is

changed when the selector lever is moved for‐

ward or back or when a shift paddles is pulled.

The transmission position and the engaged

gear are displayed in the instrument cluster,

e.g. M1.

Press button P.

Kick-down

The gearbox assists in the following situations:

Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum

performance. Press the accelerator pedal be‐

yond the resistance point.

▷

Upshifts and downshifts are performed

only at suitable engine and road speeds;

for example, the transmission will not shift

down if the resulting engine speed would

be too high.

▷

When you bring the car to a halt, first gear

is engaged automatically.

Shortly before you reach the minimum

speed for the gear that is selected, the

gearbox shifts down without any action re‐

quired on your part.

Fast downshifts: you can skip gears when

downshifting in manual mode, in order to ach‐

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ieve optimum acceleration. To do so, press the

accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point.

Launch Control

Launch Control permits optimum acceleration

of the car on high-grip surfaces.

Changing to Drive mode

Press the selector lever to the right.

Avoiding overuse of Launch Control

Do not use Launch Control too often, as

otherwise the high load on the vehicle leads to

premature component wear.◀

Changing gears with the selector lever

In manual mode:

Launch Control is available when the engine is

at operating temperature, in other words after

an uninterrupted drive of at least

10 km, 6 miles.

▷

To shift up, pull the selector lever back.

To shift down, push the lever forwards.

Changing gears with the shift paddles

on the steering wheel

The shift paddles make it possible to change

gears with both hands remaining on the steer‐

ing wheel. It is not necessary to take your foot

off the accelerator.

1. With the engine running, use your left foot

to depress the brake.

2. Activate the SPORT+ program of Dynamic

Driving Control, see page 89.

3. With the vehicle stationary, activate the

manual mode and select 1st gear.

4. Fully depress accelerator pedal. The en‐

gine speed for pulling away is established.

A flag symbol appears in the instrument

cluster.

5. The car will accelerate when the brake

pedal is released. Keep the accelerator

pedal fully depressed.

6. The gearbox shifts up automatically for as

long as the accelerator pedal remains fully

depressed.

▷

Change up: pull right stalk.

Change down: pull left stalk.

Launch Control cannot be called up a second

time until a certain distance has been covered.

It is possible to change gears with the shift

paddles in Drive mode and in manual mode.

Launch Control cannot be used for the first

time until after the running-in phase, see

page 114.

Changing gear in manual mode

With manual mode active, see page 60, you

use the shift paddles or the selector lever to

shift gear.

To maintain vehicle stability, always activate

DSC where possible.

Changing gear in Drive mode

You can also change gear with the shift pad‐

dles in Drive mode.

Manual release and application of the

transmission interlock

If the power supply is interrupted, for example

if the battery runs flat or is disconnected or a

fault develops in the on-board electrics, the

transmission lockout has to be released man‐

If subsequently the shift paddles are not oper‐

ated for a certain period of time and the car is

not accelerated accordingly, the forward gears

are changed again automatically.

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ually as otherwise the rear wheels are locked

and the car cannot be towed.

Locking the transmission lockout again

After parking the vehicle, engage the

transmission lockout again, as otherwise the

vehicle could begin to roll.◀

Only unlock the transmission lockout manually

for towing. Engage the parking brake before‐

hand so that the vehicle cannot roll. When you

part the vehicle, be sure to manually re-engage

the transmission lockout, see page 62.

Locking manually

1. Press the button, see arrow. The transmis‐

sion interlock is locked again.

Manual release

1. Unclip the gaiter of the selector lever.

2. Pull the gaiter up over the selector lever

until the gaiter is inside out.

2. Reclip the cover frame into position.

3. Clip the sleeve of the selector lever back

into place.

4. Apply the parking brake.

3. Unclip and lift the cover frame.

Starting assistance, see page 175, towing,

see page 176.

4. Insert a suitable Allen key into the opening,

arrow 1.

Turning Allen key in correct direction

Do not turn the Allen key in the oppo‐

site direction as this could damage the

mechanism.◀

5. Turn the Allen key as far as it will go, ar‐

row 2. The transmission interlock is re‐

leased.

6. Pull the Allen key out of the aperture.

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