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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.

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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.

Driving And Operating

Note

Therefore avoid excessive use of the

starter, running the fuel tank dry and

starting the engine by pushing or

towing.

electric drive unit. If you are stuck, do

not spin the tyres. When stopping on a

hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle

in place.

On a new vehicle, the first exhaust

filter regeneration operations may be

accompanied by a burning smell, which

is normal. Following prolonged operation

of the vehicle at very low speed or at

idle, water vapour can be emitted at the

exhaust on acceleration. This does not

affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the

environment.

In the event of misfiring, uneven

Selector lever operation

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.

Cleaning process not possible

stays on, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message, this

indicates that the exhaust filter additive

level is too low.

Electric drive unit

The reservoir must be topped-up without

delay. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

The vehicle uses an electric drive unit

with a 1-gear transmission.

Caution

Move the selector or press the respective

buttons.

Catalytic Converter

The catalytic converter reduces the

amount of harmful substances in the

exhaust gases.

If the vehicle seems to accelerate

slowly or not respond when you try

to go faster, do not continue your

journey. The electric drive unit could be

damaged. Consult a workshop as soon

as possible.

Park mode

Reverse mode

Neutral mode

Automatic mode

Comfort mode

Warning

Fuel grades other than those listed on

pages ⇨ 223, ⇨ 282 could damage

the catalytic converter or electronic

components.

Unburnt fuel will overheat and damage

the catalytic converter.

Caution

Spinning the tyres or holding the

vehicle in one place on a hill using only

the accelerator pedal may damage the

After moving the selector it returns to the

centre position. The engaged mode is

indicated on the cluster.

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