Volkswagen Jetta GLI (2014 year). Instruction — part 13
NOTICE
Always make sure that the pedals are able to move freely and that nothing can interfere with
them. If a brake circuit fails, more brake pedal travel will be needed to bring the vehicle to a
stop. The brake pedal must be pressed farther and harder than normal.
Manual transmission: Gearshift lever
Fig. 118 Gearshift pattern of a 6-speed manual transmission.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
The positions of the individual gears are shown on the gearshift lever
⇒
fig. 118
.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way and hold.
Move the gearshift lever into the desired position
⇒
.
Release the clutch pedal to engage the gear.
The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to start the engine.
Shifting into reverse
Only shift to the reverse gear when the vehicle is not moving.
Depress the clutch pedal fully and hold
⇒
.
Move the gearshift lever to neutral and press down.
Move the shift lever to the left and then push forward into the reverse gear position
(R)
.
Release the clutch pedal to engage the gear.
Downshifting
You should always downshift gear by gear when driving, meaning always into the next lowest gear. Do
not downshift when the engine rpm (revolutions per minute) is too high
⇒
. At fast speeds or high
engine rpm, skipping over one or more gears when downshifting can cause damage to the clutch and
transmission, even if a gear is not engaged
⇒
.
WARNING
Downshifting to a lower gear incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle control and can cause
accidents and serious personal injuries.
WARNING
When the engine is running and a gear is engaged, the vehicle will start to move as soon as
the clutch pedal is released, even when the parking brake is applied. This also applies when
the parking brake is engaged.
Never shift into reverse when the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
Shifting down to a gear that is too low when driving at fast speeds or high engine rpm can
cause extensive damage to the clutch and transmission. That is true even if the clutch pedal is
pressed so that the clutch is not engaged.
NOTICE
To help prevent damage and premature wear:
Do not rest your hand on the gearshift lever while driving. Over time, the pressure will
cause premature wear in the transmission.
Make sure that the vehicle has come to a complete stop before shifting into reverse.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way when changing gears.
Do not hold the vehicle on a hill using engine power with the clutch pedal partially engaged
and the engine running.
Automatic transmission: Selector lever
Fig. 119 Side view: Automatic transmission selector lever with shift lever release button (arrow).
Fig. 120 Automatic transmission selector lever with shift lever release button (arrow).
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Automatic transmission vehicles have an Automatic Shift Lock (ASL). With ASL, you must depress the
brake pedal and hold it down while pressing the release button on the selector lever handle in the
direction of the arrow
⇒
fig. 119
or
⇒
fig. 120
in order to move the selector lever out of Park (P) and
into a drive gear. When the selector lever is in Neutral (N), you also have to depress the brake pedal
before you can move the selector lever to Drive (D), Sport Drive (S), or Reverse (R).
If the ignition is switched on, either the current selector lever setting or the current gear is shown in the
instrument cluster display.
Selector
lever
position
Designation
Meaning
⇒
P
Park
The drive wheels are mechanically locked.
Select only when the vehicle is not moving. To change the
selector lever position, switch on the ignition (if it is off) and then
press the selector lever release button while holding down the
brake pedal.
R
Reverse
The reverse gear is engaged.
Shift into Reverse only when the vehicle is not moving.
N
Neutral
Transmission is in Neutral position. No power is transmitted to
the wheels and no engine braking is available.
D
Drive (standard
driving position)
All forward gears shift up and down automatically. The
transmission shifts as needed depending on engine load,
individual driving style, and vehicle speed.
S
Sport Drive (sport
driving position)
All forward gears automatically upshift later and downshift
earlier than in the D (Drive) position, to take full advantage of
the engine's power reserves. The transmission shifts as needed
depending on engine load, individual driving style, and vehicle
speed.
Automatic Shift Lock (ASL)
The Automatic Shift Lock (ASL) in Park (P) and Neutral (N) prevents drive positions from being
engaged inadvertently, which would cause the vehicle to move.
To release the ASL, depress and hold the brake pedal with the ignition switched on. Press the release
button on the selector lever at the same time.
The ASL is not engaged if the selector lever is moved quickly through Neutral (N) (e.g., when shifting
from Reverse (R) to Drive (D)). This makes it possible to “rock” the vehicle backwards and forwards if
it is stuck in snow or mud. The ASL engages automatically if the brake pedal is not depressed and the
lever is in Neutral (N) for more than about 1 second and the vehicle is traveling no faster than about
3 mph (5 km/h).
In rare cases, the ASL may not engage on vehicles with DSG
®
Direct Shift Gearbox. If this happens,
power to the drive wheels will be interrupted to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. The
green indicator light
k
will blink and a text message will be displayed. To engage the Automatic Shift
Lock (ASL):
Depress and then release the brake pedal. Try to engage the ASL again.
WARNING
Moving the selector lever to the wrong position can cause loss of vehicle control, a collision,
and serious personal injury.
Never accelerate when moving the selector lever.
When the engine is running and a drive position is engaged, the vehicle will start to move
as soon as the brake pedal is released.
Never shift into Reverse or Park when the vehicle is moving.
WARNING
Unintended vehicle movement can cause serious personal injury.
Never get out of the driver's seat while the engine is running, especially when the
transmission is in a drive gear. If you must leave your vehicle while the engine is running,
always set the parking brake and shift the transmission into Park (P).
Never leave the vehicle in Neutral (N). It will roll down hills, whether the engine is running
or not.
When the engine is running and a drive gear - Drive (D), Sport Drive (S), or Reverse (R) -
has been selected, press and hold the brake pedal to keep the vehicle from moving. The
vehicle may “creep” and move forward or backward even if the engine is idling slowly.
Never shift into Reverse (R) or Park (P) when the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
Even though the transmission is in Park (P), the vehicle may move a couple of inches (a few
centimeters) forwards or backwards if you take your foot off the brake pedal after stopping the
vehicle without first setting the parking brake.
If the selector lever is moved into Neutral (N) by mistake when the vehicle is moving, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal. Wait until the engine speed has dropped to idle speed before moving
the selector lever into a drive gear.
Leaving the selector lever for a long period of time in any position other than Park (P) when the
ignition is switched off can drain the vehicle battery.
Shifting with Tiptronic
®
Fig. 121 Selector lever in Tiptronic position.
Fig. 122 Steering wheel with optional Tiptronic shift paddles.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Tiptronic lets you upshift and downshift manually with the automatic transmission. When Tiptronic
mode is used, the transmission stays in the current gear and does not upshift or downshift
automatically unless the transmission senses a situation where upshifting or downshifting is necessary
to keep the engine from over- or under-revving.
Using Tiptronic with the selector lever
Push the selector lever sideways to the right from Drive (D) position into the Tiptronic position
⇒
in Automatic transmission: Selector lever
Briefly push the selector lever forward
(+)
to upshift into a higher gear or backward
(–)
to downshift
into a lower gear
⇒
fig. 121
.
Using Tiptronic with the shift paddles behind the steering wheel (if equipped)
The paddles
⇒
fig. 122
(arrows) work when the selector lever is in the Tiptronic position or when
the selector lever is in Drive (D) or Sport Drive (S). You do not have to move the selector lever over to
the right into the Tiptronic position.
To upshift, pull the paddle on the right +
OFF
toward you.
To downshift, pull the paddle on the left – toward you.
To switch off Tiptronic mode, pull the paddle on the right +
OFF
toward you and hold it there for
about 1 second.
Tiptronic will switch off automatically if the shift paddles have not been used for a while and the
selector lever is not in the Tiptronic position.
NOTICE
During acceleration, the transmission will shift automatically into the next higher gear
before reaching maximum engine speed (rpm).
If you use Tiptronic to shift into a lower gear, the transmission will downshift only when
doing so will not over-rev the engine.
Driving with automatic transmission
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
All forward gears shift up and down automatically.
Driving on hills
The steeper the grade, the lower the gear that must be selected. Lower gears increase the braking
effect of the engine. Never coast downhill in Neutral (N).
Reduce speed.
Switch to Tiptronic mode by moving the selector lever from Drive (D) to the right into the Tiptronic
position, Shifting with Tiptronic®.
Downshift by pulling the selector lever back briefly (-).
OR: Downshift using the paddles on the steering wheel, Shifting with Tiptronic®.
If you stop and start up again when going uphill, you should use Hill Hold, Starting assistance systems
as long as the engine is running.
Vehicles without Hill Hold: If you stop on a hill with the vehicle in gear, you must depress the brake
pedal or engage the parking brake to keep the vehicle from rolling. Do not release the brake pedal or
the parking brake until the vehicle has started to move forward
⇒
.
Kick-down acceleration
The kick-down feature permits maximum acceleration when the selector lever is in the Drive (D), Sport
Drive (S) or Tiptronic mode.
If you push the accelerator all the way down, the vehicle will automatically downshift, depending on
vehicle speed and engine speed (rpm). This feature lets you take advantage of the full acceleration
capacity of the vehicle
⇒
.
With kick-down actuated, the transmission will stay in the current gear longer and not upshift until the
engine reaches maximum rpm.
Launch control program
The launch control program lets you take advantage of maximum acceleration from a standstill.
Switch off Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
⇒ page 265, Braking and parking.
Depress and hold the brake pedal with your left foot.
Move the selector lever into Sport Drive (S) or Tiptronic position.
With your right foot, depress the accelerator pedal until the engine reaches about 3200 rpm.
Remove your left foot from the brake
⇒
. The vehicle will accelerate from a stop at the
maximum rate.
Once you have accelerated, switch ASR back on again!
WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of traction, especially on slippery roads,
resulting in a loss of vehicle control, collisions, and serious personal injury.
Only use the kick-down feature, Launch Control Program, or fast acceleration if visibility,
weather, road, and traffic conditions permit and other drivers will not be endangered by your
driving and the vehicle's acceleration.
Always adapt your driving to the traffic flow.
Note that the drive wheels can spin and the vehicle can swerve when ASR is switched off,
especially when the road is slippery.
Once you have accelerated, switch ASR back on again.
NOTICE
When stopping on hills with the transmission in a drive gear, do not use the accelerator to
help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards. This can cause the automatic transmission to
overheat and be damaged.
Never let the vehicle coast or roll down a hill in Neutral (N), especially when the engine is
not running. The transmission will not be lubricated and will be damaged.
Automatic transmission malfunction
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Emergency shift program
If all selector lever position indicators in the instrument cluster display are highlighted against a bright
background, there is a system malfunction. The automatic transmission and the DSG automatic
transmission will then operate in the emergency shift program. The emergency shift program lets you
drive the vehicle, but at a reduced speed and without being able to use all of the forward gears.
In some cases, vehicles with a DSG
®
Direct Shift Gearbox automatic transmission may not be able to
shift into reverse. It is then impossible to drive the vehicle backwards.
In any event, have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Overheating of Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG
®
) automatic transmission
The DSG
®
automatic transmission may overheat, for example, due to frequent starts, extended
“creeping,” or stop-and-go traffic. Overheating is indicated by the warning light
Á
and, if applicable, by
a text message in the instrument cluster. An additional warning chime may sound. Stop and let the
transmission cool down
⇒
.
The vehicle does not move forward or in reverse even though a drive position is selected
with the selector lever
If the vehicle does not move in the desired direction, the system may not have engaged the drive
position correctly. Press the brake pedal and select the drive position again.
If the vehicle still does not move in the desired direction, there is a system malfunction. See your
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance to have the
system checked.
NOTICE
As soon as you get any of these warnings about transmission overheating, you must either
park the vehicle in a safe place or drive faster than 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the text message and acoustic warning repeat themselves every 10 seconds or so, you
must park the vehicle in a safe place as soon as you can safely do so and stop the engine. Let
the transmission cool down.
To help prevent damage to the transmission, do not drive the vehicle again until the
acoustic warning has stopped. As long as the engine is overheated, avoid stop and start
driving and avoid low speeds (“walking pace”).
Gear recommendation
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Your vehicle may be equipped with a gear recommendation feature. The gear recommendation
displays a gear in the instrument cluster display that can help reduce fuel consumption.
Display
Meaning
The selected gear is optimal.
Recommendation to shift into a higher gear.
Recommendation to shift into a lower gear.
For vehicles with a manual transmission: The recommended gear number is displayed and an arrow
recommends upshifting or downshifting into the displayed gear.
For vehicles with an automatic transmission: If the selector lever is in the Tiptronic position, the
current gear number is displayed and an arrow recommends upshifting or downshifting, Shifting with
Tiptronic®.
WARNING
The gear recommendation is only intended to assist the driver to select a gear for optimum
fuel economy. The gear recommendation cannot take road and traffic conditions into
account.
The driver is responsible for selecting the correct gear for the current driving conditions,
such as when passing, when driving on hills or when towing a trailer.
Selecting the optimal gear helps to reduce fuel consumption.
The gear recommendation display turns off if you depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or move the selector lever out of the Tiptronic position (automatic transmission).
Steering
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Warning and indicator lights
Steering system information
The power steering system is not hydraulic, it is electro-mechanical. In both cases, the power steering
works only when the engine is running.
The hydraulic power steering system uses hydraulic lines, hydraulic oil, a pump, a filter, and other
parts to maintain a constant oil pressure in the hydraulic system.
The electro-mechanical power steering system automatically adjusts to driving speed, steering torque,
and the steering angle of the wheels. It delivers extra steering force only when you are actually turning
the wheels. The electro-mechanical power steering works only when the engine is running.
More information:
Starting and stopping the engine
Vehicle battery
Towing
WARNING
Turning the steering wheel is very hard when the power steering system is not working. This
makes it harder to steer and control the vehicle.
Power steering works only when the engine is running.
Never let the vehicle coast with the engine switched off.
Never remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a
stop. The steering wheel will lock and you will be unable to control the vehicle.
Warning and indicator lights
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Lights
up
Possible cause
Proper response
Power steering malfunction.
Stop!
Have the power steering system checked
immediately by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
Lights
up
Possible cause
Proper response
Power steering assist is reduced.
Stop, restart the engine, and drive a short
distance. If the yellow warning light does not
come on again, you do not need to have the
steering system checked.
Otherwise, have the steering checked
immediately by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
Vehicle battery was disconnected and
has been reconnected.
Drive a short distance at about 10–12 mph
(15–20 km/h).
Flashes
Possible cause
Proper response
Electronic steering column lock
malfunction.
Stop!
The ignition cannot be switched on. The
vehicle must not be towed! Get professional
assistance.
Steering system stiff.
Turn the steering wheel back and forth.
Steering column not locked/unlocked.
Switch the ignition off and then switch it on
again. Heed any messages shown in the
instrument cluster display, if applicable.
On vehicles with Keyless Access, press the
starter button briefly twice in a row without
depressing the brake or clutch pedal.
Do not drive any farther if the steering
column remains locked after you switch on
the ignition. Contact your authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Steering system information
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
To help make it more difficult to steal your vehicle, you should always make sure the steering column
is locked before leaving the vehicle.
Electronic steering column lock
Vehicles with Keyless Access: The steering column is locked if the driver door is opened with the
ignition switched off. The vehicle must be standing still and the transmission must be in Park (P) on an
automatic transmission vehicle.
If the driver door is opened before the ignition is switched off, the electronic steering column lock is
activated only after the vehicle has been locked with the vehicle key or via the sensor in the door
handle.
Mechanical steering column lock
Vehicles without Keyless Access: The steering column is locked if the vehicle is stationary and the
vehicle key is removed from the ignition switch.
Engaging the steering column
lock
Disengaging the steering column
lock
Parking the vehicle
Turn the steering wheel slightly to
take pressure off the steering
column lock.
Remove the vehicle key.
Insert the vehicle key into the
ignition switch.
Turn the steering wheel slightly until
you hear the steering column lock
engage.
Hold the steering wheel in this
position and turn the ignition switch.
Power steering
Power steering automatically adjusts to driving speed, steering torque, and the steering angle of the
wheels. Power steering works only when the engine is running.
If power steering is reduced or lost completely, it will be much harder to steer and control the vehicle.
Counter-steering assistance
Counter-steering assistance is part of Electronic Stability Control (ESC). This feature makes it easier
for the driver to control the vehicle in difficult situations. For example, if you have to brake hard on a
surface that provides uneven traction, the vehicle could pull to the right or left. ESC detects this
situation and helps the driver counter-steer with additional steering power
⇒
.
WARNING
The counter-steering assistance in ESC can do no more than help the driver steer in difficult
situations. The driver must still control the vehicle. The vehicle does not steer by itself with
this feature!
NOTICE
If the ignition is off, the steering column lock will engage and the vehicle cannot be steered.
For this reason, you must leave the ignition on when going through an automatic car wash, for
example, so that the wheels will still steer.
Braking and parking
Introduction
In this section you’ll find information about:
Warning and indicator lights
Parking brake
Parking
About the brakes
Braking assistance systems
Switching Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) on and off
Brake fluid
The braking assistance systems are the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist System
(BAS), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) and Electronic Stability Control
(ESC).
More information:
Trailer towing
Tires and wheels
Starting assistance systems
Parts, accessories, repairs and modifications
WARNING
Driving with bad brakes or worn brake pads can cause a collision and serious personal
injury.
If the brake pads are worn or you notice changes in the way the vehicle brakes,
immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility to have the brake pads checked and, if necessary, replaced.
WARNING
Parking improperly can cause serious personal injury.
Never remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving or rolling to a
stop. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer or control the vehicle.
Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or catalytic converter could ignite
flammable materials, such as brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.
Always apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle.
Improper use of the parking brake can seriously injure you and your passengers.
Never use the parking brake to slow down the vehicle when it is moving, except in an
emergency. The stopping distance is much longer because only the rear wheels are braked.
Always use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.
Never activate the throttle manually from the engine compartment when the engine is
running and the automatic transmission is in gear. The vehicle will start to move as soon as
the engine speed increases even if the parking brake is on.
Never leave children or anyone who cannot help themselves behind in the vehicle. They
could release the parking brake and move the gear selector lever or gear shift, which could
cause the vehicle to start moving. This can lead to a crash and serious personal injuries.
Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. The engine can be started and
vehicle systems such as the power windows can be operated, leading to serious personal
injury.
Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves in the
vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control vehicle key, trapping passengers in
the vehicle in an emergency. For example, depending on the time of year, people trapped in
the vehicle can be exposed to very high or very low temperatures.
Heat buildup in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle can result in
temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than the outside temperatures, particularly
in summer. Temperatures can quickly reach levels that can cause unconsciousness and
death, particularly to small children.
NOTICE
Always be careful when you park in areas with parking barriers or high curbs. These vary in
height and could damage your bumper and related parts if the front of your vehicle hits a
barrier or curb that is too high while you are getting into or out of a parking spot. To help
prevent damage, stop before the tires of your vehicle touch a parking barrier or curb.
Always be careful when you enter a driveway or drive up or down steep ramps or over
curbs or other obstacles. Parts of the vehicle close to the ground may be damaged (such as
bumper covers, spoilers, and parts of the engine, suspension, and exhaust systems).
Warning and indicator lights
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Lights
up
Possible cause or meaning
⇒
Proper response
Parking brake engaged.
PARK
Lights
up
Possible cause or meaning
⇒
Proper response
Brake system malfunction.
²
Stop!
Get professional assistance immediately
Brake fluid level too low.
²
Stop!
Check brake fluid level
Together with ABS indicator light
or
ABS failure.
See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The vehicle brakes will work without ABS.
ESC switched off by the system.
Switch ignition off and on again. You may
have to drive a short distance.
ESC malfunction.
See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Together with ABS indicator light
or
:
ABS malfunction.
See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The vehicle brakes will work without ABS.
Vehicle battery has been reconnected.
Drive a short distance at a speed of 10–
12 mph (15–20 km/h). If the indicator light
stays on, see an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility
ASR manually deactivated (vehicles with
ASR off button).
Switch on ASR ASR automatically turns on
when you turn the ignition off and back on
again.
Together with ESC indicator light
or
:
ABS malfunction.
See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The vehicle brakes will work without ABS.
Together with warning light
or
:
ABS failure.
Brake pedal not depressed.
Depress the brake pedal to select a gear or
drive position.
Flashes
Possible cause
Proper response
ESC or ASR is operating.
Take foot off accelerator pedal. Adapt driving
to road conditions.
The release button in the selector lever is
not engaged.
Engage the Automatic Shift Lock (ASL)
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function
check. They go out after a few seconds.
WARNING
Failure to heed warning lights and instrument cluster text messages can cause the vehicle to
break down in traffic and result in a collision and serious personal injury.
Never ignore warning lights or text WARNINGS.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
WARNING
Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision and serious personal injury.
If the brake warning light
BRAKE
or
h
does not go out, or comes on when driving, either the
brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low or there is a fault in the brake system. Stop the
vehicle as soon as you can do so safely and get expert assistance
⇒ page 275, Brake fluid.
If the brake warning light
BRAKE
or
h
comes on at the same time as the ABS warning
light
ABS
or
j
, the ABS may not be working properly. This could cause the rear wheels to lock
up relatively quickly during braking. Rear wheel brake lock-up can cause loss of vehicle
control.
If you believe the vehicle is safe to drive, drive slowly and very carefully to the nearest
authorized Volkswagen dealer, authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or other qualified
workshop and have the brake system inspected. Avoid sudden hard braking and steering.
If the ABS indicator light
ABS
or
j
does not go out, or if it comes on while driving, the ABS
system is not working properly. The vehicle can then be stopped only with the standard
brakes (without ABS). You will not have the protection ABS provides. Contact your
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility as soon as
possible.
If the brake pads are worn or you notice changes in the way the vehicle brakes,
immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility to have the brake pads checked and, if necessary, replaced.
NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Parking brake
Fig. 123 Between the front seats: Parking brake.
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Setting the parking brake
Pull the parking brake lever up firmly.
When the ignition is on, the indicator light
g
or
PARK
appears in the instrument cluster display to
show that the parking brake is engaged, Warning and indicator lights.
Releasing the parking brake
Pull the lever up slightly and press the release button
⇒
fig. 123
(arrow).
While holding the release button down, move the lever all the way down.
WARNING
Improper use of the parking brake can cause accidents and severe injuries.
Never use the parking brake to slow down the vehicle when it is moving, except in an
emergency. Braking distance is much longer, since only the rear wheels are braked. Always
use the foot brake.
Never drive with the parking brake partially engaged. This can cause the brake to overheat
and negatively affect the brake system. It will also cause the rear brake pads to wear
prematurely.
Never activate the throttle manually from the engine compartment when the engine is
running and the automatic transmission is in gear. The vehicle will start to move even if the
parking brake is engaged.
NOTICE
Even though the transmission is in Park (P), the vehicle may move a couple of inches (a few
centimeters) forwards or backwards if you take your foot off the brake pedal after stopping the
vehicle without first firmly setting the parking brake.
A warning signal sounds if you drive faster than about 4 mph (6 km/h) with the parking brake
engaged.
Parking
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Please note legal regulations when stopping and parking your vehicle.
Parking the vehicle
Please perform these steps only in the order listed.
Stop the vehicle on a suitable surface
⇒
.
Hold the brake pedal down until the engine is switched off.
Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving, Parking brake.
For automatic transmissions: Shift the transmission into Park (P).
Switch off the engine and then take your foot off the brake.
Remove the vehicle key from the ignition.
If necessary, turn the steering wheel slightly to engage the steering column lock.
Shift manual transmission into 1st gear (on level ground or if pointed uphill) or reverse (if pointed
downhill) and let the clutch out.
Make sure all passengers and especially children leave the vehicle.
Take all vehicle keys with you when leaving your vehicle.
Lock the vehicle.
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