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Undoing
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Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the locking
button
» Fig.
213.
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Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning lightlights up when the handbrake is applied, provi-
ded the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the hand-
brake applied. The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven at a
speed of over 5 km/h for more than 3 seconds.
WARNING
Disengage the handbrake completely. A handbrake which is only partially
disengaged can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can have a nega-
tive effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of accident!
Parking
Read and observe
on page 176 first.
When stopping and parking, look for a place with a suitable surface
Only carry out the activities while parking in the specified order.
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Bring the vehicle to a stop and depress the brake pedal.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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For vehicles with Automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P
position.
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Switch off the engine.
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For vehicles with Manual transmission, select first gear or Reverse gear R.
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Release the brake pedal.
WARNING
The parts of the exhaust system can become very hot. Therefore, never
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stop the vehicle in places where the underside of your vehicle could come
into contact with flammable materials (e.g. dry grass, leaves, spilled fuel
etc.) There is a risk of a fire and could result in severe injuries!
When leaving the vehicle never leave people unattended in the car who
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could, for example, lock the vehicle or release the brake - The is a risk of
accidents and injury!
Manual gear shifting and pedals
Introduction
CAUTION
When stopping on a slope, never try to hold the vehicle using the accelerator
pedal – this may lead to gear damage.
Manual gear changing
»
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Fig. 214 The shift pattern: Variant 1 (5-speed or 6-speed manual gear-
box) / variant 2 (5-speed gearbox with the 1.0 litre MPI engine)
Read and observe
On the gear lever, the shift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown
» Fig.
214.
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way down. This prevents uneven wear
on the clutch.
Engage reverse gear - Version 1
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Stop the vehicle.
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The clutch pedal must be fully depressed.
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Switch the gear lever to N.
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Push the shift lever downwards fully to the left and then forward into R
» Fig.
214.
Selecting reverse gear - variant 2 (applies to the 1.0 l MPI motor)
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Stop the vehicle.
on page 177 first.
Starting-off and driving
» page
49.
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