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Setting steering wheel position

WARNING

 You must not adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving!

 The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering wheel

 fig. 99. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag

system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!

 For safety reasons the lever must always be firmly pushed up to avoid the

steering wheel altering its position unintentionally when driving - risk of acci-

dent!

 If you adjust the steering wheel further towards the head, you will reduce

Fig. 98 Adjustable steering

the protection offered by the driver airbag in the event of an accident. Check

wheel: Lever below steering

that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.

column

 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.

Ignition lock

Fig. 99 Safe distance to steering

wheel

You can set the height and the forward/back position of the steering wheel to the

desired position.

– Adjust the driver seat  page 56.

– Pull the lever below the steering wheel down  fig. 98, 

– Set the steering wheel to the desired position concerning height and

Fig. 100 Ignition lock positions

forward/back position.

– Then push the lever up against the steering column until it locks into place.

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Petrol engines

WARNING

A - ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked.

 When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position 2

A (ignition

A - ignition switched on

switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the

A - start engine

warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unexpected

locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident!

Diesel engines

 Do not withdraw the ignition key from the lock until the vehicle has come to

A - interruption of fuel supply, ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be

a stop. The steering lock can engage immediately - risk of accident!

locked.

 Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle, even

A - heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on

for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.

 You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating

The children might otherwise start the engine or switch on electrical equipment

(e.g. power windows) - risk of accident or injury!

period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.

A - start engine

Starting the engine

Applies to all models:

Position 1

General

To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until the

You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.

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

 Place the gearshift lever into neutral and put on the handbrake firmly before

your vehicle 

starting the engine.

Position 2

 The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine - the starter

Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or cannot

then only has to crank the engine.

 Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage to

easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock.

the starter.

Position 3

The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after starting

The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low beam or main

the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the hydraulic valve clearance

beam or other electrical components with major power consumption are briefly

compensation. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.

A when one releases the key.

switched off. The ignition key moves back into position 2

A each time before starting the

The ignition key must be turned back into position 1

If the engine does not start ...

engine again. The starter repeat lock in the ignition lock prevents the starter being

You can use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid  page 173.

engaged when the engine is running and thus getting damaged.

It is only possible to tow-start vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox. The tow-starting

distance must not be more than 50 metres  page 175.

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It may be necessary, if the engine is very hot, to slightly depress the accelerator after

WARNING

the engine has started.

 Never run the engine in non ventilated or enclosed areas. The exhaust gases

of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon monoxide a

Diesel engines

poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and

death.

Glow plug system

 Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.

Diesel engines are equipped with a glow plug system, the preglow period being

controlled automatically in line with the coolant temperature and outside tempera-

ture.

Caution

 The starter may only be operated (ignition key position 3

A ), if the engine is not

The preglow indicator light  comes on after the ignition has been switched on.

running. If the starter is immediately operated after switching off the engine, the starter

You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating

or the engine can be damaged.

period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.

 Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as the

 You should start the engine immediately after the glow plug warning light  has

engine has not yet reached its normal operating temperature - risk of damaging the

gone out.

engine!

 The glow plug warning light will come on for about one second if the engine is at a

 Vehicles which are fitted with an exhaust gas catalytic converter should not be tow-

normal operating temperature or if the outside temperature is above +5°C. This

started over a distance of more than 50 metres.

means that you can start the engine right away.

 Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not start right

For the sake of the environment

awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.

Never warm up the engine when the vehicle is standing. Drive off right away. Through

 It is possible that the fuse on the diesel preglow system is defect if the engine still

this the engine reaches its operating temperature more rapidly and the pollutant emis-

does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary  page 177.

sions are lower.

 Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.

Petrol engines

Starting the engine after the fuel tank has run dry

It may take longer than normal to start the engine after refuelling if the fuel tank has

These engines are fitted with a starter system which selects the correct fuel-air mixture

run completely dry - up to one minute. This is because the fuel system must first of all

for every external air temperature.

be filled while the attempting to start the engine.

 Do not depress accelerator before and when starting engine.

 Interrupt the attempt at starting after 10 seconds if the engine does not start right

Switching off the engine

awayand wait for about 30 seconds before repeating the attempt.

 It is possible that the fuse on the electrical fuel pump is defect if the engine still

– The engine can be switched off by turning the ignition key into position 1

does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary  page 177.

 page 87, fig. 100.

 Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.

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Shift into reverse only when the vehicle is stationary. Depress the clutch pedal and

WARNING

hold it fully depressed. Wait a moment before engaging reverse gear in order to avoid

 Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary - risk of accident!

any shift noises.

 The brake booster only operates when the engine is running. Greater phys-

The reversing lights will come on once reverse gear is engaged, provided the ignition

ical effort for braking is required when engine is switched off. Because if you do

is on.

not stop as normal, this can cause an accident and severe injuries.

WARNING

Caution

Never engage the reverse gear when driving - risk of accident!

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

Note

to run at idling speed for about 2 minutes. This prevents any accumulation of heat

 One should not lay the hand on the shift lever while driving the vehicle. The pres-

when the engine is switched off.

sure 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.

Note

 Depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears, in order to avoid unnecessary

 The radiator fan may continue running for a further 10 minutes or so after the

wear and damage.

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 accu-

mulation of heat in the engine or if the engine is warm and the engine compartment is

Handbrake

additionally heated by strong sunlight.

 This is why particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine

compartment  page 148, “Working in the engine compartment”.

Shifting

Fig. 102 Centre console: Hand-

brake

Applying the handbrake

– Pull the handbrake lever up fully.

Fig. 101 Shift pattern on models

fitted with 5-speed manual

gearbox

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Rear parking aid*

Releasing the handbrake

– Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time press in the locking

The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles behind the vehicle.

button  page 90, fig. 102.

– Hold the button pressed and push the handbrake lever down fully 

The handbrake warning light  lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided the

ignition is on.

A warning signal sounds and the following text appears in the display* if you have

inadvertently driven off with the handbrake applied:

HANDBRAKE ON

The handbrake warning is activated if you drive at a speed of more than 6 km/h for

Fig. 103 Parking aid: Detection

more than 3 seconds.

range of rear sensors

WARNING

The audible parking aid determines the distance between the rear bumper and an

 Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which

obstacle located behind the vehicle with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The sensors are

integrated in the rear bumper.

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

Range of sensors

addition this can result in premature wear of the rear brake pads.

The clearance warning begins at a distance of about 160 cm from the obstacle (area

 Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for

A  fig. 103). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as the clear-

example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle

ance is reduced.

might then move off - risk of accident!

A ) - danger area.

A continuous tone sounds from a distance of approx. 30 cm (area B

You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds!

Caution

Each time the vehicle is parked, first of all apply the handbrake and then additionally

Activating

engage the 1st gear.

The parking aid is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged and the igni-

tion is turned on. This is confirmed by a brief acknowledgement signal.

Deactivating

The parking aid is deactivated by removing the reverse gear.

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WARNING (continued)

 The parking aid is not a substitute for the driver paying proper attention and

 In order to prevent unintentional use of the cruise control system, always

it is always the driver's responsibility to take care when parking the vehicle or

switch off the system after use.

carrying out similar manoeuvres.

 You should therefore satisfy yourself, before reversing, that there is no

Note

small obstacle, such as a rock, thin post, trailer drawbar etc., behind your

 Models fitted with a manual gearbox: Always depress the clutch pedal if you switch

vehicle. Such an obstacle might not be within the range detected by the

on the cruise control system when the gearbox is in Neutral! Otherwise the engine can

sensors.

rev up unintentionally.

 The cruise control system is not able to maintain a constant speed when driving on

Note

steep downhill sections. The weight of the vehicle increases the speed at which it

 The parking aid does not operate if you are towing a trailer (applies to models

travels. One should shift down in good time to a lower gear or slow the vehicle down

which feature a factory-fitted towing device*).

by applying the foot brake.

 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 indicates a

Storing a speed

system fault. 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.

Cruise control system (CCS)*

Introduction

The cruise control system (CCS) maintains a constant speed, more than 30 km/h (20

Fig. 104 Operating lever: Rocker

button and switch of the cruise

mph), once it has been set, without you having to depress the accelerator pedal. This

control system

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 - particularly on long

A and rocker

The cruise control system is operated by means of the slide switch A

journeys - for you to rest your “accelerator foot”.

A in the left lever of the multi-functional switch.

button B

A  fig. 104 into the ON

– Switch on the cruise control system by sliding the switch A

WARNING

position.

 For safety reasons, the cruise control system must not be used in dense

A in the

– After the desired speed has been reached, briefly press the rocker button B

traffic or on unfavourable road surfaces (such as icy roads, slippery roads,

SET position.

loose gravel) - risk of accident!

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A from the SET position, the speed you have stored

After releasing the rocker button B

– If you release the rocker button when the vehicle is travelling at a speed of less than

(above 30 km/hour 20 mph) is maintained at a constant speed without having to

30 km/h, the speed is not stored, the memory is erased. It is then necessary to again

A in the position SET after an increase in

depress the accelerator.

store the speed with the rocker button B

speed of the vehicle to more than 30 km/hour.

You can increase the speed by depressing the accelerator. Releasing the accelerator

will cause the speed to drop again to the set speed.

Switching off the cruise control system temporarily

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

– You can switch off temporarily the cruise control system, if you depress the brake

be cancelled in the memory. You then have to re-store the desired speed.

or clutch pedal.

One can reduce the speed in the usual manner. The system is switched off temporarily

A to the

– You can likewise switch off the cruise control system by sliding the switch A

by actuating the brake or clutch pedal  page 93.

right - into the OFF position.

The set speed remains stored in the memory.

WARNING

You can resume the stored speed by releasing the brake pedal or clutch pedal and by

First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that

A  page 92, fig. 104 in the RES position.

briefly pressing the rocker button B

moment before resuming the stored speed.

Changing a stored speed

WARNING

First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that

You can also change the speed of the vehicle without depressing the

moment before resuming the stored speed.

accelerator.

Faster

Switching off the cruise control system completely

– You can increase the stored speed without depressing the accelerator, by pressing

A  page 92, fig. 104 into the OFF position.

– Move the slide switch A

A  page 92, fig. 104 in the RES position.

the rocker button B

– The speed of the vehicle will increase continuously if you hold the button B

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.

Slower

A in the SET

– You can decrease the stored speed by pressing the rocker button B

position.

– 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.

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