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Notice

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The stop-start system is

manually deactivated.

Restart of the engine by the driver

The Autostop may be inhibited for

several hours after a battery

replacement or reconnection.

Vehicles with manual transmission

Depress the clutch pedal without

depressing the brake pedal to restart

the engine.

●

The driver's seat belt is

unfastened and the driver's door

is opened.

Certain settings of the climate control

system may inhibit an Autostop.

Climate control 3 131.

Immediately after higher speed

driving an Autostop may be inhibited.

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The engine temperature is too

low.

The charging level of the vehicle

battery is below a defined level.

The brake vacuum is not

sufficient.

The vehicle is driven at least at

walking speed.

The climate control system

requests an engine start.

The air conditioning is manually

switched on.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

The engine is restarted if

●

the brake pedal is released while

the selector lever is in position D

or M

New vehicle running-in 3 143.

Vehicle battery discharge protection

To ensure reliable engine restarts,

several vehicle battery discharge

protection features are implemented

as part of the stop-start system.

●

or the brake pedal is released or

the selector lever is in position N

when the selector lever is moved

to position D or M

●

or the selector lever is moved to

position R.

Power saving measures

During an Autostop, several electrical

features such as auxiliary electric

heater or rear window heating are

disabled or switched to a power

saving mode. The fan speed of the

climate control system is reduced to

save power.

If an electrical accessory, e.g. a

Restart of the engine by the stop-

start system

The selector lever must be in neutral

to enable an automatic restart.

If one of the following conditions

occurs during an Autostop, the

engine will be restarted automatically

by the stop-start system:

portable CD player, is connected to

the power outlet, a brief power drop

during the restart might be noticeable.

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Driving and operating

In countries with extreme low

temperatures it may be necessary to

park the vehicle without applied

parking brake. Make sure to park the

vehicle on a level surface.

Parking

button. Turn the steering wheel

until the steering wheel lock is

felt to engage.

9 Warning

●

Do not park the vehicle on an

easily ignitable surface. The

high temperature of the

exhaust system could ignite the

surface.

●

Lock the vehicle.

Activate the anti-theft alarm

system.

The engine cooling fans may run

after the engine has been

switched off 3 213.

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Always apply the parking

brake.

If the vehicle is on a level

surface or uphill slope, engage

first gear or set the selector

lever to position P. On an uphill

slope, turn the front wheels

away from the kerb.

Caution

After running at high engine

speeds or with high engine loads,

operate the engine briefly at a low

load or run in neutral for

approx. 30 seconds before

switching off, in order to protect

the turbocharger.

If the vehicle is on a downhill

slope, engage reverse gear or

set the selector lever to position

P. Turn the front wheels

towards the kerb.

Notice

In the event of an accident with

airbag deployment, the engine is

switched off automatically if the

vehicle comes to a standstill within a

certain time.

●

Close the windows.

Switch off the engine.

Remove the ignition key from

the ignition switch or switch off

ignition on vehicles with power

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Catalytic converter

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As soon as the traffic conditions

permit, regenerate the filter by driving

at a vehicle speed of at least 40 mph

until the control indicator

Engine exhaust

The catalytic converter reduces the

amount of harmful substances in the

exhaust gases.

9 Danger

extinguishes.

Engine exhaust gases contain

poisonous carbon monoxide,

which is colourless and odourless

and could be fatal if inhaled.

If exhaust gases enter the interior

of the vehicle, open the windows.

Have the cause of the fault

rectified by a workshop.

Notice

Caution

On a new vehicle, the first exhaust

filter regeneration operations may

be accompanied by a burning smell,

which is normal. Following

Fuel grades other than those listed

on pages 3 202, 3 260 could

damage the catalytic converter or

electronic components.

Unburnt petrol will overheat and

damage the catalytic converter.

Therefore avoid excessive use of

the starter, running the fuel tank

dry and starting the engine by

pushing or towing.

prolonged operation of the vehicle at

very low speed or at idle, water

vapour can be emitted at the

exhaust on acceleration. This does

not affect the behaviour of the

vehicle or the environment.

Avoid driving with an open load

compartment, otherwise exhaust

gases could enter the vehicle.

Cleaning process not possible

Exhaust filter

Automatic cleaning process

The exhaust filter system filters soot

particles out of the exhaust gases.

If % or C stays on, accompanied

by an audible signal and a message,

this indicates that the exhaust filter

additive level is too low.

The reservoir must be topped-up

without delay. Seek the assistance of

a workshop.

In the event of misfiring, uneven

engine running, a reduction in engine

performance or other unusual

problems, have the cause of the fault

rectified by a workshop as soon as

possible. In an emergency, driving

can be continued for a short period,

keeping vehicle speed and engine

speed low.

The start of saturation of the exhaust

filter is indicated by the temporary

illumination of % or C,

accompanied by a message in the

Driver Information Centre.

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