Volvo S40 (2012 year). Instruction — part 9
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ignation on the decal number (5) under the
bonnet - see page 280. The designa-
tion ”MPS6” means that it is Powershift trans-
mission - otherwise it is Geartronic automatic
transmission.
To bear in mind
The transmission's double clutch has overload
protection that is activated if it becomes too
hot, e.g. if the car is held stationary with the
accelerator pedal on an uphill gradient for a
long time.
Overheated transmission causes the car to
shake and vibrate, and the warning symbol illu-
minates and the information display shows a
message. The transmission can also overheat
during slow driving in queues (10 km/h or
slower) on an uphill gradient, or with a trailer
hitched. The transmission cools down when
the car is stationary, with foot brake depressed
and the engine running at idling speed.
Overheating during slow driving in queues can
be avoided by driving in stages: Stop the car
and wait with your foot on the brake pedal until
there is a moderate distance to the traffic
ahead, drive forward a short distance, and then
wait another moment with your foot on the
brake pedal.
IMPORTANT
Use the foot brake to hold the car stationary
on an uphill gradient - do not hold the car
with the accelerator pedal. The gearbox
could then overheat.
For important information regarding Powershift
transmission and towing - see page 174.
Text message and action
In some situations the display can show a mes-
sage at the same time as a symbol is illumi-
nated.
The table shows three steps with an increased
degree of seriousness should the gearbox
become too hot. In parallel with the display text
the driver is also advised that the car's elec-
tronics are temporarily changing the driving
characteristics. Follow the instructions on the
information display where appropriate.
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Symbol
Display
Driving characteristics
Action
TRANSM. OVERHEAT BRAKE TO
HOLD
Difficulty in maintaining even speed at con-
stant engine speed.
Gearbox overheated. Keep the car station-
ary using the foot brake
A
.
TRANSM. OVERHEAT PARK SAFELY
Significant pulling in the car's traction.
Gearbox overheated. Park the car immedi-
ately in a safe manner.
TRANSM. COOLING LET ENGINE RUN
No drive due to overheated gearbox.
Gearbox overheated. For fastest cooling:
Run the engine at idling speed with the gear
lever in the N or P position until the mes-
sage clears.
A
For fastest cooling: run the engine at idling speed with the gear lever in the N or P position, until the message clears.
NOTE
The table's examples are no indication that
the car is defective but instead show that a
safety function has been activated inten-
tionally to prevent damage to one of the
car's components.
WARNING
If a warning symbol combined with the text
TRANSM. OVERHEAT PARK SAFELY
is
ignored then the heat in the gearbox may
become so high that the power transmis-
sion between engine and gearbox is tem-
porarily halted in order to prevent the clutch
from malfunctioning - the car then loses
drive and is stationary until gearbox tem-
perature has cooled to an acceptable level.
For more possible display messages with their
respective proposals for solutions concerning
automatic transmission, see page 56.
A display text clears automatically after the
action has been carried out or after one press
on the indicator stalk READ button.
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DRIVe Start-Stop*
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General
Quieter and cleaner
Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Corpo-
ration's core values and it influences all of our
operations. This target-orientation has resulted
in the DRIVe vehicle series whose concept
consists of an interaction between several sep-
arate energy-saving functions, all with the
common purpose of reducing fuel consump-
tion, which in turn contributes to reduced
exhaust emissions.
Start/Stop
In addition to being equipped with a reliable
and fuel-efficient diesel engine, this car's
engine is equipped with a Start and Stop func-
tion which comes into action in the event of e.g.
stationary traffic queues or waiting at traffic
lights - see the detailed description on the next
page.
The engine's automatic restart sequence runs
so smoothly that it is hardly noticeable that the
engine has actually been switched off. The
experience is that the engine has been running
the whole time but with an extremely quiet and
low idling speed.
The Start/Stop function gives the driver the
opportunity for a more active environmentally
conscious driving style by means of being able
to disengage gear and letting the engine auto-
stop, whenever appropriate.
Smart charging
The car's kinetic energy is used during engine
braking by means of it being converted into
electricity and stored in the car's battery.
Adapted power steering
Another DRIVe function is that the power steer-
ing's energy take-off is adapted according to
requirements. By means of optimisation and
the introduction of an energy saving function
the energy take-off can be minimised on occa-
sions where power assistance (help in turning
the steering wheel) is not necessary.
Aerodynamics
The DRIVe concept also includes a lowered
chassis, front and rear spoilers with low wind
resistance, as well as specially developed
wheel rims
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.
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The range varies depending on the market.
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Function and operation
On/Off button and display text
AUTO START-
STOP ON
.
The Start/Stop system is activated automati-
cally when the engine is started with the key.
The driver is made aware of this function by
means of the On/Off button's green lamp being
illuminated.
NOTE
After starting with the key and each auto-
stop the car must first reach 5 km/h before
the automatic Start/Stop function is re-acti-
vated - following which certain conditions
must also be fulfilled, refer to these under
the heading "The engine does not auto-
stop".
All of the car's normal systems such as lighting,
radio, etc. work as normal even with an auto-
stopped engine, except that some equipment
may have its function temporarily reduced, e.g.
the climate control system's fan speed or
extremely high volume on the audio system.
Auto-stopping the engine
In order for the engine to stop automatically the
car must be stationary - however, the
Start/Stop function does accept slow rolling,
the equivalent to normal walking pace:
•
Set the gear lever in neutral position and
release the clutch pedal - the engine stops
automatically.
The display text
ENGINE IN
AUTO START
, and the but-
ton's illuminated green lamp,
reminds - and indicates - that
the engine has been auto-
stopped.
Auto-starting the engine
With the gear lever in neutral position:
•
Depress the clutch pedal - the engine
starts automatically.
or
•
Depress the accelerator pedal - the engine
starts automatically.
On a downhill gradient there is also the option
to start the engine automatically as follows:
•
Release the foot brake and allow the car to
move off - the engine starts automatically
when the speed exceeds normal walking
pace.
After starting the engine:
•
Engage a suitable gear and continue the
journey.
Gear indicator
An essential detail in connection with environ-
mental driving is to drive in the right gear and
to change gear in time.
The driver is assisted by an
indicator which notifies the
driver when it is most advan-
tageous to engage the next
higher or lower gear - GSI
(Gear Shift Indicator).
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Indication is made with an up or down arrow in
the combined instrument panel's lower dis-
play.
Deactivating the Start/Stop function
The information display shows here that the Start/
Stop function has been disengaged.
In certain situations, it may
advisable to temporarily
switch off the automatic
Start/Stop function - this is
carried out by pressing this
button once, at which point
the button's lamp goes out.
Disengaged Start/Stop function is indicated by
a message appearing on the information dis-
play for about 5 seconds.
The Start/Stop function is disengaged until it is
reactivated with the button or until the next
time the engine is started with the key.
Limitations
The engine does not auto-stop
Even if the Start/Stop function is activated, the
engine does not auto-stop if:
•
the driver has opened the seatbelt's
buckle.
•
the car has not stopped completely.
•
the car has been reversed and reverse gear
is disengaged.
•
the engine does not have normal operating
temperature.
•
outside temperature is below freezing
point or above approx. 30 °C.
•
the environment in the passenger com-
partment differs from the preset values -
indicated by the ventilation fan running at
a high speed.
•
the capacity of the battery is below the
minimum permissible level.
•
battery temperature is below freezing point
or above approx. 55 °C.
The engine auto-starts without driver
intervention
An auto-stopped engine may restart in some
cases without the driver having decided that
the journey should continue. In the following
cases the engine auto-starts even if the driver
has not depressed the clutch pedal in order to
engage a gear:
•
The driver's seatbelt buckle is opened.
•
Misting forms on the windows.
•
The outside temperature is below freezing
point or above approx. 30 °C.
•
There is a temporarily high current take-off
or battery capacity has dropped below the
lowest permissible level.
•
The car starts to roll - faster than the equiv-
alent normal walking pace.
•
Repeated pumping of the brake pedal.
WARNING
Do not open the bonnet when the engine
has stopped automatically - the engine may
suddenly start automatically. In order to
avoid starting automatically with raised
bonnet:
•
Engage a gear and apply the parking
brake.
The engine does not auto-start
In the following cases the engine does not
auto-start after having auto-stopped:
•
The driver's seatbelt buckle has been
opened - a display text prompts the driver
to start the engine normally.
•
A gear is engaged without declutching - a
display text prompts the driver to set the
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gear lever in neutral position in order to
enable auto-start.
Involuntary engine stop
In the event that a start-up fails and the engine
stops, proceed as follows:
1.
Depress the clutch pedal again - the engine
starts automatically after the gear lever has
been set in neutral position. Prior to this the
information display showed the text
PUT
GEAR IN NEUTRAL TO START
.
Text message
In combination with this indicator
lamp the Start/Stop function may
display text messages on the infor-
mation display for certain situa-
tions. A recommended action
should be performed for some of them. The
following table shows some examples.
Message
AUTO START-
STOP ON
Illuminates for
about 5 seconds
after Start/Stop has
been activated.
AUTO START-
STOP OFF
Illuminates for
about 5 seconds
after Start/Stop has
been switched off.
Message
TURN KEY TO
START
The engine will not
auto-start
A
- per-
form a normal start
using the key.
PUT GEAR IN
NEUTRAL TO
START
Set the gear lever in
neutral position
B
.
DEPRESS
CLUTCH PEDAL
TO START
The engine is ready
to auto-start - wait-
ing for declutching.
AUTO START-
STOP SERVICE
REQUIRED
Start/Stop function
disengaged. A work-
shop should be con-
tacted.
A
Occurs if the seatbelt is unbuckled after the engine has auto-
stopped, for example.
B
Occurs if a gear is engaged without declutching after the
engine has auto-stopped.
If a message does not go out after performing
an action a workshop should be contacted - an
authorised Volvo workshop is recommended,
which also applies in the event of the need for
any other form of technical assistance.
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Brake system
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Brake servo
If the car is rolling or is being towed with the
engine turned off, the brake pedal must be
depressed about 5 times harder than when the
engine is running. If the brake pedal is
depressed when the engine is started, you will
feel the pedal drop. This is normal and due to
the brake servo becoming active. This may be
more noticeable if the car has Emergency
Brake Assistance (EBA).
WARNING
The brake servo only works when the engine
is running.
NOTE
If braking with the engine switched off,
press the brake pedal sharply once, not
repeatedly.
Brake circuits
This symbol illuminates if a brake
circuit is not working.
If a fault should occur in one of the
circuits, it is still possible to brake
the car. The brake pedal will travel further and
may feel softer than normal. Harder pressure
on the pedal is needed to produce the normal
braking effect.
Dampness can affect braking
characteristics
Brake components become wet when the car
is driven in heavy rain, through pools of water
or when the car is washed. This may alter brake
pad friction characteristics so that there is a
delay before braking effect is noticed.
Press the brake pedal lightly from time to time
if driving for long stretches in rain or slushy
snow, as well as after setting off in very damp
or cold weather. This warms up the brake pads
and dries off any water. This precaution is also
recommended before parking the car for a long
period in such weather conditions.
If the brakes are used heavily
When driving in the Alps or other roads with
similar characteristics, the car's brakes are
heavily loaded even if the brake pedal is not
being depressed especially hard.
Because speed is often low, the brakes are not
cooled as effectively as when driving on flat
roads at higher speed.
So as not to overload the brakes, shift down
when driving downhill instead of using the foot
brake. Use the same gear driving downhill as
you would use driving uphill. This uses engine
braking more efficiently so the foot brake is
only required for brief periods.
Bear in mind that driving with a trailer puts an
additional load on the car's brakes.
Anti-lock braking system - ABS
The anti-lock braking system
(ABS) prevents the wheels from
locking up during braking.
This means the ability to steer is
maintained and it is easier to swerve to avoid a
hazard for example.
After the engine has been started, the ABS will
perform a brief self-test at a speed of
about 20 km/h. This can be felt and heard as
pulses in the brake pedal.
To get the most out of the ABS:
1.
Depress the brake pedal with full force.
Pulses will be felt.
2.
Steer the car in the direction of travel. Do
not release the pressure on the pedal.
Practice braking with the ABS system in a traf-
fic-free area and in different weather condi-
tions.
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Emergency Brake Assistance – EBA
For sudden braking, EBA (Emergency Brake
Assist) provides full-strength braking instanta-
neously. The EBA function senses when heavy
braking is underway by registering how quickly
the brake pedal is depressed.
Continue braking without easing off on the
brake pedal. The function disengages when
the pressure on the brake pedal eases.
This function is always active. It cannot be dis-
engaged.
WARNING
If the BRAKE and ABS warning symbols illu-
minate at the same time, there may be a
fault in the brake system. If the level in the
brake fluid reservoir is normal at this stage,
drive carefully to the nearest workshop and
have the brake system checked - an author-
ised Volvo workshop is recommended.
If the brake fluid is under the MIN level in the
brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further
before topping up the brake fluid.
The reason for the loss of brake fluid must
be investigated.
NOTE
When EBA is activated the brake pedal low-
ers slightly more than usual, depress (hold)
the brake pedal as long as necessary. If the
brake pedal is released then all braking
ceases.
Emergency brake lights and automatic
hazard warning flashers
Emergency brake lights are activated to alert
vehicles behind about sudden braking. The
function means that the brake light flashes
instead of - as in normal braking - shining with
a constant glow.
Emergency brake lights are activated at
speeds above 50 km/h if the ABS system is
working and/or in the event of sudden braking.
After the car's speed has been slowed below
10 km/h the brake light returns from flashing to
the normal constant glow - while at the same
time the hazard warning flashers are activated,
and they flash until the driver changes engine
speed with the accelerator pedal or they are
deactivated with their button, see page 72.
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General
The stability and traction control system, DSTC
(Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) helps
the driver to avoid skidding and improves the
car's traction.
A pulsing sound may be noticed during braking
or acceleration when the system is in action.
The car may accelerate slower than expected
when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
Active Yaw Control
The function limits the driving and brake force
of the wheels individually in order to stabilise
the car.
Spin Control
The function prevents the driving wheels from
spinning against the road surface during accel-
eration.
Traction control system
The function is active at low speed and trans-
fers power from the driving wheel that is spin-
ning to the one that is not.
Reduced operation
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Controls and information display.
Thumbwheel
1
RESET button
1
The stability system is activated automatically
each time the car is started.
System operation during skidding and accel-
eration can be partially deactivated. Operation
during skidding is then delayed and so allows
more skidding which provides greater freedom
for dynamic driving. Traction in deep snow or
sand is improved at the same time as acceler-
ation is no longer limited.
Operation
1.
Turn the thumbwheel until the DSTC menu
appears.
DSTC ON
means that the system function
is unchanged.
DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF
means that
system operation is reduced.
2.
Press and hold the RESET button until the
DSTC menu is changed.
The system remains reduced until the
driver reactivates it or until the engine is
switched off - after the engine is started the
next time DSTC is back in its normal mode
again.
WARNING
Suppressing system function may alter the
driving characteristics of the car.
NOTE
DSTC ON
is shown for several seconds on
the display each time the engine is started.
1
No function in cars without trip computer, fuel-driven parking heater as well as stability and traction control system.
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Messages on the information display
TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY
OFF
means that the system has been tempo-
rarily reduced due to excessive brake tempera-
ture.
–
The function is reactivated automatically
when the brakes have cooled.
ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED
system
disabled due to a fault.
–
Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the
engine.
> If the message remains when the engine
is restarted, drive to a workshop. An
authorised Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.
Symbols in the combined instrument
panel
DSTC system
Information
If the symbols
and
are displayed at the
same time:
•
Read the message on the information dis-
play.
If the symbol
appears alone then it may
appear as follows:
•
Flashing light means that the DSTC system
is now being activated.
•
Constant glow for 2 seconds means sys-
tem check when the engine is started.
•
Constant glow after starting the engine or
while driving means that there is a fault in
the DSTC system.
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Park Assist*
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General information on parking
assistance
Parking assistance front and rear.
Parking assistance is used as an aid to parking.
A signal indicates the distance to a detected
obstacle.
WARNING
Parking assistance does not relinquish the
driver's own responsibility during parking.
The sensors have blind spots where obsta-
cles cannot be detected. Be aware of chil-
dren or animals near the car.
Variants
Parking assistance is available in two variants:
•
Rear only.
•
Both front and rear.
Function
The frequency of the signal increases the
shorter the distance to an obstacle, in front of
or behind the car. If the volume of another
audio source from the audio system is high,
then this is automatically lowered.
The tone becomes constant at a distance of
about 30 cm. If there are obstacles within this
distance both behind and in front of the car, the
signal alternates between left and right-hand
speakers.
Rear parking assistance only
The system is automatically engaged when the
car is started.
Rear parking assistance is activated when
reverse gear is engaged and the message
Park
Assist
active
EXIT to deactivate
is shown on
the audio system's display.
If the system is switched off, the display shows
Park Assist
deactivated
ENTER to
activate
as soon as reverse gear is engaged.
To change the settings, see page 83.
The distance covered behind the car is
about 1.5 metres. The signal comes from the
rear loudspeakers.
Limitations
The system must be deactivated when revers-
ing with a trailer, or bike carrier on the towbar
or similar. Otherwise the trailer or bike carrier
would trigger the sensors.
NOTE
Rear parking assistance is deactivated
automatically when towing a trailer if a Volvo
genuine trailer cable is used.
Parking assistance both front and rear
Button for Off/On (button location depends on
other selected equipment).
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The system is automatically engaged when the
car is started and the switch's On/Off lamp is
illuminated. If parking assistance is switched
off with the button, the lamp goes out.
Front
Front parking assistance is active at speeds
below 15 km/h. The system is deactivated at
higher speeds. When the speed is below
10 km/h the system is reactivated.
The distance covered to the front of the car is
about 0.8 metres. The signal for obstacles in
front comes from the front loudspeakers.
Limitations
Front parking assistance cannot be combined
with extra lights because the sensors are affec-
ted by the extra lights.
Rear
Rear parking assistance is activated when
reverse gear is engaged.
The distance covered to the rear of the car is
about 1.5 metres. The signal for obstacles
behind comes from the rear loudspeakers.
Limitations
See the previous section Rear parking assis-
tance only.
Fault indicator
If the information symbol illumi-
nates with constant glow and the
display shows
PARK ASSIST
SERVICE REQUIRED
then park-
ing assistance is disengaged. For
attention, contact a workshop - an authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended.
IMPORTANT
In certain conditions the parking assistance
system may produce incorrect warning sig-
nals that are caused by external sound
sources that emit the same ultrasonic fre-
quencies that the system works with.
Examples of such sources include horns,
wet tyres on asphalt, pneumatic brakes and
exhaust noises from motorcycles etc.
Cleaning the sensors
Parking assistance sensors.
The sensors must be cleaned regularly to
ensure that they work properly. Clean them
with water and car shampoo.
NOTE
Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors may
cause incorrect warning signals.
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General
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Rearview mirror with BLIS system.
BLIS camera
Indicator lamp
BLIS symbol
WARNING
The system is a supplement to, not a
replacement for, a safe driving style and use
of the rearview mirrors. It can never replace
the driver's attention and responsibility. The
responsibility for changing lanes safely
always rests with the driver.
BLIS is an information system that under cer-
tain conditions can help to draw the driver's
attention to vehicles moving in the same direc-
tion in the so-called "blind spot".
The system is designed to work most effec-
tively when driving in dense traffic on multi-lane
highways.
BLIS is based on camera technology. The cam-
eras (1) are located under the door mirrors.
When a camera has detected a vehicle inside
the blind spot zone the indicator lamp (2) illu-
minates with a constant glow.
NOTE
The lamp illuminates on the side of the car
where the system has detected the vehicle.
If the car is overtaken on both sides at the
same time then both lamps illuminate.
BLIS advises the driver with a message if a fault
arises in the system. If for example the sys-
tem's cameras are obscured then the BLIS
indicator lamp flashes and a message is shown
in the information display. In such cases, check
and clean the lenses. If necessary, the system
can be switched off temporarily by pressing the
BLIS button see page 172.
Blind spots
A = approx. 3.0 m, B = approx. 9.5 m.
When BLIS operates
The system operates when the car is driven at
a speed above 10 km/h.
Overtaking
The system is designed to react if you overtake
another vehicle at a speed of up to 10 km/h
faster than the other vehicle.
The system is designed to react if you are over-
taken by a vehicle travelling up to 70 km/h
faster than your vehicle.
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WARNING
BLIS does not work in sharp bends.
BLIS does not work when the car is revers-
ing.
A wide trailer coupled to the car can conceal
other vehicles in adjacent lanes. It can pre-
vent the vehicle in the screened area from
being detected by BLIS.
Daylight and darkness
In daylight the system reacts to the shape of
the surrounding vehicles. The system is
designed to detect motor vehicles such as
cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles.
In darkness the system reacts to the head-
lamps of surrounding vehicles. Vehicles with
headlamps that are switched off are not
detected by the system. This means for exam-
ple that the system does not react to a trailer
without headlamps which is towed behind a
car or truck.
WARNING
The system does not react to cyclists or
moped riders.
The BLIS cameras have limitations similar to
those of the human eye, i.e. they do not see
as well in e.g. heavy snowfall, strong
oncoming light or thick fog.
Activate/deactivate
Button for Off/On (button location depends on
other selected equipment).
BLIS is activated when the engine is started.
The indicator lamps in the door panels flash
three times when BLIS is activated.
The system can be deactivated/activated by
pressing the BLIS button.
When BLIS is deactivated the light in the button
goes out and a text message is shown on the
instrument panel display.
When BLIS is activated the light in the button
illuminates, a new text message is shown on
the display and the indicator lamps in the door
panels flash three times. Press the READ but-
ton to clear the text message. For more infor-
mation on messages, see page 56.
BLIS system message
Text on the dis-
play
Specification
BLIS ON
The BLIS system is
activated.
BLIS REDUCED
FUNCTION
Reduced function in
data transmission
between the BLIS
system's camera
and the car's electri-
cal system.
The camera resets
itself when the data
transmission
between the BLIS
system's camera
and the car's electri-
cal system returns to
normal.
BLIS CAMERA
BLOCKED
One or both cam-
eras blocked - clean
the lenses.
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Text on the dis-
play
Specification
BLIS SERVICE
REQUIRED
Blind spot syst. dis-
engaged - contact a
workshop.
BLIS OFF
The BLIS system is
deactivated.
IMPORTANT
Repair of the BLIS system components
must only be performed by a workshop - an
authorised Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.
Cleaning
In order to work most effectively the BLIS cam-
era lenses must be clean. The lenses can be
cleaned with a soft cloth or damp sponge.
Clean the lenses carefully so that they are not
scratched.
IMPORTANT
The lenses are electrically heated to melt ice
or snow. If necessary, brush snow away
from the lenses.
Limitations
In some situations the BLIS indicator lamp may
illuminate despite there being no other vehicle
within the blind spot.
NOTE
If the BLIS indicator lamp illuminates on iso-
lated occasions despite there being no
other vehicle within the blind spot then this
does not mean that a fault has arisen in the
system.
In the event of a fault in the BLIS system the
display shows the text
BLIS SERVICE
REQUIRED
.
Here are several examples of situations where
the BLIS indicator lamp may illuminate even if
there is no other vehicle within the blind spot.
Reflection from shiny wet road surface.
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Own shadow on large, light, smooth surface, e.g.
noise barrier or concrete road surface.
Low sun in the camera.
06 Starting and driving
Towing and recovery
06
174
Start assistance
Use a donor battery if the battery is discharged
and the engine does not start. Do not tow the
car to bump start the engine, see page 177.
IMPORTANT
Bump starting the car can damage the cat-
alytic converter.
Towing
Find out the statutory maximum speed limit for
towing before towing begins.
1.
Turn the remote control key to position II
and unlock the steering lock so that the car
can be steered, see page 151.
2.
The key must remain in the ignition switch
while the car is being towed.
3.
Keep the towline taut when the towing
vehicle reduces speed by holding your foot
gently pressed on the brake pedal -
thereby avoiding unnecessary jerking.
4.
Be prepared to brake to stop.
WARNING
•
The steering lock must be unlocked
before towing - the lock stays in the
position it was in when the voltage was
disconnected.
•
The remote control key must be in key
position II - in position I all airbags are
deactivated.
•
Never remove the key from the ignition
switch when the car is being towed.
NOTE
If the car is de-energised then the steering
lock must be unlocked using a donor bat-
tery before towing can be started.
WARNING
The brake servo and power steering do not
work when the engine is switched off. The
brake pedal must be pressed about five
times harder than normal, and the steering
will be considerably heavier than normal.
Manual gearbox
Prior to towing:
–
Move gear lever into neutral and release
the parking brake.
Automatic gearbox Geartronic
Prior to towing:
–
Move the gear selector to position N and
release the parking brake.
IMPORTANT
Note that the car must always be towed with
the wheels rolling forward.
•
Cars with automatic gearbox must not
be towed at speeds above 80 km/h or
further than 80 km.
Automatic gearbox Powershift
The model with Powershift transmission
should not be towed as it is dependent on the
engine running in order to receive sufficient
lubrication. If towing still has to take place, the
route must be as short as possible and then
with very low speed.
In the event of uncertainty as to whether or not
the car is equipped with Powershift transmis-
sion, this can be verified by checking the des-
ignation on the decal number (5) under the
bonnet - see page 280. The designation
"MPS6" means that it is Powershift transmis-
sion - otherwise it is Geartronic transmission.
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