Owner`s manual

182 Driving and operation
Stopping the vehicle
In Automatic or Manual mode, when the
vehicle has stopped first gear (with Winter
mode engaged, second gear) is engaged
automatically and the clutch released. In R
reverse remains engaged.
A warning buzzer sounds when the driver’s
door is opened if the engine is running, a
gear is engaged and the footbrake is not
depressed. The vehicle creeps if the
handbrake is not engaged. Move the
selector lever to N and apply the
handbrake.
When stopping on gradients, engage the
handbrake or depress the brake pedal. To
prevent overheating of the clutch, do not
increase engine speed to ensure smooth
idling when in gear.
To prevent damage to the Easytronic, the
clutch is closed automatically at high
clutch temperatures.
Switch off engine if stopping for a lengthy
period, e.g. in traffic jams or at level
crossings.
Vehicle storage
Before leaving the vehicle:
z Engage handbrake.
z Remove the ignition key or, with the
Open&Start system 3, remove the
electronic key from the vehicle.
The most recently engaged gear (indicator
in transmission display) remains engaged.
With N, no gear is engaged.
When the ignition is switched off the
Easytronic no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.
Lock the vehicle. Otherwise the battery
may become discharged if the vehicle is
parked for long periods.
If the handbrake has not been applied, the
control indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is switched off.
With the engine off and the handbrake not
applied, when the driver’s door is opened a
warning buzzer sounds and the control
indicator R flashes; switch on ignition,
engage gear, switch off ignition and apply
handbrake.
Fault
Control indicator A illuminates in the
event of a fault in the Easytronic system. In
the event of serious faults, "F" also appears
in the transmission display.
It is possible to continue driving if only
control indicator A illuminates. Manual
mode can then no longer be selected.
If "F" appears in the transmission display,
continued driving is not possible.
Have the cause of the fault eliminated by a
workshop. The self-diagnosis integrated
into the system facilitates rapid fault
identification.