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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. 210.
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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 168 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
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The parts of the exhaust system can become very hot. Therefore, never
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!
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When leaving the vehicle never leave people unattended in the car who
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
Fig. 211 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 page 169 first.
On the gear lever, the shift pattern for the individual gear positions is shown
» Fig. 211.
The gearshift indicator must be observed when changing gear » page 47.
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. 211.
Selecting reverse gear - variant 2 (applies to the 1.0 l MPI motor)
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Stop the vehicle.
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Starting-off and driving
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