Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
Ignition on/off

On: press the Start/Stop button.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps light up for varying lengths of time.
Off: press the Start/Stop button again.
All indicator lamps go out.
Radio ready state: when the ignition is switched off, press the ON/OFF button on the radio or when the engine is running, press the Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers remain ready for operation.
Starting/stopping the engine
Starting
- 1.
Depress the brake pedal.
- 2.
Press the Start/Stop button.
Stopping
- 1.
Depress the brake pedal.
- 2.
Press the Start/Stop button.
- 3.
Set the parking brake if necessary.
Auto Start/Stop function
Switches the engine off automatically while standing to save fuel. The engine starts automatically when the brake pedal is released.
Parking brake
Applying
The lever automatically engages after being pulled up.
Releasing

Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide the lever down.
M double-clutch transmission
Engaging the transmission position
Pull or push lever in the corresponding direction.

R: reverse gear.
N: neutral.
Center position, forward position.
+: manual upshifting.
-: manual downshifting.
D/S: switch between drive mode and sequential mode.
Shift lock
To shift out of neutral, apply the brake while the vehicle is stationary.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The vehicle can then roll.
S Sequential mode
Use the shift paddles or the shift lever to upshift or downshift without letting off the gas.
D Drive mode
In Drive mode, all forward gears are automatically changed.
P Park
The drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:
After the engine is switched off, if the car is in radio ready state or if the ignition is switched off and if position R or D is engaged.
If the ignition is switched off and position N is engaged.
If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and transmission position R or D is engaged.
High beams, headlamp flasher, turn signal, roadside parking lamp
High beams, headlamp flasher

High beams, arrow 1.
Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Turn signal

On: press the lever beyond the resistance point.
Off: briefly press the lever up or down.
Brief signaling/triple turn signal activation: press the lever up or down to the resistance point.
Roadside parking lamps

Illuminate the vehicle on one side.
On: with the ignition switched off, press the lever either up or down past the resistance point for approx. 2 seconds.
Off: briefly press the lever to the resistance point in the opposite direction.
Lamps and lighting
Lighting
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe
Switching on

Normal wiping speed: press up once.
Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press once beyond the resistance point.
Brief wipe and switching off

Press the wiper levers down.
Brief wipe: press once.
To switch off normal wipe: press once.
To switch off fast wipe: press twice.
Rain sensor
Activating/deactivating

Press the button on the wiper lever.

Adjusting the sensitivity:
Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Cleaning the windshield and headlamps

Pull the wiper lever.