Get Driving and operating Guide for Vauxhall Mokka SUV 2020

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Driving and operating

Drive systems ............................ 146

All-wheel drive ......................... 146

Brakes ........................................ 147

Antilock brake system ............. 147

Parking brake .......................... 147

Brake assist ............................. 148

Hill start assist ......................... 148

Ride control systems ................. 148

Traction Control system .......... 148

Electronic Stability Control ...... 149

Descent control system ........... 150

Driver assistance systems ......... 151

Cruise control .......................... 151

Speed limiter ........................... 153

Forward collision alert ............. 154

Following distance indication ... 156

Parking assist .......................... 157

Rear view camera ................... 159

Traffic sign assistant ................ 160

Lane departure warning .......... 164

Trailer hitch ................................ 172

General information ................. 172

Driving characteristics and

towing tips .............................. 172

Trailer towing ........................... 172

Towing equipment ................... 173

Driving and

operating

Driving hints ............................... 133

Control of the vehicle ............... 133

Steering ................................... 133

Starting and operating ............... 133

New vehicle running-in ............ 133

Ignition switch positions ........... 134

Power button ........................... 134

Retained power off .................. 135

Starting the engine .................. 136

Overrun cut-off ........................ 137

Stop-start system .................... 137

Parking .................................... 139

Engine exhaust .......................... 140

Diesel particle filter .................. 141

Catalytic converter ................... 141

Fuel ............................................ 165

Fuel for petrol engines ............. 165

Fuel for diesel engines ............ 165

Fuel for liquid gas operation .... 166

Refuelling ................................ 168

Fuel consumption - CO₂-

Automatic transmission .............. 142

Transmission display ............... 142

Selector lever .......................... 142

Manual mode ........................... 143

Electronic driving programmes 144

Fault ........................................ 144

Interruption of power supply .... 144

Emissions .............................. 171

Manual transmission .................. 145

Driving and operating

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Steering

Driving hints

Control of the vehicle

Never coast with engine not

running (except during Autostop)

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,

but there will be a controlled reduction

in power steering assist and vehicle

speed is reduced.

Starting and operating

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.

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 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 and the cleaning process of

the diesel particle filter may take

place more often. Autostop may be

inhibited to allow for charging the

battery.

A vehicle message will be displayed

in the Info-Display.

Caution

Vehicles equipped with hydraulic

power steering:

If the steering wheel is turned until

it reaches the end of its travel, and

is held in that position for more

than 10 seconds, damage may

occur to the power steering

system and there may be loss of

power steering assist.

Stop-start system 3 137.

Pedals

To ensure the pedal travel is

uninhibited, there must be no mats in

the area of the pedals.

Diesel particle filter 3 141.

Use only floor mats, which fit properly

and are fixed by the retainers on the

driver side.

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Accessory power mode

Steering wheel lock

Remove key from ignition switch and

turn steering wheel until it engages.

Ignition switch positions

Press Engine Start/Stop once without

operating clutch or brake pedal. The

yellow LED in the button illuminates.

Steering wheel lock is released and

some electrical functions are

operable, ignition is off.

9 Danger

Never remove the key from

ignition switch during driving as

this will cause steering wheel lock.

Ignition on power mode

Press and hold Engine Start/Stop for

six seconds without operating clutch

or brake pedal. The green LED in the

button illuminates, diesel engine is

preheating. Control indicators

illuminate and most electrical

functions are operable.

Power button

0 : ignition off: Some functions

remain active until key is

Engine start

removed or driver's door is

opened, provided the ignition was

on previously

Operate clutch pedal (manual

transmission) or brake pedal

(automatic transmission) and press

Engine Start/Stop once more.

Release button after starting

procedure begins.

1 : accessory power mode: Steering

wheel lock released, some

electrical functions are operable,

ignition is off

Ignition off

2 : ignition on power mode: Ignition

is on, diesel engine is preheating.

Control indicators illuminate and

most electrical functions are

operable

3 : engine start: Release key after

starting procedure begins

Press Engine 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.

Electronic key must be inside the

vehicle.

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Emergency shut off during driving

Press Engine Start/Stop for longer

than two seconds or press twice

briefly within five seconds 3 136.

area in longitudinal direction flat

with buttons upside as shown in

the illustration.

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,

the Driver Information Centre may

display No Remote Detected or

Replace Battery in Remote Key when

you try to start the vehicle.

2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N

(Neutral), depress the brake

pedal and press

Steering wheel lock

The steering wheel lock activates

automatically when:

Engine Start/Stop.

Replace the transmitter battery as

soon as possible.

●

The vehicle is stationary.

The ignition has been switched

off.

Retained power off

●

The driver's door is opened.

The following electronic systems can

work up to ten minutes after the

engine is turned off

To release steering wheel lock, open

and close driver's door and switch on

accessory mode or start the engine

directly.

●

Power windows

Sunroof

Audio system

9 Warning

The power windows and sunroof will

continue to work for up to ten minutes

or until any door is opened. The radio

will work in ignition on power mode

and accessory power mode. Once

the ignition is turned off, the radio will

continue to work for ten minutes, or

until the driver's door is opened.

If the vehicle battery is discharged,

the vehicle must not be towed,

tow-started or jump-started as the

steering wheel lock cannot be

disengaged.

1. Place the electronic key in the

front cupholder of the centre

console. Place the electronic key

solely centred in the transmitter

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Turn the key briefly to position 3 and

release: an automatic procedure

operates the starter with a short delay

as long as the engine is running, see

'Automatic Starter Control'.

Manual transmission: during an

Autostop, the engine can be restarted

by depressing the clutch pedal

3 137.

Automatic transmission: depress

brake pedal and move selector lever

to P or N.

Starting the engine

Vehicles with ignition switch

Do not depress accelerator pedal.

Press and release Engine Start/Stop:

an automatic procedure operates the

starter with a short delay until the

engine is running, see automatic

starter control.

Before restarting or to switch off the

engine when vehicle is stationary,

press Engine Start/Stop once more

briefly.

Manual transmission: during an

Autostop, the engine can be restarted

by depressing the clutch pedal

3 137.

Automatic transmission: during an

Autostop, the engine can be restarted

by releasing the brake pedal 3 137.

Vehicles with power button

Turn key to position 1 to release the

steering wheel lock.

Automatic transmission: during an

Autostop, the engine can be restarted

by releasing the brake pedal 3 137.

Manual transmission: depress clutch

and brake pedal.

Automatic transmission: depress

brake pedal and move the selector

lever to P or N.

Key lock release

Some vehicles with an automatic

transmission are equipped with an

electronic key lock release system.

The key lock release is designed to

prevent ignition key removal unless

the selector lever is in P.

Do not depress the accelerator pedal.

Diesel engine: turn the key to position

2 for preheating and wait until control

indicator ! extinguishes.

Manual transmission: depress clutch

and brake pedal.

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Stop-start system

137

Possible reasons for a non-starting

engine:

Starting the vehicle at low

temperatures

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. It starts the engine

●

Clutch pedal not depressed

(manual transmission).

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.

●

Brake pedal not depressed or

selector lever not in P or N

(automatic transmission).

●

Timeout occurred

automatically as soon as the clutch is

depressed. A battery sensor ensures

that an Autostop is only performed if

the battery is sufficiently charged for

a restart.

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.

five minutes. The selector lever must

be in position P.

Activation

Automatic Starter Control

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.

This function controls the engine

starting procedure. The driver does

not need to hold the key in position 3

or to hold Engine Start/Stop pressed.

Once applied, the system will go on

starting automatically until the engine

is running. Because of the checking

procedure, the engine starts running

after a short delay.

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.

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The engine will be switched off while

the ignition stays on.

●

The driver's door is closed or the

driver's seat belt is fastened.

The vehicle battery is sufficiently

charged and in good condition.

Deactivation

●

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

above -5 °C.

The climate control system

allows an Autostop.

The brake vacuum is sufficient.

The self-cleaning function of the

diesel particle filter is not active.

The vehicle was driven at least at

walking speed since the last

Autostop.

Deactivate the stop-start system

manually by pressing Ï.

An Autostop is indicated by the

needle at the AUTOSTOP position in

the tachometer.

During an Autostop, the heating

performance, power steering and

brake performance will be

maintained.

●

Deactivation is indicated when the

LED in the button extinguishes.

Autostop

If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a

standstill, activate an Autostop as

follows:

●

Otherwise an Autostop will be

inhibited.

Certain settings of the climate control

system may inhibit an Autostop. See

Climate control chapter for more

details 3 126.

Conditions for an Autostop

●

Depress the clutch pedal.

Move the selector lever to

neutral.

The stop-start system checks if each

of the following conditions is fulfilled:

●

The stop-start system is not

manually deactivated.

The bonnet is fully closed.

●

Release the clutch pedal.

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Immediately after motorway driving

an Autostop may be inhibited.

New vehicle running-in 3 133.

If the bonnet is not fully closed, a

warning message is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.

If an electrical accessory, e.g. a

portable CD player, is connected to

the power outlet, a brief power drop

during engine restart might be

noticeable.

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:

Vehicle battery discharge protection

To ensure reliable engine restarts,

several battery discharge protection

features are implemented as part of

the stop-start system.

●

The stop-start system is

Parking

Power saving measures

manually deactivated.

During an Autostop, several electrical

features such as auxiliary electric

heater or rear window heating are

disabled or switched into a power

saving mode. The fan speed of the

climate control system is reduced to

save power.

●

The bonnet is opened.

9 Warning

The driver's seat belt is

unfastened and the driver's door

is opened.

The engine temperature is too

low.

The charging level of the vehicle

battery is below a defined level.

The brake vacuum is not

sufficient.

The vehicle is driven at least at

walking speed.

The climate control system

requests an engine start.

The air conditioning is manually

switched on.

●

Do not park the vehicle on an

easily ignitable surface. The

high temperature of the

exhaust system could ignite the

surface.

Always apply the parking

brake. Activate the parking

brake without pressing the

release button. Apply as firmly

as possible on a downhill slope

or uphill slope. Depress brake

pedal at the same time to

reduce operating force.

●

Restart of the engine by the driver

Depress the clutch pedal to restart the

engine.

The engine start is indicated by the

needle at the idle speed position in

the tachometer.

If the selector lever is shifted out of

neutral before depressing the clutch

first, - with a message is shown in

the Driver Information Centre.

●

Switch off the engine.

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Notice

●

If the vehicle is on a level

Engine exhaust

In the event of an accident with

airbag deployment, the engine is

turned off automatically if the vehicle

comes to a standstill within a certain

time.

surface or uphill slope, engage

first gear or set the selector

lever to position P before

9 Danger

removing the ignition key. 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 before removing the ignition

key. Turn the front wheels

towards the kerb.

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.

●

Close the windows and the

sunroof.

Remove the ignition key from

the ignition switch. For vehicles

with automatic transmission,

the key can only be removed

when the selector lever is in

position P.

Turn the steering wheel until

the steering wheel lock is felt to

engage.

●

Lock the vehicle.

Activate the anti-theft alarm

system.

Driving and operating

Caution

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indicated by % and a warning

message in the Driver Information

Centre.

% with a warning message

illuminates when diesel particle filter

is full. Start cleaning process as soon

as possible.

% with a warning message flashes

when diesel particle filter has reached

the maximum filling level. Start

cleaning process immediately to

avoid damage to the engine.

Diesel particle filter

Automatic cleaning process

If the cleaning process is

interrupted, there is a risk of

The diesel particle filter system filters

harmful soot particles out of the

exhaust gases. The system includes

a self-cleaning function that runs

automatically during driving without

any notification. The filter is cleaned

by periodically burning off the soot

particles at high temperature. This

process takes place automatically

under set driving conditions and may

take up to 25 minutes. Typically it

needs between seven and twelve

minutes. Autostop is not available

and fuel consumption may be higher

during this period. The emission of

smells and smoke during this process

is normal.

provoking severe engine damage.

Cleaning process not possible

If cleaning is not possible for any

reasons, Z illuminates and a warning

message appears in the Driver

Information Centre. Engine power

may be reduced. Seek the assistance

of a workshop immediately.

Activate manual cleaning process

To activate cleaning process,

continue driving, keep engine speed

above 2000 revolutions per minute.

Shift down if necessary. Diesel

particle filter cleaning is then started.

Cleaning takes place quickest at high

engine speeds and loads.

The control indicator % extinguishes

as soon as the self-cleaning

operation is complete. Keep on

driving until self-cleaning operation is

complete.

Catalytic converter

The catalytic converter reduces the

amount of harmful substances in the

exhaust gases.

System requires manual cleaning

process

Under certain driving conditions, e.g.

short distances, the system cannot

clean itself automatically.

If cleaning of the filter is required and

if previous driving conditions did not

enable automatic cleaning, it will be

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Driving and operating

Caution

N indicates neutral position.

P indicates park position.

Automatic transmission

The automatic transmission permits

automatic gearshifting (automatic

mode) or manual gearshifting

(manual mode).

Fuel grades other than those listed

on pages 3 165, 3 224 could

damage the catalytic converter or

electronic components.

Selector lever

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.

Transmission display

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.

P : park position, wheels are locked,

engage only when the vehicle is

stationary and the parking brake

is applied

R : reverse gear, engage only when

the vehicle is stationary

N : neutral

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.

D : automatic mode

M : manual mode

< : upshift in manual mode

] : downshift in manual mode

R indicates reverse gear.

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Manual mode

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The selector lever is locked in P and

can only be moved when the ignition

is on and the brake pedal is applied.

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.

Move selector lever to position M.

Press button on the selector lever:

< : shift to a higher gear

To engage P or R, press the release

button.

The engine can only be started with

the lever in position P or N. When

position N is selected, press the brake

pedal or apply the parking brake

before starting.

Do not accelerate while engaging a

gear. Never depress the accelerator

pedal and brake pedal at the same

time.

Parking

] : shift to a lower gear

Apply the parking brake and engage

P.

The ignition key can only be removed

when the selector lever is in position

P.

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.

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Only the highest gear is available.

Depending on the fault, second gear

may also be available in manual

mode. Shift only when vehicle is at a

standstill.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

Gear shift indication

Automatic transmission

adaptation feature

The symbol R with a number beside

it is indicated when gearshifting is

recommended for fuel saving

reasons.

Shift indication appears only in

manual mode.

This feature adapts transmission

operation during constant driving or

gear shifting. It increases durability

and keeps best shift quality over the

life cycle. You may perceive shifting

at initial mileage as uncomfortable,

but this is normal. Shift quality will be

improved gradually by constant

Interruption of power supply

Electronic driving

programmes

In the event of an interruption of

power supply, the selector lever

cannot be moved out of the P

position. The ignition key cannot be

removed from the ignition switch.

driving at each gear and gear shifting.

●

Following a cold start, the

operating temperature

Kickdown

If the accelerator pedal is pressed

down completely in automatic mode,

the transmission shifts to a lower gear

depending on engine speed.

programme increases engine

speed to quickly bring the

catalytic converter to the required

temperature.

If the battery is discharged, start the

vehicle using jump leads 3 209.

If the battery is not the cause of the

fault, release the selector lever.

1. Keep the brake pedal depressed

and pull the parking brake lever

up.

●

The automatic neutral shift

function automatically shifts to

idling when the vehicle is stopped

with a forward gear engaged and

the brake pedal is pressed.

Fault

In the event of a fault, a vehicle

message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. Vehicle

messages 3 102.

Special programmes

automatically adapt the shifting

points when driving up inclines or

down hills.

The transmission no longer shifts

automatically. Continued travel is

possible with manual shifting.

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4. Shift selector lever to N.

Manual transmission

5. Remove the screwdriver from the

slot.

6. Reinstall the cap.

7. Have the cause of the power

supply interruption remedied by a

workshop.

2. Remove the cap on the console

with a thin object such as a

screwdriver.

To engage reverse, with the vehicle

stationary, depress clutch pedal,

press the release button on the

selector lever and engage the gear.

If the gear does not engage, set the

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.

3. Insert a screwdriver into the

opening as far as it will go.

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Driving and operating

Caution

The deactivation of the AWD system

will be indicated by a message on the

Driver Information Centre.

Drive systems

All-wheel drive

The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system

enhances driving characteristics and

stability, and helps to achieve the best

possible driveability regardless of

ground surface. The system is always

active and cannot be deactivated.

The torque is distributed steplessly

between the wheels of the front and

rear axle, depending on the driving

conditions. Additionally the torque

between the rear wheels is distributed

depending on the surface.

It is not advisable to drive with the

hand resting on the selector lever.

If a service message or warning

code S73 is displayed on the Driver

Information Centre, there is a

Gear shift indication 3 93.

Stop-start system 3 137.

malfunction in the AWD system. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Vehicle messages 3 102, Towing the

vehicle 3 211.

For optimum system performance,

the vehicle's tyres should not have

varying degrees of wear.

When using a temporary spare

wheel, the AWD system is

automatically disabled.

The AWD system will also be

temporarily disabled to protect the

system from overheating if there is

excessive wheel spin. When the

system cools down, AWD will be

restored.

Driving and operating

Fault

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ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

to lock. The vehicle remains

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.

9 Warning

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.

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.

After starting-off the system performs

a self-test which may be audible.

Control indicator u 3 92.

When the engine is not running, the

support of the brake servo unit

disappears once the brake pedal has

been depressed once or twice.

Parking brake

Adaptive brake light

During full braking, all three brake

lights flash for the duration of ABS

control.

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 R 3 92.

Antilock brake system

Antilock brake system (ABS)

prevents the wheels from locking.

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Driving and operating

Hill start assist

Ride control systems

9 Warning

The system helps prevent unintended

movement when driving away on

inclines.

Traction Control system

Always apply parking brake firmly

without operating the release

button, and apply as firmly as

possible on a downhill or uphill

slope.

To release the parking brake, pull

the lever up slightly, press the

release button and fully lower the

lever.

The Traction Control system (TC) is a

component of the Electronic Stability

Control (ESC) 3 149.

When releasing the brake pedal after

stopping on an incline, the brakes

remain on for a further two seconds.

The brakes release automatically as

soon as the vehicle begins to

accelerate.

The hill start assist is not active during

an Autostop.

Stop-start system 3 137.

TC improves driving stability when

necessary, regardless of the type of

road surface or tyre grip, by

preventing the drive wheels from

spinning.

As soon as the drive wheels starts to

spin, engine output is reduced and

the wheel spinning the most is braked

individually. This considerably

improves the driving stability of the

vehicle on slippery road surfaces.

To reduce the operating forces of

the parking brake, depress the

brake pedal at the same time.

Control indicator R 3 92.

Brake assist

If the brake pedal is depressed

quickly and forcefully, maximum

brake force is automatically applied

(full braking).

Maintain steady pressure on the

brake pedal for as long as full braking

is required. Maximum brake force is

automatically reduced when the

brake pedal is released.

TC is operational after each engine

start as soon as the control indicator

b extinguishes.

When TC operates b flashes.

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Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

9 Warning

Do not let this special safety

feature tempt you into taking risks

when driving.

Adapt speed to the road

conditions.

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

improves driving stability when

necessary, regardless of the type of

road surface or tyre grip.

Control indicator k illuminates.

A status message appears in the

Driver Information Centre when TC is

deactivated.

When TC is deactivated, ESC

remains active but with higher control

threshold.

TC is reactivated by pressing b

again. A status message pops up in

the Driver Information Centre when

TC is reactivated.

Control indicator b 3 93.

As soon as the vehicle starts to

swerve (understeer/oversteer),

engine output is reduced and the

wheels are braked individually.

ESC operates in combination with the

Traction Control system (TC). It

prevents the drive wheels from

spinning.

Deactivation

TC is also reactivated the next time

the ignition is switched on.

Fault

If there is a fault in the system the

control indicator b illuminates

continuously and a message appears

in the Driver Information Centre. The

system is not operational.

ESC is operational after each engine

start as soon as the control indicator

b extinguishes.

TC can be switched off when spinning

of drive wheels is required: press b

briefly.

When ESC operates b flashes.

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ESC is reactivated by pressing t

again. If the TC system was

previously disabled, both TC and

ESC are reactivated.

ESC is also reactivated the next time

the ignition is switched on.

Caution

9 Warning

Do not let this special safety

Use only when descending steep

grades while driving off-road. Do

not use when driving on normal

road surfaces. Unnecessary

usage of the DCS function, such

as while driving on normal roads,

may damage the brake system

and the ESC function.

feature tempt you into taking risks

when driving.

Adapt speed to the road

conditions.

Fault

If there is a fault in the system the

control indicator b illuminates

continuously and a message appears

in the Driver Information Centre. The

system is not operational.

Control indicator b 3 93.

Deactivation

Activation

Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

Descent control system

The Descent control system (DCS)

allows the vehicle to travel at a low

speed without depressing the brake

pedal. The vehicle will automatically

decelerate to a low speed and remain

at that speed when the system is

activated. Some noise or vibration

from the brake system may be

ESC can be deactivated: press and

At speeds below approx. 25 mph,

press u. The green control indicator

u flashes in the instrument cluster, to

hold t for approx. five seconds.

apparent when the system is active.

Control indicators k and n illuminate.

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show DCS is in operation. DCS will

not activate at speeds above

30 mph, even if the button is pressed.

Driver assistance

systems

Deactivation

9 Warning

Press u again. The green control

indicator u extinguishes. Depressing

the foot brake or accelerator will also

cause the system to be deactivated.

Driver assistance systems are

developed to support the driver

and not to replace the driver's

attention.

The driver accepts full

responsibility when driving the

vehicle.

When using driver assistance

systems, always take care

regarding the current traffic

situation.

Fault

If the green control indicator u does

not illuminate or flash after pressing

the button, there is a fault in the

system.

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

DSC control indicators u 3 93.

Do not use the cruise control if it is not

advisable to maintain a constant

speed.

With automatic transmission, only

activate cruise control in automatic

mode.

Control indicator m 3 95.

Cruise control

The Cruise control can store and

maintain speeds of approx. 20 to

120 mph. Deviations from the stored

speeds may occur when driving uphill

or downhill.

Switching on

For safety reasons, the cruise control

cannot be activated until the brake

pedal has been operated once.

Activating in first gear is not possible.

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Press m: control indicator m in

Increase speed

Deactivation

Press y: control indicator m in

instrument cluster illuminates white.

On Uplevel display m changes to

white.

Cruise control is deactivated, but not

switched off. Last stored speed

remains in memory for later speed

resume.

instrument cluster illuminates white.

With cruise control active, hold thumb

wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn

to RES/+ repeatedly: speed

increases continuously or in small

increments.

Alternatively accelerate to the desired

speed and store by turning to SET/-.

Activation

Automatic deactivation:

Accelerate to the desired speed and

turn thumb wheel to SET/-: the

current speed is stored and

●

Vehicle speed is below approx.

20 mph.

maintained. Control indicator m in

instrument cluster illuminates green.

On Uplevel display m illuminates

green and set speed is indicated.

Accelerator pedal can be released.

Vehicle speed can be increased by

depressing the accelerator pedal.

When the accelerator pedal is

released, the previously stored speed

is resumed.

●

Vehicle speed drops more than

15 mph below the set speed.

The brake pedal is depressed.

The clutch pedal is depressed for

a few seconds.

Selector lever is in N.

Engine speed is in a very low

range.

●

Reduce speed

●

The Traction Control system (TC)

or Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) is operating.

With cruise control active, hold thumb

wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to

SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases

continuously or in small increments.

Cruise control remains activated

while gearshifting.

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Set speed limit

Accelerate to the desired speed and

briefly turn thumb wheel to SET/-: the

current speed is stored as maximum

speed.

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●

Parking brake is applied.

The driver can only accelerate up to

the preset speed. Deviations from the

limited speed may occur when driving

downhill.

The preset speed limit is displayed in

the Driver Information Centre when

the system is active.

Simultaneous pressing RES/+

and brake pedal deactivates

cruise control and will delete

stored speed.

On Midlevel display L and the speed

limit is displayed.

Resume stored speed

Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a

speed above 20 mph. The stored

speed will be resumed.

Activation

Switching off

Press m: control indicator m in

instrument cluster extinguishes. The

stored speed is deleted.

Pressing L for activating speed

limiter or switching off the ignition also

switches off cruise control and

deletes the stored speed.

On Uplevel display L changes to

green.

Change speed limit

With speed limiter active, turn thumb

wheel to RES/+ to increase or SET/-

to decrease the desired maximum

speed.

Speed limiter

Press L, symbol L illuminates in the

The speed limiter prevents the

vehicle exceeding a preset maximum

speed.

Driver Information Centre.

If cruise control has been activated

before, it is switched off when speed

limiter is activated and the control

indicator m extinguishes.

The maximum speed can be set at a

speed above 15 mph.

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On Midlevel display the stored limited

speed is indicated in brackets.

On Uplevel display L changes to

white.

Additionally, a corresponding

message appears.

Speed limiter is deactivated, but not

switched off. Last stored speed

remains in memory for later speed

resume.

By switching off the ignition, speed

limiter is also deactivated, but the

speed limit will be stored for next

speed limiter activation.

Exceeding the speed limit

When exceeding the limited speed

without driver input, the speed will

flash in the Driver Information Centre

and a chime sounds during this

period.

In the event of an emergency, it is

possible to exceed the speed limit by

depressing the accelerator pedal

firmly nearly to the final point. In this

case no chime appears.

Forward collision alert

The forward collision alert may help to

avoid or reduce the harm caused by

front-end crashes.

Resume limit speed

Release the accelerator pedal and

the speed limiter function is

Turn thumb wheel to RES/+. The

stored speed limit will be obtained

and is indicated without brackets in

the Driver Information Centre.

reactivated once a speed lower than

the limit speed is obtained.

Deactivation

Press y: speed limiter is deactivated

and the vehicle can be driven without

speed limit.

Switching off

Press L, the speed limit indication

extinguishes in the Driver Information

Centre. The stored speed is deleted.

A vehicle ahead is indicated by the

By pressing m to activate cruise

control, speed limiter is also

deactivated and the stored speed is

deleted.

control indicator A.

If a vehicle directly ahead is

approached too quickly, a warning

chime is provided.

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Additionally the driver gets notified by

a flashing red LED stripe which is

projected on the windscreen in the

driver's field of view.

A precondition is that forward collision

alert is not deactivated by pressing

V on the steering wheel.

The control indicator A changes to

yellow when the distance to a

preceding moving vehicle gets too

small or when approaching another

vehicle too rapidly.

Caution

Activation

The colour lighting of this control

indicator does not correspond to

local traffic laws on following

distance. The driver bears full

responsibility for maintaining safe

following distance according to

applicable traffic rules, weather

and road conditions etc. at all

times.

Forward collision alert uses the front

camera system in the windscreen to

detect a vehicle directly ahead, in

your path, within a distance of approx.

60 metres.

Forward collision alert operates

automatically above 25 mph, if it is not

deactivated by pressing V, see

below.

Simultaneously a warning chime

sounds. Depress the brake pedal and

steer the vehicle, if it is required by the

situation.

Selecting the alert sensitivity

The alert sensitivity can be set to

near, medium or far.

When the time to a potential collision

with a vehicle in front gets too small

and a collision is imminent, the driver

gets notified by a flashing red LED

stripe which is projected on the

windscreen in the driver's field of

view.

Alerting the driver

The vehicle ahead control indicator

A illuminates green in the instrument

cluster when the system has detected

a vehicle in the driving path.

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System limitations

Dectivation

Forward collision alert is designed to

warn on vehicles only, but may react

also to other objects.

The system can be deactivated.

Press V repeatedly until Forward

Collision Alert Off appears in the

Driver Information Centre.

In the following cases, forward

collision alert may not detect a vehicle

ahead or sensor performance is

limited:

General information

●

on winding roads

when weather limits visibility,

such as fog, rain, or snow

when the sensor is blocked by

snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt,

windscreen damage or affected

by foreign items, e.g. stickers

9 Warning

Forward collision alert is just a

warning system and does not

apply the brakes. When

approaching a vehicle ahead too

rapidly, it may not provide you

enough time to avoid a collision.

●

Press V; the current setting is shown

in the Driver Information Centre.

Press V again to change the alert

sensitivity.

The driver accepts full

Following distance

indication

responsibility for the appropriate

following distance based on traffic,

weather and visibility conditions.

The following distance indication

displays the distance to a preceding

moving vehicle. The system uses the

front camera in the windscreen to

detect the distance of a vehicle

directly ahead in your lane. It is active

at speeds above 25 mph.

The complete attention of the

driver is always required while

driving. The driver must always be

ready to take action and apply the

brakes.

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When a preceding vehicle is detected

ahead, the distance is indicated in

seconds, displayed on a page in the

Driver Information Centre 3 96. Press

MENU on the turn signal lever to

select Vehicle Information

Menu ? and turn the adjuster

wheel to choose following distance

indication page.

Activation

Parking assist

When reverse gear is engaged, the

system is activated automatically.

The front parking assist can also be

activated at a low speed by pressing

r.

An illuminated LED in the parking

assist button indicates that the

system is ready to operate.

An obstacle is indicated by a buzzing

sound. The interval between the

sounds becomes shorter as the

vehicle gets closer to the obstacle.

When the distance is less than

30 cm, the buzzing is continuous.

The parking assist makes parking

easier by measuring the distance

between the vehicle and obstacles,

and giving acoustic signals. It is the

driver, however, who bears full

responsibility for the parking

manoeuvre.

The system consists of four ultrasonic

parking sensors in the rear bumper. If

the vehicle is equipped with a front

parking assist the system consists of

four additional ultrasonic parking

sensors in the front bumper.

The minimum indicated distance is

0.5 s.

If there is no vehicle ahead or the

vehicle ahead is out of range, two

dashes will be displayed: -.- s.

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If r is pressed once within an

ignition cycle, the front parking assist

is reactivated if the vehicle speed

goes below a certain value and if the

vehicle speed has not exceeded

16 mph beforehand.

Important hints for using the

parking assist systems

Special conditions apply if there

are taller vehicles in the vicinity

(e.g. off-road vehicles, mini vans,

vans). Object identification and

correct distance indication in the

upper part of these vehicles

cannot be guaranteed.

9 Warning

Under certain circumstances,

various reflective surfaces on

objects or clothing as well as

external noise sources may cause

the system to fail to detect

obstacles.

Special attention has to be paid to

low obstacles which can damage

the lower part of the bumper. If

such obstacles leave the detection

area of the sensors during

approach of the vehicle, a

continuous warning tone will

sound.

Deactivation

Objects with a very small reflection

Deactivate the system by pressing

cross-section, e.g. objects of

r.

narrow size or soft materials, may

not be detected by the system.

The LED in the button will go out and

Park Assist Off will be displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.

The system is deactivated

automatically at a certain speed.

Parking assist systems do not

detect objects outside the

detection range.

Notice

Fault

The parking assist system

automatically detects factory-fitted

towing equipment. It is deactivated

when the connector is plugged in.

In the event of a fault in the system, a

vehicle message is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.

Additionally, a vehicle message is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre if a malfunction of the system

due to temporary conditions, e.g.

snow covered sensors is detected.

The sensor may detect a non-

existent object (echo disturbance)

caused by external acoustic or

mechanical disturbances.

Caution

Performance of the system can be

reduced when sensors are

covered, e.g. by ice or snow.

Performance of the parking assist

system can be reduced due to

heavy loading.

Notice

Vehicle messages 3 102.

The parking assist is deactivated

when the rear carrier system is

extended.

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Due to the high position of the

Functionality

Rear view camera

camera, the rear bumper can be seen

The rear view camera assists the

driver when reversing by displaying a

view of the area behind the vehicle.

on the display as a guide to position.

The area displayed by the camera is

limited. The distance of the image that

appears on the display differs from

the actual distance.

The view of the camera is displayed

in the Info-Display.

9 Warning

Guiding lines

Dynamic guiding lines are horizontal

lines at one metre intervals projected

on the picture to define the distance

to displayed objects.

The rear view camera does not

replace driver vision. Note that

objects that are outside the

camera's field of view and the

advanced parking assist sensors,

e.g. below the bumper or

underneath the vehicle, are not

displayed.

The camera is mounted in the tailgate

handle and has a viewing angle of

130°.

Do not reverse the vehicle by only

looking at the Info-Display and

check the surrounding area

behind and around the vehicle

before reversing.

Activation

Rear view camera is automatically

activated when reverse gear is

engaged.

Trajectory lane of the vehicle is

shown in accordance with the

steering angle.

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Warning symbols

Deactivation of guiding lines and

warning symbols

Fault

Warning symbols are indicated as

triangles 9 on the picture which show

obstacles detected by the rear

sensors of the advanced parking

assist.

Fault messages are displayed with a

9 on the top line of the Info-Display.

The rear view camera may not

operate properly when:

●

The surrounding is dark.

Additionally 9 appears on the top line

of the Info-Display with the warning to

check the vehicle surrounding.

The sun or the beam of

headlights is shining directly into

the camera lens.

Ice, snow, mud, or anything else

covers the camera lens. Clean

the lens, rinse it with water, and

wipe it with a soft cloth.

The vehicle is towing a trailer.

The vehicle had a rear end

accident.

Deactivation

●

The camera is deactivated when a

certain forward speed is exceeded or

if reverse gear is not engaged for

approx. 10 seconds.

7'' Colour-Info-Display: Activation or

deactivation of the visual guiding lines

and the warning symbols can be

changed via touch buttons in the

lower zone of the display.

8'' Colour-Info-Display: Activation or

deactivation of the visual guiding lines

and the warning symbols can be

changed in the Settings menu in the

Info-Display.

●

Rear view camera can be manually

deactivated in the vehicle

personalisation menu in the Info-

Display. Select the relevant setting in

Settings .

●

There are extreme temperature

changes.

Vehicle personalisation 3 104.

Traffic sign assistant

Functionality

The traffic sign assistant system

detects designated traffic signs via a

front camera and displays them in the

Driver Information Centre.

Info-Display 3 100.

Vehicle personalisation 3 104.

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Add-on signs

An exclamation mark in a frame

●

additional hints to traffic signs

indicates that there is an additional

sign detected which is not recognised

by the system.

restriction of trailer towing

tractor constraints

wet warning

ice warning

direction arrows

The system operates without loss of

performance up to a speed of

125 mph depending on the lighting

conditions. At night the system is

active up to a speed of 100 mph.

Speed limit signs are displayed in the

Driver Information Centre until the

next speed limit sign or end of speed

limit is detected or up to a defined sign

timeout.

Display indication

Information about the currently valid

traffic signs is available on the

designated traffic sign assistant page

in the Driver Information Centre.

Traffic signs which will be detected

are:

Limit and no passing signs

●

speed limit

no passing

end of speed limit

end of no passing

Combinations of multiple signs in the

display are possible.

Road signs

Beginning and end of:

Additionally, the currently valid speed

limit is displayed permanently in the

lower line of the Driver Information

Centre. In case a speed limit with

addon is available, a + symbol is

displayed in this area.

●

city regions (country specific)

motorways

A-roads

play streets

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Choose ? via MENU and select

traffic sign assistant page with the

adjuster wheel on the turn signal lever

3 96.

When another page on the Driver

Information Centre menu was

selected and then traffic sign

assistant page is chosen again, the

last recognised traffic sign will be

displayed.

Once activated and when the traffic

sign detection page is currently not

displayed, newly detected speed limit

and no passing signs are displayed

as popup alerts in the Driver

Information Centre.

Alert function

When traffic sign assistant page is

displayed, press SET/CLR on the turn

signal lever.

The alert function can be activated or

deactivated in the setting menu of the

traffic sign assistant page.

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Alternatively, SET/CLR can be

pressed for three seconds to clear the

content of the page.

Upon successful reset, a chime will

sound and the following “Default

Sign” is indicated until the next traffic

sign is detected.

Reasons for signs being cleared:

●

A predefined distance was driven

or time has elapsed (differs for

each sign type)

●

Vehicle drives through a turn

The speed becomes slower than

32 mph (city entry detection)

Fault

The traffic sign assistant system may

not operate correctly if:

●

The area of the windscreen,

Select Alerts ON or Alerts OFF by

turning the adjuster wheel and press

SET/CLR.

Pop-up alert is displayed for approx.

eight seconds in the Driver

Information Centre.

where the front camera is

In some cases, traffic sign assistant is

cleared up automatically by the

system.

located, is not clean or affected

by foreign items, e.g. stickers.

Traffic signs are completely or

partially covered or difficult to

discern.

There are adverse environmental

conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow,

direct sunlight or shadows.

Traffic signs are incorrectly

mounted or damaged.

Traffic signs do not comply with

the Vienna Convention on traffic

signs (Wiener Übereinkommen

über Straßenverkehrszeichen).

●

Clearing of traffic signs

System reset

There are different scenarios that

lead to clearing the currently

displayed traffic signs. After clearing,

the “Default Sign” is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.

The content of the traffic sign memory

can be cleared in the setting menu of

the traffic sign assistant page by

selecting Reset and confirm by

pressing SET/CLR on the turn signal

lever.

●

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Caution

changes and warns the driver in the

event of an unintended lane change

via visual and acoustic signals.

Criteria for the detection of an

unintended lane change are:

The lane departure warning system is

activated by pressing ). The

illuminated LED in the button

indicates that the system is switched

on.

The system is intended to help the

driver within a defined speed

range to discern certain traffic

signs. Do not ignore traffic signs

which are not displayed by the

system.

The system does not discern any

other than the conventional traffic

signs that might give or end a

speed limit.

●

no operation of turn signals

no brake pedal operation

no active accelerator operation or

speeding-up

●

no active steering

If the driver is active, no warning will

be issued.

Do not let this special feature

tempt you into taking risks when

driving.

Activation

Always adapt speed to the road

conditions.

When the control indicator ) in the

instrument cluster illuminates green,

the system is ready to operate.

The system is only operable at

vehicle speeds above 35 mph and if

lane markings are available.

When the system recognises an

unintended lane change, the control

indicator ) changes to yellow and

flashes. Simultaneously a chime

sound is activated.

The driver assistance systems do

not relieve the driver from full

responsibility for vehicle

operation.

Lane departure warning

The lane departure warning system

observes the lane markings between

which the vehicle is driving via a front

camera. The system detects lane

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Deactivation

The system is deactivated by

pressing ), the LED in the button

extinguishes.

At speeds below 35 mph the system

is inoperable.

Fuel

Fuel for petrol engines

Use of fuel that does not comply to

EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or

equivalent can lead to deposits or

engine damage.

Only use unleaded fuel that complies

with European standard EN 228 or

E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.

The engine is capable of running with

fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol

(e.g. named E10).

Fault

Caution

The lane departure warning system

may not operate properly when:

Use of fuel with a lower octane

rating than the lowest possible

rating could lead to uncontrolled

combustion and engine damage.

Use fuel with the recommended

octane rating. A lower octane rating

can reduce engine power and torque

and slightly increases fuel

●

the windscreen is not clean

there are adverse environmental

conditions like heavy rain, snow,

direct sunlight or shadows

consumption.

The engine-specific requirements

regarding octane rating are given in

the engine data overview 3 224. A

country-specific label at the fuel filler

flap can supersede the requirement.

The system can not operate when no

lane marking is detected.

Caution

Do not use fuel or fuel additives

that contain metallic compounds

such as manganese-based

additives. This may cause engine

damage.

Fuel for diesel engines

Only use diesel fuel that complies

with EN 590.

In countries outside the European

Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a

sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.

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Caution

The boiling point depends on the

pressure and the mixing ratio. At

ambient pressure, it is between

-42 °C (pure propane) and -0.5 °C

(pure butane).

Pressing LPG switches between

petrol and liquid gas operation as

soon as the required parameters

(coolant temperature, gas

temperature and minimum engine

speed) have been reached. The

requirements are usually fulfilled after

approx. 60 seconds (depending on

exterior temperature) and the first firm

press on the accelerator. The status

LED shows the current operating

mode.

Use of fuel that does not comply to

EN 590 or similar can lead to

engine powerloss, increased wear

or engine damage.

Caution

Do not use marine diesel oils, heating

oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-

water emulsions. Diesel fuels must

not be diluted with fuels for petrol

engines.

The system works at an ambient

temperature of approx. -8 °C to

100 °C.

Full functioning of the LPG system

can only be guaranteed with liquid

gas which complies with the minimum

requirements of DIN EN 589.

LED off : petrol operation

LED

: checking conditions for

fuel transition to liquid

gas operation.

Fuel for liquid gas operation

flashes

Liquid gas is known as LPG

(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under

its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole

Liquéfié). LPG is also known as

Autogas.

Illuminates if conditions

are fulfilled.

Fuel selector

LED illu‐ : liquid gas operation

minates

LED

: liquid gas tank is empty

or failure in liquid gas

system. A message is

displayed in the Driver

Information Centre.

LPG consists mainly of propane and

butane. The octane rating is between

105 and 115, depending on the

butane proportion. LPG is stored as a

liquid at a pressure of approx. five to

ten bar.

flashes

five

times

and

extin‐

guishes

If the fuel tank is empty, the engine

will not start.

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The selected fuel mode is stored and

reactivated at the next ignition cycle if

conditions allow.

Due to extreme temperatures in

combination with the gas

9 Warning

composition, it may take slightly

longer before the system switches

from petrol to gas mode.

If you smell gas in the vehicle or in

the immediate vicinity, switch to

petrol mode immediately. No

smoking. No naked flames or

ignition sources.

As soon as the liquid gas tanks are

empty, petrol operation is

automatically engaged until the

ignition is switched off.

In extreme situations, the system may

also switch back to petrol mode if the

minimum requirements are not

fulfilled. If conditions allow, it may be

possible to manually switch back to

liquid gas operation.

When switching automatically

between petrol or gas operation, a

brief delay of engine tractive power

may be noticeable.

If the gas odour persists, do not start

the engine. Have the cause of the

fault remedied by a workshop.

When using underground car parks,

follow the instructions of the operator

and local laws.

Seek the assistance of a workshop in

the event of all other faults.

Every six months, run the petrol tank

down until control indicator Y

illuminates, then refuel. This helps

maintain fuel quality and system

function for petrol operation.

Caution

Notice

In the event of an accident, switch off

the ignition and lights.

Repairs and adjustments may only

be made by trained specialists in

order to maintain the safety and

warranty on the LPG system.

Fill the tank completely at regular

intervals to prevent corrosion in the

tank.

Faults and remedies

If gas mode is not possible, check the

following:

Liquid gas is given a particular odour

(odorised) so that any leaks can be

detected easily.

●

Is there enough liquid gas

present?

●

Is there enough petrol present for

starting?

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Refuelling

9 Danger

Fuel is flammable and explosive.

No smoking. No naked flames or

sparks.

If you can smell fuel in your

vehicle, have the cause of this

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

Caution

The fuel filler flap can only be opened

if the vehicle is unlocked. Push flap

and open.

In case of misfuelling, do not

switch on ignition.

9 Danger

Fuel filler flap is located at right rear

side of vehicle.

Before refuelling, switch off

ignition and any external heaters

with combustion chambers.

Follow the operating and safety

instructions of the filling station

when refuelling.

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Turn the fuel filler cap slowly

anticlockwise to open.

The fuel filler cap can be retained in

the bracket on the fuel filler flap.

To refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle

and switch it on.

After automatic cut-off, the tank can

be topped up by operating the pump

nozzle a maximum of two more times.

Caution

Unscrew protective cap from the filler

neck.

ACME Adapter: Screw the nut of the

filling nozzle onto the adapter. Press

locking lever on filler nozzle down.

Wipe off any overflowing fuel

immediately.

DISH filler neck: Place the filler nozzle

into the adapter. Press locking lever

on filler nozzle down.

Bayonet filler neck: Place filler nozzle

on the adapter and turn clockwise or

anticlockwise through one quarter

turn. Pull locking lever of filler nozzle

fully.

To close, turn the fuel filler cap

clockwise until it clicks.

Close the flap and allow it to engage.

Liquid gas refuelling

Follow the operating and safety

instructions of the filling station when

refuelling.

The filling valve for the liquid gas is

behind the fuel filler cap.

EURO filler neck: Press the filler

nozzle onto the adapter until it

engages.

Screw the required adapter hand-

tight onto the filler neck.

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Press the button at the liquid gas

supply point. The filling system stops

or begins to run slowly when 80% of

the tank volume is reached

The multivalve on the liquid gas tank

automatically limits the fill quantity. If

a larger quantity is added, we

recommend not exposing the vehicle

to the sun until the excess amount

has been used up.

(maximum fill level).

Release button on filling system and

the filling process stops. Release the

locking lever and remove the filler

nozzle. A small quantity of liquid gas

may escape.

Filling adapter

As filling systems are not

standardised, different adapters are

required which are available from

Vauxhall Distributors and from

Vauxhall Authorised Repairers.

Remove adapter and stow in vehicle.

Fit protective cap to prevent the

penetration of foreign bodies into the

filler opening and the system.

Bayonet adapter: Netherlands,

Norway, Spain, United Kingdom

9 Warning

Due to the system design, an

escape of liquid gas after

releasing the locking lever is

unavoidable. Avoid inhaling.

9 Warning

The liquid gas tank should only be

filled to 80% capacity, for safety

reasons.

ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany,

Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland

EURO adapter: Spain

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consideration the vehicle weight in

running order, as specified by the

regulation.

Fuel consumption - CO₂-

Emissions

The values for fuel consumption

(combined) of the model Vauxhall

Mokka is within a range of 36 to

72 mpg.

The figures are provided only for the

purpose of comparison between

different vehicle variants and must

not be taken as a guarantee for the

actual fuel consumption of a

The values for CO₂emission

(combined) is within a range of 155 to

103 g/km.

For the values specific to your

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

documents.

particular vehicle. Additional

equipment may result in slightly

higher results than the stated

consumption and CO₂figures.

Furthermore, fuel consumption is

dependent on personal driving style

as well as road and traffic conditions.

DISH adapter: Austria, Bosnia-

Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech

Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia,

France, Greece, Hungary, Italy,

Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia,

Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia,

Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden,

General information

The official fuel consumption and

specific CO₂emission figures quoted

relate to the EU base model with

standard equipment.

Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine

Fuel filler cap

Fuel consumption data and CO₂

Only use genuine fuel filler caps.

Diesel-engined vehicles have special

fuel filler caps.

emission data are determined

according to regulation

R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the latest

applicable version), taking into

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Driving characteristics and

towing tips

Trailer towing

Trailer loads

Trailer hitch

General information

Before attaching a trailer, lubricate

the coupling ball. However, do not do

so if a stabiliser, which acts on the

coupling ball, is being used to reduce

snaking movements.

The permissible trailer loads are

vehicle and engine-dependent

maximum values which must not be

exceeded. The actual trailer load is

the difference between the actual

gross weight of the trailer and the

actual coupling socket load with the

trailer coupled.

The permissible trailer loads are

specified in the vehicle documents. In

general, they are valid for gradients

up to max. 12%.

The permitted trailer loads apply up to

the specified incline and up to an

altitude of 1000 metres above sea

level. Since engine power decreases

as altitude increases due to the air

becoming thinner, therefore reducing

climbing ability, the permissible gross

train weight also decreases by 10%

for every 1000 metres of additional

altitude. The gross train weight does

not have to be reduced when driving

on roads with slight inclines (less than

8%, e.g. motorways).

Only use towing equipment that has

been approved for your vehicle.

Entrust retrofitting of towing

equipment to a workshop. It may be

necessary to make changes that

affect the cooling system, heat

shields or other equipment.

For trailers with low driving stability

and caravan trailers with a permitted

gross vehicle weight of more than

1000 kg a speed of 50 mph must not

be exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is

recommended.

If the trailer starts snaking, drive more

slowly, do not attempt to correct the

steering and brake sharply if

necessary.

When driving downhill, drive in the

same gear as if driving uphill and

drive at a similar speed.

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

specified for full load 3 230.

The bulb outage detection function for

trailer brake light cannot detect a

partial bulb outage, e.g. in case of four

times five watt bulbs, the function only

detects lamp outage when only a

single five Watt lamp remains or none

remain.

Fitting of towing equipment could

cover the opening of the towing eye.

If this is the case, use the coupling ball

bar for towing. Always keep the

coupling ball bar in the vehicle when

not in use.

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The permissible gross train weight

must not be exceeded. This weight is

specified on the identification plate

3 219.

Fitting the coupling ball bar

Towing equipment

Caution

When operating without a trailer,

remove the coupling ball bar.

Vertical coupling load

The vertical coupling load is the load

exerted by the trailer on the coupling

ball. It can be varied by changing the

weight distribution when loading the

trailer.

Stowage of coupling ball bar

The maximum permissible vertical

coupling load (75 kg) is specified on

the towing equipment identification

plate and in the vehicle documents.

Always aim for the maximum load,

especially in the case of heavy

trailers. The vertical coupling load

should never fall below 25 kg.

Disengage and fold down the socket.

Remove the sealing plug from the

opening for the coupling ball bar and

stow it.

Rear axle load

The permissible axle loads (see

identification plate or vehicle

documents) must not be exceeded.

The bag with the coupling ball bar is

stowed in the rear stowage

compartment on the floor.

Place the strap through the lashing

eye, wrap around twice and tighten

the strap to secure the bag.

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Checking the tensioning of the

coupling ball bar

Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar

in the opening and push firmly

upwards until it audibly engages.

The rotary handle snaps back into its

original position resting against the

coupling ball bar without a gap.

9 Warning

Do not touch rotary handle during

insertion.

Lock the coupling ball bar by turning

the key to position e. Remove the key

and close the protective flap.

●

Pull out rotary knob and turn

clockwise as far as it will go.

●

Red marking on rotary knob must

point towards green marking on

coupling ball bar.

The gap between the rotary knob

and the coupling ball bar must be

approx. 6 mm.

Inserting the coupling ball bar

Eye for break-away stopping cable

The key must be in position c.

Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must

be tensioned before being inserted:

●

Unlock coupling ball bar by

turning key to position c.

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Attach breakaway stopping cable to

eye.

Dismounting the coupling ball bar

Check that the coupling ball bar is

correctly installed

●

Green marking on rotary knob

must point towards green

marking on coupling ball bar.

●

There must be no gap between

the rotary handle and the

coupling ball bar.

●

The coupling ball bar must be

firmly engaged in the opening.

The coupling ball bar must be

locked and the key removed.

Open the protective flap and turn the

key to position c to unlock the

coupling ball bar.

Pull out rotary handle and turn

clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out

coupling ball bar downwards.

9 Warning

Towing a trailer is permitted only

when a coupling ball bar is fitted

correctly. If the coupling ball bar

does not engage correctly, seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold

away socket.

Driving and operating for Your Vauxhall Mokka SUV 2020

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