Vauxhall Grandland X (2023 year). Manual in english

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Climate control

Press MENU .
Touch OPTIONS.

Select

Touch + to define a new timer.

Touch --:--.
Enter time and day.
Press

to confirm the settings.

Press ON to activate the timer.
To delete a timer, press

at the top

of the Info Display and delete the

desired timer.
Confirm the deletion.
The heating / ventilation procedure

starts approx. 45 minutes before the

programmed time when the vehicle is

plugged in, or 20 minutes before the

programmed time when it is not

plugged in, and is maintained ten

minutes after it.

Air vents

Adjustable air vents

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.

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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.
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.

Rear air vents in the centre

console

Direct the flow of air by tilting and

swivelling the slats.

Fixed air vents

Additional air vents are located

beneath the windscreen and door

windows and in the foot wells.

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.

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Climate control

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

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Driving and

operating

Driving hints ............................... 170

Control of the vehicle ............... 170

Steering ................................... 170

Starting and operating ............... 170

New vehicle running-in ............ 170

Ignition switch positions ........... 170

Power button ........................... 171

Starting the engine .................. 172

Overrun cut-off ........................ 174

Stop-start system .................... 174

Parking .................................... 176

Engine exhaust .......................... 177

Exhaust filter ............................ 177

Catalytic converter ................... 178

AdBlue ..................................... 178

Automatic transmission .............. 182

Automatic transmission PHEV 183

Automatic transmission MHEV 186

Automatic transmission ICE .... 188

Manual transmission .................. 192
Drive systems ............................ 192

Drive modes ............................ 192

All-wheel drive ......................... 195

Brakes ........................................ 195

Antilock brake system ............. 195

Parking brake .......................... 196

Brake assist ............................. 198

Hill start assist ......................... 198

Regenerative braking .............. 199

Ride control systems ................. 199

Electronic Stability Control and

Traction Control system ......... 199

Selective ride control ............... 200

Sport mode .............................. 202

Driver assistance systems ......... 203

Cruise control .......................... 203

Speed limiter ........................... 205

Adaptive cruise control ............ 207

Forward collision alert ............. 213

Active emergency braking ....... 215

Front pedestrian protection ..... 219

Parking assist .......................... 219

Advanced parking assist ......... 222

Side blind spot alert ................. 226

Night vision .............................. 227

Panoramic view system ........... 229

Rear view camera ................... 232

Traffic sign assistant ................ 234

Lane departure warning .......... 236

Lane keep assist ..................... 237

Advanced lane keep assist ...... 239

Driver alert ............................... 242

Charging .................................... 243

General information ................. 243

Charging types ........................ 244

Charging cable ........................ 245

Programmable charging .......... 250

Charging status ....................... 251

Fuel ............................................ 251

Fuel for petrol engines ............. 251

Fuel for diesel engines ............ 252

Refuelling ................................ 253

Fuel consumption - CO

Emissions ............................... 255

Trailer hitch ................................ 256

General information ................. 256

Driving characteristics and

towing tips .............................. 256

Trailer towing ........................... 256

Towing equipment ................... 257

Trailer stability assist ............... 259

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Driving and operating

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

174.

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.

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 enginge 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

177.

Ignition switch positions

Turn key:

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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, diesel engine is preheating,

control indicators illuminate and

most electric functions are

operable

2 : engine start: release key after

engine has been started

Steering wheel lock

Depending on version, the vehicle

may be equipped with a steering

wheel lock.

In this case, remove key from ignition

switch and turn steering wheel until it

engages.

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.

Engine start

Operate the clutch pedal (manual

transmission), the brake pedal and

press Start/Stop.
Ignition on power mode without

starting the engine

Press Start/Stop without operating

clutch or brake pedal. Control

indicators illuminate and most electric

functions are operable.
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

Press Start/Stop for five seconds

172. Depending on version,

steering wheel locks as soon as

vehicle is stationary.

Steering wheel lock

Depending on version, the vehicle

may be equipped with a steering

wheel lock.

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Driving and operating

In this case, 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 on vehicles with

electronic key system in case of

failure

If either the electronic key fails or the

battery of the electronic key is weak,

a message may be displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.

Hold the electronic key with buttons

outside at the marking on the steering

column cover as shown in the

illustration.
Operate the clutch pedal (manual

transmission), the brake pedal and

press Start/Stop.
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

174.

● Automatic transmission: during

an Autostop, the engine can be

started by releasing the brake

pedal

174.

Vehicles with ignition switch

Depending on version, turn key to

position 1 to release the steering

wheel lock.

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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.
Diesel engines: wait until control

indicator

extinguishes.

Turn key briefly to position 2 and

release after 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.

PHEV

● Depress brake pedal.
● Press Start/Stop button for

approx. two seconds.

● Keep the brake pedal depressed

until the activation of the hybrid

system is confirmed by the

illumination of READY in the

Driver Information Centre and an

accoustic signal.

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.

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Driving and operating

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.

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 selector lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.

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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.

● 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.
Climate control

159.

Immediately after higher speed

driving an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in

170.

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 electric

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.

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Driving and operating

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:

● 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
● vehicle driven at least at walking

speed

● climate control system requests

engine start

● air conditioning manually

switched on

If an electric 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.

● Apply the parking brake.
● 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.
● Switch off the engine.
● Remove the ignition key from

the ignition switch or switch off

ignition on vehicles with power

button. Depending on version,

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turn the steering wheel until the

steering wheel lock is felt to

engage.

● For PHEV, make sure READY is

not illuminated in the Driver

Information Centre.

● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm

system.

● The engine cooling fans may run

after the engine has been

switched off

265.

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.

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.

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.

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Driving and operating

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.

Catalytic converter

The catalytic converter reduces the

amount of harmful substances in the

exhaust gases.

Caution

Fuel grades other than those listed

on pages

251,

306 could

damage the catalytic converter or

electronic components.
Unburnt petrol 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.

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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.

The typical AdBlue consumption is

approx. 0.85 l per 600 miles, but can

also be higher depending on driving

behaviour (e.g. high load or towing).

Level warnings

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.

1. The first possible warning is Top

up emissions additive: Starting

prevented in 1500 mi.
When switching on the ignition,

this warning will show up once

briefly with the calculated range.

Additionally, control indicator

will illuminate and a chime will

sound. Driving is possible without

any restrictions.
When driving, the message is

displayed every 200 miles until

the additive tank has been

topped-up.

2. The next warning level is entered

with a range below 350 miles.
The message with the current

range will always be displayed

when ignition is switched on.

Additionally, control indicator

will flash and a chime will sound.

Refill AdBlue before entering the

next warning level.
When driving, the message is

displayed every 30 seconds until

the additive tank has been

topped-up.

3. The last warning level is entered

when the AdBlue tank is empty.

Restart of the engine is not

possible. The following warning

message will be displayed:
Top up emissions additive:

Starting prevented
Additionally, control indicator

will flash and a chime will sound.
Refill the tank to a level of at least

5 l of AdBlue, otherwise restarting

of the engine is not possible.

High emission warnings

In the event of a fault with the

emissions control system, different

messages are displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. The messages

and the restrictions are a legal

requirement.

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Driving and operating

1. If a fault is detected for the first

time, the warning Emissions fault

is displayed.
Additionally, control indicators

and

will illuminate and a

chime will sound. Driving is

possible without any restrictions.
If it is a temporary fault, the alert

disappears during the next

journey, after self-diagnosis of the

emission control system.

2. If the fault is confirmed by the

emission control system, the

following message will be

displayed:
Emissions fault: Starting

prevented in 650 miles.
Additionally, control indicators

and

will illuminate and a

chime will sound.
When driving, the message is

displayed every 30 seconds while

the fault persists.

3. If the last warning level is entered,

the following warning message

will be displayed:

Emissions fault: Starting

prevented
Additionally, control indicators

and

will illuminate and a

chime will sound.
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

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.

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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.

The AdBlue tank should be filled

completely. This must be done if the

warning message regarding

prevention of an engine restart is

already displayed.
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 right rear side of the

vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened

if the vehicle is unlocked.

1. Remove key from ignition switch.

2. Close all doors to avoid ammonia

fumes entering the interior of the

vehicle.

3. Release the fuel filler flap by

pushing the flap

253.

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.

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.

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Driving and operating

Automatic transmission

There are different types of gear

selectors.
Propulsion types

Gear selector type A

Automatic transmission ICE

188

Automatic transmission PHEV

183

Gear selector type B

Automatic transmission ICE

188

Automatic transmission MHEV

186

Automatic transmission PHEV

183

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183

Automatic transmission

PHEV

Selector type A

Move the selector or press the

respective buttons.
P : park position

R : reverse mode

N : neutral mode

D : automatic mode

B : automatic mode with one-pedal

driving

The selected mode is indicated in the

Driver Information Centre.

Do not accelerate while engaging a

mode. Never depress the accelerator

pedal and brake pedal at the same

time.
When D or R is selected, the vehicle

slowly begins to creep if the brake is

released.

Park position P

To shift into P when the vehicle is

stationary, apply parking brake and

press button P. In P, the front wheels

of the vehicle are blocked.
To shift out of P, depress the brake

pedal, press UNLOCK if necessary

and select the desired mode.

Reverse mode R

To shift in to R, the vehicle must be at

standstill and the brake pedal has to

be depressed. Press UNLOCK if

necessary and move the selector

lever to R.

Caution

Shifting into R while the vehicle is

moving forward could damage the

automatic transmission. Only shift

into R after the vehicle has been

stopped.

Neutral mode N

In this mode, the propulsion system

does not transfer torque to the

wheels. To restart the propulsion

system when the vehicle is already

moving, use D only.

Automatic mode D

Notice

In slippery conditions, operate the

vehicle in D for enhanced riding and

handling performance.

Automatic mode B with one-pedal

driving

In this mode, the vehicle speed is

significantly reduced by releasing the

accelerator pedal without operating

the brake pedal.

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Driving and operating

Use B when driving down steep hills,

in deep snow, in mud or in stop-and-

go traffic.

Warning

In the case of extreme

temperatures or if the high voltage

battery is almost fully charged, the

brake force of the regenerative

braking may be temporarily

reduced. If the braking force is not

sufficient, the driver has to be

prepared to use the brake pedal.

To activate B, select D and push the

selector backwards. To shift out of B,

push the selector again.

Selector type B

P : park position

R : reverse mode

N : neutral mode

D : automatic mode

B : automatic mode with one-pedal

driving

After selecting a mode, the selector

will return to the centre position. The

selected mode is indicated in the

Driver Information Centre.

Do not accelerate while engaging a

mode. Never depress the accelerator

pedal and brake pedal at the same

time.
When D or R is selected, the vehicle

slowly begins to creep when the

brake is released.

Park position P

Warning

Do not leave the vehicle when the

propulsion system is running, the

vehicle may move suddenly. You

or others can be injured. To be

sure the vehicle will not move,

even if you are on even ground,

make sure the parking brake is

applied and P is selected.

To shift into P, press button P when

vehicle is stationary. In P, the front

wheels of the vehicle are blocked.
To shift out of P, depress the brake

pedal and select the desired mode.

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The vehicle shifts automatically into P

when

● the ignition is switched off
● the driver's door is opened while

the vehicle's speed is below

1 mph

Reverse mode R

To shift into and out of R, the vehicle

must be at standstill and the brake

pedal has to be depressed.

Caution

Shifting into R while the vehicle is

moving forward could damage the

automatic transmission. Only shift

into R after the vehicle has been

stopped.

Neutral mode N

In this mode, the propulsion system

does not transfer torque to the

wheels. To restart the propulsion

system when the vehicle is already

moving, use D only.

Automatic mode D

Notice

In slippery conditions, operate the

vehicle in D for enhanced riding and

handling performance.

Automatic mode B with one-pedal

driving

In this mode, vehicle speed is

significantly reduced by releasing the

accelerator pedal without operating

the brake pedal.
Use B when driving down steep hills,

in deep snow, in mud or in stop-and-

go traffic.

Warning

In the case of extreme

temperatures or if the high voltage

battery is almost fully charged, the

brake force of the regenerative

braking may be temporarily

reduced. If the braking force is not

sufficient, the driver has to be

prepared to use the brake pedal.

To activate B, select D and press

button B

To deactivate B, press button B.
Regenerative braking

199.

Free wheeling

In certain situations, e.g., in an

automatic car wash etc., it is

necessary that the wheels can move

freely when the engine is switched off.
To enable free wheeling, the vehicle

has to be stationary, the engine has

to be running and the driver's door

has to be closed.

1. Depress the brake pedal and

select N.

2. Within five seconds depress and

hold the brake pedal.

3. Switch off the ignition and move

the selector forwards or

backwards.

4. Take your foot off the brake pedal

and switch on the ignition.

5. Depress and hold the brake pedal

and push the electric parking

brake to release it.

6. Take your foot off the brake pedal

and switch off the ignition.

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Driving and operating

A message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre indicating that the

wheels are unblocked for the next 15

minutes.
To revert to normal operation,

depress the brake pedal and switch

on the engine.
Parking brake

196.

PHEV characteristics

The electric engine is integrated into

the automatic transmission. The all-

wheel drive version has a second

electric engine for the rear axle.

Whenever possible the vehicle is

propelled by the electric engine. In

additon, the drive mode can be

selected.
Drive modes

192.

The high voltage battery is charged

using a charging cable and

additionally by engine braking.

Automatic transmission

MHEV

Move the selector or press the

respective buttons.
P : park position, wheels are locked,

engage only when the vehicle is

stationary, engaged

automatically when driver's door

is opened or engine is switched

off

R : reverse gear, engage only when

the vehicle is stationary

N : neutral

D : automatic mode

M : manual mode

Shifting always starts from a centre

position and is operated by moving

the selector. Once operated, the

selector will return to the centre

position.The selected mode is

indicated in the Driver Information

Centre.
The selector is locked in P. To shift

into P, press button P.
P locks the front wheels. It is the

recommended mode when starting

the engine because the vehicle

cannot move easily.
The automatic transmission

automatically shifts to P if

● the engine is switched off
● the driver's door is opened while

the vehicle's speed is below

2 km/h
the driver's door is opened while

the vehicle's speed is below

1 mph

Do not accelerate while engaging a

gear. Never depress the accelerator

pedal and brake pedal at the same

time.

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When a gear is engaged, the vehicle

slowly begins to creep when the

brake is released.

Manual mode

The selected gear is indicated in the

Driver Information Centre.
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.

Select D.
Press M.
Pull steering wheel paddles to select

gears manually.

Steering wheel paddles

Pull right paddle + to shift to a higher

gear.
Pull left paddle - to shift to a lower

gear.
Multiple pulls allow gears to be

skipped.

Gear shift indication

The symbol

with a number

beside it is indicated when

gearshifting is recommended for fuel

saving reasons.
Shift indication appears only in

manual mode.

Transmission display

The mode or selected gear is shown

in the Driver Information Centre.
In automatic mode, the driving

programme is indicated by D.
In manual mode, M and the number

of the selected gear is indicated.
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

speed to quickly bring the

catalytic converter to the required

temperature.

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Driving and operating

● 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.

Fault

In the event of a fault a message is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.
Vehicle messages

88.

Electronic transmission control

enables only third gear. The

transmission no longer shifts

automatically.

Do not drive faster than 100 km/h.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph.
Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.
This propulsion type includes

vehicles propelled by an internal

combustion engine with the support

of an electric engine during

acceleration. Driving propelled by the

electric engine only is possible at low

speeds and short distances, e.g.

during parking manoeuvres or stop

and go traffic. If driving on motorways

with a slope at a speed less than

91 mph, the ICE can be switched off

and the vehicle is propelled by the

electric engine for a short distance.

MHEV characteristics

The electric engine operates during

start and acceleration. Driving

propelled by the electric engine only

is possible at low speeds, e.g. during

parking manoeuvres or stop and go

traffic. If driving on motorways with a

slope at a speed less than 91 mph,

the ICE is switched off automatically

when possible and the vehicle is

propelled by the electric engine for a

short distance.

Automatic transmission ICE

Gear selector type A

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Move the selector lever or press the

respective buttons.
P

: park position, front

wheels are locked,

engage only if the vehicle

is stationary and the

parking brake is applied

: reverse gear, engage

only if the vehicle is

stationary

: neutral

: automatic mode

: manual mode

UNLOCK : Press to come out of P /

to change to R with brake

pedal applied

The selector lever is locked in P.

Before unlocking, ensure that the

ignition is on. Depress the brake

pedal, press UNLOCK and move the

selector lever to the desired mode.
The engine can only be started with

the selector lever in P or N. When

position N is selected, press the brake

pedal or apply the parking brake

before starting.

Before engaging the reverse gear,

come to a total stop. Depress the

brake pedal, press UNLOCK and

move the selector lever to R.
Do not accelerate while engaging a

gear. Never depress the accelerator

pedal and brake pedal at the same

time.
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle

slowly begins to creep when the

brake is released.

Gear selector type B

Move the selector or press the

respective buttons.

P : park position, wheels are locked,

engage only when the vehicle is

stationary, engaged

automatically when driver's door

is opened or engine is switched

off

R : reverse gear, engage only when

the vehicle is stationary

N : neutral

D : automatic mode

M : manual mode
Shifting always starts from a centre

position and is operated by moving

the selector. Once operated, the

selector will return to the centre

position.The selected mode is

indicated in the Driver Information

Centre.
The selector is locked in P. To shift

into P, press button P.
P locks the front wheels. It is the

recommended mode when starting

the engine because the vehicle

cannot move easily.

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Driving and operating

The automatic transmission

automatically shifts to P if

● the engine is switched off
● the driver's door is opened while

the vehicle's speed is below

1 mph

Do not accelerate while engaging a

gear. Never depress the accelerator

pedal and brake pedal at the same

time.
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle

slowly begins to creep when the

brake is released.

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.

Manual mode

The selected gear is indicated in the

Driver Information Centre.
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.

Gear selector type A

Shift into D.
Press M.

Pull steering wheel paddles to select

gears manually.

Gear selector type B

Select D.
Press M.
Pull steering wheel paddles to select

gears manually.

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Steering wheel paddles

Pull right paddle + to shift to a higher

gear.
Pull left paddle - to shift to a lower

gear.
Multiple pulls allow gears to be

skipped.

Gear shift indication

The symbol

with a number

beside it is indicated when

gearshifting is recommended for fuel

saving reasons.
Shift indication appears only in

manual mode.

Transmission display

The mode or selected gear is shown

in the Driver Information Centre.
In automatic mode, the driving

programme is indicated by D.
In manual mode, M and the number

of the selected gear is indicated.
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

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.

Fault

In the event of a fault a message is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.
Vehicle messages

88.

Electronic transmission control

enables only third gear. The

transmission no longer shifts

automatically.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph.
Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

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Driving and operating

Manual transmission

To engage the 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 shift indication

79.

Stop-start system

174.

Drive systems

Drive modes

Drive modes are selectable for PHEV,

MHEV and ICE vehicles.

PHEV

For PHEV, the following drive modes

are selectable:

● AWD
● Sport
● Hybrid
● Electric

Each drive mode corresponds to a

different vehicle setting.

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193

To select the respective drive mode,

use the drive mode selector. The

selected drive mode is indicated in

the Driver Information Centre and in

the Info Display. Selecting a drive

mode is only possible if READY is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.

Notice

To maintain the engine oil quality the

combustion engine can run

independent of selected drive mode.

Hybrid system active

78.

AWD

The all-wheel drive mode improves

the grip of the vehicle. The vehicle is

driven by front and rear axle.

Depending on the driving situation

and the charge level of the high

voltage battery, the vehicle can be

driven 100% electrically.
All-wheel drive

195

Sport

This mode combines the power of the

combustion engine and the electric

engine for a dynamic driving style.

Hybrid

Hybrid mode focuses on optimising

the vehicle's fuel consumption.

Combustion engine and electric

engine operate together or in

alternation depending on driving

conditions and driving style.

Electric

Notice

Electric mode may not be available

if the outside temperature is not

within the range between 0 °C and

45 °C.

In this mode, the vehicle is driven by

the electric engine only. Electric

mode is the default mode.
Electric propulsion is available for

speeds below 84 mph.
The illumination of the LED below the

interior mirror indicates electric

operation of the vehicle. This LED is

visible from outside the vehicle.

Engine oil dilution

If the internal combustion engine is

started frequently without reaching

the operating temperature, engine oil

will be diluted by fuel. For an internal

combustion engine, this is a normal

process. The engine oil evaporates

from the fuel while the engine is

operating.
To prevent dilution, the following

actions are recommended:

● Charge the high voltage battery

as often as possible via an

external power source.

● Prefer driving in electric mode.
● Make a trip in hybrid mode for

more than 45 minutes once each

month. Alternatively, make trip in

sport mode for at least 30

minutes once each month.

If a message is displayed indicating

that the electric mode is not available

and automatic operation is in

progress, it is recommended to do the

following: Drive at least 60 miles on a

motorway or 90 minutes continously.

MHEV and ICE vehicles

For MHEV and ICE vehicles, the

following drive modes are selectable:

● Normal
● Sport

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Driving and operating

● Eco
● Snow
● Mud
● Sand

Each drive mode corresponds to a

different vehicle setting.

To select the respective drive mode,

use the drive mode selector. The

selected drive mode is indicated in

the Driver Information Centre and in

the Info Display.

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.

Normal

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.

Sport

This mode adapts the settings of

some vehicle systems to a sportier

driving style.

Eco

This mode reduces energy

consumption by decreasing the

performance of heating and air

condiditioning.

Snow

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.
This mode is active up to a speed of

30 mph.

Mud

This mode allows considerable wheel

spin at start-up for the wheel with the

least grip, this removes mud and re-

establishes traction.

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Simultaneously, the wheel with the

most grip is provided with the most

torque possible.
This mode is active up to a speed of

50 mph.

Sand

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.
This mode is active up to a speed of

50 mph.

All-wheel drive

The all-wheel drive system enhances

driving characteristics and stability,

and helps to achieve the best

possible driveability.
In all-wheel drive mode, the front axle

is driven by the combustion engine or

the electric engine, the rear axle is

driven by a second electric engine.

All-wheel drive mode can be

activated using the driving mode

switch. Activation is shown in the

Driver Information Centre and the Info

Display.
Driver Information Centre

84.

Info Display

85.

All-wheel drive is available for speeds

below 84 mph.

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

78.

Antilock brake system

Antilock brake system (ABS)

prevents the wheels from locking.

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Driving and operating

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

79.

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.

Electric parking brake

Applying when vehicle is stationary

Warning

Pull switch

for a minimum of

one second until control indicator

illuminates constantly and

electric parking brake is applied

78. The electric parking brake

operates automatically with

adequate force.
Before leaving the vehicle, check

the electric parking brake status.

Control indicator

78.

Driving and operating

197

The electric parking brake can always

be activated, even if the ignition is off.
Do not operate electric parking brake

system too often without engine

running as this will discharge the

vehicle battery.

Releasing

Switch on ignition. Keep foot brake

pedal depressed and then push

switch

Drive away function

Vehicles with manual transmission:

Depressing the clutch pedal and then

slightly releasing the clutch pedal and

slightly depressing the accelerator

pedal releases the electric parking

brake automatically. This is only

possible if the automatic operation of

the electric parking brake is activated.

It is not possible when switch

pulled at the same time.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:

Engaging D and then depressing the

accelerator pedal releases the

electric parking brake automatically.

This is only possible if the automatic

operation of the electric parking brake

is activated. It is not possible when

switch

is pulled at the same time.

Braking when vehicle is moving

When the vehicle is moving and the

switch

is kept pulled, the electric

parking brake system will decelerate

the vehicle. As soon as the switch

is released, braking will be

stopped.
The antilock brake system and the

Electronic Stability Control stabilise

the vehicle while the switch

is kept

pulled. If an error of the electric

parking brake occurs, a warning

message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. If the antilock

brake system and the Electronic

Stability Control fail, one or both

indicators

and

illuminate in the

Driver Information Centre. In this

case, stability can only be provided by

repeatedly pulling and pushing the

switch

until the vehicle is

immobilised.

Automatic operation

Automatic operation includes

automatic application and automatic

release of the electric parking brake.
The electric parking brake can also be

applied or released manually by using

the switch

Automatic application:

● The electric parking brake is

automatically applied when the

vehicle is stationary and the

ignition is switched off.

●

illuminates in the Driver

Information Centre and a display

message pops up to confirm the

application.

Automatic release:

● Parking brake releases

automatically after moving off.

●

extinguishes in the Driver

Information Centre and a display

message pops up to confirm the

release.

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