You can use the service position in winter to provide easier access to the wiper blades for freeing them from snow and ice. The windshield wipers will return to their normal position as soon as you switch on the ignition so make sure that the outside of the windshield is free from snow and ice before you switch on the ignition.

See Adjusting the Steering Wheel

(page 48).

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Switch off the ignition and move the wiper lever to position A within three seconds.

Release the lever when the windshield wipers have moved to the service position.

See Changing the Wiper Blades (page

52).

Autolamps

Automatic main beam control

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. A manual override may be necessary if the system fails to switch the main beam on or off.

The system will automatically switch on main beam if it is dark enough and no other traffic is present. If it detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps or tail lamps, or street lighting ahead the system will switch off main beam before it can distract other road users. Dipped beams will remain on.

See Automatic High Beam Control

(page 56).

Direction indicators

The headlamps will come on and go off automatically depending on the ambient light.

See Lighting Control (page 55).

Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the direction indicators flash only three times.

Power windows

Note: To reduce wind noise or buffeting when just one window is open, open the opposite window slightly.

See Power Windows (page 75).

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Power folding mirrors

At a Glance

The system displays a yellow indicator located in the exterior mirrors.

See Blind Spot Information System

(page 80).

Information displays

See Power exterior mirrors (page 77).

Reverse mirror dipping

Depending on the selected mirror position, the relevant exterior mirror will dip whenever you select reverse gear, giving you a view of the kerb.

When you first use this feature, the mirrors will dip to a preset position. You can programme the degree of dipping.

See Power exterior mirrors (page 77).

Blind spot information system

(BLIS)

WARNING

Do not use the system as a replacement for using the side and rear view mirrors, and looking over your shoulder before changing lanes. The system is not a replacement for careful driving and is only to be used as an aid.

Use the arrow buttons to navigate through the menus and press OK to make a selection.

See Information Displays (page 89).

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Manual climate control

Cooling the interior quickly

At a Glance

Recommended settings for heating

Heating the interior quickly

Close the center air vents and open the side air vents.

Direct the side air vents toward the side windows.

Defrosting and demisting the windscreen

Recommended settings for cooling

See Manual Climate Control (page 113).

Automatic climate control

Open the center and side air vents.

Direct the center air vents upwards and the side air vents toward the side windows.

See Automatic Climate Control (page

116).

Engine idle speed after starting

The engine may idle at a higher speed than normal immediately after starting from cold.

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See Starting and Stopping the Engine

(page 145).

Keyless starting

Diesel particulate filter (DPF)

WARNING

Do not park or idle your vehicle over dry leaves, dry grass or other combustible materials. The DPF regeneration process creates very high exhaust gas temperatures and the exhaust will radiate a considerable amount of heat during and after DPF regeneration, and after you have switched the engine off.

This is a potential fire hazard.

Press the start button.

Stopping the engine when the vehicle is moving

WARNING loss of brake and steering assistance.

The steering will not be locked, but higher effort will be required. When the ignition is switched off some electrical circuits, warning lamps and indicators may also be

OFF.

Switching off the engine when the vehicle is still moving will result in a

Press and hold the start button for two seconds, or press three times within three seconds.

See Keyless Starting (page 145).

See Diesel Particulate Filter (page 150).

Fuel filler door

Press the door to open it. Open the door fully until it engages.

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Manual transmission

Selecting reverse gear

Insert the fuel nozzle up to and including the first notch on the nozzle A . Keep it resting on the cover of the fuel pipe opening.

WARNING

We recommend that you remove the fuel nozzle slowly to allow any residual fuel to drain into the fuel tank. Alternatively you can wait 10 seconds before removing the fuel nozzle.

On some vehicles it is necessary to raise the collar whilst selecting reverse gear.

See Manual Transmission (page 163).

Automatic transmission

Note: Do not press the brake pedal when removing the key from the ignition switch.

Selector lever positions

WARNING

Apply the brakes before moving the selector lever and keep them applied until you are ready to move off.

Slightly raise the fuel nozzle to remove it.

See Fuel filler door (page 157).

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Park

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Manual shifting and sport mode

See Automatic Transmission (page

163).

Electric parking brake (EPB)

Releasing the EPB manually

Note: To release the EPB, the ignition must be in position II .

Hold the brake pedal depressed and press down the switch.

Automatic release - Drive away release

(DAR)

Note: On vehicles with automatic transmission, the driver's door must be closed and the driver's safety belt must be fastened before the DAR will operate.

Engage first or reverse gear, move off as normal, the EPB will be released automatically.

See Electric Parking Brake (page 167).

Rear view camera

WARNING

The camera does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention.

The camera is a visual aid for use when reversing.

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At a Glance

Lane departure warning

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention.

Activate the system using the switches on the indicator stalk.

See Rear view camera (page 177).

Speed limiter

The system allows you to set a speed, to which the vehicle then becomes limited.

See Speed Limiter (page 188).

Driver alert

WARNING

The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention.

The system calculates an alertness score which can be displayed on the information display. If the system detects that you are becoming drowsy or there is deterioration in your driving style then warnings will be issued.

See Driver Alert (page 190).

System on

System off

See Lane Departure Warning (page 192).