Driving And Operating
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● Remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch or switch off ignition
on vehicles with power button.
Depending on version, turn the
steering wheel until the steering
wheel lock is felt to engage.
Leaving The Vehicle
Warning
Engine exhaust
Only leave the vehicle with propulsion
system off, parking brake applied and
depending on transmission first gear
engaged or P selected.
Warning
● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run after
the engine has been switched off
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Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide, which is
colourless and odourless and could be
fatal if inhaled.
Parking
If exhaust gases enter the interior of the
vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault rectified by
a workshop.
Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
Caution
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust gases
could enter the vehicle.
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.
● Apply the parking brake.
Exhaust Filter
Automatic cleaning process
The exhaust filter system filters soot
particles out of the exhaust gases.
The start of saturation of the exhaust
filter is indicated by the temporary
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to position P. On
an uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or set the
selector lever to position P. Turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
Note
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.
In countries with extremely low
temperatures it may be necessary to park
the vehicle without applied parking brake.
Make sure to park the vehicle on a level
surface.
illumination of
accompanied by a
message on the cluster.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a
vehicle speed of at least 40 mph until the
control indicator extinguishes.
● Close the windows.
● Switch off the engine.