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The engine will also be restarted if Adap-
tive Cruise Control is deactivated and the
vehicle ahead moves further away.
WARNING
Never switch off the ignition while the ve-
hicle is in motion. This can lead to a loss
of vehicle control, accidents and serious
injuries.
·
The airbags and belt tensioners do not
function.
·
The brake servo does not work. More
force is required on the brake pedal to
stop the vehicle.
·
The power steering does not work.
More manual power will be needed to
steer the vehicle.
·
When the ignition is switched off, the
steering lock may activate and you will
no longer be able to steer the vehicle.
·
Deactivate Auto StartStop when work-
ing in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
If the Auto StartStop system is used in very
high outside temperatures over a long peri-
od, the 12-volt vehicle battery can be dam-
aged.
In some cases, it may be necessary to
restart the engine manually. Follow
any corresponding messages on the instru-
ment cluster display.
Always deactivate the Auto StartStop
system manually when driving
through water.
Troubleshooting
Engine no longer starts automati-
cally
The warning lamp lights up red.
There is a fault in the Auto StartStop sys-
tem.
1. Start the engine manually
→
page 141.
2. Go to a correspondingly qualified work-
shop immediately.
Manual gearbox
Manual gearbox: Selecting a gear
Fig. 103 Gear shift pattern of a 6-speed
manual gearbox
Depending on the vehicle specification,
your vehicle may have a 5-speed manual
gearbox.
Selecting a forward gear
The positions of the individual gears are
shown on the gear lever
→
Fig. 103 .
1. Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal.
2. Move the gear lever to the required po-
sition → .
3. Release the clutch to engage.
In some countries, the clutch pedal will
have to be depressed fully in order to start
the engine.
Selecting reverse gear
1. Reverse gear should only be selected
when the vehicle is stationary.
2. Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal
→
.
3. Pull the ring on the gear lever upwards
and push the gear lever fully to the left
and then forwards into the reverse gear
position
→
Fig. 103
R
.
4. Release the clutch to engage.
Shifting down
You should always select the next immedi-
ate gear when
shifting down a gear whilst
the vehicle is in motion. The engine revs
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