131Driving an d Operation
Driving and
Operation
Easytron ic 3
The semi-automatic Easytronic manual
tra nsmission permits manual (Manual
mode) or a utomatic gearshifting
(Automatic mode), both with automatic
clutch c ontrol.
Transmission display
Shows the mode and current gear.
The display flashes for a few seconds when
A, M or R is selected with the engine
running and the footbrake not activated.
Starting the engine
When starting the engine, depress the
footbrake at the same time . The engine
may be started only when the footbrake is
depressed. In the transmission display, "N"
is shown. If the footbrake is not depressed,
the control indicator j 3 comes on in the
instrument cluster, and at the same time
"N " flashes in the transmission display . The
eng ine cannot be started.
Starting is not possible if all brake lights
fail.
There is no need to select neutral before
starting the eng ine. If a gear is engaged,
the transmission automatically switches to
neutral (N) before the engine starts when
the footbrake is operated. This can lead to
a slight delay in the starting process.
Ea sytronic 3 .... ..... .... ............................ 131
Automatic transmission 3 .................. 136
Driving hints .................. .... ..... .... .... ..... . 141
Saving fuel, protecting the
environment ...................................... 143
Fuel consump tion, fuel, refuelling ...... 144
Ca ta lytic converter, exhaust g ases... . 146
Drive Control Systems ...... ..... .... .......... 148
Brake system ... ..................................... 157
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS u)........ 159
Wheels, tyres ........................................ 159
Roof racks 3 ......................................... 164
Towing eq uipm ent 3 .... ....................... 164
Ca ra van / trailer towing ...................... 167
9 Warning
Disregard of these instructions m ay lead
to injuries or endanger life.
Comments to this Manuals