
Fig. 110 Gear shift pattern of a 5 or 6-speed manual gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The positions of the individual driving gears are shown on the gearshift lever .
In some countries, the clutch pedal will have to be depressed fully in order to start the engine.
Selecting reverse gear
Shifting down
You should always select the next immediate gear when shifting down a gear whilst the vehicle is in motion. The engine revs should not be too high when doing this . Damage to the clutch and the gearbox can occur if one or more gears are skipped when shifting down a gear at high speeds or high engine revs, even if the clutch is not released in the process .

WARNING

WARNING

NOTICESerious damage to the clutch and gearbox can occur if the gear stick on the manual gearbox is shifted to too low a gear when travelling at high speeds or at high revs. This also applies if the clutch remains depressed and the gears do not engage.

NOTICE
Pedals
Automatic gearbox: selecting a gearThe dangers of assuming an incorrect sitting position
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
If the seat belts are not worn or are worn incorrectly, the risk of severe or
fatal injuries increases. Seat belts can only provide optimal protection if the
seat belt routing is correct. Assuming an incorrect sitting pos ...
Handbrake
Fig. 115 Handbrake between the front seats
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Applying the handbrake
Lift the handbrake lever up fully.
The handbrake is applied when the indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster
.
Releasing ...
Petrol
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Petrol types
Vehicles with a petrol engine must be run on unleaded petrol in compliance with
the European standard EN 228 . Fuels with a maximum ethanol content
of 10% (E10) can be used for refuelling.
Petrol types ...