Driving

Starting and stopping the engine

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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. 1.

    Depress the brake pedal.

  2. 2.

    Press the Start/Stop button.

Stopping

  1. 1.

    Depress the brake pedal.

  2. 2.

    Press the Start/Stop button.

  3. 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

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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

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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:

High beams, headlamp flasher, turn signal, roadside parking lamp

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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

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Lighting

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  • 1
    Aut. headl./daytime running lights ctrl.
  • 2
    Lamps off/daytime running lights
  • 3
    /daytime running lights
  • 4
    Low beams/welcome lamps
  • 5
    Instrument lighting

Washer/wiper system

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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.