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110 Starting-off and Driving

Starting-off and Driving

Setting steering wheel position

WARNING (Continued)

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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 de-

ployed.

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Fig. 114 Adjustable steering wheel: Lever below the steering wheel/safe distance to the

steering wheel

Ignition lock

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 72.

Pull the lever below the steering wheel down ⇒ꢀfig. 114 - left ⇒ꢀ

Set the steering wheel to the desired position (concerning height and forward/

back position).

.

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Push the lever upwards as far as the stop.

Fig. 115 Ignition lock positions

WARNING

Petrol engines

●

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

1

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

- ignition switched on

●

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

2

3

⇒ꢀfig. 114 - right. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the

- start engine

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

Diesel engines

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

dent!

1

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

be locked.

2

- heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on

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

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period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.

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3

- start engine

Starting the engine

Applies to all models:

General

1

Position

To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel un-

til 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

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

Manual gearbox

theft of your vehicle ⇒ꢀ

.

–

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

starting the engine.

2

Position

–

Engage the clutch pedal and keep it depressed until the engine starts.

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

cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock.

If you start the engine without depressing the clutch pedal, the engine does not

start and the following message appears in the Information display Depress

clutch! (Depress clutch!) or CLUTCH in the display of the instrument cluster.

3

Position

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

–

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

to the starter.

2

briefly switched off. The ignition key moves back into position

ses the key.

when one relea-

Automatic gearbox

1

The ignition key must be turned back into position

each time before starting

–

Place the gearshift lever into P or N before starting the engine, and apply the

handbrake firmly.

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.

–

On vehicles equipped with the KESSY system, engage the clutch pedal and

keep it depressed until the engine starts.

Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox)

You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selec-

tor lever is in position P.

If you start the engine without depressing the brake pedal, the engine does not

start and the following message appears in the Information display Depress brake

pedal! or BRAKE in the display of the instrument cluster. At the same time, the

warning light  lights up.

WARNING

2

●

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

(ignition

–

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

to the starter.

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 unexpected

locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident!

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.

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Only remove the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has

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!

If the engine does not start ...

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You can use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid ⇒ꢀpage 224.

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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!

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WARNING

Diesel engines

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

Glow plug system

gases of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon mon-

oxide a poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness

and death.

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.

●

Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.

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

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

period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.

CAUTION

3

●

The starter may only be operated (ignition key position ), 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.

●

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

has gone out.

●

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

●

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

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

ing the engine!

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

This means that you can start the engine right away.

●

Do not tow start the engine - danger of damaging the engine. On vehicles with

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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 229.

Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.

a catalytic converter, unburnt fuel may get into the catalytic converter where it

may ignite. This in turn may damage or destroy the catalytic converter. You can

use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid ⇒ꢀpage 224, Jump-starting.

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For the sake of the environment

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.

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 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.

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Petrol engines

Switching off the engine

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

mixture for every external air temperature.

–

The engine can be switched off by turning the ignition key from position

1

⇒ꢀfig. 115 into position

.

●

Do not operate accelerator before and when starting engine.

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 electrical fuel pump is defect if the engine

still does not start. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary ⇒ꢀpage 229.

Contact the nearest specialist garage to obtain professional assistance.

WARNING

●

Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary - risk of acci-

dent!

●

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.

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

after the engine has started.

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CAUTION

Note

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 al-

lowed it to run at idling speed for about 2 minutes. This prevents any accumula-

tion of heat when the engine is switched off.

●

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.

●

Depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gears, in order to avoid unneces-

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sary wear and damage.

Note

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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, al-

so 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 com-

partment is additionally heated by strong sunlight.

Pedals

Operation of the pedals must not be hindered!

●

This is why particular care is required when carrying out any work in the en-

WARNING

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gine compartment ⇒ꢀpage 198, Working in the engine compartment.

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In the driver's footwell, only a footmat, which is attached to the two corre-

sponding attachment points, may be used.

No objects are allowed in the driver's footwell – risk of obstruction or limi-

Shifting (manual gearbox)

●

tation in operating the pedal!

Note

●

Greater brake pedal distances may be needed when there is a fault in the

brake system.

Use only footmats from the range of ŠKODA Original Accessories, which are at-

●

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tached at two attachment points.

Fig. 116 The shift pattern: 5-speed or 6-

speed manual gearbox

Handbrake

Shift into reverse only when the car 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.

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

tion is on.

WARNING

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

Fig. 117 Centre console: Handbrake

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Applying the handbrake

Unlocking and locking the steering

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Pull the handbrake lever up fully.

Releasing the handbrake

–

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

button ⇒ꢀfig. 117.

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 Information display

if you have inadvertently driven off with the handbrake applied:

Fig. 118 Starter button

Release parking brake! (Release parking brake!)

It is necessary that a valid key is in the vehicle in order to unlock the steering.

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

for more than 3 seconds.

Unlocking the steering

–

Open the driver door and enter the vehicle.

–

When closing the driver door, the steering is unlocked within 2 seconds.

WARNING

●

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

Locking the steering

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.

–

Bring the vehicle to a stop.

–

Switch off the engine and/or the ignition by pressing the starter button

⇒ꢀfig. 118.

●

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

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

might then move off - risk of accident!

–

When opening the driver door, the steering is locked.

The steering is also locked after locking the vehicle.

CAUTION

If the steering is locked and the KESSY system does not manage to unlock the

steering lock the first time (e.g. if the wheels rest against the curb), the attempt

will be repeated twice by the system.

After the car has come to a stop, always first of all apply the handbrake firmly be-

fore then additionally engaging a gear (manual gearbox) or moving the selector

lever into position P (automatic gearbox).

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Even if the steering lock is not released afterwards, the system will ask you to

move the steering wheel with a message in the information display Move steering

wheel! or in the display of the instrument cluster MOVE STEERING. In 2 seconds, 3

additional attempts are made to unlock the steering wheel. At the same time, the

warning light  flashes.

KESSY system

Introduction

Even if the steering lock is not released afterwards, the following message is dis-

played for 10 seconds on vehicles with an information display Steering wheel still

locked. .

The KESSY system makes it possible to switch the ignition on/off and to start/

stop the engine without actively using the key.

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It is necessary to eliminate the possible cause which prevents the unlocking and

repeat the attempt to unlock the steering.

Emergency ignition shutoff system

In an emergency it is possible to switch off the ignition even at speeds greater

than 2 km/h, by way of the so-called emergency ignition shutoff system.

Engine protection for electric steering lock

The electric steering lock has an engine protection which slows down the locking

and unlocking of the steering if the starter button is pressed repeatedly at short

intervals.

–

Press the starter button ⇒ꢀfig. 118 for longer than 1 second or press it twice

within 1 second.

Note

WARNING

●

After pressing the starter button while the steering is locked, the steering is

Never switch off the ignition while driving, otherwise the steering and brake

assist do no longer function - risk of accident!

unlocked, the electrical components are activated (e.g. radio, navigation system

etc.) and the igntion is switched on.

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●

If you do not exit or enter the vehicle again using the valid key after locking

the steering, however you wish to unlock the steering, you must press the starter

button. At the same time, electrical components are activated (e.g. radio, naviga-

tion system etc.) and the ignition is switched on.

Starting engine

It is necessary that a valid key is in the vehicle, the steering is unlocked and the

ignition is switched on in order to start the vehicle. On vehicles with manual gear-

box, hold the clutch pressed when starting the vehicle, on vehicles with automatic

gearbox move the selector lever into position P or N and hold the brake pedal

pressed until the engine starts.

●

If you switch off the ignition or the engine by pressing the starter button and

if the driver door is already opened, the steering will not lock. In order to lock the

steering, it is necessary to close and open the driver door again or to lock the ve-

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hicle with the aid of the sensor

⇒ꢀfig. 14.

Petrol engines

Switching on the ignition

–

Press the starter button ⇒ꢀfig. 118 until the engine has started.

It is necessary that a valid key is in the vehicle and that the steering is unlocked in

order to switch on the ignition.

Diesel engines

–

If the starter button is pressed during the whole preglow period, the engine

starts after the warning light  has gone out.

–

The ignition is switched on by briefly pressing the starter button ⇒ꢀfig. 118.

The diesel engine can also be started by pressing the starter button, the ignition

is switched on and the preglow warning light  lights up. You must wait until the

preglow warning light  goes out and then press the starter button again until

the engine starts.

Once you switch on the ignition and open the driver door, the message Switch off

ignition! appears in the information display. Switch off ignition.

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Switching off the ignition

If in an emergency, the engine must be started quickly (e.g. in a critical situation),

you can start the engine by pressing the starter button again before the preglow

warning light goes out.

–

The ignition is switched off by briefly pressing the starter button ⇒ꢀfig. 118.

The ignition can be switched off up to a speed of 2 km/h.

WARNING

On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, the clutch must not be pressed after

switching off the ignition otherwise the system would try to start.

Never leave the key in the vehicle in the area where there are children, be-

cause they can easily start the vehicle - risk of accident!

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On vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be in the

position P or N and the brake pedal must not be pressed.

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Note

If the steering is locked while the engine is started, it is unlocked by pressing the

starter button, the electrical components (e.g. radio, radio navigation system etc.)

are activated, the ignition is switched on and the engine is started.

The KESSY system is protected against inadvertently switching off the engine

while driving, this means that the engine can only be switched off in an emergen-

cy ⇒ꢀpage 115.

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Emergency start-up of engine

Parking aid

Rear parking aid

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

Fig. 119 Emergency start-up of engine

if the check for the authorized key is not successful, the following message ap-

pears in the instrument cluster Key not found or in the display of the instrument

cluster NO KEY nd the emergency start-up of the engine must be carried out.

Fig. 120 Parking aid: Detection range of

rear sensors

–

Press the starter button ⇒ꢀfig. 119 and then hold the key at the starter button

or

The audible parking aid determines the distance from the rear bumper to an ob-

stacle behind the car with the aid of ultrasound sensors. The tones of the parking

aid can be adapted in the menu of the Information display ⇒ꢀpage 19. The sensors

are integrated in the rear bumper.

–

press the starter button directly with the key.

Note

During an emergency start-up of the engine, the correct orientation of the key

must be kept ⇒ꢀfig. 119.

Range of sensors

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

A

(area

⇒ꢀfig. 120). The interval between the warning signals becomes shorter as

Switching the engine off

the clearance is reduced.

B

A continuous tone sounds from a distance of approx. 30 cm (area ) - danger

area. You should not reverse any further after this signal sounds! If the vehicle is

equipped with a factory-fitted towing device, the indication threshold of the dan-

ger area starts - continuous tone - 5 cm further behind the vehicle. The vehicle

can be extended through an installed detachable towing device.

–

Bring the vehicle to a stop.

Switch off the engine by pressing the starter button ⇒ꢀfig. 118, doing so

switches off the ignition at the same time.

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On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted radio or radio navigation system, the

distance to the obstruction is shown graphically in the display. On vehicles with a

factory-fitted towing device, the sensors are deactivated when towing a trailer.

The driver is informed about this by a graphic display (vehicle towing a trailer) in

the radio or the radio navigation display. The factory-fitted car stereo or radio nav-

igation system can be set so that the play function volume decreases when acti-

vating the parking aid, see Owner's Manual radio or radio navigation system. This

improves the audibility of the parking aid.

Front and rear parking aid

The parking aid provides a warning of obstacles in front and 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 audible signal.

Deactivating

The parking aid is deactivated by removing the reverse gear.

Fig. 121 Activating the parking aid/parking aid: Detection range of the front sensors

WARNING

The audible parking aid determines the distance between the front or rear bump-

er 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 19.

●

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 vehi-

cle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.

●

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

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

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

Range of sensors

●

Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of

The distance warning begins at a distance of about 120°cm from the obstacle in

A

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 park-

ing aid.

front of the vehicle (area

⇒ꢀfig. 121) and about 160 cm from the obstacle behind

A

the vehicle (area ). 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 ) - danger

Note

area. From this moment on do not continue driving! If the vehicle is equipped

with a factory-fitted towing device, the indication threshold of the danger area

starts - continuous tone - 5 cm further behind the vehicle. The vehicle can be ex-

tended through an installed detachable towing device.

●

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

which feature a factory-fitted towing device).

●

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 car, this indi-

cates a system fault. Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.

On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted radio or radio navigation system, the

distance to the obstruction is shown graphically in the display. On vehicles with a

factory-fitted towing device, the rear sensors are deactivated when towing a trail-

er. The driver is informed about this by a graphic display (vehicle towing a trailer)

in the radio or the radio navigation display. The factory-fitted car stereo or radio

navigation system can be set so that the play function volume decreases when

activating the parking aid, see Owner's Manual radio or radio navigation system.

This improves the audibility of the parking aid.

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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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Activating

Park Assist

The parking aid is activated when the reverse gear is engaged and the ignition is

switched on or by pressing the button ⇒ꢀfig. 121 - left, the symbol  lights up in

the button. The activation is confirmed by a brief acknowledgement signal.

Description and important information

The park assist assists you when parking in a suitable parallel parking space be-

tween two vehicles or behind a vehicle.

Deactivating



The parking aid is deactivated after pressing the button

of more than 10 km/h - the symbol

⇒ꢀfig. 121 or at a speed



in the button is no longer illuminated.

The park assist automatically searches for suitable parking spaces after switching

on the ignition and when driving up to 30 km/h.

WARNING

During the parking procedure the park assist only takes over the steering move-

ments, the pedals continue to be operated by the driver.

●

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 ve-

hicle or carrying out similar manoeuvres.

Function of the system is based on:

●

Length and depth measurement of the parking spaces when driving

Evaluation of the size of the parking space

Definition of the correct position of the vehicle for parking

Calculating the line on which the vehicle drives backwards into the parking

●

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.

space

●

Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of

●

Actuation of the steering force assistance, automatic spinning of the wheels

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 park-

ing aid.

of the front axle when parking.

WARNING

Note

The park assist does not take away the responsability from the driver when

parking.

●

Only the front parking aid operates if you are towing a trailer (applies only to

models which feature a factory-fitted towing device).

●

Pay particular attention to small children and animals as they would not be

recognised by the sensors of the parking aid.

Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of

clothing cannot reflect the signal of the park assist or the parking aid. Thus,

these objects or people who wear such clothing are not recognised by the

sensors of the parking aid.

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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 car, this indicates a system fault. The fault is

confirmed additionally when the symbol  flashes in the button ⇒ꢀfig. 121. 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.

If the parking aid is activated and the selector lever of the automatic gearbox

is in the position , warning signal indicates interruption (vehicle can no longer

move).

●

The external sound source of the park assist and the parking aid can be

disruptively influenced and under unfavourable conditions, objects or people

cannot be recognised by the sensors of the parking aid.

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Switch on display of the park assist in the information display

CAUTION

●

If other vehicles are parked behind or on the kurb, the park assist guides your

vehicle beyond the kurb or onto it. Make sure that the wheels or the wheel rims of

your vehicle are not damaged and if necessary intervene in time.

●

You should satisfy yourself before parking 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.

●

Under certain circumstances, surfaces or structures of certain objects such as

wire mesh fences, powder snow etc..., cannot be recognised by the system.

The evaluation of the parking place and the parking procedure depends on the

●

circumference of the wheels. Under certain circumstances, the system may not

function correctly if your vehicle is mounted with wheels of non-permissible size,

snow chains or a temporary spare wheel (in order to reach the nearest workshop).

If the tyres other than those excepted by the manufacturer are mounted, the re-

sulting position of the vehicle in the parking space can differ slightly. This can be

avoided through new calibration of the system in a specialist garage.

Fig. 122 Switch on display of the park assist in the information display/information display:

Finding a suitable parking space

Switch on display of the park assist in the information display

–

Press the button ⇒ꢀfig. 122.

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The accuracy of the evaluation for the parking space can be influenced by the

–

Drive past the parking row up to maximum 30 km/h and with a distance of

incorrectly determined outside temperature if the later is influenced by the ther-

mal radiation of the engine i.e for stop and go in a traffic jam.

0.5 m to 1.5 m ⇒ꢀfig. 122.

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In order to avoid damaging the sensors while cleaning with high-pressure

Operate the turn signal for the driver's side if you wish to park on this side of the

road. In the information display the search area for the parking space is indicated

on the driver's side.

cleaners or steam jets, the sensors must only be directly sprayed for short periods

while a minimum distance of 10 cm must be observed.

If the button is pressed above a speed of 30 km/h, the display appears in the dis-

play of the instrument cluster as soon as you drive slower than 30 km/h.

Note

●

A component of the park assist is the front and rear parking aid.

The electronic stability programme (ESP) must always be switched on for the

parking procedure.

Note

●

If the park assist is switched on, a yellow warning light lights up in the button.

●

Only the front parking aid operates if you are towing a trailer (applies only to

models which feature a factory-fitted towing device). This is why it is not possible

to park backwards with the help of the park assist when towing a trailer.

The search for suitable parking spaces is automatic after switching on the ig-

nition at speeds of more than 30 km/h. Searching for a parking space is performed

at the same time on the driver and front passenger side.

●

The sensors must be kept clean and free of ice to enable the parking aid to

operate properly.

●

If the sensors find a suitable parking space, they store its parameters until an-

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other suitable parking space has been found or until a distance of 10 m had been

driven after finding the parking space. This is why it is possible to switch on the

park assist after driving past the parking space and the information on whether

this parking space is suitable for parking appears in the information display.

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Pay attention to the immediate area around the vehicle and using the pedal

carefully reverse at a maximum speed of 7 km/h.

Parking with the help of the park assist and concluding the

parking procedure

In the event that the parking procedure cannot be carried out in one go, pro-

ceed to parking in further stages. If the forward arrow flashes in the informa-

C

tion display

the position D.

⇒ꢀfig. 124, engage the 1st gear or move the selector lever into

–

Please wait until the steering wheel turns automatically into the required po-

sition and then using the pedal carefully drive forward at a speed of max.

7 km/h.

D

If the backward arrow flashes in the information display

⇒ꢀfig. 124flashes in

the information display, once again engage the reverse gear or move the se-

lector lever into the position R.

Please wait until the steering wheel turns automatically into the required po-

sition and then carefully drive backwards. You can repeat these steps several

times.

Fig. 123 Information display: the determined parking space with the information to drive on

A

B

and for engaging the reverse gear

End the parking procedure due to the distance information provided by Park

Assist.

As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and in

the information display the following message appears: Steering interv. finished.

Please take over steering! .

Switch off park assist

The park assist switches off during one of the following occurences:

●

A speed of 30 km/h exceeded

C

Fig. 124 Information display: Information for engaging the forward gear

or the reverse

A speed of 7 km/h exceeded during the parking procedure

A time limit of 180 seconds exceeded for the parking procedure

The button pressed for the park assist

Parking aid activated

Switch off TCS system

D

gear

The time limit for the parking procedure with the help of the park assist lasts

180 seconds.

–

If the Park Assist has recognised a suitable parking space, it is shown in the

information display ⇒ꢀfig. 123.

Intervention of the driver in the automatic steering procedure (stop the steer-

ing wheel)

B

–

Drive on further until the display

⇒ꢀfig. 123 appears.

●

disengage the reverse gear or take the selector lever out of the position R

Bring the vehicle to a stop for at least 1 second.

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when reversing into the parking space.

Engage the reverse gear or move the selector lever into the position R.

As soon as the following message is shown in the information display: Steer-

ing interv. active. Monitor area around veh.! (Steering intervention active. ,

let go of the steering wheel, the steering will be taken over by the system.

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Further warning and information texts of the park assist in the information

display:

Park Assist faulty. Workshop! (Park Assist faulty. Workshop!)

The parking procedure is not possible because a fault exists on the park assist.

Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.

Park Assist finished. (Park Assist finished)

The parking procedure has ended or after switching on the ignition, the vehicle

has not been driven above 10 km/h.

Steering interv. active. Monitor area around veh.! (Steering intervention active.

Monitor around vehicle!)

The Park Assist is active and takes over the steering movements. Observe the

surroundings and carefully drive backwards, at the same time operate the pedal.

Park Assist: Speed too high! (Park Assist: speed too high!)

Reduce the speed below 30 km/h.

Please take over steering! Finish parking manually! (Please take over steering!

Finish parking manually!)

Driver steering intervention: Please take over steering! (Driver steering

intervention: Please take over steering!)

Take over the steering. End the parking procedure without using the park assist.

The parking procedure is ended through driver intervention.

Speed too high! Please take over steering! (Speed too high. Please take over

steering!)

Park Assist finished. ASR deactivated. ASR deactivated.)

The parking procedure cannot be carried out because the TCS system is switched

off.

The parking procedure was ended because the speed was exceeded.

Park Assist: ASR intervention. (Park Assist:

ASR deactivated. Please take over steering! (ASR deactivated. Please take over

steering!)

Intervention of the TCS while searching for a suitable parking place.

The parking procedure was ended because the TCS system was switched off dur-

ing the parking procedure.

ASR intervention! Please take over steering! (ASR intervention. Please take over

steering!)

Parking procedure is ended through the intervention of the TCS.

Trailer: Park Assist finished. (Trailer: Park Assist finished.)

The parking procedure is not possible because the trailer is hitched and a plug is

inserted in the socket of the towing device.

Park Assist: Stationary time not sufficient. (Park Assist: Stationary time not

sufficient.)

The stationary time of the vehicle was less than 1 second.

Time limit exceeded. Please take over steering! (Time limit exceeded. Please

take over steering!)

Park Assist: Speed too low. (Park Assist: Speed too low.)

The parking procedure was ended because a time limit of 180 seconds for parking

was exceeded.

After the ignition is switched on, the vehicle must exceed the speed of 10 km/h at

least once.

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Park Assist currently not available. (Park Assist currently not available.)

The Park Assist cannot be switched on because a fault exists on the vehicle. Have

the fault rectified by a specialist workshop.

Park Assist ended. System currently not available.

The parking procedure was ended because a fault exists on the vehicle. Have the

fault rectified by a specialist workshop.

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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 out-

put and braking power of the engine. The cruise control system makes it possible

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

Fig. 125 Operating lever: Rocker button

and switch of the cruise control system

WARNING

●

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

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

loose gravel) - risk of accident!

A

The cruise control system is operated by means of the switch

⇒ꢀfig. 125 and the

B

rocker button

in the left lever of the multi-functional switch.

●

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

A

–

Press the switch

into the position ON.

switch off the system after use.

B

After the desired speed has been reached, press the rocker button

into the

SET position.

Note

●

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.

B

After you have released the rocker button

out of the position SET, the speed

you have just stored is maintained at a constant speed without having to depress

the accelerator.

●

The cruise control system is not able to maintain a constant speed when driv-

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

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

ing 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.

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.

●

It is not possible on vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox to switch on the

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cruise control system if the selector lever is in the position P, N or R.

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

rarily by actuating the brake or clutch pedal ⇒ꢀpage 123.

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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Changing a stored speed

WARNING

You can also change the speed of the vehicle without depressing

the accelerator.

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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Faster

Switching off the cruise control system completely

–

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

B

pressing the rocker button

⇒ꢀfig. 125 in the RES position.

A

–

Press the switch

⇒ꢀfig. 125 to the right into position OFF.

–

The speed of the car will increase continuously if you hold the rocker button

pressed in the RES position. Once the car has reached the desired speed, re-

lease the rocker button. The set speed is then stored in the memory.

“(START-STOP)”

Slower

B

–

You can decrease the stored speed by pressing the rocker button

SET- position.

in the

–

Holding down the rocker button pressed in the SET position will cause the

speed of the vehicle to reduce continuously. Once the car has reached the de-

sired speed, release the rocker button. The set speed is then stored in the

memory.

–

If you release the rocker button when the car is travelling at a speed of less

than 30 km/h, the speed is not stored, the memory is erased. It is then neces-

Fig. 126 START-STOP System button

B

sary to again store the speed with the rocker button

in the position SET

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after an increase in speed of the vehicle to more than 30 km/hour.

The “START-STOP” system helps you to save fuel while at the same time reducing

harmful exhaust emissions and CO emissions.

2

The function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.

Switching off the cruise control system temporarily

In the start-stop mode, the engine automatically switches to the vehicle's idle

phase, e.g. when stopped at traffic lights.

–

You can switch off the cruise control system temporarily by depressing the

brake pedal or clutch pedal, on vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox only

with the brake pedal.

Information regarding the current state of the “START-STOP” system is indicated

in the display of the instrument cluster.

–

You can switch off temporarily the cruise control system, if you press the

A

switch

in the middle position.

Automatic engine shut down (stop phase)

–

Stop the vehicle (where necessary, apply the handbrake).

Take the vehicle out of gear.

The set speed remains stored in the memory.

The Resumption of the stored speed is achieved by releasing the brake or clutch

Take your foot off the clutch.

pedal, on vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox only after releasing the brake

B

pedal and after shortly pressing the rocker button

⇒ꢀfig. 125 into the position

Automatic engine restart (start phase).

Push down on the clutch.

RES.

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Switching the “START-STOP” system on and off

A high blower stage has been selected.

The “START STOP” button is pressed.

You can switch the “START STOP” system on/off by pressing the button ⇒ꢀfig. 126.

When start-stop mode is deactivated, the warning light in the button lights up.

Conditions for an automatic restart without driver intervention

If the vehicle is in the stop phase when manually switching off the system, the en-

gine starts immediately.

The vehicle moves at a speed of more than 3 km/h.

The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is

too great.

The “START-STOP” system is very complex. Some of the procedures are hard to

check without servicing. The general conditions for the proper functioning of the

“START-STOP” system are listed in the following overview.

The charge state of the vehicle battery is not sufficient.

The pressure in the brake system is not sufficient.

Conditions for the automatic engine shut down (stop phase)

Messages in the instrument cluster display (valid for vehicles without

Information display)

The gearshift lever is in Neutral.

The clutch pedal is not pressed!

ERROR: START STOP

Error in the START-STOP system

(ERROR: START STOP)

The driver has fastened the seat belt.

The driver's door is closed.

START STOP NOT POSSIBLE

START STOP ACTIVE

SWITCH OFF IGNITION

START MANUALLY

Automatic engine shut down is not

possible

The bonnet is closed.

Automatic engine shut down (stop

phase)

The vehicle is at a standstill.

The factory-fitted towing device is not electrically connected to a trailer.

The engine is at operating temperature.

The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.

The stationary vehicle is not on a steep slope or a steep downhill section.

The engine speed is less than 1200 1/min.

The temperature of the vehicle battery is not too low or too high.

The pressure in the brake system is sufficient.

Switch off the ignition

Start the engine manually

WARNING

●

The brake servo unit and power steering only operate if the engine is run-

ning.

Never let the vehicle roll with the engine switched off.

The difference between the outdoor- and the set temperature in the interior is

not too great.

●

The vehicle speed since the last time the engine was switched off was greater

than 3 km/h.

CAUTION

No cleaning of the diesel particle filter takes place ⇒ꢀpage 24

The front wheels are not turned excessively (the steering angle is less than 3/4

of a steering wheel revolution).

If the “START-STOP” system is used at very high outside temperatures over a very

long period of time, the vehicle battery can be damaged.

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Conditions for an automatic restart (start phase)

The clutch is pressed.

The max./min. temperature is set.

The Defrost function for the windscreen is switched on.

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Note

●

Changes to the outdoor temperature can have an effect on the internal tem-

perature of the vehicle battery even after several hours. If the vehicle remains

outdoors for a long time in minus temperatures or in direct sunlight, it can take

several hours until the internal temperature of the vehicle battery reaches a suita-

ble temperature for proper operation of the “START STOP” system.

●

In some instances it may be necessary to start the engine manually with the

ignition key (e.g. when the seat belt is not inserted or the driver's door is opened

for more than 30 seconds). Follow the messages in the instrument cluster display.

●

If the Climatronic is running in automatic mode, under certain conditions, the

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engine may not switch off automatically.

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