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122 Starting-off and Driving  
Starting-off and Driving  
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Push the lever upwards as far as the stop.  
Setting steering wheel position  
WARNING  
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You must not adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving!  
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The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering  
wheel ⇒ fig. 145. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the  
airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!  
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For safety reasons the lever must always be firmly pushed up to avoid the  
steering wheel altering its position unintentionally when driving - risk of  
accident!  
Fig. 144 Adjustable steering  
wheel: Lever below steering  
column  
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If you adjust the steering wheel further towards the head, you will reduce  
the protection offered by the driver airbag in the event of an accident. Check  
that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.  
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When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the  
outer edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering  
wheel firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g. in the middle  
of the steering wheel or at the inner steering wheel edge). In such cases,  
injuries to the arms, the hands and the head can occur when the driver  
airbag is deployed.  
Fig. 145 Safe distance to  
steering wheel  
You can set the height and the forward/back position of the steering  
wheel to the desired position.  
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Adjust the driver seat ⇒ page 12.  
Pull the lever below the steering column ⇒ fig. 144 down ⇒  
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Set the steering wheel to the desired position (concerning height and  
forward/back position).  
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Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or  
Ignition lock  
cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock.  
3
Position A  
The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low beam or  
main beam or other electrical components with major power consumption are  
2
briefly switched off. The ignition key moves back into position A when one  
releases the key.  
1
The ignition key must be turned back into position Aeach time before starting the  
engine again. The starter repeat lock in the ignition lock prevents the starter being  
engaged when the engine is running and thus getting damaged.  
Fig. 146 Ignition lock posi-  
tions  
Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox)  
You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selector  
lever is in position P.  
Petrol engines  
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A - ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked.  
WARNING  
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A - ignition switched on  
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When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position A(igni-  
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A - start engine  
tion switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by  
the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unex-  
pected locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident!  
Diesel engines  
1
A - interruption of fuel supply, ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can  
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Only remove the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has  
be locked.  
come to a standstill (by applying the handbrake or moving the selector lever  
into the position P). The steering lock can engage immediately - risk of acci-  
dent!  
2
A - heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on  
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You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating  
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.  
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Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle,  
even for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the  
vehicle. The children might otherwise start the engine or switch on electrical  
equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of accident or injury!  
3
A - start engine  
Applies to all models:  
1
Position A  
To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until  
the steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always lock the steering as  
a general rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible theft  
of your vehicle ⇒  
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2
Position A  
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124 Starting-off and Driving  
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Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the  
engine has not yet reached its normal operating temperature - risk of damaging the  
engine!  
Starting the engine  
General  
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Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaust gas catalytic converter should not be  
You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.  
tow-started over a distance of more than 50 metres.  
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Place the gearshift lever into neutral (or place the selector lever to the position  
P or N in the case of an automatic gearbox) and put on the handbrake firmly before  
For the sake of the environment  
starting the engine.  
Never warm up the engine when the vehicle is standing. Drive off right away.  
Through this the engine reaches its operating temperature more rapidly and the  
pollutant emissions are lower.  
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The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine which  
means that the starter only has to crank the engine.  
Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage  
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to the starter.  
Petrol engines  
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after  
starting the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the hydraulic valve  
clearance compensation. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.  
These engines are fitted with a starter system which selects the correct fuel/air  
mixture for every external air temperature.  
If the engine does not start ...  
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Do not operate accelerator before and when starting engine.  
You can use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid ⇒ page 252.  
Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not start  
right awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.  
It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox. The tow-  
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It is possible that the fuse on the electrical fuel pump is defect if the engine still  
does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary ⇒ page 258.  
Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.  
starting distance must not be more than 50 metres ⇒ page 256.  
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WARNING  
It may be necessary, if the engine is very hot, to slightly depress the accelerator  
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Never run the engine in non ventilated or enclosed areas. The exhaust  
after the engine has started.  
gases of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon  
monoxide a poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon monoxide can cause uncon-  
sciousness and death.  
Diesel engines  
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Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.  
Glow plug system  
Diesel engines are equipped with a glow plug system, the preglow period being  
controlled automatically in line with the coolant temperature and outside temper-  
ature.  
Caution  
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The starter may only be operated (ignition key position A), if the engine is not  
running. If the starter is immediately operated after switching off the engine, the  
starter or the engine can be damaged.  
The preglow indicator light comes on after the ignition has been switched on.  
Starting-off and Driving 125  
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating  
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.  
Caution  
you should not switch the engine off right away at the end of your journey after the  
engine has been operated for a lengthy period at high loads but should be allowed  
it to run at idling speed for about 2 minutes. This prevents any accumulation of heat  
when the engine is switched off.  
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You should start the engine immediately after the glow plug warning light   
has gone out.  
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The glow plug warning light will come on for about one second if the engine is  
at a normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This  
means that you can start the engine right away.  
Note  
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Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not start  
right awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.  
It is possible that the fuse on the diesel preglow system is defect if the engine  
still does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary ⇒ page 258.  
Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.  
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The radiator fan may continue running for a further 10 minutes or so after the  
engine and the ignition have been switched off. The coolant fan may, however, also  
switch on again after some time if the coolant temperature rises because of an  
accumulation of heat in the engine or if the engine is warm and the engine  
compartment is additionally heated by strong sunlight.  
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Starting the engine after the fuel tank has run dry  
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This is why particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine  
compartment ⇒ page 225, “Working in the engine compartment”.  
It may take longer than normal to start the engine after refuelling if the fuel tank has  
run completely dry - up to one minute. This is because the fuel system must first of  
all be filled while the attempting to start the engine.  
Shifting (manual gearbox)  
Switching off the engine  
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The engine can be switched off by turning the ignition key from posi-  
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tion A into ⇒ page 123, fig. 146.  
WARNING  
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Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary - risk of acci-  
dent!  
Fig. 147 The shift pattern: 5-  
speed or 6-speed manual  
gearbox  
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The brake booster only operates when the engine is running. Greater  
physical effort for braking is required when engine is switched off. Because  
if you do not stop as normal, this can cause an accident and severe injuries.  
Shift into reverse only when the vehicle is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal and  
hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment before engaging reverse gear in order to  
avoid any shift noises.  
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126 Starting-off and Driving  
The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the igni-  
tion is on.  
Releasing the handbrake  
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Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time press in the  
locking button ⇒ fig. 148.  
WARNING  
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Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully  
Never engage the reverse gear when driving - risk of accident!  
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The handbrake warning light lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided  
the ignition is on.  
Note  
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One should not lay the hand on the shift lever while driving the vehicle. The  
pressure of the hand will be transferred to the gearshift forks in the gearbox. This  
can, over a period of time, lead to early wear of the gearshift forks.  
A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display* if you have  
inadvertently driven off with the handbrake applied:  
Handbrake on  
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Depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears, in order to avoid unneces-  
sary wear and damage to the clutch.  
The handbrake warning is activated if you drive at a speed of more than 6 km/h for  
more than 3 seconds.  
Handbrake  
WARNING  
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Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake  
which is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating  
which will have a negative effect on the operation of the brake system - risk  
of accident! In addition this can result in premature wear of the rear brake  
pads.  
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Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for  
example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle  
might then move off - risk of accident!  
Fig. 148 Centre console:  
Handbrake  
Caution  
After the car has come to a stop, always first of all apply the handbrake firmly before  
then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or moving the selector lever  
into position P (automatic gearbox).  
Applying the handbrake  
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Pull the handbrake lever up fully.  
Starting-off and Driving 127  
Owner's Manual radio* or navigation*. This improves the audibility of the parking  
aid.  
Rear parking aid*  
The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the vehicle.  
Activating  
The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and the  
ignition is turned on. This is confirmed by a brief acknowledgement signal.  
Deactivating  
The parking aid is deactivated by removing the reverse gear.  
WARNING  
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The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention  
and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when parking the  
vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.  
Fig. 149 Parking aid: Detec-  
tion range of rear sensors  
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You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no  
The audible parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper and an  
obstacle located behind the vehicle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The tones  
of the parking aid can be adapted in the menu of the information display*  
⇒ page 29. The sensors are integrated in the rear bumper.  
small obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., behind your  
vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the range detected by the  
sensors.  
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Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of  
clothing cannot reflect the signal of the parking aid. Thus, these objects or  
people who wear such clothing are not recognised by the sensors of the  
parking aid.  
Range of sensors  
The clearance warning begins at a distance of about 160 cm from the obstacle (area  
A
A ⇒ fig. 149). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as the  
clearance is reduced.  
B
A continuous tone sounds from a distance of approx. 30 cm (area A) - danger area.  
Note  
You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds! If the vehicle is  
equipped with a factory-fitted towing device*, the border of the danger area starts,  
continuous tone, 5 cm further behind the vehicle. The vehicle can be extended  
through an installed detachable towing device.  
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The parking aid does not operate if you are towing a trailer (applies to models  
which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).  
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If a warning signal sounds for about 3 seconds after switching the ignition on  
and engaging reverse gear, and there is no obstacle close to your vehicle, this indi-  
cates a system fault. Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.  
On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted radio* or navigation*, the distance to the  
obstruction is shown graphically on the display. On vehicles with a factory-fitted  
towing device, the sensors are deactivated when towing a trailer. The driver is also  
informed of the radio* or the navigation* by a graphic display (vehicle towing a  
trailer) on the display. The radio* or navigation*, which is factory-fitted, can be set  
so that the play function volume decreases when activating the parking aid, see  
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The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to  
operate properly.  
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128 Starting-off and Driving  
A
behind the vehicle (area A). The interval between the warning signals becomes  
Front and rear parking aid*  
shorter as the clearance is reduced.  
The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles in front and behind  
the vehicle.  
B
A continuous tone sounds from a distance of approx. 30 cm (area A) - danger area.  
From this moment on do not continue driving! If the vehicle is equipped with a  
factory-fitted towing device*, the border of the danger area starts - continuous  
tone - 5 cm further behind the vehicle. The vehicle can be extended through an  
installed detachable towing device.  
On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted radio* or navigation*, the distance to the  
obstruction is shown graphically on the display. On vehicles with a factory-fitted  
towing device, the rear sensors are deactivated when towing a trailer. The driver is  
also informed of the radio* or the navigation* by a graphic display (vehicle towing  
a trailer) on the display. The radio* or navigation*, which is factory-fitted, can be set  
so that the play function volume decreases when activating the parking aid, see  
Owner's Manual radio* or navigation*. This improves the audibility of the parking  
aid.  
Fig. 150 Activating the  
parking aid  
Activating  
The parking aid is activated when the reverse gear is engaged and the ignition is  
turned on or by pressing the button ⇒ fig. 150 - the symbol  
lights up in the  
button. The activation is confirmed by a brief acknowledgement signal.  
Deactivating  
The parking aid is deactivated after pressing the button°  
⇒ fig. 150 or at a speed  
of more than 10 km/h - the symbol in the button is no longer illuminated.  
Fig. 151 Parking aid: Detec-  
tion range of the front  
sensors  
WARNING  
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The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention  
and it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when reversing the  
vehicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.  
The audible parking aid determines the distance between the front or rear bumper  
and an obstacle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors are integrated in the  
front and rear bumper. The signal tones for the front parking aid sound higher as  
standard than for the rear parking aid. The tones of the parking aid can be adapted  
in the menu of the information display* ⇒ page 29.  
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You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no  
small obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., in front or  
behind your vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the range  
detected by the sensors.  
Range of sensors  
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Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of  
clothing cannot reflect the signal of the parking aid. Thus, these objects or  
The distance warning begins at a distance of about 120°cm from the obstacle in  
A
front of the vehicle (area A ⇒ fig. 151) and about 160 cm from the obstacle  
Starting-off and Driving 129  
WARNING (continued)  
WARNING (continued)  
people who wear such clothing are not recognised by the sensors of the  
parking aid.  
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In order to prevent unintentional use of the cruise control system, always  
switch off the system after use.  
Note  
Note  
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Only the front parking aid operates if you are towing a trailer (applies only to  
models which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).  
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Models fitted with a manual gearbox: Always depress the clutch pedal if you  
switch on the cruise control system when the gearbox is in Neutral. Otherwise the  
engine can rev up unintentionally.  
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If a warning signal sounds for about 3 seconds after activating the system and  
there is no obstacle close to your vehicle, this indicates a system fault. The fault is  
confirmed additionally when the symbol  
fig. 150. Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.  
The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to  
operate properly.  
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The cruise control system is not able to maintain a constant speed when driving  
flashes in the button ⇒ page 128,  
on steep downhill sections. The weight of the vehicle increases the speed at which  
it travels. One should shift down in good time to a lower gear or slow the vehicle  
down by applying the foot brake.  
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It is not possible on vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox to switch on the  
cruise control system if the selector lever is in the position P, N or R.  
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If the parking aid is activated and the selector lever of the automatic gearbox is  
in the position A, warning signal indicates interruption (vehicle can no longer  
P
move).  
Storing a speed  
Cruise control system (CCS)*  
Introduction  
The cruise control system (CCS) maintains a constant speed, more than 30 km/h (20  
mph), once it has been set, without you having to depress the accelerator pedal.  
This is only possible within the range which is permitted by the power output and  
braking power of the engine. The cruise control system makes it possible - particu-  
larly on long journeys - for you to rest your “accelerator foot”.  
Fig. 152 Operating lever:  
Rocker button and switch of  
cruise control system  
WARNING  
A
The cruise control system is operated by means of the switch A and  
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The cruise control system must not, for safety reasons, be used in dense  
traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads or  
loose chippings) - risk of accident!  
B
rocker button A in the left lever of the multi-functional switch.  
A
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Press the switch A ⇒ fig. 152 into the position ON.  
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B
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After the desired speed has been reached, press the rocker button A  
Slower  
into the SET position.  
B
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You can decrease the stored speed by pressing the rocker button A  
in the SET position.  
B
After you have released the rocker button Aout of the position SET, the speed you  
have just stored is maintained at a constant speed without having to depress the  
accelerator.  
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Holding down the rocker button pressed in the SET position will cause  
the speed of the vehicle to reduce continuously. Once the vehicle has  
reached the desired speed, release the rocker button. The set speed is  
then stored in the memory.  
You can increase the speed by depressing the accelerator. Releasing the acceler-  
ator will cause the speed to drop again to the set speed.  
This does not apply, however, if you drive at a speed which is more than 10 km/h  
higher than the set speed for a period of longer than 5 minutes. The stored speed  
will be cancelled in the memory. You then have to re-store the desired speed.  
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If you release the rocker button when the vehicle is travelling at a  
speed of less than 30 km/h, the speed is not stored, the memory is  
erased. It is then necessary to again store the speed with the rocker  
One can reduce the speed in the usual manner. The system is switched off tempo-  
rarily by actuating the brake or clutch pedal ⇒ page 130.  
B
button Ain the position SET after an increase in speed of the vehicle  
to more than 30 km/hour.  
WARNING  
Switching off the cruise control system temporarily  
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that  
moment before resuming the stored speed.  
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You can switch off the cruise control system temporarily by  
depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal, on models with auto-  
matic gearbox and only with brake pedal.  
Changing a stored speed  
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You can switch off temporarily the cruise control system, if you press  
You can also change the speed of the vehicle without depressing the  
accelerator.  
A
the switch A in the middle position.  
The set speed remains stored in the memory.  
Faster  
The Resumption of the stored speed is achieved by releasing the brake or clutch  
pedal, on vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox only after releasing the brake pedal  
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You can increase the stored speed without depressing the acceler-  
B
ator, by pressing the rocker button A⇒ page 129, fig. 152 in the RES  
B
and after shortly pressing the rocker button A ⇒ page 129, fig. 152 into the posi-  
position.  
tion RES.  
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The speed of the vehicle will increase continuously if you hold the  
rocker button pressed in the RES position. Once the vehicle has  
reached the desired speed, release the rocker button. The set speed is  
then stored in the memory.  
WARNING  
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that  
moment before resuming the stored speed.  
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Switching off the cruise control system completely  
A
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Press the switch A ⇒ page 129, fig. 152 to the right into position  
OFF.  
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