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Driving
Driving
Ignition off
Steptronic transmission: Press the start/stop
button again without applying the brakes.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Manual gearbox: Press the start/stop button
again, do not press the clutch pedal.
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster ex‐
tinguish.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems.
P with the ignition switched off
P is engaged automatically with the igni‐
tion switched off. Make sure that in a car wash,
for example, the ignition is not switched off in‐
advertently.◀
Start/stop button
Principle
The ignition is switched on or off
and the engine is started by
pressing the start/stop button.
Ignition automatically switches off with a sta‐
tionary vehicle and engine shut off:
Steptronic transmission: The
engine starts if the brakes are
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When locking, even with the low-beam
headlights switched on.
applied when the start-stop button is pressed.
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Shortly before the battery is discharged so
that an engine start remains possible. This
function is only available with the low-
beam headlights switched off.
Manual gearbox: The engine starts if the clutch
pedal is pressed when pressing the start/stop
button.
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When opening or closing the driver's door,
if the driver's belt is unfastened and the
low-beam headlights are switched off.
Ignition on
Steptronic transmission: Press the start/stop
button without applying the brakes.
When the driver's belt is unfastened, if the
driver's door is opened and the low-beam
headlights switched off.
Manual gearbox: Press the start/stop button,
do not press the clutch pedal.
After about 15 minutes without further opera‐
tion, low-beam headlights are changed over to
side lights.
All systems are ready to operate.
Most of the indicator and warning lights in the
instrument cluster are illuminated for different
lengths of time.
Radio ready state
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems.
Activate radio ready state:
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When the engine is running: press the
start/stop button.
Individual electrical systems remain ready to
operate.
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Radio ready state switches off automatically:
Starting more than once in quick succes‐
sion
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After approximately eight minutes.
Avoid starting, stopping and restarting the en‐
gine in rapid succession as well as repeated at‐
tempts to start the engine if it does not fire.
Otherwise unburned or only partially combus‐
ted fuel could reach the catalytic converter,
which could overheat and sustain damage as a
result.◀
When locking via the central locking sys‐
tem.
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Shortly before the battery is discharged so
that an engine start remains possible.
Radio readiness remains active when ignition
is switched off automatically, such as for
following reasons:
Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle at
a standstill; it is preferable to set off straight
away, driving at moderate engine speeds.
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Opening or closing driver's door.
Unfastening driver's seat belt.
When low-beam headlights are automati‐
cally changed to side lights.
Diesel engine
With the engine cold and at temperatures be‐
low approximately 0 ℃, 32 ℉, the starting op‐
eration can be delayed slightly due to auto‐
matic preheating.
If engine is switched off and ignition is
switched on, radio ready state will be automati‐
cally activated when door is opened if light is
switched off or daytime driving lights are
switched on, when corresponding equipment
is fitted.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Steptronic transmission
Engine start
Starting the engine
1. Press the brake.
Information
2. Press the start/stop button.
Enclosed spaces
Starting proceeds for a certain time automati‐
cally and stops as soon as the engine is star‐
ted.
Never run the engine in enclosed spaces,
as inhaling the exhaust gas can lead to loss of
consciousness with fatal consequences. The
exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, which
is colourless and odourless, but highly toxic.◀
Manual gearbox
Starting the engine
1. Press the brake.
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running, as this constitutes a haz‐
ard.
2. Depress the clutch and engage idle posi‐
tion.
3. Press the start/stop button.
Before leaving the vehicle when the engine is
running, apply the parking brake and engage
selector lever in P or idle position, otherwise
the vehicle may move.◀
Starting proceeds for a certain time automati‐
cally and stops as soon as the engine is star‐
ted.
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Stopping the engine
Auto Start Stop function
Notes
Principle
The Auto Start Stop function helps you to save
fuel. by stopping the engine when stationary,
for example, in a traffic jam or at traffic lights.
The ignition remains switched on. For driving
off, the engine starts automatically.
Removing the remote control
To avoid the risk of children starting the
engine, always take the remote control with
you when you leave the car.◀
Apply the parking brake and further se‐
cure the vehicle as required
Automatic operation
After each time the engine is started using the
start/stop button, the Auto Start Stop function
is ready to operate.
When parking, apply the parking brake firmly to
prevent the car from rolling. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, for example, by turning the steering
wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
The function is activated from 5 km/h,
3 mph3 mph, km/h.
Stopping the engine
Before entering the car wash
The engine is automatically shut down when
stationary under the following conditions:
So that the vehicle can roll into the vehicle
wash, follow the information on washing in au‐
tomatic vehicle washes, see page 236.
Steptronic transmission:
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Selector lever in selector lever position D.
Steptronic transmission
Stopping the engine
1. With vehicle at a standstill, engage selector
lever position P.
Brake pedal remains depressed while the
vehicle is at a standstill or vehicle is kept
stationary by Automatic Hold.
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Driver's seat belt buckled or driver's door
closed.
2. Press the start/stop button.
The engine is switched off.
Manual gearbox:
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Transmission in neutral and clutch pedal
not pressed.
The radio ready state is switched on.
3. Apply the parking brake.
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Driver's seat belt buckled or driver's door
closed.
Manual gearbox
The air flow rate of the air conditioning system
is reduced when the engine is not running.
Stopping the engine
1. Press the Start/Stop button when the vehi‐
cle is at standstill.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The display indicates that the
Auto Start Stop function is
ready for automatically starting
the engine.
2. Engage first gear or reverse.
3. Apply the parking brake.
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The display indicates that the
preconditions for an automatic
engine stop are not met.
Safety function
After an automatic shut down, the engine will
not restart automatically if one of the following
conditions is satisfied:
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Driver's seat belt unbuckled and driver's
door open.
Restrictions of the function
The engine is not shut down automatically in
the following situations:
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Bonnet has been unlocked.
Several indicator lights illuminate for various
lengths of time.
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Outside temperature too low.
The engine can only be started using the start/
stop button.
High outside temperature and operation of
the automatic air conditioning.
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Interior not heated or cooled to the desired
temperature.
Restrictions of the function
Even if you do not want to drive off, the engine
restarts automatically in the following situa‐
tions:
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Engine is not yet at operating temperature.
Sharp steering angle or steering operation.
After reversing.
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Very high temperature inside the passen‐
ger compartment, if the cooling function is
on.
Condensation when the automatic air con‐
ditioning is switched on.
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The driver applies lock to the steering
wheel.
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Vehicle battery is very low.
At high altitudes.
Steptronic transmission: shift from selector
lever position D to N, R or M/S.
Bonnet is unlocked.
Hill Descent Control HDC is activated.
Parking assistant is activated.
Stop-start traffic.
Steptronic transmission: shift from selector
lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.
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Vehicle starts to roll.
Selector lever in position N, M/S or R.
Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Condensation when the automatic air con‐
ditioning is switched on.
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Vehicle battery is very low.
Engine start
For driving off, the engine automatically starts
under the following conditions:
Very low temperature inside the passenger
compartment, if the heating is on.
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Low brake vacuum, for example because
the brake pedal has been depressed a
number of times in succession.
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Steptronic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.
With activated Automatic Hold: depress
the accelerator pedal.
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Manual gearbox:
Clutch pedal is depressed.
After starting the engine, accelerate as normal.
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Manually deactivating/activating the
system
Malfunction
The Auto Start Stop function no longer shuts
down the engine automatically. A Check Con‐
trol message is displayed. It is possible to keep
driving. Have the system checked.
Using the button
Parking brake
Principle
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐
cle from rolling when it is parked.
Overview
Press the button.
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LED illuminates: Auto Start Stop function
is deactivated.
During an automatic engine stop, the en‐
gine is started.
The engine can be started or stopped only
by means of the start/stop button.
LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is
activated.
Parking brake
Parking the vehicle during automatic
engine stop
With automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be
parked safely, for example in order to leave it.
Engaging
Apply the parking brake and further se‐
cure the vehicle as required
1. Press the start/stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start Stop function
is deactivated.
When parking, apply the parking brake firmly to
prevent the car from rolling. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, for example, by turning the steering
wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
Selector lever position P is automatically
engaged.
2. Apply the parking brake.
Removing the remote control
Start engine as usual, using the start/stop but‐
ton.
To avoid the risk of children releasing the
parking brake, always take the remote control
with you when you leave the car.◀
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations the Auto Start Stop func‐
tion is deactivated automatically for safety's
sake, for example if the absence of the driver is
detected.
Pull switch.
LED is illuminated.
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The indicator light illuminates red. The
parking brake is engaged.
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Drive position engaged.
Driver belted in and door closed.
Automatic release with manual
gearbox
Start as usual. The parking brake is released
when the clutch pedal is released.
While the vehicle is in motion
Use while the vehicle is in motion serves as an
emergency brake:
Pull and hold the switch. Vehicle brakes
strongly for as long as the switch is pulled.
LED and indicator turn off.
Under the following preconditions, the parking
brake is triggered automatically:
The indicator light illuminates red, a
signal sounds and the brake lights illu‐
minate.
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Engine on.
Gear engaged.
A check control message is displayed.
Driver belted in and door closed.
Engine force is sufficient to start off.
If the vehicle is braked to approximately
3 km/h, 2 mph, the parking brake is engaged.
Unintentional operation of the clutch
pedal
Releasing
With the ignition switched on:
Ensure that the gas pedal is not unintentionally
operated, otherwise, the vehicle will start to
move and there is a risk of accident when re‐
leasing the clutch.◀
Manual gearbox: Press the switch with
the brake or clutch pressed.
Steptronic transmission: Press the switch with
the brake pressed or selector lever position P
engaged.
Automatic Hold
Principle
LED and indicator turn off.
This system automatically applies and releases
the brake, for example in stop-start traffic.
Parking brake is released.
Automatic release with Steptronic
transmission
The vehicle is automatically held at a standstill.
On upward inclines, rolling back is prevented
when driving off.
Unintentional operation of the accelera‐
tor pedal
Overview
Ensure that the accelerator pedal is not unin‐
tentionally operated, otherwise, the vehicle will
start to move and there is a risk of accident.◀
Operate the accelerator pedal to automatically
release.
LED and indicator turn off.
Under the following conditions, the parking
brake is automatically released by operating
the accelerator pedal.
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Engine on.
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Automatic Hold
If the parking brake is applied manually, Auto‐
matic Hold is automatically disabled.
For safety
Driving
When Automatic Hold is activated, the vehicle
is automatically secured against rolling when‐
ever braking to a stop.
Protecting the vehicle against rolling
Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐
gine running, engage position P of the Step‐
tronic transmission and apply the parking
brake. The vehicle could otherwise start to
move.◀
The indicator light illuminates green.
To move off, press the accelerator
pedal.
Under the following conditions, Automatic
Hold is automatically disabled and the parking
brake is engaged:
The brake is released automatically.
Indicator light turns off.
Before entering a car wash
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The engine is switched off.
Before entering the car wash, deactivate
Automatic Hold, as otherwise the parking
brake is applied when the vehicle is stationary
and the vehicle can no longer roll.◀
A door is opened when stationary and the
seat belt of the driver is unfastened.
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The parking brake is used to brake to a
standstill while the vehicle is in motion.
Indicator light changes from green to
red and the lettering AUTO H is deacti‐
vated.
Parking
The parking brake is automatically applied
when the vehicle is held by Automatic Hold
and the engine is switched off.
Activating
Activation is possible when driver's door
closed, belt fastened and engine running.
The indicator light changes from green
to red.
The parking brake is not applied if the
engine was switched off while the vehicle was
still rolling. Automatic Hold is disabled.
Press the button.
The LED and lettering AUTO H are il‐
luminated.
During an engine stop due to the Auto Start
Stop function, Automatic Hold remains activa‐
ted.
Indicator light is illuminated.
Automatic Hold is activated.
Removing the remote control
To avoid the risk of children releasing the
parking brake, always take the remote control
with you when you leave the car.◀
Deactivating
Press the button again.
The LED and lettering AUTO H are
deactivated.
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se‐
cure the vehicle against rolling away, for exam‐
ple with a chock, if you leave the vehicle.
Automatic Hold is deactivated.
If the vehicle is being kept stationary by Auto‐
matic Hold, apply the brake to deactivate.
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During trailer towing, the light might also indi‐
cate failure of one of the turn signal lights of
the trailer.
After a power failure
Initial operation
1. Switch on ignition.
Triple turn signal
Press the lever as far as the resistance point.
The turn indicator flashes three times.
This function can be enabled or disabled.
2.
Press the switch with the brake de‐
pressed or selector lever position P en‐
gaged.
It can take a few seconds to put the brake into
operation. Any sounds that occur are normal.
1. "Settings"
2. "Lights"
The indicator light in the instrument
cluster extinguishes when the parking
brake is operational again.
3. "1-touch triple turn signal"
The setting is stored for the currently used
profile.
Indicating a turn briefly
Turn indicators, high-beam
headlights, headlight flasher
Press the lever as far as the resistance point
and hold it there for as long as you wish to indi‐
cate a turn.
Turn indicator
Do not fold in exterior mirror
High-beam headlights, headlight
flasher
When driving and when operating the
turn indicator/hazard warning indicator do not
fold in exterior mirror, as otherwise the addi‐
tional indicators in the exterior mirror do not
have the prescribed position and it is difficult
to detect them.◀
Indicating
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High-beam headlights, arrow 1.
Headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To cancel the signal manually, press the lever
as far as the resistance point.
If the indicator light flashes more rapidly than
usual, a turn indicator bulb has failed.
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Switching off and flick-wiping
Wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and flick-
wiping
Information
No wiper operation in the event of frost
Do not switch on the wipers when they
are frozen, otherwise the wiper blades and
wiper motor can be damaged.◀
Press the wiper lever downwards.
Wiper operation not with a dry wind‐
screen
The lever returns to the basic position when
released.
Do not use wipers with a dry windscreen, oth‐
erwise the wiper blades will wear or become
damaged more quickly.◀
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Flick-wiping: press downwards once.
Switching off normal mode: press down‐
wards once.
Wiper operation not with wipers folded
out
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Switching off fast mode: press downwards
twice.
Do not switch on wipers if they are folded out,
otherwise the bonnet or wipers may be dam‐
aged.◀
Intermittent mode or rain sensor
Principle
The rain sensor automatically controls the
wiper operation depending on the rain inten‐
sity. The sensor is mounted on the wind‐
screen, directly in front of the rear-view mirror.
Switching on
Activating/deactivating
Press the wiper lever upwards.
The lever returns to the basic position when
released.
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Normal wiping speed: press upwards once.
When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers
switch to intermittent operation.
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started. If a rain sensor is fitted: LED
in wiper lever illuminates.
Rapid wiping speed: press upwards twice
or press once beyond the resistance point.
If there is frost, no wiping process is started.
When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers
switch to normal speed.
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Disable the rain sensor in car washes
Do not use the washer systems if the fluid res‐
ervoir is empty, or the washer pump will be
damaged.◀
Deactivate the rain sensor in an auto‐
matic car wash to prevent the wipers from be‐
ing activated inadvertently and damaged.◀
Windscreen washer jets
Windscreen washer jets are automatically
heated when the ignition is switched on.
Setting the interval time or sensitivity
of the rain sensor
Rear window wiper
Switching on rear window wiper
Turn the knurled wheel.
Cleaning the window glass, headlights
Turn up switch from rest 0, arrow 1: intermit‐
tent mode. Engaging reverse gear activates
continuous operation.
Cleaning rear window
In intermittent mode: turn the switch further,
arrow 2. The switch returns to the intermittent
position when released.
At rest: turn switch down, arrow 3. The switch
returns to the rest position when released.
Pull the wiper lever.
Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wipers are oper‐
ated briefly.
Fold-out position of the wipers
This is important, for example for replacing the
wiper blades or folding them out in the event of
frost.
When the vehicle's lights are switched on, the
headlights are also cleaned simultaneously at
practical intervals.
1. Switches ignition on and back off again.
Do not use the washer system in the
event of frost
2. If there is a risk of frost, make sure that the
wiper blades are not frozen.
Only operate the washer systems and cleaning
equipment if you are certain that the fluid will
not freeze on the windscreen and interfere with
the view ahead. Therefore, use anti-freeze.
3. Press the wiper lever upwards beyond the
resistance point and hold it there for ap‐
proximately three seconds until the wipers
come to a standstill in a nearly vertical po‐
sition.
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After folding the wipers in, the wiper system
must be reactivated.
Reservoir for washer fluid
Folding the wipers onto the windscreen
Before switching on the ignition, fold the
wipers onto the windscreen, otherwise dam‐
age can occur when the wipers are switched
on.◀
1. Switch on ignition.
2. Press the wiper lever downwards. The wip‐
ers move to the rest position and are op‐
erational once again.
All washer jets are supplied from one tank.
When filling with a mixture of screenwash con‐
centrate and tap water, to which anti-freeze
has been added if required, always follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
Washer fluid
Before topping up, mix the washer fluid to
comply with the mixture ratio.
Information
Anti-freeze protection for washer fluid
Do not top up with undiluted screenwash con‐
centrate and antifreeze and do not top up with
pure water; that may damage the washer sys‐
tem.
Anti-freeze is flammable and may cause
injuries if not used properly.
It should therefore be kept away from naked
flames.
Do not mix any screenwash concentrates of
different manufacturers, as this may otherwise
block the washer nozzles.
Only store it in the sealed original container
and out of reach of children.
Recommended minimum fill level: 1 litre, ap‐
proximately 1.7 Imp. pints.
Comply with the information on the con‐
tainer.◀
Topping up washer fluid
Only top up washer fluid when the en‐
gine has cooled down and then fully close the
lid to prevent washer fluid from making contact
with hot engine components.
Manual gearbox
Shifting gears
Change to 5th or 6th gear
Otherwise, if the fluid is spilled, there is a risk
of fire and personal safety is endangered.◀
During gearchange to 5th or 6th gear,
push gear shift lever to right, otherwise an in‐
advertent change to 3rd or 4th gear could lead
to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear
Engage this position only when the vehicle is
stationary.
To overcome the resistance of the selector
lever move in a dynamic movement towards
the left and engage the reverse gear.
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down beyond the regular full-throttle position;
resistance will be felt.
Steptronic transmission
Selector lever positions
D Drive
Selector lever position for all normal driving. All
gears for forward driving are selected automat‐
ically.
Engaging selector lever positions
Apply the brake until you are ready to
move off
Apply the brake until you are ready to move off;
this will prevent the vehicle from moving when
a gear is selected.◀
R Reverse
Engage this position only when the vehicle is
stationary.
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It is only possible to move from selector
lever position P with the engine running
and the brake pressed.
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Before shifting from P or N when the vehi‐
cle is stationary, first press the brake, oth‐
erwise the desired gearshift will not be per‐
formed: shiftlock.
N Neutral
The vehicle will be able to roll. Select this in a
car wash, for example.
With the ignition off, see page 68, selector
lever position P is engaged automatically.
Engaging D, R, N
P Park
Engage this position only when the vehicle is
stationary. The drive gears are locked.
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
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After stopping the engine in the radio
ready state, see page 68, or ignition off,
see page 68, when selector lever posi‐
tion R or D is engaged.
Briefly press the selector lever in the desired
direction, possibly overcoming a resistance
point.
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With ignition off, when selector lever posi‐
tion N is engaged.
When you let go of the selector lever, it returns
to the central position.
If the vehicle is at a standstill and selector
lever position D or R is engaged, the driv‐
er's side seat belt is unfastened, the driv‐
er's door is opened and the brake is not
depressed.
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that the se‐
lector lever is engaged in the P position. The
vehicle could otherwise start to move.
Kick-down
Kick-down enables you to achieve maximum
performance. Press the accelerator pedal
Press the unlock button to:
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Engage R.
Shift from P.
The gear selected appears briefly on the in‐
strument cluster, for example M1.
To reach maximum engine speed, or if engine
temperature is too high, it automatically up‐
shifts as needed in manual shift mode M/S.
Engaging P
Switching to manual shift mode
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To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
wards.
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To shift up: pull the selector level back‐
wards.
Gear changes are only done with the suitable
engine and travel speed, for example, there is
no change down with too high an engine
speed.
Press button P.
The gear selected appears briefly on the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the gear actually
in use.
Sport program and manual operation
Activating the sport program
Steptronic Sport transmission: avoid
automatic upshifting in manual
operation M/S
The Steptronic Sport transmission does not
automatically switch up in manual
operation M/S when maximum engine revs are
reached, if one of the following conditions is
met:
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DSC deactivated.
Press the selector lever out of selector lever
position D to the left.
TRACTION activated.
SPORT+ activated
The gear selected appears on the instrument
cluster, for example S1.
The Kick-down is also deactivated.
In the corresponding gearbox version, operat‐
ing the kick-down and the left shift paddle at
the same time allows you to change down to
the lowest possible gear. However, this con‐
duct does not apply with brief changes from D
to manual shift mode through the paddles.
The sport program of the gearbox is activated.
Activating M/S manual-shift mode
1. Press the selector lever out of selector
lever position D to the left.
2. Pull the selector lever forwards or back‐
wards.
Switching off the sport program/
manual shift mode
Press the selector lever to the right.
D is shown in the instrument cluster.
Manual operation becomes active and the gear
is shifted.
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Shift paddles
Displays in the instrument cluster
The selector lever position is dis‐
played, for example: P.
Unlocking transmission lockout
electronically
General
Shift paddles on steering wheel enable fast
gearshifting without taking hands off steering
wheel.
Unlocking transmission lockout electronically
to manoeuvre the vehicle out of the danger
area.
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Change up: pull right shift paddle briefly.
Change down: pull left shift paddle briefly.
Unlocking is possible if the starter can turn the
engine.
In the corresponding gearbox version, pull‐
ing the left shift paddle for a long time al‐
lows you to change down to the lowest
possible gear.
Engaging selector lever position N
1. Press the brake.
2. Press the start/stop button. The starter
must be heard to start turning.
Gear changes are only done with the suitable
engine and travel speed, for example, there is
no change down with too high an engine
speed.
3. Press the selector lever to position N and
hold it there.
A corresponding check control message is
displayed.
The gear selected appears briefly on the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the gear cur‐
rently in use.
4. Press the selector lever to position N again
within approximately 6 seconds.
If you switch gear with the shift paddles whilst
in automatic mode, the vehicle switches to
manual shift mode briefly.
Position N is shown in the instrument clus‐
ter.
5. Release the brake as soon as the starter
stops.
If selector lever remains in selector lever posi‐
tion D in the corresponding gearbox version,
change to automatic operation is possible:
6. Manoeuvre the vehicle out of the danger
area and then secure it against rolling
away.
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Give right shift paddle a long pull.
Or
Steptronic Sport transmission:
Launch Control
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In addition to briefly pulling right shift pad‐
dle, briefly pull left shift paddle.
System reverts to automatic operation from
manual operation after a certain period of time
of restrained driving, without acceleration or
gearshifts using shift paddles.
Principle
Launch Control allows optimised acceleration
when driving off on a non-slip road surface.
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Controls
Driving
When used again, Launch Control sets itself to
the ambient conditions, for example wet carria‐
geway.
Information
Component wear
Do not use Launch Control too often,
otherwise there is a risk of premature compo‐
nent wear due to the high loading of the vehi‐
cle.◀
Do not use Launch Control when running in,
see page 180.
To support the driving stability, re-activate
DSC as soon as possible.
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
Requirements
Launch Control is available with an engine at
operating temperature, so after an uninterrup‐
ted drive of at least 10 km, approximately
6 miles.
To start with Launch Control, do not engage
the steering wheel.
Starting with Launch Control
With the engine running:
1.
Press button or select Sport+ with
drive experience switch.
TRACTION is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the DSC OFF indicator light is
illuminated.
2. Engage selector lever position S.
3. Depress the brake forcefully with your foot.
4. Press the accelerator pedal down beyond
the regular full-throttle position and hold.
A flag symbol is shown in the instrument
cluster.
5. The engine speed when driving off is regu‐
lated. Release the brake within 3 seconds.
Before using Launch Control again, allow the
transmission to cool down for about 5 minutes.
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