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Driving and operating for Your Vauxhall Corsa 4 Door First Generation (2014-2019)

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Driving and operating  
Fuel for diesel engines ............ 176  
Fuel for liquid gas operation .... 176  
Refuelling ................................ 178  
Fuel consumption - CO2-  
Manual transmission automa‐  
Driving and  
operating  
ted .............................................. 144  
Transmission display ............... 145  
Starting the engine .................. 145  
Selector lever .......................... 145  
Manual mode ........................... 147  
Electronic driving programmes 147  
Fault ........................................ 147  
Emissions .............................. 181  
Trailer hitch ................................ 182  
General information ................. 182  
Driving characteristics and  
towing tips .............................. 182  
Trailer towing ........................... 183  
Towing equipment ................... 184  
Trailer stability assist ............... 186  
Driving hints ............................... 133  
Control of the vehicle ............... 133  
Starting and operating ............... 133  
New vehicle running-in ............ 133  
Ignition switch positions ........... 133  
Retained power off .................. 134  
Starting the engine .................. 134  
Overrun cut-off ........................ 135  
Stop-start system .................... 135  
Parking .................................... 138  
Engine exhaust .......................... 139  
Diesel particle filter .................. 139  
Catalytic converter ................... 140  
Automatic transmission .............. 140  
Transmission display ............... 140  
Selector lever .......................... 141  
Manual mode ........................... 142  
Electronic driving programmes 142  
Fault ........................................ 143  
Interruption of power supply .... 143  
Brakes ........................................ 148  
Antilock brake system ............. 148  
Parking brake .......................... 149  
Brake assist ............................. 149  
Hill start assist ......................... 149  
Ride control systems ................. 150  
Traction Control system .......... 150  
Electronic Stability Control ...... 151  
City mode ................................ 152  
Driver assistance systems ......... 153  
Cruise control .......................... 153  
Speed limiter ........................... 155  
Forward collision alert ............. 156  
Following distance indication ... 158  
Parking assist .......................... 159  
Side blind spot alert ................. 169  
Rear view camera ................... 170  
Traffic sign assistant ................ 171  
Lane departure warning .......... 175  
Manual transmission .................. 144  
Fuel ............................................ 176  
Fuel for petrol engines ............. 176  
Driving and operating  
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Use only floor mats, which fit properly  
and are fixed by the retainers on the  
driver side.  
Driving hints  
Control of the vehicle  
Never coast with engine not  
running  
Many systems will not function in this  
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power  
steering). Driving in this manner is a  
danger to yourself and others.  
Starting and operating  
New vehicle running-in  
Driving downhill  
Engage a gear when driving downhill  
to ensure that sufficient brake  
pressure is available.  
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for  
the first few journeys.  
During the first drive, smoke may  
occur because of wax and oil  
evaporating off the exhaust system.  
Park the vehicle in the open for a  
while after the first drive and avoid  
inhaling the fumes.  
During the running-in period, fuel and  
engine oil consumption may be  
higher.  
Additionally, the cleaning process of  
the diesel particle filter may take  
place more often.  
Diesel particle filter 3 139.  
Autostop may be inhibited to allow for  
charging of the vehicle battery.  
All systems function during an  
Autostop.  
Stop-start system 3 135.  
Idle boost  
If charging of the vehicle battery is  
required due to battery condition, the  
power output of the generator must  
be increased. This will be achieved by  
an idle boost which may be audible.  
A message appears in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Ignition switch positions  
Pedals  
Turn key:  
To ensure the pedal travel is  
uninhibited, there must be no mats in  
the area of the pedals.  
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Driving and operating  
Steering wheel lock  
Remove key from ignition switch and  
turn steering wheel until it engages.  
Starting the engine  
Retained power off  
The following electronic systems are  
operable until the driver's door is  
opened or at the latest for ten minutes  
after the ignition is switched off:  
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power windows  
power outlets  
power sunroof  
0 : ignition off: Some functions  
remain active until key is  
removed or driver's door is  
opened, provided the ignition was  
on previously  
Turn key to position 1 to release the  
steering wheel lock.  
Manual transmission: operate clutch  
and brake pedal.  
Manual transmission automated:  
operate brake pedal.  
Automatic transmission: operate  
brake pedal and move selector lever  
to P or N.  
Power to the Infotainment system will  
continue to operate for 30 minutes or  
until the key is removed from the  
ignition switch, regardless of whether  
any door is opened.  
1 : accessory power mode: Steering  
wheel lock released, some  
electrical functions are operable,  
ignition is off  
2 : ignition on power mode: Ignition  
is on. Control indicators  
illuminate and most electrical  
functions are operable  
Do not operate the accelerator pedal.  
Diesel engine is preheating.  
3 : engine start: Release key after  
starting procedure begins  
Diesel engine: turn the key to position  
2 for preheating until control  
indicator ! extinguishes.  
Driving and operating  
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Turn key briefly to position 3 and  
release: an automatic procedure  
operates the starter after a brief  
delay, until the engine is running. See  
'Automatic Starter Control'.  
With temperatures below -30 °C, the  
automatic transmission requires a  
warming phase of approx. five  
minutes. The selector lever must be  
in position P.  
Turbo engine warm-up  
Upon start-up, engine available  
torque may be limited for a short time,  
especially when the engine  
temperature is cold. The limitation is  
to allow the lubrication system to fully  
protect the engine.  
Before restarting or to switch off the  
Automatic starter control  
engine, turn the key back to position  
0.  
This function controls the engine  
starting procedure. The driver does  
not need to hold the key in position 3.  
Once applied, the system will go on  
starting automatically until the engine  
is running. Because of the checking  
procedure, the engine starts running  
after a short delay.  
During an Autostop, the engine can  
be started by depressing the clutch  
pedal.  
Overrun cut-off  
The fuel supply is automatically cut-  
off during overrun, i.e. when the  
vehicle is driven with a gear engaged  
but accelerator is released.  
Starting the vehicle at low  
temperatures  
Diesel engines  
The start of the engine without  
additional heaters is possible down to  
-25 °С.  
Possible reasons for a non-starting  
engine:  
Stop-start system  
The stop-start system helps to save  
fuel and to reduce the exhaust  
emissions. When conditions allow, it  
switches off the engine as soon as the  
vehicle is at a low speed or at a  
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a  
traffic jam.  
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clutch pedal not operated  
(manual transmission)  
brake pedal not operated or  
selector lever not in P or N  
(automatic transmission)  
Petrol engines  
The start of the engine without  
additional heaters is possible down to  
-30 °C.  
Required is an engine oil with the  
correct viscosity, the correct fuel,  
performed services and a sufficiently  
charged vehicle battery.  
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timeout occurred  
On vehicles with manual  
transmission, the engine is started  
automatically as soon as the clutch is  
depressed.  
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Driving and operating  
On vehicles with manual transmission  
automated, the engine is started  
automatically as soon as the brake  
pedal is released.  
Deactivate the stop-start system  
manually by pressing eco. The  
deactivation is indicated when the  
LED in the button extinguishes.  
Indication  
A vehicle battery sensor ensures that  
an Autostop is only performed if the  
vehicle battery is sufficiently charged  
for a restart.  
Autostop  
Vehicles with manual transmission  
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a  
standstill, activate an Autostop as  
follows:  
An Autostop is indicated by control  
indicator D.  
Activation  
The stop-start system is available as  
soon as the engine is started, the  
vehicle starts-off and the conditions  
as stated below in this section are  
fulfilled.  
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Depress the clutch pedal.  
Set the lever in neutral.  
Release the clutch pedal.  
During an Autostop, the heating and  
brake performance will be  
maintained.  
Conditions for an Autostop  
The engine will be switched off while  
the ignition stays on.  
The stop-start system checks if each  
Deactivation  
of the following conditions is fulfilled:  
Vehicles with manual transmission  
automated  
If the vehicle is at a standstill with the  
brake pedal depressed, Autostop is  
activated automatically.  
The engine will be switched off while  
the ignition stays on.  
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The stop-start system is not  
manually deactivated.  
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The bonnet is fully closed.  
The driver's door is closed or the  
driver's seat belt is fastened.  
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The vehicle battery is sufficiently  
charged and in good condition.  
The stop-start system will be disabled  
on inclines of 15% or more.  
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The engine is warmed-up.  
The engine coolant temperature  
is not too high.  
Driving and operating  
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The engine exhaust temperature  
is not too high, e.g. after driving  
with high engine load.  
The ambient temperature is  
above -5 °C.  
The climate control system  
allows an Autostop.  
The brake vacuum is sufficient.  
The self-cleaning function of the  
diesel particle filter is not active.  
Vehicle battery discharge protection  
To ensure reliable engine restarts,  
several vehicle battery discharge  
protection features are implemented  
as part of the stop-start system.  
Vehicles with manual transmission  
automated  
Release the brake pedal or move  
selector lever out of D to restart the  
engine.  
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When the engine is restarted, control  
indicator D in the Driver Information  
Centre extinguishes.  
Power saving measures  
During an Autostop, several electrical  
features, e.g. the rear window  
heating, are disabled or switched into  
a power saving mode. The fan speed  
of the climate control system is  
reduced to save power.  
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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:  
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The vehicle was driven at least at  
walking speed since the last  
Autostop.  
Restart of the engine by the driver  
Vehicles with manual transmission  
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the  
engine.  
When the engine is restarted, control  
indicator D in the Driver Information  
Centre extinguishes.  
If the selector lever is shifted out of  
neutral before depressing the clutch  
pedal first, control indicator -  
illuminates or is shown as a symbol in  
the Driver Information Centre.  
Otherwise an Autostop will be  
inhibited.  
Certain settings of the climate control  
system may inhibit an Autostop. See  
'Climate control' chapter for further  
information 3 125.  
Immediately after motorway driving  
an Autostop may be inhibited.  
New vehicle running-in 3 133.  
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The stop-start system is  
manually deactivated.  
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The bonnet is opened.  
The driver's seat belt is  
unfastened and the driver's door  
is opened.  
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The engine temperature is too  
low.  
Control indicator - 3 92.  
The charging level of the vehicle  
battery is below a defined level.  
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Driving and operating  
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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.  
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Always apply the parking  
steering wheel lock is felt to  
engage.  
For vehicles with automatic  
transmission, the key can only  
be removed when the selector  
lever is in position P.  
For vehicles with manual  
transmission automated, the  
key can only be removed from  
the ignition switch when the  
parking brake is applied.  
brake. Activate the manual  
parking brake without pressing  
the release button. Apply as  
firmly as possible on a downhill  
slope or uphill slope. Depress  
brake pedal at the same time to  
reduce operating force.  
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Switch off the engine.  
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a  
warning message is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a  
portable CD player, is connected to  
the power outlet, a brief power drop  
during restart might be noticeable.  
If the vehicle is on a level  
surface or uphill slope, engage  
first gear or set the selector  
lever to position P before  
removing the ignition key. On  
an uphill slope, turn the front  
wheels away from the kerb.  
If the vehicle is on a downhill  
slope, engage reverse gear or  
set the selector lever to position  
P before removing the ignition  
key. Turn the front wheels  
towards the kerb.  
Close the windows and the  
sunroof.  
Remove the ignition key from  
the ignition switch. Turn the  
steering wheel until the  
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Lock the vehicle.  
Activate the anti-theft alarm  
system.  
The engine cooling fans may run  
after the engine has been  
switched off 3 189.  
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Parking  
9 Warning  
Caution  
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Do not park the vehicle on an  
easily ignitable surface. The  
high temperature of the  
exhaust system could ignite the  
surface.  
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.  
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Driving and operating  
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Notice  
needs between seven and  
Engine exhaust  
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.  
12 minutes. Autostop is not available  
and fuel consumption may be higher  
during this period. The emission of  
smells and smoke during this process  
is normal.  
9 Danger  
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.  
Avoid driving with an open load  
compartment, otherwise exhaust  
gases could enter the vehicle.  
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.  
short distances, the system cannot  
clean itself automatically.  
If cleaning of the filter is required and  
if previous driving conditions did not  
enable automatic cleaning, it will be  
indicated by control indicator %.  
Simultaneously a warning message  
or warning code appears in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Diesel particle filter  
The diesel particle filter system filters  
harmful soot particles out of the  
exhaust gases. The system includes  
a self-cleaning function that runs  
automatically during driving without  
any notification. The filter is cleaned  
by periodically burning off the soot  
particles at high temperature. This  
process takes place automatically  
under set driving conditions and may  
take up to 25 minutes. Typically it  
% illuminates when diesel particle  
filter is full. Start cleaning process as  
soon as possible.  
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Driving and operating  
% flashes when diesel particle filter  
has reached the maximum filling  
level. Start cleaning process  
immediately to avoid damage to the  
engine.  
Catalytic converter  
Automatic transmission  
The automatic transmission permits  
automatic gearshifting (automatic  
mode) or manual gearshifting  
(manual mode).  
Manual shifting is possible in manual  
mode by pressing < or ] on the  
selector lever 3 142.  
The catalytic converter reduces the  
amount of harmful substances in the  
exhaust gases.  
Caution  
Cleaning process  
To activate cleaning process,  
continue driving, keep engine speed  
above 2000 revolutions per minute.  
Shift down if necessary. Diesel  
particle filter cleaning is then started.  
If g illuminates additionally,  
cleaning is not possible, seek the  
assistance of a workshop.  
Fuel grades other than those listed  
on pages 3 176, 3 242 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.  
Transmission display  
Caution  
If the cleaning process is  
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.  
interrupted, there is a risk of  
provoking severe engine damage.  
Cleaning takes place quickest at high  
engine speeds and loads.  
Control indicator % extinguishes as  
soon as the self-cleaning operation is  
complete.  
The mode or selected gear is shown  
in the transmission display.  
Driving and operating  
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In automatic mode, the driving  
programme is indicated by D in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
In manual mode, M and the number  
of the selected gear is indicated.  
R indicates reverse gear.  
N indicates neutral position.  
P indicates park position.  
P : park position, wheels are locked,  
engage only when the vehicle is  
stationary and the parking brake  
is applied  
Without brake pedal applied, control  
indicator j illuminates.  
If the selector lever is not in P when  
the ignition is switched off, control  
indicator j flashes.  
To engage P, R or M, press the  
release button.  
The engine can only be started with  
the lever in position P or N. When  
position N is selected, press the brake  
pedal or apply the parking brake  
before starting.  
Do not accelerate while engaging a  
gear. Never depress the accelerator  
pedal and brake pedal at the same  
time.  
R : reverse gear, engage only when  
the vehicle is stationary  
N : neutral  
D : automatic shift mode  
M : manual shift mode  
< : push to upshift in manual mode  
] : push to downshift in manual  
mode  
Selector lever  
The selector lever is locked in P and  
can only be moved when the ignition  
is on and the brake pedal is applied.  
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle  
slowly begins to creep when the  
brake is released.  
Engine braking  
To utilise the engine braking effect,  
select a lower gear in good time when  
driving downhill, see manual mode.  
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Driving and operating  
Move selector lever to position M.  
Press < on the selector lever to shift  
to a higher gear.  
Press ] on the selector lever to shift  
to a lower gear.  
If a higher gear is selected when  
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower  
gear when vehicle speed is too high,  
the shift is not executed. This can  
cause a message in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
In manual mode, no automatic  
shifting to a higher gear takes place  
at high engine revolutions.  
Rocking the vehicle  
Rocking the vehicle is only  
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in  
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector  
lever between D and R in a repeat  
pattern. Do not race the engine and  
avoid sudden acceleration.  
Electronic driving  
programmes  
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Following a cold start, the  
operating temperature  
programme increases engine  
speed to quickly bring the  
catalytic converter to the required  
temperature.  
Parking  
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The automatic neutral shift  
Apply the parking brake and engage  
P.  
The ignition key can only be removed  
when the selector lever is in position  
P.  
function automatically shifts to  
idling when the vehicle is stopped  
with a forward gear engaged and  
the brake pedal is pressed.  
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Special programmes  
automatically adapt the shifting  
points when driving up inclines or  
down hills.  
Gear shift indication  
Manual mode  
The symbol R with a number beside  
it is indicated when gearshifting is  
recommended for fuel saving  
reasons.  
Shift indication appears only in  
manual mode.  
When starting off in snowy or icy  
conditions or on other slippery  
surfaces, the electronic  
transmission control selects a  
higher gear automatically.  
Kickdown  
If the accelerator pedal is pressed  
down completely in automatic mode,  
the transmission shifts to a lower gear  
depending on engine speed.  
Driving and operating  
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If the vehicle battery is not the cause  
of the fault, release the selector lever.  
1. Apply the parking brake.  
Fault  
In the event of a fault, control indicator  
g illuminates. Additionally, a  
message is displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre. Vehicle  
messages 3 102.  
The transmission no longer shifts  
automatically. Continued travel is  
possible with manual shifting.  
Only the highest gear is available.  
Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may  
also be available in manual mode.  
Shift only when the vehicle is at a  
standstill.  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
3. Push down the release lever and  
move the selector lever out of P or  
N. If these positions are engaged  
again, the selector lever will be  
locked in position again. Have the  
cause of the power supply  
interruption remedied by a  
workshop.  
2. Release the selector lever trim  
from the centre console; Poke  
with a finger into the leather  
socket in front of the selector lever  
and push the trim upwards at the  
front rim from below, as shown in  
the illustration. Rotate trim to the  
left.  
Interruption of power supply  
In the event of an interruption of  
power supply, the selector lever  
cannot be moved out of the P  
position. The ignition key cannot be  
removed from the ignition switch.  
4. Mount the selector lever trim onto  
the centre console and refit.  
If the vehicle battery is discharged,  
start the vehicle using jump leads  
3 227.  
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Driving and operating  
Manual transmission  
Manual transmission  
automated  
Caution  
It is not advisable to drive with the  
hand resting on the selector lever.  
The automated manual transmission  
permits manual gearshifting (manual  
mode) or automatic gearshifting  
(automatic mode), both with  
Gear shift indication 3 92.  
Stop-start system 3 135.  
automatic clutch control.  
Manual shifting is possible by tapping  
the selector lever in manual mode.  
Notice  
When unlocking or opening a  
vehicle door, a sound may be  
audible caused by the hydraulic  
system.  
To engage reverse, depress the  
clutch pedal and then press the  
release button on the selector lever  
and engage the gear.  
If the gear does not engage, set the  
lever to neutral, release the clutch  
pedal and depress again; then repeat  
gear selection.  
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.  
When operating, depress the clutch  
pedal completely. Do not use the  
pedal as a foot rest.  
Driving and operating  
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Transmission automatically shifts to  
N upon starting. There may be a slight  
delay.  
When the engine is restarted, control  
indicator D extinguishes in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Transmission display  
Starting is not possible if all brake  
lights fail.  
The stop-start system will be disabled  
on inclines of 15% or more.  
Stop-start-system 3 135.  
Stop-start-system  
Autostop  
If the vehicle is at a standstill and  
brake pedal is operated, Autostop is  
activated automatically.  
Selector lever  
The engine will be switched off while  
the ignition stays on.  
In automatic mode, the driving  
programme is indicated by D in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
In manual mode, M and the number  
of the selected gear is indicated.  
R indicates reverse gear.  
N indicates neutral.  
An Autostop is indicated by control  
Always move the selector lever in the  
appropriate direction as far as it will  
go. Upon release, it automatically  
returns to the centre position.  
indicator D.  
Starting the engine  
Autostart  
To start the engine, depress the brake  
pedal, if transmission is not in position  
N.  
Release the brake pedal or move  
selector lever out of D to restart the  
engine.  
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Driving and operating  
N
: neutral position  
If neither the accelerator nor the  
brake pedal are depressed, no gear  
is engaged and D or R flashes for a  
brief time in the display.  
Rocking the vehicle  
Rocking the vehicle is only  
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in  
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector  
lever between R and D in a repeat  
pattern. Do not race the engine and  
avoid sudden acceleration.  
D/M : switch between automatic (D)  
and manual (M) shift mode.  
The transmission display  
shows either D or M with the  
selected gear  
Stopping the vehicle  
<
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R
: upshifting in manual mode  
: downshifting in manual mode  
: reverse gear. Engage only  
when vehicle is stationary  
In D, first gear is engaged and the  
clutch is released when the vehicle is  
stopped. In R, reverse gear remains  
engaged.  
Parking  
The most recently engaged gear (see  
transmission display) remains  
If selector lever is moved from R to the  
left, D is directly engaged.  
If selector lever is moved from D to  
< or ], manual mode M is selected  
and the transmission shifts.  
Engine braking  
engaged when switching off ignition.  
Automatic mode  
With N, no gear is engaged.  
When driving downhill, the manual  
transmission automated does not  
shift into higher gears until a fairly  
high engine speed has been reached.  
It shifts down in good time when  
braking.  
Therefore always apply the parking  
brake when switching off ignition. If  
parking brake is not applied, P flashes  
in the transmission display and the  
key cannot be removed from the  
ignition switch. P stops flashing in the  
transmission display as soon as the  
parking brake is slightly applied.  
Starting off  
Depress the brake pedal and move  
the selector lever to D/M or R. If D is  
selected, transmission is in automatic  
mode and first gear is engaged. If R  
is selected, reverse gear is engaged.  
The vehicle starts to move when the  
brake pedal is released.  
To start-off without depressing the  
brake pedal, accelerate immediately  
after engaging a gear as long as D or  
R flashes.  
Manual mode  
To utilise the engine braking effect,  
select a lower gear in good time when  
driving downhill. Changing into  
manual mode is only possible while  
the engine is running or during an  
Autostop.  
When the ignition is switched off, the  
transmission no longer responds to  
movement of the selector lever.  
Driving and operating  
Kickdown  
If the accelerator pedal is pressed  
down completely in automatic mode,  
the transmission shifts to a lower gear  
depending on engine speed.  
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When + or - is selected in automatic  
mode, the transmission switches to  
manual mode and shifts accordingly.  
Tyre pressure monitoring system  
To start the sensor matching process  
of the tyre pressure monitoring  
system, the selector lever must be  
moved and held in position N for  
five seconds. P illuminates in the  
transmission display to indicate that  
the sensor matching process can be  
started.  
Gear shift indication  
The symbol R with a number  
alongside it, is indicated when  
gearshifting is recommended for fuel  
saving reasons.  
Shift indication appears only in  
manual mode.  
Fault  
To prevent damage to the manual  
transmission automated, the clutch is  
engaged automatically at high clutch  
temperatures.  
Tyre pressure monitoring system  
3 212.  
In the event of a fault, control indicator  
g illuminates. Additionally, a  
warning message is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre. Vehicle  
messages 3 102.  
Continued driving is restricted or not  
possible, depending on the fault.  
Electronic driving  
programmes  
Manual mode  
If a higher gear is selected when the  
engine speed is too low, or a lower  
gear when the speed is too high, the  
shift is not executed. This prevents  
the engine from running at too low or  
too high an engine speed. A warning  
message is displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre. Vehicle  
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Following a cold start, the  
operating temperature  
programme increases engine  
speed to quickly bring the  
catalytic converter to the required  
temperature.  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
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The adaptive programme tailors  
gearshifting to the driving  
conditions, e.g. greater load or  
gradients.  
messages 3 102.  
If engine speed is too low, the  
transmission automatically shifts to a  
lower gear.  
If engine speed is too high, the  
transmission only switches to a higher  
gear via kickdown.  
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Driving and operating  
ABS starts to regulate brake pressure  
as soon as a wheel shows a tendency  
to lock. The vehicle remains  
Fault  
Brakes  
The brake system comprises two  
independent brake circuits.  
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can  
still be braked using the other brake  
circuit. However, braking effect is  
achieved only when the brake pedal  
is depressed firmly. Considerably  
more force is needed for this. The  
braking distance is extended. Seek  
the assistance of a workshop before  
continuing the journey.  
9 Warning  
steerable, even during hard braking.  
ABS control is made apparent  
through a pulse in the brake pedal  
and the noise of the regulation  
process.  
For optimum braking, keep the brake  
pedal fully depressed throughout the  
braking process, despite the fact that  
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce  
the pressure on the pedal.  
If there is a fault in the ABS, the  
wheels may be liable to lock due  
to braking that is heavier than  
normal. The advantages of ABS  
are no longer available. During  
hard braking, the vehicle can no  
longer be steered and may  
swerve.  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
After starting-off the system performs  
a self-test which may be audible.  
Control indicator u 3 92.  
When the engine is not running, the  
support of the brake servo unit  
disappears once the brake pedal has  
been depressed once or twice.  
Adaptive brake light  
During full braking, all three brake  
lights flash for the duration of ABS  
control.  
Braking effect is not reduced, but  
braking requires significantly greater  
force. It is especially important to bear  
this in mind when being towed.  
Control indicator R 3 92.  
Antilock brake system  
Antilock brake system (ABS)  
prevents the wheels from locking.  
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soon as the vehicle begins to  
Parking brake  
Manual parking brake  
To reduce the operating forces of  
the parking brake, depress the  
brake pedal at the same time.  
accelerate or the two seconds holding  
time is over.  
The hill start assist is not active during  
an Autostop.  
Control indicator R 3 92.  
Brake assist  
If the brake pedal is depressed  
quickly and forcefully, maximum  
brake force is automatically applied  
(full braking).  
Maintain steady pressure on the  
brake pedal for as long as full braking  
is required. Maximum brake force is  
automatically reduced when the  
brake pedal is released.  
9 Warning  
Always apply parking brake firmly  
without operating the release  
button, and apply as firmly as  
possible on a downhill or uphill  
slope.  
To release the parking brake, pull  
the lever up slightly, press the  
release button and fully lower the  
lever.  
Hill start assist  
The system helps prevent unintended  
movement when driving away on  
inclines.  
When releasing the brake pedal after  
stopping on an incline, the brakes  
remain on for a further two seconds.  
The brakes release automatically as  
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Driving and operating  
Ride control systems  
9 Warning  
Traction Control system  
Do not let this special safety  
feature tempt you into taking risks  
when driving.  
Adapt speed to the road  
conditions.  
The Traction Control system (TC) is a  
component of the Electronic Stability  
Control (ESC).  
Control indicator k illuminates.  
TC improves driving stability when  
necessary, regardless of the type of  
road surface or tyre grip, by  
preventing the drive wheels from  
spinning.  
When TC is deactivated, ESC  
remains active but with higher control  
threshold.  
Deactivation  
TC is reactivated by pressing b  
again. A status message pops-up in  
the Driver Information Centre when  
TC is reactivated.  
TC is also reactivated the next time  
the ignition is switched on.  
As soon as the drive wheels start to  
spin, engine output is reduced and  
the wheel spinning the most is braked  
individually. This considerably  
improves the driving stability of the  
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.  
Fault  
If there is a fault in the system the  
control indicator b illuminates  
continuously and a message or a  
warning code appears in the Driver  
Information Centre. The system is not  
operational.  
TC can be switched off when spinning  
of drive wheels is required: press b  
briefly.  
A status message appears in the  
Driver Information Centre when TC is  
deactivated.  
TC is operational after each engine  
start as soon as the control indicator  
b extinguishes.  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
When TC operates b flashes.  
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illuminate and status messages  
appear in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
Electronic Stability Control  
9 Warning  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
improves driving stability when  
necessary, regardless of the type of  
road surface or tyre grip.  
Do not let this special safety  
feature tempt you into taking risks  
when driving.  
As soon as the vehicle starts to  
swerve (understeer/oversteer),  
engine output is reduced and the  
wheels are braked individually.  
ESC operates in combination with the  
Traction Control system (TC). It  
prevents the drive wheels from  
spinning.  
Adapt speed to the road  
conditions.  
Control indicator b 3 93.  
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To deactivate only Traction  
control system, press b briefly:  
TC is inactive but ESC remains  
active with higher control  
threshold, k illuminates. A status  
message appears in the Driver  
Information Centre when TC is  
deactivated.  
Deactivation  
ESC is reactivated by pressing the  
b button again. If the TC system was  
previously disabled, both TC and  
ESC are reactivated. k and n  
extinguish when TC and ESC are  
reactivated.  
ESC is operational after each engine  
start as soon as the control indicator  
b extinguishes.  
ESC is also reactivated the next time  
the ignition is switched on.  
When ESC operates b flashes.  
ESC and TC can be deactivated:  
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press and hold b for a minimum  
of five seconds: ESC and TC are  
both deactivated. k and n  
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Driving and operating  
Fault  
Activation  
Deactivation  
If there is a fault in the system, the  
control indicator b illuminates  
continuously and a message or a  
warning code appears in the Driver  
Information Centre. The system is not  
operational.  
Press B; LED in the button  
extinguishes and a message pops-up  
in the Driver Information Centre.  
Each time the engine is started, City  
mode is deactivated.  
Fault  
Have the cause of the fault remedied  
by a workshop.  
City mode  
City mode is a feature which enables  
increased steering assistance during  
lower speed conditions, e.g. city  
traffic or parking. Steering assistance  
is increased for greater convenience.  
Press B when engine is running. The  
system works from standstill up to  
22 mph, and also in reverse gear.  
Above this speed, the system  
changes to normal mode. When  
activated, City mode engages  
automatically below 22 mph.  
In the event of a fault in the system,  
control indicator c illuminates and a  
message is displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Vehicle messages 3 102.  
An illuminated LED in the City mode  
button indicates that the system is  
active and a message pops-up in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
System calibration  
If control indicators c and b  
illuminate simultaneously, a  
calibration of the power steering  
system is necessary. This can occur  
e.g. when turning the steering wheel  
for one rotation with ignition switched  
City mode remains active during an  
Autostop, but is only operational  
when the engine is running.  
Stop-start system 3 135.  
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off. In this case, switch on ignition and  
turn steering wheel once from lock to  
lock.  
If control indicators c and b do not  
extinguish after calibration, seek the  
assistance of a workshop.  
Driver assistance  
systems  
9 Warning  
Driver assistance systems are  
developed to support the driver  
and not to replace the driver's  
attention.  
The driver accepts full  
responsibility when driving the  
vehicle.  
When using driver assistance  
systems, always take care  
regarding the current traffic  
situation.  
Do not use the cruise control if it is not  
advisable to maintain a constant  
speed.  
On vehicles with automatic  
transmission or manual transmission  
automated cruise control can be  
activated in automatic mode and  
manual mode.  
Cruise control  
The cruise control can store and  
maintain speeds of approx. 20 mphto  
maximum vehicle speed. Deviations  
from the stored speeds may occur  
when driving uphill or downhill.  
Control indicator m 3 95.  
For safety reasons, the cruise control  
cannot be activated until the brake  
pedal has been operated once.  
Activating in first gear is not possible.  
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Driving and operating  
Switching on  
Increase speed  
Deactivation  
With cruise control active, hold thumb  
wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn  
to RES/+ repeatedly: speed  
increases continuously or in small  
increments.  
Press y; control indicator m in  
instrument cluster illuminates white.  
Cruise control is deactivated. Last  
stored speed remains in memory for  
later speed resume.  
Alternatively accelerate to the desired  
speed and store by turning to SET/-.  
Automatic deactivation:  
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Vehicle speed is below approx.  
20 mph.  
Press m; control indicator m in  
instrument cluster illuminates white.  
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Vehicle speed drops more than  
15 mph below the set speed.  
Activation  
Accelerate to the desired speed and  
turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the  
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The brake pedal is depressed.  
The clutch pedal is depressed for  
a few seconds.  
The selector lever is in N.  
Engine speed is in a very low  
range.  
current speed is stored and  
maintained. Control indicator m in  
instrument cluster illuminates green.  
Set speed is indicated on the display.  
Accelerator pedal can be released.  
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Vehicle speed can be increased by  
depressing the accelerator pedal.  
When the accelerator pedal is  
released, the previously stored speed  
is resumed.  
Cruise control remains activated  
while gearshifting.  
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The Traction Control system or  
Electronic Stability Control is  
operating.  
Reduce speed  
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Parking brake is applied.  
With cruise control active, hold thumb  
wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to  
SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases  
continuously or in small increments.  
Simultaneous pressing RES/+  
and brake pedal deactivates  
cruise control and will delete  
stored speed.  
Driving and operating  
Change speed limit  
With speed limiter active, turn thumb  
wheel to RES/+ to increase or SET/-  
to decrease the desired maximum  
speed.  
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The preset speed limit is displayed in  
the Driver Information Centre when  
the system is active.  
Resume stored speed  
Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a  
speed above 20 mph. The stored  
speed will be obtained.  
Activation  
Switching off  
Press m, control indicator m in  
instrument cluster extinguishes. The  
stored speed is deleted.  
Pressing L to activate the speed  
limiter or switching off the ignition also  
switches off cruise control and  
deletes the stored speed.  
Exceeding the speed limit  
When exceeding the limited speed  
without driver input, the speed will  
flash in the Driver Information Centre  
and a chime sounds during this  
period.  
In the event of an emergency, it is  
possible to exceed the speed limit by  
depressing the accelerator pedal  
firmly nearly to the final point. In this  
case no chime appears.  
Speed limiter  
The speed limiter prevents the  
vehicle exceeding a preset maximum  
speed.  
Press L. If cruise control has been  
activated before, it is switched off  
when speed limiter is activated and  
control indicator m extinguishes.  
The maximum speed can be set at  
speeds above 15 mph up to  
125 mph.  
The driver can only accelerate up to  
the preset speed. Deviations from the  
limited speed may occur when driving  
downhill.  
Set speed limit  
Accelerate to the desired speed and  
briefly turn thumb wheel to SET/-: the  
current speed is stored as maximum  
speed. Speed limit is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
Release the accelerator pedal and  
the speed limiter function is  
reactivated once a speed lower than  
the limit speed is obtained.  
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Driving and operating  
A precondition is that forward collision  
alert is not deactivated by pressing  
V.  
Deactivation  
Press y: speed limiter is deactivated  
and the vehicle can be driven without  
speed limit.  
Forward collision alert  
The forward collision alert can help to  
avoid or reduce the harm caused by  
front-end crashes.  
Activation  
Forward collision alert uses the front  
camera system in the windscreen to  
detect a vehicle directly ahead, in  
your path, within a distance of approx.  
60 metres.  
The limited speed will be stored and  
is indicated in brackets in the Driver  
Information Centre. Additionally, a  
corresponding message appears.  
Forward collision alert operates  
automatically above 25 mph, if it is not  
deactivated by pressing V, see  
below.  
Resume limit speed  
Turn thumb wheel to RES/+. The  
stored speed limit will be obtained.  
Selecting the alert sensitivity  
The alert sensitivity can be set to  
near, medium or far.  
Switching off  
Press L, the speed limit indication  
extinguishes in the Driver Information  
Centre. The stored speed is deleted.  
By pressing m to activate cruise  
control, speed limiter is also  
deactivated and the stored speed is  
deleted.  
By switching off the ignition, speed  
limiter is also deactivated, but the  
speed limit will be stored for next  
speed limiter activation.  
A vehicle ahead is indicated by  
control indicator A.  
If a vehicle directly ahead is  
approached too quickly, a warning  
chime and alert in the Driver  
Information Centre is provided.  
Additionally the driver gets notified by  
a flashing red LED stripe which is  
projected on the windscreen in the  
driver's field of view.  
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Press V, the current setting is shown  
on the Driver Information Centre.  
Press V repeatedly to change the  
alert sensitivity. The selected setting  
is also displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Caution  
The colour lighting of this control  
indicator does not correspond to  
local traffic laws on following  
distance. The driver bears full  
responsibility for maintaining safe  
following distance according to  
applicable traffic rules, weather  
and road conditions etc. at all  
times.  
Simultaneously a warning chime  
sounds. Depress the brake pedal and  
steer the vehicle, if it is required by the  
situation.  
Deactivation  
The system can be deactivated.  
Press V repeatedly until the following  
message appears in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
When the time to a potential collision  
with a vehicle in front gets too small  
and a collision is imminent, the  
collision alert symbol pops-up in the  
Driver Information Centre and the  
driver gets notified by a flashing red  
LED stripe which is projected on the  
windscreen in the driver's field of  
view.  
Alerting the driver  
The vehicle ahead control indicator  
A illuminates green in the instrument  
cluster when the system has detected  
a vehicle in the driving path.  
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Driving and operating  
Following distance  
indication  
approaching a vehicle ahead too  
rapidly, it may not provide you  
enough time to avoid a collision.  
The following distance indication  
displays the distance to a preceding  
moving vehicle. The front camera in  
the windscreen is used to detect the  
distance of a vehicle directly ahead in  
the vehicle's path. It is active at  
speeds above 25 mph.  
The driver accepts full  
responsibility for the appropriate  
following distance based on traffic,  
weather and visibility conditions.  
The complete attention of the  
driver is always required while  
driving. The driver must always be  
ready to take action and apply the  
brakes.  
When a preceding vehicle is detected  
ahead, the distance is indicated in  
seconds, displayed on a page in the  
Driver Information Centre 3 96. Press  
MENU on the turn signal lever to  
select ? and turn the adjuster  
wheel to choose following distance  
indication page.  
If the forward collision alert was  
deactivated, alert sensitivity is set to  
"medium" when ignition is switched  
on next time.  
System limitations  
The system is designed to warn of  
vehicles only, but may react also to  
other objects.  
The settings "near", "medium" or "far"  
will be stored when the ignition is  
switched off.  
In the following cases, forward  
collision alert may not detect a vehicle  
ahead or sensor performance is  
limited:  
General information  
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on winding roads  
when weather limits visibility, e.g.  
fog, rain, or snow  
when the sensor is blocked by  
snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt,  
windscreen damage or affected  
by foreign items, e.g. stickers  
9 Warning  
Forward collision alert is just a  
warning system and does not  
apply the brakes. When  
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An illuminated LED in the parking  
assist button r indicates that the  
system is ready to operate.  
Always check the surrounding  
area while reversing and using the  
rear parking assist system.  
Indication  
The rear parking assist makes  
parking easier by measuring the  
distance between the vehicle and  
rear obstacles. It informs and warns  
the driver by giving acoustic signals  
and display indication.  
The system warns the driver with  
acoustic signals against potentially  
hazardous obstacles behind the  
vehicle in a distance range up to  
1.5 metres. The interval between the  
sounds becomes shorter as the  
vehicle gets closer to that obstacle.  
When the distance is less than  
approx. 30 cm, the sound is  
continuous.  
The minimum indicated distance is  
0.5 seconds.  
If there is no vehicle ahead or the  
vehicle ahead is out of range, two  
dashes will be displayed: -.- sec.  
Additionally, the distance to rear  
obstacles is displayed by changing  
distance lines in the Driver  
Information Centre 3 96 or,  
depending on the version, on the  
Colour-Info-Display 3 100.  
Parking assist  
Rear parking assist  
The distance indication can be  
inhibited by vehicle messages with a  
higher priority. After approving the  
message by pressing SET/CLR on  
the turn signal lever, distance  
indication appears again.  
9 Warning  
The system has four ultrasonic  
parking sensors in the rear bumper.  
It is the driver who bears full  
responsibility for the parking  
manoeuvre.  
Activation  
When reverse gear is engaged, the  
system is ready to operate  
automatically.  
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Driving and operating  
Deactivation  
Control indicator r illuminates in  
the instrument cluster 3 93 or a  
message is indicated in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
Front-rear parking assist  
9 Warning  
The driver bears full responsibility  
for the parking manoeuvre.  
Always check the surrounding  
area when driving backwards or  
forwards while using parking  
assist system.  
The system has four ultrasonic  
parking sensors each in the rear and  
front bumper.  
The system automatically switches  
off when reverse gear is disengaged.  
The front-rear parking assist  
Activation  
The system is activated automatically  
at a speed up to 7 mph.  
Manual deactivation is also possible  
by pressing the parking assist button  
r.  
In both cases, the LED in the button  
extinguishes.  
measures the distance between the  
vehicle and obstacles in front and  
behind the vehicle. It informs and  
warns the driver by giving acoustic  
signals and display indication.  
Fault  
It uses two different acoustic warning  
signals for the front and rear  
monitoring areas, each with a  
different tone frequency.  
In the event of a fault or if the system  
does not work temporarily, e.g.  
because of high external noise level  
or other interference factors, the LED  
in the button flashes for  
three seconds then extinguishes.  
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Indication  
The system warns the driver with  
acoustic signals against potentially  
hazardous obstacles in front of the  
vehicle in a distance range up to 80  
cm and against potentially hazardous  
obstacles behind the vehicle in a  
distance range up to 1.5 metres.  
Depending on which side of the  
vehicle is closer to an obstacle, you  
will hear acoustic warning signals in  
the vehicle on the respective side.  
The interval between the sounds  
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets  
closer to that obstacle. When the  
distance is less than approx. 30 cm,  
the sound is continuous.  
Additionally, the distance to rear and  
front obstacles is displayed by  
changing distance lines in the Driver  
Information Centre 3 96 or,  
depending on the version, on the  
Colour-Info-Display 3 100.  
An illuminated LED in the parking  
assist button r indicates that the  
system is ready to operate.  
If r is switched off within an ignition  
cycle, the front parking assist is  
deactivated. If vehicle speed has  
exceeded 15 mph beforehand,  
parking assist will be reactivated  
when speed drops below 7 mph.  
When the system is deactivated, the  
LED in the button extinguishes and  
Park Assist Off pops-up in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
The distance indication can be  
inhibited by vehicle messages with a  
higher priority. After dismissing the  
message distance indication appears  
again.  
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Driving and operating  
The distance to obstacles is shown on  
the Colour-Info-Display by coloured  
zones in front of or behind the vehicle  
3 100.  
When using the trailer hitch change  
the configuration settings in the  
vehicle personalisation menu in the  
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation  
3 105.  
trajectory and automatically steers  
the vehicle into a parallel or  
perpendicular parking slot.  
Instructions are given in the Driver  
Information Centre 3 96 or,  
Deactivation  
depending on the version, on the  
Colour-Info-Display 3 100, supported  
by acoustic signals.  
Fault  
The system is deactivated  
automatically when vehicle speed  
exceeds 7 mph.  
In the event of a fault or if the system  
does not work temporarily, e.g.  
because of high external noise level  
or other interference factors, a  
message pops-up in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
The driver must control acceleration,  
braking and gear shifting, while  
steering is done automatically.  
Manual deactivation is also possible  
by pressing the parking assist button  
r.  
When the system is deactivated, the  
LED in the button extinguishes and, if  
manually deactivated, Park Assist  
Off pops-up in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
After a manual deactivation, the front-  
rear parking assist is activated again  
if r is pressed.  
The complete system can be  
manually deactivated in the vehicle  
personalisation menu in the  
Vehicle messages 3 102.  
Advanced parking assist  
9 Warning  
The driver bears full responsibility  
for accepting the parking slot  
suggested by the system and the  
parking manoeuvre.  
Always check the surrounding  
area in all directions when using  
the advanced parking assist.  
Info-Display. It remains deactivated  
during the ignition cycle or until  
activation in personalisation menu  
again. Vehicle personalisation 3 105.  
Advanced parking assist is always  
combined with front-rear parking  
assist. Both systems use the same  
sensors in the front and rear bumper.  
The advanced parking assist  
measures a suitable parking slot  
while passing, calculates the  
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Parking assist button D and  
operation logic  
Advanced parking assist and front-  
rear parking assist both use the same  
button for activation and deactivation:  
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If only advanced parking assist is  
active and the system is in park  
guiding mode, a brief press  
deactivates advanced parking  
assist.  
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If advanced parking assist is  
active, a long press deactivates  
advanced parking assist and  
front-rear parking assist.  
If forward gear or neutral is  
selected, a brief press activates  
or deactivates front parking  
assist.  
A brief press of D activates or  
deactivates the parking assist.  
A long press of D (approx.  
one second) activates or deactivates  
the advanced parking assist, see  
separate description below.  
Button logic operates the systems by  
pressing D as follows:  
An illuminated LED in the parking  
assist button D indicates that the  
system is ready to operate.  
The front-rear parking assist can also  
be activated at a speed up to 7 mph  
with a brief press of the parking assist  
button.  
If D is switched off within an ignition  
cycle, the front parking assist is  
deactivated. If vehicle speed has  
exceeded 15 mph beforehand,  
parking assist will be reactivated  
when speed drops below 7 mph.  
If reverse gear is selected, a brief  
press activates or deactivates  
front and rear parking assist.  
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If only front-rear parking assist is  
active, a brief press deactivates  
front-rear parking assist.  
If only front-rear parking assist is  
active, a long press activates  
advanced parking assist.  
If only advanced parking assist is  
active and the system is in  
parking slot searching mode, a  
brief press activates front-rear  
parking assist.  
Activation of front-rear parking assist  
The system is activated automatically  
at a speed up to 7 mph.  
When the system is deactivated, the  
LED in the button extinguishes and  
Park Assist Off pops-up in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
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Indication  
The system warns the driver with  
acoustic signals against potentially  
hazardous obstacles behind the  
vehicle in a distance range up to  
1.5 metres and in front up to 80 cm .  
Depending on which side of the  
vehicle is closer to an obstacle, you  
will hear acoustic warning signals in  
the vehicle on the respective side.  
The interval between the sounds  
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets  
closer to that obstacle. When the  
distance is less than approx. 30 cm,  
the sound is continuous.  
Additionally, the distance to rear and  
front obstacles is displayed by  
changing distance lines in the Driver  
Information Centre 3 96 or,  
depending on the version, on the  
Colour-Info-Display 3 100.  
The distance to rear and front  
obstacles is displayed by changing  
distance lines in the Driver  
Information Centre 3 96.  
The distance indication can be  
inhibited by vehicle messages with a  
higher priority. After approving the  
message by pressing SET/CLR on  
the turn signal lever, distance  
indication appears again.  
The distance to obstacles is shown on  
the Colour-Info-Display by coloured  
zones in front of or behind the vehicle  
3 100.  
Deactivation of front-rear parking  
assist  
The system is deactivated  
automatically when vehicle speed  
exceeds 7 mph.  
Manual deactivation is also possible  
by pressing the parking assist button  
r.  
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When the system is deactivated, the  
LED in the button extinguishes and, if  
manually deactivated, Park Assist  
Off pops-up in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
Functionality  
Parking slot searching mode  
Indication in the Driver Information  
Centre  
After a manual deactivation, the front-  
rear parking assist is activated again  
if r is pressed.  
The complete system can be  
manually deactivated in the vehicle  
personalisation menu in the  
Info-Display. It remains deactivated  
during the ignition cycle or until  
activation in personalisation menu  
again. Vehicle personalisation 3 105.  
When searching for a parking slot, the  
system is ready to operate with a long  
press of D.  
The system recognises and  
memorises ten metres for parallel  
parking slots or six metres for  
perpendicular parking slots in the  
parking assist mode.  
When using the trailer hitch change  
the configuration settings in the  
vehicle personalisation menu in the  
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation  
3 105.  
The system can only be activated at  
a speed up to 18 mph and the system  
searches for a parking slot at a speed  
up to 18 mph.  
Activation of advanced parking assist  
Advanced parking assist can only be  
activated when driving forwards.  
The maximum allowed parallel  
distance between the vehicle and a  
row of parked cars is 1.8 metres for  
parallel parking and 2.5 metres for  
perpendicular parking.  
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Select parallel or perpendicular  
parking slot in Driver Information  
Centre by pressing SET/CLR.  
When a slot is detected, a visual  
feedback on the Colour-Info-Display  
and an acoustic signal is given.  
The system is configured to detect  
If the driver does not stop the vehicle  
after a parking slot is proposed, the  
system starts to search for another  
suitable parking slot.  
parking slots by default on the  
passenger side. To detect parking  
slots on the driver side, switch on turn  
signal indicator on the driver side.  
Park guiding mode  
The parking slot suggestion of the  
system is accepted when the vehicle  
is stopped by the driver within  
10 metres for parallel parking slots or  
six metres for perpendicular parking  
slots after the Stop message is given.  
The system calculates the optimal  
path into the parking slot.  
Select parallel or perpendicular  
parking slot by tapping the respective  
icon on the display.  
Select parking side by tapping the  
respective icon on the display.  
A brief vibration in the steering wheel  
after engaging reverse gear indicates  
that the steering is controlled by the  
system. Then the vehicle is steered  
into the slot automatically by giving  
the driver detailed instructions for  
braking, accelerating and gear  
When a slot is detected, visual  
feedback in the Driver Information  
Centre and an acoustic signal is  
given.  
shifting. The driver must keep hands  
away from the steering wheel.  
Indication in the Colour-Info-Display  
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Always pay attention to the sound of  
the front-rear parking assist.  
Continuous sound indicates that the  
distance to an obstacle is less than  
approx. 30 cm.  
If, for any reason, the driver must take  
over control of the steering, hold the  
steering wheel only at the outer edge.  
Automatic steering is cancelled in this  
event.  
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The demand to accelerate or  
brake.  
For some of the instructions a  
progress bar is shown in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
The successful completion of the  
parking manoeuvre indicated by  
a pop-up symbol and a chime.  
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driving faster than 18 mph during  
parking slot search  
driving faster than 5 mph during  
parking guidance  
driver interference on steering  
wheel detected  
exceeding number of maximum  
gear changes: eight cycles when  
parallel parking or five cycles  
when perpendicular parking  
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The cancelling of a parking  
manoeuvre.  
Display indication  
The instructions on the display show:  
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switching off the ignition  
Display priorities  
Deactivation by the driver or by the  
system during manoeuvring will be  
indicated by Parking Deactivated on  
the display. Additionally, an acoustic  
signal sounds.  
Advanced parking assist indication in  
the Driver Information Centre can be  
inhibited by vehicle messages with a  
higher priority. After approving the  
message by pressing SET/CLR on  
the turn signal lever, advanced  
parking assist instructions appear  
again and the parking manoeuvre can  
be continued.  
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General hints and warning  
messages.  
A hint when driving faster than  
18 mph during parking slot  
searching mode, or 5 mph in  
guiding mode.  
Fault  
A message appears when:  
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The demand to stop the vehicle,  
when a parking slot is detected.  
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There is a fault in the system.  
The direction of driving during the  
parking manoeuvre.  
The demand to shift into reverse  
or first gear.  
The driver did not successfully  
complete the parking  
manoeuvre.  
The system is not operational.  
Any of the deactivation reasons  
described above apply.  
Deactivation  
The system is deactivated by:  
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a long press of D  
parking manoeuvre successfully  
ended  
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If an object is detected during parking  
instructions, Stop is indicated on the  
display. Removing the object will  
resume the parking manoeuvre. If the  
object is not removed, the system will  
be deactivated. A long press of D  
will activate the system and search for  
a new parking slot.  
acoustic noise or mechanical  
misalignments (sporadic false  
warnings may occur).  
Make sure that the front number  
plate is properly mounted (not bent  
and no gaps to the bumper on the left  
or right side) and the sensors are  
firmly in place.  
Caution  
Performance of the system can be  
reduced when sensors are  
covered, e.g. by ice or snow.  
Performance of the parking assist  
system can be reduced due to  
heavy loading.  
Special conditions apply if there  
are taller vehicles in the vicinity  
(e.g. off-road vehicles, mini vans,  
vans). Object identification and  
correct distance indication in the  
upper part of these vehicles  
cannot be guaranteed.  
Advanced parking assist system  
may not respond to changes in the  
available parking space after  
Basic notes on parking assist  
systems  
initiating a parking manoeuvre. The  
system may recognize an entry, a  
gateway, a courtyard or even a  
crossing as a parking slot. After  
selecting reverse gear the system  
will start a parking manoeuvre. Take  
care regarding the availability of the  
suggested parking slot.  
9 Warning  
Under certain circumstances,  
various reflective surfaces on  
objects or clothing as well as  
external noise sources may cause  
the system to fail to detect  
obstacles.  
Special attention must be paid to  
low obstacles which can damage  
the lower part of the bumper.  
Objects with a very small reflection  
cross-section, e.g. objects of  
narrow size or soft materials, may  
not be detected by the system.  
Surface irregularities, e.g. on  
construction zones, are not detected  
by the system. The driver accepts  
responsibility.  
Parking assist systems do not  
detect objects outside the  
detection range.  
Notice  
It is possible that the sensor detects  
a non-existing object caused by  
echo disturbance from external  
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Notice  
Side blind spot alert uses some of the  
advanced parking assist sensors  
which are located in the front and rear  
bumper on both sides of the vehicle.  
Notice  
If engaging a forward gear and  
exceeding a certain speed, the rear  
parking assist will be deactivated  
when the rear carrier system is  
extended.  
If the passing vehicle is at least  
6 mph faster than the passed  
vehicle, the warning symbol B in the  
relevant exterior mirror may not  
illuminate.  
9 Warning  
If engaging reverse at first, the  
parking assist will detect the rear  
carrier system and provide a buzzing  
sound. Press r or D briefly to  
deactivate the parking assist.  
Side blind spot alert does not  
replace driver vision.  
The system does not detect:  
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vehicles outside the side blind  
zones which may be rapidly  
approaching  
Notice  
After production, the system  
requires a calibration. For optimal  
parking guidance, a driving distance  
of at least 6 miles, including a  
number of bends, is required.  
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pedestrians, cyclists or animals  
Before changing a lane, always  
check all mirrors, look over the  
shoulder and use the turn signal.  
Side blind spot alert  
Side blind spot alert is active from  
speeds of 6 mph up to 87 mph.  
Driving faster than 87 mph  
When the system detects a vehicle in  
the side blind zone while driving  
forward, either while passing a  
vehicle or being passed, a yellow  
warning symbol B will illuminate in  
the relevant exterior mirror. If the  
driver then activates the turn signal,  
the warning symbol B starts flashing  
yellow as a warning not to change  
lanes.  
The Side blind spot alert system  
detects and reports objects on either  
side of the vehicle, within a specified  
"blind spot" zone. The system alerts  
visually in each exterior mirror, when  
detecting objects that may not be  
visible in the interior and exterior  
mirrors.  
deactivates the system, indicated by  
low lighting warning symbols B in  
both exterior mirrors. Reducing the  
speed again will extinguish the  
warning symbols. If a vehicle is then  
detected in the blind zone, the  
warning symbols B will illuminate as  
normal on the relevant side.  
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When the vehicle is started, both  
exterior mirror displays will briefly  
come on to indicate that the system is  
operating.  
The system can be activated or  
deactivated in the Info-Display,  
vehicle personalisation 3 105.  
Deactivation is indicated by a  
message in the Driver Information  
Centre.  
Side blind spot alert does not operate  
when the left or right corners of the  
rear bumper are covered with mud,  
dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy  
rainstorms. Cleaning instructions  
3 231.  
In the event of a fault in the system or  
if the system does not work due to  
temporary conditions, a message is  
displayed in the Driver Information  
Centre. Seek the assistance of a  
workshop.  
e.g. below the bumper or  
underneath the vehicle, are not  
displayed.  
Do not reverse the vehicle by only  
looking at the Info-Display and  
check the surrounding area  
behind and around the vehicle  
before reversing.  
Activation  
Rear view camera is automatically  
activated when reverse gear is  
engaged.  
Detection zones  
The detection zones start at the rear  
bumper and extend approx.  
three metres rearwards and to the  
sides. The height of the zone is  
approx. between 0.5 metres and  
two metres off the ground.  
Side blind spot alert is designed to  
ignore stationary objects, e.g.  
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and  
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming  
vehicles are not detected.  
Rear view camera  
The rear view camera assists the  
driver when reversing by displaying a  
view of the area behind the vehicle.  
Functionality  
The view of the camera is displayed  
in the Colour-Info-Display.  
9 Warning  
The rear view camera does not  
replace driver vision. Note that  
objects that are outside the  
camera's field of view and the  
advanced parking assist sensors,  
Fault  
Occasional missed alerts can occur  
under normal circumstances and will  
increase in wet conditions.  
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The camera is mounted between the  
number plate lights and has a viewing  
angle of 130°.  
Display settings  
The rear view camera may not  
operate properly when:  
Brightness and contrast can be set by  
tapping the touch screen display  
when rear view camera is active.  
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The surrounding is dark.  
The sun or the beam of  
headlights is shining directly into  
Deactivation  
the camera lens.  
The camera is deactivated when a  
certain forward speed is exceeded or  
if reverse gear is not engaged for  
approx. ten seconds.  
Rear view camera can be manually  
deactivated in the vehicle  
personalisation menu in the  
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation  
3 105.  
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Ice, snow, mud, or anything else  
covers the camera lens. Clean  
the lens, rinse it with water, and  
wipe it with a soft cloth.  
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The vehicle is towing a trailer.  
The vehicle had a rear end  
accident.  
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There are extreme temperature  
changes.  
The area displayed by the camera is  
limited. The distance of the image that  
appears on the display differs from  
the actual distance.  
Deactivation of guiding lines and  
warning symbols  
Activation or deactivation of the visual  
guiding lines and the warning  
symbols can be changed by touch  
buttons in the lower zone of the  
display.  
Traffic sign assistant  
Functionality  
The traffic sign assistant system  
detects designated traffic signs via a  
front camera and displays them in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
Warning symbols  
Warning symbols are indicated as  
triangles 9 on the picture, which show  
obstacles detected by the rear  
sensors of the advanced parking  
assist.  
Fault  
Fault messages are displayed with a  
9 on the top line of the Info-Display.  
Additionally 9 appears on the top line  
of the Info-Display with the warning to  
check the vehicle surrounding.  
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Add-on signs  
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additional hints to traffic signs  
restriction of trailer towing  
tractor constraints  
wet warning  
ice warning  
direction arrows  
An exclamation mark in a frame  
indicates that there is an additional  
sign detected which cannot be clearly  
identified by the system.  
Speed limit signs and no passing  
signs are displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre until the next  
speed limit sign or end of speed limit  
is detected or up to a defined sign  
timeout.  
The system operates without loss of  
performance up to a speed of  
Traffic signs, which will be detected,  
are:  
Limit and no passing signs  
125 mph depending on the lighting  
conditions. At night the system is  
active up to a speed of 100 mph.  
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speed limit  
no passing  
end of speed limit  
end of no passing  
As soon as vehicle speed becomes  
slower than 34 mph, the display will  
be reset and the content of the traffic  
sign page will be cleared, e.g. when  
entering a city zone. The next  
recognized speed indication will be  
displayed.  
Road signs  
Beginning and end of:  
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Indication of multiple signs on the  
display is possible.  
city regions (country specific)  
motorways  
A-roads  
Display indication  
Information about the currently valid  
traffic signs is available on the  
designated traffic sign assistant page  
in the Driver Information Centre.  
play streets  
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Additionally, the currently valid speed  
limit is displayed permanently in the  
lower line of the Driver Information  
Centre. In case a speed limit with  
addon is available, a + symbol is  
displayed in this area.  
Alert function  
The alert function can be activated or  
deactivated in the setting menu of the  
traffic sign assistant page.  
When traffic sign assistant page is  
displayed, press SET/CLR on the turn  
signal lever.  
Once activated and when the traffic  
sign detection page is currently not  
displayed, newly detected speed limit  
and no passing signs are displayed  
as popup alerts in the Driver  
Choose ? via MENU and select  
traffic sign assistant page with the  
adjuster wheel on the turn signal lever  
3 96.  
When another page on the Driver  
Information Centre menu was  
selected and then traffic sign  
assistant page is chosen again, the  
last recognised traffic sign will be  
displayed.  
Information Centre.  
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Select Alerts ON or Alerts OFF by  
turning the adjuster wheel and press  
SET/CLR.  
In some cases, traffic sign assistant is  
cleared up automatically by the  
system.  
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There are adverse environmental  
conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow,  
direct sunlight or shadows.  
Pop-up alert is displayed for approx.  
eight seconds in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
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Traffic signs are incorrectly  
Clearing of traffic signs  
mounted or damaged.  
There are different scenarios that  
lead to clearing the currently  
displayed traffic signs. After clearing,  
the “Default Sign” is displayed in the  
Driver Information Centre.  
Traffic signs do not comply with  
the Vienna Convention on traffic  
signs (Wiener Übereinkommen  
über Straßenverkehrszeichen).  
System reset  
The content of the traffic sign memory  
can be cleared in the setting menu of  
the traffic sign assistant page by  
selecting Reset and confirm by  
pressing SET/CLR on the turn signal  
lever.  
Alternatively, SET/CLR can be  
pressed for three seconds to clear the  
content of the page.  
Upon successful reset, a chime will  
sound and the following “Default  
Sign” is indicated until the next traffic  
sign is detected.  
Reasons for signs being cleared:  
Caution  
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A predefined distance was driven  
or time has elapsed (differs for  
each sign type)  
The system is intended to help the  
driver within a defined speed  
range to discern certain traffic  
signs. Do not ignore traffic signs  
which are not displayed by the  
system.  
The system does not discern any  
other than the conventional traffic  
signs that might give or end a  
speed limit.  
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Vehicle drives through a turn  
The speed becomes slower than  
32 mph (city entry detection)  
Fault  
The traffic sign assistant system may  
not operate correctly if:  
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The area of the windscreen,  
Do not let this special feature  
tempt you into taking risks when  
driving.  
Always adapt speed to the road  
conditions.  
where the front camera is  
located, is not clean or affected  
by foreign items, e.g. stickers.  
Traffic signs are completely or  
partially covered or difficult to  
discern.  
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Deactivation  
The system is deactivated by  
pressing ), LED in the button  
extinguishes.  
At speeds below 35 mph the system  
is inoperable.  
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Activation  
The driver assistance systems do  
not relieve the driver from full  
responsibility for vehicle  
operation.  
Lane departure warning  
The lane departure warning system  
observes the lane markings between  
which the vehicle is driving via a front  
camera. The system detects lane  
changes and warns the driver in the  
event of an unintended lane change  
via visual and acoustic signals.  
The lane departure warning system is  
activated by pressing ). The  
Criteria for the detection of an  
Fault  
unintended lane change are:  
The lane departure warning system  
may not operate properly when:  
illuminated LED in the button  
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No operation of turn signals.  
No brake pedal operation.  
No active accelerator operation  
or speeding-up.  
indicates that the system is switched  
on. When control indicator ) in the  
instrument cluster illuminates green,  
the system is ready to operate.  
The system is only operable at  
vehicle speeds above 35 mph and if  
lane markings are available.  
When the system recognises an  
unintended lane change, control  
indicator ) changes to yellow and  
flashes. Simultaneously a chime  
sound is activated.  
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The windscreen is not clean.  
There are adverse environmental  
conditions e.g. heavy rain, snow,  
direct sunlight or shadows.  
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No active steering.  
If the driver is performing these  
actions, no warning will be issued.  
The system can not operate when no  
lane marking is detected.  
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Do not use marine diesel oils, heating  
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-  
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must  
not be diluted with fuels for petrol  
engines.  
Fuel  
Caution  
Fuel for petrol engines  
Use of fuel that does not comply to  
EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or  
equivalent can lead to deposits or  
engine damage.  
Only use unleaded fuel that complies  
with European standard EN 228 or  
E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.  
Fuel for liquid gas operation  
The engine is capable of running with  
fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol  
(e.g. named E10).  
Use fuel with the recommended  
octane rating. The engine-specific  
requirements are given in the engine  
data overview 3 242. A country-  
specific label at the fuel filler flap can  
supersede the requirement.  
Liquid gas is known as LPG  
(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under  
its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole  
Liquéfié). LPG is also known as  
Autogas.  
Caution  
Use of fuel with too low an octane  
rating could lead to uncontrolled  
combustion and engine damage.  
LPG consists mainly of propane and  
butane. The octane rating is between  
105 and 115, depending on the  
butane proportion. LPG is stored  
liquid at around five to ten bar  
pressure.  
The boiling point depends on the  
pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient  
pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure  
propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).  
Fuel for diesel engines  
Only use diesel fuel that complies  
with EN 590.  
Caution  
In countries outside the European  
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a  
sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.  
Do not use fuel or fuel additives  
that contain metallic compounds  
such as manganese-based  
additives. This may cause engine  
damage.  
Caution  
Use of fuel that does not comply to  
EN 590 or similar can lead to  
engine powerloss, increased wear  
or engine damage.  
Caution  
The system works at an ambient  
temperature of approx. -8 °C to  
100 °C.  
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Full function of the LPG system can  
only be guaranteed with liquid gas  
which complies with the minimum  
requirements of DIN EN 589.  
press on the accelerator. The LED  
status shows the current operating  
mode.  
When switching automatically  
between petrol or gas operation, a  
brief delay of engine tractive power  
may be noticeable.  
LED off : petrol operation  
LED  
: checking conditions for  
fuel transition to liquid  
gas operation.  
Every six months, run the petrol tank  
Fuel selector  
flashes  
down until control indicator Y  
illuminates, then refuel. This helps  
maintain fuel quality and system  
function for petrol operation.  
Illuminates if conditions  
are fulfilled.  
LED illu‐ : liquid gas operation  
minates  
Fill the tank completely at regular  
intervals to prevent corrosion in the  
tank.  
LED  
: liquid gas tank is empty  
or failure in liquid gas  
system. A message is  
displayed in the Driver  
Information Centre.  
flashes  
five  
Faults and remedies  
If gas mode is not possible, check the  
following:  
times  
and  
extin‐  
guishes  
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Is there enough liquid gas  
present?  
Pressing LPG switches between  
petrol and liquid gas operation as  
soon as the required parameters  
(coolant temperature, gas  
temperature and minimum engine  
speed) have been reached. The  
requirements are usually fulfilled after  
approx. 60 seconds (depending on  
exterior temperature) and the first firm  
If the fuel tank is empty, the engine  
will not start.  
The selected fuel mode is stored and  
reactivated at the next ignition cycle if  
conditions allow.  
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Is there enough petrol present for  
starting?  
Due to extreme temperatures in  
combination with the gas  
composition, it may take slightly  
longer before the system switches  
from petrol to gas mode.  
As soon as the liquid gas tanks are  
empty, petrol operation is  
automatically engaged until the  
ignition is switched off.  
In extreme situations, the system may  
also switch back to petrol mode if the  
minimum requirements are not  
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fulfilled. If conditions allow, it might be  
possible to manually switch back to  
liquid gas operation.  
Seek the assistance of a workshop in  
the event of all other faults.  
When using underground car parks,  
follow the instructions of the operator  
and local laws.  
Follow the operating and safety  
instructions of the filling station  
when refuelling.  
Notice  
In the event of an accident, switch off  
the ignition and lights.  
9 Danger  
Caution  
Fuel is flammable and explosive.  
No smoking. No naked flames or  
sparks.  
If you can smell fuel in your  
vehicle, have the cause of this  
remedied immediately by a  
workshop.  
Refuelling  
Repairs and adjustments may only  
be made by trained specialists in  
order to maintain the safety and  
warranty on the LPG system.  
Liquid gas is given a particular odour  
(odorised) so that any leaks can be  
detected easily.  
Caution  
9 Warning  
In case of misfuelling, do not  
switch on ignition.  
If you smell gas in the vehicle or in  
the immediate vicinity, switch to  
petrol mode immediately. No  
smoking. No naked flames or  
ignition sources.  
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear  
side of the vehicle.  
9 Danger  
Before refuelling, switch off  
ignition and any external heaters  
with combustion chambers.  
If the gas odour persists, do not start  
the engine. Have the cause of the  
fault remedied by a workshop.  
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The fuel filler cap can be retained in  
the bracket on the fuel filler flap.  
T refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle  
and switch it on.  
After the automatic cut-off, the tank  
can be topped up by operating the  
pump nozzle a maximum of two more  
times.  
Caution  
Wipe off any overflowing fuel  
immediately.  
The fuel filler flap can only be opened  
if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the  
fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.  
To open, turn the cap slowly  
anticlockwise.  
Unscrew protective cap from the filler  
neck.  
Screw the required adapter hand-  
tight onto the filler neck.  
To close, turn the fuel filler cap  
clockwise until it clicks.  
Close the flap and allow it to engage.  
Liquid gas refuelling  
Follow the operating and safety  
instructions of the filling station when  
refuelling.  
The filling valve for the liquid gas is  
behind the fuel filler cap.  
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ACME Adapter: Screw the nut of the  
filling nozzle onto the adapter. Press  
locking lever on filler nozzle down.  
DISH filler neck: Place the filler nozzle  
into the adapter. Press locking lever  
on filler nozzle down.  
Bayonet filler neck: Place filler nozzle  
on the adapter and turn clockwise or  
anticlockwise through one quarter  
turn. Pull locking lever of filler nozzle  
fully.  
Fit protective cap to prevent the  
penetration of foreign bodies into the  
filler opening and the system.  
Filling adapter  
As filling systems are not  
standardised, different adapters are  
required which are available from  
Vauxhall Distributors and from  
Vauxhall Authorised Repairers.  
9 Warning  
Due to the system design, an  
escape of liquid gas after  
releasing the locking lever is  
unavoidable. Avoid inhaling.  
9 Warning  
EURO filler neck: Press the filler  
nozzle onto the adapter until it  
engages.  
The liquid gas tank should only be  
filled to 80% capacity, for safety  
reasons.  
Press the button at the liquid gas  
supply point. The filling system stops  
or begins to run slowly when 80% of  
the tank volume is reached  
The multivalve on the liquid gas tank  
automatically limits the fill quantity. If  
a larger quantity is added, we  
recommend not exposing the vehicle  
to the sun until the excess amount  
has been used up.  
(maximum fill level).  
ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany,  
Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland  
Release button on filling system and  
the filling process stops. Release the  
locking lever and remove the filler  
nozzle. A small quantity of liquid gas  
may escape.  
Remove adapter and stow securely in  
vehicle.  
Driving and operating  
181  
Fuel consumption - CO2-  
Emissions  
The fuel consumption (combined) of  
the model Vauxhall Corsa is within a  
range of 38 to 91 mpg.  
The CO2 emission (combined) is  
within a range of 174 to 82 g/km.  
For the values specific for your  
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of  
Conformity provided with your vehicle  
or other national registration  
documents.  
Bayonet adapter: Netherlands,  
Norway, Spain, United Kingdom  
DISH adapter: Austria, Bosnia-  
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,  
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,  
France, Greece, Hungary, Italy,  
Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia,  
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia,  
Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden,  
General information  
The official fuel consumption and  
specific CO2 emission figures quoted  
relate to the EU base model with  
standard equipment.  
Fuel consumption data and CO2  
emission data are determined  
according to regulation R (EC)  
No. 715/2007 (in the latest applicable  
version), taking into consideration the  
vehicle weight in running order, as  
specified by the regulation.  
Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine  
Fuel filler cap  
Only use genuine fuel filler caps.  
Diesel-engined vehicles have special  
fuel filler caps.  
EURO adapter: Spain  
182  
Driving and operating  
The figures are provided only for the  
purpose of comparison between  
different vehicle variants and must  
not be taken as a guarantee for the  
actual fuel consumption of a  
Driving characteristics and  
towing tips  
Trailer hitch  
General information  
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate  
the coupling ball. However, do not do  
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the  
coupling ball, is being used to reduce  
snaking movements.  
Only use towing equipment that has  
been approved for your vehicle.  
Entrust retrofitting of towing  
particular vehicle. Additional  
equipment may result in slightly  
higher results than the stated  
consumption and CO2 figures.  
Furthermore, fuel consumption is  
dependent on personal driving style  
as well as road and traffic conditions.  
equipment to a workshop. It may be  
necessary to make changes that  
affect the cooling system, heat  
shields or other equipment.  
For trailers with low driving stability  
and caravan trailers with a permitted  
gross vehicle weight of more than  
1000 kg a speed of 50 mph must not  
be exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is  
recommended.  
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more  
slowly, do not attempt to correct the  
steering and brake sharply if  
necessary.  
When driving downhill, drive in the  
same gear as if driving uphill and  
drive at a similar speed.  
Adjust tyre pressure to the value  
specified for full load 3 250.  
The bulb outage detection function for  
trailer brake light cannot detect a  
partial bulb outage, e.g. in case of four  
times five watt bulbs, the function only  
detects lamp outage when only a  
single five Watt lamp remains or none  
remain.  
Fitting of towing equipment could  
cover the opening of the towing eye.  
If this is the case use the coupling ball  
bar for towing. Always keep the  
coupling ball bar in the vehicle when  
not in use.  
Driving and operating  
183  
The permissible gross train weight  
must not be exceeded. This weight is  
specified on the identification plate  
3 238.  
Rear axle load  
Petrol and diesel engines  
When the trailer is coupled and the  
towing vehicle fully loaded, the  
permissible rear axle load (see  
identification plate or vehicle  
documents) for passenger vehicles  
may be exceeded by 70 kg for the 5-  
door vehicle and 60 kg for the 3-door  
vehicle, the gross vehicle weight  
rating by 55 kg.  
Trailer towing  
Trailer loads  
The permissible trailer loads are  
vehicle and engine-dependent  
maximum values which must not be  
exceeded. The actual trailer load is  
the difference between the actual  
gross weight of the trailer and the  
actual coupling socket load with the  
trailer coupled.  
The permissible trailer loads are  
specified in the vehicle documents. In  
general, they are valid for gradients  
up to max. 12%  
The permitted trailer loads apply up to  
the specified incline and up to an  
altitude of 1000 metres above sea  
level. Since engine power decreases  
as altitude increases due to the air  
becoming thinner, therefore reducing  
climbing ability, the permissible gross  
train weight also decreases by 10%  
for every 1000 metres of additional  
altitude. The gross train weight does  
not have to be reduced when driving  
on roads with slight inclines (less than  
8%, e.g. motorways).  
Vertical coupling load  
The vertical coupling load is the load  
exerted by the trailer on the coupling  
ball. It can be varied by changing the  
weight distribution when loading the  
trailer.  
Petrol and diesel engines  
Engine B14XEL LPG  
The maximum permissible vertical  
coupling load (55 kg) is specified on  
the towing equipment identification  
plate and in the vehicle documents.  
Always aim for the maximum load,  
especially in the case of heavy  
trailers. The vertical coupling load  
should never fall below 25 kg.  
When the trailer is coupled and the  
towing vehicle fully loaded, the  
permissible rear axle load (see  
identification plate or vehicle  
documents) for passenger vehicles  
may be exceeded by 70 kg for the 5-  
door vehicle and 70 kg for the 3-door  
vehicle and the gross vehicle weight  
rating by 45 kg.  
Engine B14XEL LPG  
The maximum permissible vertical  
coupling load (45 kg) is specified on  
the towing equipment identification  
plate and in the vehicle documents.  
Always aim for the maximum load,  
especially in the case of heavy  
trailers. The vertical coupling load  
should never fall below 25 kg.  
Delivery van  
When the trailer is coupled and the  
towing vehicle fully loaded, the  
permissible rear axle load (see  
identification plate or vehicle  
documents) for passenger vehicles  
may be exceeded by 60 kg and the  
gross vehicle weight rating by 55 kg.  
184  
Driving and operating  
General  
Disengage and fold down the socket.  
Remove the sealing plug from the  
opening for the coupling ball bar and  
stow it.  
If the permitted rear axle load is  
exceeded a maximum speed of  
60 mph applies. If lower national  
maximum speeds are specified for  
trailer operation, they must be  
complied with.  
Checking the tensioning of the  
coupling ball bar  
Towing equipment  
Caution  
When inserting, fit protective cap over  
rotary knob with key.  
When operating without a trailer,  
remove the coupling ball bar.  
Fitting the coupling ball bar  
Stowage of coupling ball bar  
The coupling ball bar is stowed in a  
bag in the spare wheel well and  
secured to the lashing eyes in the  
load compartment.  
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●
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The rotary knob rests on the  
coupling ball bar.  
Green marking on the rotary  
knob is not visible.  
Locking pin at the top of the  
coupling ball bar is set inwards.  
The key is in the lock.  
Driving and operating  
185  
Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must  
be tensioned before it is inserted into  
the coupling housing:  
Inserting the coupling ball bar  
Green marking on the rotary knob is  
visible.  
Lock coupling ball bar and remove  
key.  
Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar  
in the opening and push firmly  
upwards until it audibly engages.  
●
●
Place the key in the lock and  
unlock the coupling ball bar.  
Push the rotary knob onto the  
coupling ball bar and rotate right  
while pressed down until it  
engages. The key remains in the  
lock.  
The rotary knob snaps back into its  
original position resting against the  
coupling ball bar without a gap.  
9 Warning  
Do not touch rotary knob during  
insertion.  
186  
Driving and operating  
Eye for break-away stopping cable  
Insert sealing plug in opening for  
coupling ball bar. Fold away socket.  
9 Warning  
Towing a trailer is permitted only  
when a coupling ball bar is fitted  
correctly. If the coupling ball bar  
does not engage correctly, seek  
the assistance of a workshop.  
Trailer stability assist  
If the system detects snaking  
movements, engine power is reduced  
and the vehicle/trailer combination is  
selectively braked until the snaking  
ceases. While system is working keep  
steering wheel as still as possible.  
Dismounting the coupling ball bar  
Trailer stability assist is a function of  
the Electronic Stability Control 3 151.  
Attach breakaway stopping cable to  
eye.  
Check that the coupling ball bar is  
correctly installed  
●
Green marking on rotary knob is  
visible.  
●
There must be no gap between  
the rotary knob and the coupling  
ball bar.  
Insert the key in the lock and unlock  
the coupling ball bar.  
Push the rotary knob onto the  
coupling ball bar and rotate right while  
pressed down until it engages. Pull  
out the ball bar downwards.  
●
●
The coupling ball bar must be  
firmly engaged in the opening.  
The coupling ball bar must be  
locked and the key removed.  

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