Vauxhall Crossland X (2023 year). Manual in english

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Climate control

Adjust the air flow by turning rotary

knob

to the desired speed.

To return to automatic mode, press

AUTO.

Air distribution

Press MENU.
Touch

: to windscreen and front door

windows

: to head area and rear seats via

adjustable air vents

: to front and rear foot well and

windscreen

To return to automatic air distribution,

press AUTO.

Temperature preselection

Set the preselected temperatures

separately for the driver and the front

passenger to the desired value using

the left and right rotary knob. The

rotary knob on the passenger side

changes the temperature of the

passenger side. The rotary knob on

the driver's side changes the

temperature of the driver's side or of

both sides, depending on activation of

synchronisation MONO in the climate

control settings menu. Press MENU

to enter the climate control settings

menu.

Recommended temperature is 22 °C.

Temperature is indicated in displays

beside the rotary knob and in the

climate settings menu.
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,

the climate control system runs at

maximum cooling, if cooling A/C is

switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,

the climate control system runs at

maximum heating.

Notice

If A/C is switched on, reducing the

set cabin temperature can cause the

engine to restart from an Autostop or

inhibit an Autostop.

Stop-start system

175.

Dual zone temperature

synchronisation MONO or SYNC

Press MENU to enter the menu.

Touch MONO or SYNC to link

passenger side temperature setting

to the driver side.
When passenger side rotary knob will

be adjusted, synchronisation is

deactivated.

Climate control

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Cooling A/C

Press A/C to switch on cooling. The

LED in the button illuminates to

indicate activation. Cooling is only

functional when the engine is running

and climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and

dehumidifies (dries) when outside

temperature is above a specific level.

Therefore condensation may form

and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons.

Manual air recirculation

Press

to activate the air

recirculation mode. The LED in the

button illuminates to indicate

activation.
Press

again to deactivate

recirculation mode.

Warning

The exchange of fresh air is

reduced in air recirculation mode.

In operation without cooling, the

air humidity increases, so the

windows may mist up from inside.

The quality of the passenger

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the occupants to

feel drowsy.

In warm and very humid ambient air

conditions, the windscreen may mist

up from outside, when cold air is

directed towards it. If windscreen

mists up from outside, activate

windscreen wiper and deactivate

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Climate control

Demisting and defrosting the

windows

● Press

. The LED in the button

illuminates to indicate activation.

● Temperature and air distribution

are set automatically and the fan

runs at high speed.

● Switch on cooling by pressing

A/C, if required.

● Switch on heated rear window

● Switch on heated

windscreen

● To return to previous mode press

again, to return to automatic

mode press AUTO.

Notice

is pressed while the engine is

running, an Autostop will be inhibited

until

is pressed again.

is pressed while the engine is in

an Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

Stop-start system

175.

Deactivation of electronic climate

control system

Cooling, fan and automatic mode can

be switched off by turning rotary knob

anticlockwise.

Activation by switching on the fan or

pressing AUTO.
Heated rear window

23.

Heated exterior mirrors

20.

Heated windscreen

24.

Heated seats

30.

Auxiliary heater

Air heater

Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air

heater which automatically warms up

the passenger compartment more

quickly.

Climate control

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Air vents

Adjustable air vents

At least two air vents must be open

while cooling is on.

Warning

Do not attach any objects to the

slats of the air vents. Risk of

damage and injury in case of an

accident.

Air vents in the instrument panel

Direct the flow of air by tilting and

swivelling the slats.

To close the vent, swivel the slats

inwards.

Outer air vents in the instrument

panel

Direct the flow of air by tilting and

swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, swivel the slats

outwards.

Air vent on top of the instrument

panel

Close air flow by turning the thumb

wheel to the front.

Fixed air vents

Additional air vents are located

beneath the windscreen and door

windows and in the foot wells.

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Climate control

Maintenance

Air intake

The air intake in front of the

windscreen in the engine

compartment must be kept clear to

allow air intake. Remove any leaves,

dirt or snow.

Cabin air filter

Change filter regulary for maximum

effect.
More frequent passenger

compartment air filter replacement

may be needed, if you drive in areas

with heavy traffic, poor air quality,

areas with high dust levels or which

are sensitive to environmental

allergens.
Passenger compartment air filter

replacement may also be needed if

there is reduced air flow, windows

fogging up, or odors.
Your dealer can help to determine

when it is the right time to replace the

filter.

Air conditioning regular

operation

In order to ensure continuously

efficient performance, cooling must

be operated for a few minutes once a

month, irrespective of the weather

and time of year. Operation with

cooling is not possible when the

outside temperature is too low.

Service

For optimal cooling performance, it is

recommended to annually check the

climate control system, starting three

years after initial vehicle registration,

including:

● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and

evaporator drainage

● performance check
● cabin air filter check

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Driving and

operating

Driving hints ............................... 171

Control of the vehicle ............... 171

Steering ................................... 172

Starting and operating ............... 172

New vehicle running-in ............ 172

Ignition switch positions ........... 172

Power button ........................... 173

Starting the engine .................. 174

Overrun cut-off ........................ 175

Stop-start system .................... 175

Parking .................................... 178

Engine exhaust .......................... 179

Exhaust filter ............................ 179

Catalytic converter ................... 180

AdBlue ..................................... 180

Automatic transmission .............. 183
Manual transmission .................. 186
Brakes ........................................ 187

Antilock brake system ............. 187

Parking brake .......................... 187

Brake assist ............................. 188

Hill start assist ......................... 188

Ride control systems ................. 188

Electronic Stability Control and

Traction Control system ......... 188

Descent control system ........... 190

Selective ride control ............... 191

Driver assistance systems ......... 192

Cruise control .......................... 192

Speed limiter ........................... 195

Forward collision alert ............. 197

Active emergency braking ....... 199

Front pedestrian protection ..... 202

Parking assist .......................... 203

Advanced parking assist ......... 206

Side blind spot alert ................. 211

Panoramic view system ........... 213

Rear view camera ................... 216

Traffic sign assistant ................ 217

Lane departure warning .......... 218

Driver alert ............................... 220

Fuel ............................................ 221

Fuel for petrol engines ............. 221

Fuel for diesel engines ............ 222

Refuelling ................................ 223

Trailer hitch ................................ 224

General information ................. 224

Driving characteristics and

towing tips .............................. 225

Trailer towing ........................... 225

Towing equipment ................... 226

Driving hints

Control of the vehicle

Never coast with engine not

running

Many systems will not function in this

situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power

steering). Driving in this manner is a

danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an

Autostop.
Stop-start system

175.

Pedals

To ensure the pedal travel is

uninhibited, there must be no mats in

the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats, which fit properly

and are fixed by the retainers on the

driver side.

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Steering

If power steering assist is lost

because the engine stops or due to a

system malfunction, the vehicle can

be steered but may require increased

effort.

Starting and operating

New vehicle running-in

Do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may

occur because of wax and engine oil

evaporating off the exhaust system.

Park the vehicle in the open for a

while after the first drive and avoid

inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and

engine oil consumption may be

higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of

the exhaust filter may take place more

often.
Exhaust filter

179.

Ignition switch positions

0 : ignition off: some functions

remain active until key is

removed or driver's door is

opened, provided the ignition was

on previously

1 : ignition on power mode: ignition

is on, control indicators illuminate

and most electrical functions are

operable

2 : engine start: release key after

engine has been started

Steering wheel lock

Remove key from ignition switch and

turn steering wheel until it engages.

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Danger

Never remove the key from

ignition switch during driving as

this will cause steering wheel lock.

Power button

The electronic key must be inside the

vehicle.
Ignition on power mode without

starting the engine

Press Start/Stop without operating

clutch or brake pedal. Control

indicators illuminate and most

electrical functions are operable.

Engine start

Operate the clutch pedal, the brake

pedal and press Start/Stop. Release

the button after starting procedure

begins.
Engine and ignition off

Press Start/Stop briefly in each mode

or when engine is running and vehicle

is stationary. Some functions remain

active until driver's door is opened,

provided the ignition was on

previously.

Emergency shut off during driving

If the engine needs to be switched off

during driving in case of emergency,

press Start/Stop for five seconds.

Danger

Switching off the engine during

driving may cause loss of power

support for brake and steering

systems. Assistance systems and

airbag systems are disabled.

Lighting and brake lights will

extinguish. Therefore power down

the engine and ignition while

driving only when required in case

of emergency.

Steering wheel lock

The steering wheel lock activates

automatically when:

● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched

off.

To release steering wheel lock, open

and close driver's door and switch the

ignition on power mode or start the

engine directly.

Warning

If the vehicle battery is discharged,

the vehicle must not be towed or

tow-started as the steering wheel

lock cannot be disengaged.

Operation in case of failure

If either the electronic key fails or the

battery of the electronic key is weak,

the Driver Information Centre may

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display No Remote Detected or

Replace Battery in Remote Key when

you try to start the vehicle.

Hold the electronic key with buttons

outside at the marking on the steering

column cover as shown in the

illustration.
Operate the clutch pedal, the brake

pedal and press Start/Stop. Release

the button after starting procedure

begins.
This option is intended for

emergencies only. Replace the

electronic key battery as soon as

possible

For unlocking or locking the doors,

see fault in radio remote control unit

or electronic key system

10.

Starting the engine

To start the engine during an

Autostop:

● Manual transmission: during an

Autostop, the engine can be

started by depressing the clutch

pedal

175.

● Automatic transmission: during

an Autostop, the engine can be

started by releasing the brake

pedal

175.

Vehicles with ignition switch

● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly

to release the steering wheel

lock.

● Manual transmission: operate

clutch and brake pedal.

● Automatic transmission: operate

brake pedal and move selector

lever to P or N.

● Do not operate accelerator pedal.

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● Diesel engines: wait until control

indicator

extinguishes.

● Turn key to position 2 and

release after the engine has been

started.

Vehicles with power button

● Manual transmission: operate

clutch and brake pedal.

● Automatic transmission: operate

brake pedal and move selector

lever to P or N.

● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Start/Stop button. Release

button after starting procedure

begins.

● Diesel engine starts after control

indicator

for preheating

extinguishes.

● Before restarting or to switch off

the engine when vehicle is

stationary, press Start/Stop once

more briefly.

Starting the vehicle at low

temperatures

Starting the engine without additional

heaters is possible down to -25 °С for

diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol

engines.
Required is an engine oil with the

correct viscosity, the correct fuel,

performed services and a sufficiently

charged vehicle battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the

automatic transmission requires a

warming phase of approx. five

minutes. The selector lever must be

in position P.

Turbo engine warm-up

Upon start-up, engine available

torque may be limited for a short time,

especially when the engine

temperature is cold. The limitation is

to allow the lubrication system to fully

protect the engine.

Overrun cut-off

The fuel supply is automatically cut off

during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle

is driven with a gear engaged but

accelerator pedal is released.
Depending on driving conditions, the

overrun cut-off may be deactivated.

Stop-start system

The stop-start system helps to save

fuel and to reduce the exhaust

emissions. When conditions allow, it

switches off the engine as soon as the

vehicle is at a low speed or at a

standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a

traffic jam.

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Activation

The stop-start system is available as

soon as the engine is started, the

vehicle starts-off and the conditions

as stated below in this section are

fulfilled.
The system is ready to operate when

the LED in the button

is not

illuminated. To activate the system

when the system is deactivated,

press

If the stop-start system is temporarily

not available and the button

pressed, the LED in the button

flashes.

Deactivation

Deactivate the stop-start system

manually by pressing

. The

deactivation is indicated when the

LED in the button illuminates.

Autostop

Vehicles with manual transmission

An Autostop can be activated at a

standstill.
Activate an Autostop as follows:

● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.

The engine will be switched off while

the ignition stays on.
Vehicles with automatic transmission

If the vehicle is at a standstill with

depressed brake pedal, Autostop is

activated automatically.
The engine will be switched off while

the ignition stays on.
The stop-start system will be disabled

on inclines of 12% or more.

Indication

An Autostop is indicated by control

indicator

During an Autostop, the heating and

brake performance will be

maintained.

Conditions for an Autostop

The stop-start system checks if each

of the following conditions is fulfilled.

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● The stop-start system is not

manually deactivated.

● The driver's door is closed or the

driver's seat belt is fastened.

● The vehicle battery is sufficiently

charged and in good condition.

● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature

is not too high.

● The engine exhaust temperature

is not too high, e.g. after driving

with high engine load.

● The ambient temperature is not

too low or too high.

● The climate control system

allows an Autostop.

● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The self-cleaning function of the

exhaust filter is not active.

● The vehicle was driven at least at

walking speed since the last

Autostop.

Otherwise an Autostop will be

inhibited.

Notice

The Autostop may be inhibited for

several hours after a battery

replacement or reconnection.

Certain settings of the climate control

system may inhibit an Autostop.
Air conditioning system

161.

If an autostop is temporarily not

available,

flashes green

75.

Immediately after driving at a higher

speed an Autostop may be inhibited.

Vehicle battery discharge protection

To ensure reliable engine restarts,

several vehicle battery discharge

protection features are implemented

as part of the stop-start system.

Power saving measures

During an Autostop, several electrical

features such as auxiliary electric

heater or rear window heating are

disabled or switched to a power

saving mode. The fan speed of the

climate control system is reduced to

save power.

Restart of the engine by the driver

Vehicles with manual transmission

Depress the clutch pedal without

depressing the brake pedal to restart

the engine.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

The engine is restarted in the

following cases:

● brake pedal released while the

selector lever in position D or M

● brake pedal released or selector

lever in position N when selector

lever is moved to position D or

● selector lever moved to position

Restart of the engine by the stop-

start system

The selector lever must be in neutral

to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions

occurs during an Autostop, the

engine will be restarted automatically

by the stop-start system:

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● stop-start system manually

deactivated

● driver's seat belt unfastened and

driver's door opened

● engine temperature too low
● charging level of vehicle battery

below a defined level

● brake vacuum not sufficient
● climate control system requests

engine start

● air conditioning manually

switched on

If an electrical accessory, e.g. a

portable CD player, is connected to

the power outlet, a brief power drop

during the restart might be noticeable.

Parking

Warning

● Do not park the vehicle on an

easily ignitable surface. The

high temperature of the

exhaust system could ignite the

surface.

● Always apply the parking

brake. Activate the parking

brake without pressing the

release button. Apply as firmly

as possible on a downhill slope

or uphill slope. Depress brake

pedal at the same time to

reduce operating force.

● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level

surface or uphill slope, engage

first gear or set the selector

lever to position P. On an uphill

slope, turn the front wheels

away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill

slope, engage reverse gear or

set the selector lever to position

P. Turn the front wheels

towards the kerb.

● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from

the ignition switch or switch off

ignition on vehicles with power

button. Turn the steering wheel

until the steering wheel lock is

felt to engage.

● Lock the vehicle with

on the

radio remote control.
Or with electronic key system

press marking on front door

handles

● Activate the anti-theft alarm

system

17.

● The engine cooling fans may run

after the engine has been

switched off

233.

Caution

After running at high engine

speeds or with high engine loads,

operate the engine briefly at a low

load or run in neutral for

approx. 30 seconds before

switching off, in order to protect

the turbocharger.

Notice

In the event of an accident with

airbag deployment, the engine is

switched off automatically if the

vehicle comes to a standstill within a

certain time.

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In countries with extremely low

temperatures it may be necessary to

park the vehicle without applied

parking brake. Make sure to park the

vehicle on a level surface.
Keys, locks

Laying-up the vehicle for a long

period of time

232.

Engine exhaust

Danger

Engine exhaust gases contain

poisonous carbon monoxide,

which is colourless and odourless

and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior

of the vehicle, open the windows.

Have the cause of the fault

rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load

compartment, otherwise exhaust

gases could enter the vehicle.

Exhaust filter

Automatic cleaning process

The exhaust filter system filters soot

particles out of the exhaust gases.
The start of saturation of the exhaust

filter is indicated by the temporary

illumination of

accompanied by a message in the

Driver Information Centre.

As soon as the traffic conditions

permit, regenerate the filter by driving

at a vehicle speed of at least 40 mph

until the control indicator

extinguishes.

Notice

On a new vehicle, the first exhaust

filter regeneration operations may

be accompanied by a burning smell,

which is normal. Following

prolonged operation of the vehicle at

very low speed or at idle, water

vapour can be emitted at the

exhaust on acceleration. This does

not affect the behaviour of the

vehicle or the environment.

Cleaning process not possible

stays on, accompanied

by an audible signal and a message,

this indicates that the exhaust filter

additive level is too low.
The reservoir must be topped-up

without delay. Seek the assistance of

a workshop.

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Catalytic converter

The catalytic converter reduces the

amount of harmful substances in the

exhaust gases.

Caution

Fuel grades other than those listed

on pages

221,

278 could

damage the catalytic converter or

electronic components.
Unburnt fuel will overheat and

damage the catalytic converter.

Therefore avoid excessive use of

the starter, running the fuel tank

dry and starting the engine by

pushing or towing.

In the event of misfiring, uneven

engine running, a reduction in engine

performance or other unusual

problems, have the cause of the fault

rectified by a workshop as soon as

possible. In an emergency, driving

can be continued for a short period,

keeping vehicle speed and engine

speed low.

AdBlue

General information

The selective catalytic reduction

(BlueInjection) is a method to

substantially reduce the nitrogen

oxides in the exhaust emission. This

is achieved by injecting a Diesel

Exhaust Fluid (DEF) into the exhaust

system. The ammonia released by

the fluid reacts with nitrous gases

(NO

) from the exhaust and turns it

into nitrogen and water.
The designation of this fluid is

AdBlue

. It is a non-toxic, non-

flammable, colourless and odourless

fluid which consists of 32% urea and

68% water.

Warning

Avoid contact of your eyes or skin

with AdBlue.
In case of eye or skin contact,

rinse off with water.

Caution

Avoid contact of the paintwork with

AdBlue.
In case of contact, rinse off with

water.

AdBlue freezes at a temperature of

approx. -11 °C. As the vehicle is

equipped with an AdBlue preheater,

the emissions reduction at low

temperatures is ensured. The AdBlue

preheater works automatically.
In some circumstances below the

mentioned temperature, an error

message appears in the Driver

Information Centre. In this event, park

the vehicle in a space with a higher

ambient temperature until AdBlue is

liquefied.

Notice

Frozen and again liquefied AdBlue is

usable without quality loss.

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Level warnings

The AdBlue consumption is approx.

1.5 l per 600 miles. The consumption

can be higher depending on driving

behaviour (e.g. high load or towing).
Depending on the calculated range of

AdBlue, different messages are

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre. The messages and the

restrictions are a legal requirement.
The first possible warning message

appears at an AdBlue range below

1500 miles, shows up at each start

and each 190 miles range reduction:
Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible in

1500 mi
Additionally, control indicator

illuminates continuously and a chime

sounds with every message pop-up.
At an AdBlue range below 380 miles,

the following warning message is

being displayed, shows up at each

start and each 12 miles range

reduction:
Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible in

380 mi

Additionally, control indicator

flashes continuously and a chime

sounds with every message pop-up.

Notice

In case of high AdBlue consumption,

the Driver Information Centre may

display this warning without the

previous warning stages.

The last warning level is entered

when the AdBlue tank is empty.

Restart of the engine is not possible.

The following warning message is

being displayed and cannot be

dismissed:
Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible
Additionally, control indicator

flashes continuously and engine

cannot be restarted until AdBlue tank

is being filled with at least 5 l.

High emission warnings

If the exhaust emission rises above a

certain value, warnings similar to the

range warnings will be displayed in

the Driver Information Centre.
Requests to have the exhaust system

checked and finally the

announcement of the prevention of

an engine restart are displayed.

These restrictions are a legal

requirement.
Consult a workshop for assistance.

Refilling AdBlue

Caution

Only use AdBlue that complies

with European standards

DIN 70 070 and ISO 22241-1.
Do not use additives.
Do not dilute AdBlue.
Otherwise the selective catalytic

reduction system could be

damaged.

Notice

Whenever a filling pump with a

nozzle for passenger cars is not

available at a filling station, use only

AdBlue bottles or canisters with a

sealed refill adapter for refilling, to

prevent splashback and overspill,

and in order to ensure that the fumes

from the tank are captured and do

not emerge. AdBlue in bottles or

canisters is available in many filling

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stations and can be purchased e.g.

at Vauxhall dealers and other retail

outlets.
Since AdBlue has a limited

durability, check the date of expiry

before refilling.
Notice

Refill the AdBlue tank to a level of at

least 10 l, to ensure that the new

AdBlue level is being detected.
In case AdBlue refill is not

successfully detected:

1. Continuously drive the vehicle

for ten minutes making sure that

vehicle speed is always higher

than 12 mph.

2. If AdBlue refill is detected

successfully, AdBlue supply-

driven warnings or limitations will

disappear.

If AdBlue refill is still not detected,

seek the assistance of a workshop.
If AdBlue must be refilled at

temperatures below -11 °C, the

refilling of AdBlue may not be

detected by the system. In this

event, park the vehicle in a space

with a higher ambient temperature

until AdBlue is liquified.
Notice

When unscrewing the protective cap

from the filler neck, ammonia fumes

may emerge. Do not inhale as the

fumes have a pungent smell. The

fumes are not harmful by inhalation.

It is recommended to fill the AdBlue

tank completely.
The vehicle must be parked on a level

surface.
The filler neck for AdBlue is located

behind the fuel filler flap, which is

located at left rear side of the vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened

if the vehicle is unlocked.

1. Switch off ignition.
2. Close all doors to avoid ammonia

fumes entering the interior of the

vehicle.

3. Release the fuel filler flap by

pushing the flap

223.

4. Unscrew protective cap from the

filler neck.

5. Open AdBlue canister.
6. Mount one end of the hose on the

canister and screw the other end

on the filler neck.

7. Lift the canister until it is empty, or

until the flow from the canister has

stopped. This can take up to five

minutes.

8. Place the canister on the ground

to empty the hose, wait 15

seconds.

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9. Unscrew the hose from the filler

neck.

10. Mount the protective cap and turn

clockwise until it engages.

Notice

Dispose of AdBlue canister

according to environmental

requirements. Hose can be reused

after flushing with clear water before

AdBlue dries out.

Automatic transmission

The automatic transmission permits

automatic gearshifting (automatic

mode) or manual gearshifting

(manual mode).
Manual shifting is possible in manual

mode by tapping the selector lever to

+ or -.

Selector lever operation

Move the selector lever in the shifting

gate as shown in the illustration

above.

P : park position, wheels are locked,

engage only if the vehicle is

stationary and the parking brake

is applied

R : reverse gear, engage only if the

vehicle is stationary

N : neutral

D : automatic mode

M : manual mode

+ : upshift in manual mode

- : downshift in manual mode
The selector lever is locked in P and

can only be moved if the ignition is on

and the brake pedal is applied.
The engine can only be started with

the lever in position P or N. When

position N is selected, press the brake

pedal or apply the parking brake

before starting.
Do not accelerate while engaging a

gear. Never depress the accelerator

pedal and brake pedal at the same

time.
If a gear is engaged, the vehicle

slowly begins to creep when the

brake is released.

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Engine braking

To utilise the engine braking effect,

select a lower gear in good time when

driving downhill, see manual mode.

Rocking the vehicle

Rocking the vehicle is only

permissible if the vehicle is stuck in

sand, mud or snow. Move the selector

lever between D and R in a repeat

pattern. Do not race the engine and

avoid sudden acceleration.

Parking

Apply the parking brake and engage

Manual mode

Move selector lever out of position D

towards the left in position M.
Tap selector lever towards + to shift

to a higher gear.
Tap the selector lever towards - to

shift to a lower gear.
If a higher gear is selected when

vehicle speed is too low, or a lower

gear when vehicle speed is too high,

the shift is not executed. This can

cause a message in the Driver

Information Centre.
In manual mode, no automatic

shifting to a higher gear takes place

at high engine revolutions.

Transmission display

The mode or selected gear is shown

in the Driver Information Centre.
D and the number of the engaged

gear indicate automatic mode.
M and the number of the selected

gear indicate manual mode.
R indicates reverse gear.
N indicates neutral position.
P indicates park position.

Electronic driving programmes

● Following a cold start, the

operating temperature

programme increases engine

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speed to quickly bring the

catalytic converter to the required

temperature.

● Special programmes

automatically adapt the shifting

points when driving up inclines or

down hills.

● In snowy or icy conditions or on

other slippery surfaces, the

electronic transmission control

enables the driver to select

manually first, second or third

gear for starting off.

Kickdown

Pressing down the accelerator pedal

beyond the kickdown detent will lead

to maximum acceleration

independent of selected driving

mode. The transmission shifts to a

lower gear depending on engine

speed.

Interruption of power supply

In the event of an interruption of

power supply, the selector lever

cannot be moved out of the P

position.

If the vehicle battery is discharged,

start the vehicle using jump leads.
Jump starting

263.

If the vehicle battery is not the cause

of the fault, release the selector lever.

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Release the selector lever trim

from the centre console. Poke

with a finger into the leather

socket below the selector lever

and push the trim upwards.

3. Push down the button and move

the selector lever out of P.

4. Mount the selector lever trim onto

the centre console and refit.

5. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Fault

In the event of a fault a message is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.
Vehicle messages

82.

Electronic transmission control

enables only third gear. The

transmission no longer shifts

automatically.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.

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Manual transmission

To engage reverse gear on 5-speed

transmission, with the vehicle

stationary and engine at idle depress

the clutch pedal, move the selector

lever to the right and rear.

To engage reverse gear on 6-speed

transmission, with the vehicle

stationary and engine at idle depress

the clutch pedal, pull the ring under

the selector lever and move the

selector lever quite to the left and

front.
If the gear does not engage, set the

selector lever to neutral, release the

clutch pedal and depress again; then

repeat gear selection.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch

pedal completely. Do not use the

pedal as a foot rest.

When clutch slip is detected for a

specific time, the engine power will be

reduced. A warning is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre. Release

the clutch.

Caution

It is not advisable to drive with the

hand resting on the selector lever.

Gear shifting

72.

Stop-start system

175.

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Brakes

The brake system comprises two

independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can

still be braked using the other brake

circuit. However, braking effect is

achieved only when the brake pedal

is depressed firmly. Considerably

more force is needed for this. The

braking distance is extended. Seek

the assistance of a workshop before

continuing the journey.
When the engine is not running, the

support of the brake servo unit

disappears once the brake pedal has

been depressed once or twice.

Braking effect is not reduced, but

braking requires significantly greater

force. It is especially important to bear

this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator

72.

Antilock brake system

Antilock brake system (ABS)

prevents the wheels from locking.

ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

to lock. The vehicle remains

steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent

through a pulse in the brake pedal

and the noise of the regulation

process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake

pedal fully depressed throughout the

braking process, despite the fact that

the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce

the pressure on the pedal.
When braking in an emergency, the

hazard warning flashers are switched

on automatically depending on the

force of deceleration. They are

switched off automatically the first

time you accelerate.
After starting off, the system performs

a self-test which may be audible.

Control indicator

72.

Fault

Warning

If there is a fault in the ABS, the

wheels may be liable to lock due

to braking that is heavier than

normal. The advantages of ABS

are no longer available. During

hard braking, the vehicle can no

longer be steered and may

swerve.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

Parking brake

Warning

Before leaving the vehicle, check

parking brake status. Control

indicator

illuminates constantly

when electric parking brake is

applied.

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Warning

Always apply parking brake firmly

without operating the release

button, and apply as firmly as

possible on a downhill or uphill

slope.
To release the parking brake, pull

the lever up slightly, press the

release button and fully lower the

lever.
To reduce the operating forces of

the parking brake, depress the

foot brake at the same time.

Control indicator

72.

Brake assist

If brake pedal is depressed quickly

and forcefully, maximum brake force

is automatically applied.
Operation of brake assist might

become apparent by a pulse in the

brake pedal and a greater resistance

when depressing the brake pedal.
Maintain steady pressure on the

brake pedal as long as full braking is

required. Maximum brake force is

automatically reduced when brake

pedal is released.

Hill start assist

The system helps prevent unintended

movement when driving away on

inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after

stopping on an incline, brakes remain

on for further two seconds. The

brakes release automatically as soon

as the vehicle begins to accelerate.

Ride control systems

Electronic Stability Control

and Traction Control system

Electronic Stability Control improves

driving stability when necessary,

regardless of the type of road surface

or tyre grip.
As soon as the vehicle starts to

swerve (understeer / oversteer),

engine output is reduced and the

wheels are braked individually.
Electronic Stability Control operates

in combination with the Traction

Control system. It prevents the driven

wheels from spinning.
The Traction Control system is a

component of the Electronic Stability

Control.
The Traction Control system

improves driving stability when

necessary, regardless of the type of

road surface or tyre grip, by

preventing the driven wheels from

spinning.

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As soon as the driven wheels starts to

spin, engine output is reduced and

the wheel spinning the most is braked

individually. This considerably

improves the driving stability of the

vehicle on slippery road surfaces.

Electronic Stability Control and the

Traction Control system are

operational after each engine start as

soon as the control indicator

extinguishes.
When Electronic Stability Control or

the Traction Control system operates,

flashes.

When Electronic Stability Control or

the Traction Control system is not

operational,

illuminates

accompanied by a message in the

Driver Information Centre.

After reconnecting the vehicle

battery, the system needs a

recalibration by driving a short

distance.

Warning

Do not let this special safety

feature tempt you into taking risks

when driving.
Adapt speed to the road

conditions.

Control indicator

73.

Deactivation

Electronic Stability Control and the

Traction Control system can be

deactivated, everytime it is required:

press

Control indicator

illuminates

73.

A status message appears in the

Driver Information Centre.
Electronic Stability Control and the

Traction Control system are

reactivated by pressing the

button

again, by applying the brake or in the

case that the vehicle is driven faster

than 30 mph.

extinguishes when Electronic

Stability Control and the Traction

Control system are reactivated.
Electronic Stability Control and the

Traction Control system are also

reactivated the next time the ignition

is switched on.

Fault

If there is a fault in the system, the

control indicator

illuminates

continuously and a message appears

in the Driver Information Centre. The

system is not operational.

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Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

Descent control system

The descent control system allows

the vehicle to travel at a low speed

without depressing the brake pedal.

The vehicle will automatically

decelerate to a low speed and remain

at that speed when the system is

activated. Some noise or vibration

from the brake system may be

apparent when the system is active.

Caution

Use only when descending steep

grades while driving off-road. Do

not use when driving on normal

road surfaces. Unnecessary

usage of the DCS function, such

as while driving on normal roads,

may damage the brake system

and the ESC function.

Activation

Notice

If hill descent control is active, active

emergency braking is automatically

deactivated.

The system is only available for

slopes greater than 5%.

At speeds below approx. 30 mph,

press

. The system can also be

activated when the vehicle is

stationary with the engine running.

The control indicator

in the

instrument cluster is illuminated in

green to show the system is

activated.

When the vehicles starts its descent,

the system controls the speed of the

vehicle; accelerator and brake pedals

can be released.

● If the gearbox is in first or second

gear, the speed decreases and

the control indicator in the

instrument cluster flashes

rapidly.

● If the gearbox is in neutral or the

clutch pedal is depressed, the

speed decreases and the control

indicator in the instrument cluster

flashes slowly.

If the system is operating, the brake

lights automatically come on.
If the speed exceeds 18 mph,

regulation is paused. The

indicator light in the instrument cluster

changes to grey. However, the LED

of the

button is still illuminated.

Regulation is automatically resumed

if the speed falls below 18 mph, the

slope is greater than 5% and the

pedal release conditions are met.

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Deactivation

Press

again until the LED in the

button extinguishes. The green

control indicator

in the instrument

cluster extinguishes, too.
If the speed exceeds 43 mph, the

system is automatically deactivated.

The LED in the button estinguishes.

Fault

If the green control indicator

does

not illuminate or flashes after

pressing the button, there is a fault in

the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.

Selective ride control

Caution

The vehicle is designed to drive

principally on-road, but it also

enables driving off-road

occasionally.
However, do not drive on terrain

where the vehicle could be

damaged due to obstacles, such

as stones among others and on

terrain with steep inclines and

poor grip.
Do not cross waters.

Caution

When driving off-road, sudden

motion and manoeuvres can

cause a collision or losing control.

Selective ride control is designed to

optimise traction in low-grip

conditions (snow, mud and sand).
It adapts to the terrain by acting on the

front wheels, in doing so this saves

the weight normally associated with a

more conventional four wheel drive

system.

Selective ride control allows to

choose between five driving modes

by turning the control:

● ESC off mode

● standard mode

● snow mode

● mud mode

● sand mode

An LED illuminates and a status

message appears in the Driver

Information Centre to confirm the

chosen mode.

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ESC off mode

The ESC and Traction Control are

deactivated in this mode.
ESC and Traction Control are

reactivated automatically from

30 mph or everytime the ignition is

switched on.

Standard mode

This mode is calibrated for a low level

of wheel spin, based on the different

types of grip generally encountered in

normal day to day driving.
Everytime the ignition is switched off,

the system is automatically reset to

this mode.

Snow mode

This mode adapts to the grip

conditions encountered by each

wheel when starting.
When advancing, the system

optimises wheel spin to guarantee the

best acceleration based on the

available traction. Recommended in

cases of deep snow and steep

inclines.

Mud mode

This mode allows considerable wheel

spin at start-up for the wheel with the

least grip, this removes mud and re-

establishes traction.
Simultaneously, the wheel with the

most grip is provided with the most

torque possible.

Sand mode

This mode allows a small amount of

simultaneous wheel spin on the two

drive wheels, enabling the vehicle to

advance and reduce the risk of

sinking.

Caution

Do not use the other modes on

sand as the vehicle may become

stuck.

Driver assistance

systems

Warning

Driver assistance systems are

developed to support the driver

and not to replace the driver's

attention.
The driver stays in full control of

the vehicle and accepts full

responsibility when driving the

vehicle.
When using driver assistance

systems, always take care

regarding the current traffic

situation and follow applicable

traffic rules.

Cruise control

The cruise control can store and

maintain speeds above 25 mph.
Additionally at least the third gear

must be engaged on manual

transmission.

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Additionally position D or the second

or a higher gear in position M must be

selected on automatic transmission.
Deviations from the stored speeds

may occur when driving uphill or

downhill.
The system maintains the vehicle

speed at the preset speed by the

driver, without any action on the

accelerator pedal.
The preset speed can be exceeded

temporarily by pressing the

accelerator pedal firmly.
The status and preset speed is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.
Do not use the cruise control if it is not

advisable to maintain a constant

speed.
Control indicator

75.

Switching on the system

Press

on the steering wheel:

symbol

and a message are

indicated in the Driver Information

Centre. The system is still not active.

Activation of the functionality

Setting speed by the driver

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Accelerate to the desired speed and

move thumb wheel briefly to SET/-.

The current speed is stored and

maintained. Accelerator pedal can be

released.
The preset speed can then be

changed by moving thumb wheel to

RES/+ to increase or to SET/- to

decrease the speed. Move thumb

wheel repeatedly to change speed in

small steps, move and hold to change

speed in large steps.

Speed value is indicated in the Driver

Information Centre.

Adopting speed by the speed limit

recognition

The intelligent speed adaptation

informs the driver when a speed limit

is detected by the speed limit

recognition. The detected speed limit

can be used as new value for the

cruise control.
Using the camera at the top of the

windscreen, this system detects and

reads speed limit and end of speed

limit signs.
If the cruise control is active:

● in the uplevel Driver Information

Centre the recognised speed

limit will be displayed and MEM

illuminates.

● in the midlevel Driver Information

Centre the recognised speed

limit will be displayed on the

digital speed indication page

along with an instruction

message.

Press MEM on the steering wheel to

request saving of the suggested

speed.

Press MEM on the steering wheel

once more to confirm and save the

new speed setting.
This speed is the new value for the

cruise control.
This function can be deactivated or

activated in the personalisation menu

83.

Exceeding the set speed

Vehicle speed can be increased by

depressing the accelerator pedal.

When the accelerator pedal is

released, the previously stored speed

is resumed.

Deactivation of the functionality

Press

: cruise control is in pause

mode and a message is displayed.

The vehicle is driven without cruise

control.
Cruise control is deactivated, but not

switched off. Last stored speed

remains in memory for later speed

resume.

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Cruise control is deactivated

automatically when:

● The brake pedal is depressed.
● Vehicle speed is below 25 mph.
● The Traction Control system or

Electronic Stability Control is

operating.

● The manual transmission is in N,

first or second gear.

● The automatic transmission is in

position M and first gear.

Resume stored speed

Move thumb wheel to RES/+ at a

speed above 25 mph. The stored

speed will be obtained.

Switching off the system

Press

: the cruise control mode is

deselected and the cruise control

indication extinguishes in the Driver

Information Centre.
Pressing

to activate the speed

limiter deactivates cruise control.
Switching off the ignition cancels any

programmed speed value.

Fault

In the event of a cruise control fault,

the speed is cleared resulting in

flashing of the dashes.
The speed limit recognition may not

operate correctly if traffic signs do not

comply with the Vienna Convention

on Road Signs and Signals.

Speed limiter

The speed limiter prevents the

vehicle from exceeding a preset

maximum speed.
The maximum speed can be set at

speeds above 18 mph.
The driver can accelerate the vehicle

up to the preset speed. Deviations

from the limited speed may occur

when driving downhill.
The preset speed can be exceeded

temporarily by pressing the

accelerator pedal fully.
The status and preset speed limit are

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.

Switching on the system

Press

, symbol

and a message

are displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. The system is still

not active.

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Activation of the functionality

Setting speed by the driver

Accelerate to the desired speed and

move thumb wheel briefly to SET/-.

The current speed is stored as

maximum speed.
The preset maximum speed can be

set by pressing thumb wheel to

RES/+ to increase or SET/- to

decrease the desired maximum

speed. Move thumb wheel repeatedly

to change speed in small steps, move

and hold to change speed in large

steps.

Speed value is indicated in the Driver

Information Centre.

Press

to activate speed limiter.

Adopting speed by the speed limit

recognition

The intelligent speed adaptation

informs the driver when a speed limit

is detected by the speed limit

recognition. The detected speed limit

can be used as new value for the

speed limiter.
Using the camera at the top of the

windscreen, this system detects and

reads speed limit and end of speed

limit signs.

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If the speed limiter is active:

● in the uplevel Driver Information

Centre the recognised speed

limit will be displayed and MEM

illuminates.

● in the midlevel Driver Information

Centre the recognised speed

limit will be displayed on the

digital speed indication page

along with an instruction

message.

Press MEM on the steering wheel to

request saving of the suggested

speed limit.
Press MEM on the steering wheel

once more to confirm and save the

new speed setting.
This speed is the new value for the

speed limiter.
This function can be deactivated or

activated in the personalisation menu

83.

Exceeding the speed limit

In the event of an emergency, it is

possible to exceed the speed limit by

depressing the accelerator pedal

fully. In this case the preset speed

value flashes.
Release the accelerator pedal and

the speed limiter function is

reactivated once a speed lower than

the speed limit is obtained.

Deactivation of the functionality

Press

, speed limiter is in pause

mode and a message is displayed.

The vehicle is driven without speed

limiter.
Speed limiter is deactivated, but not

switched off. Last stored speed

remains in memory for later speed

resume.

Resume limit speed

Press

. The stored speed limit will

be obtained.

Switching off the system

Press

, the speed limiter mode is

deselected and the speed limit

indication extinguishes in the Driver

Information Centre.
Pressing

to activate cruise control

deactivates speed limiter.
The preset speed remains in the

memory when the ignition is switched

off.

Fault

In the event of a speed limiter fault,

the speed is cleared resulting in

flashing of the dashes.
The speed limit recognition may not

operate correctly if traffic signs do not

comply with the Vienna Convention

on Road Signs and Signals.

Forward collision alert

The forward collision alert may help to

avoid or reduce the harm caused by

front-end crashes.

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