Operation Manual

183Driving and operation
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Interruption of power supply
The clutch is not disengaged if the vehicle
battery is discharged and a gear has been
selected. The vehicle cannot move.
If the battery is flat, start the vehicle using
jump leads – see page243.
If the cause of the power failure is not a
discharged battery, contact a workshop.
If the vehicle must be removed from
flowing traffic, release the clutch on
vehicles with 5-speed Easytronic. On
vehicles with 6-sp eed Easytronic, the clutch
cannot be released 3 ; if the vehicle must
be moved, raise vehicle at the front to tow.
To disengage the clutch (only on vehicles
with 5-speed Easytronic):
1. Apply hand brake and switch off
ignition.
2. Open bonnet and engage support.
3.Clean Easytronic around the cap (see
figure) so that no dirt can get into the
opening when the cap is removed.
4. Rotate cap to slacken and remove by
lifting upwards – see figure.
5. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise using
a flat-head screwdriver (vehicle tools 3,
see page 251) until clear resistance can
be felt. The clutch has now been
disengaged.
Do not turn beyond the resistance, since
this can damage the Easytronic.
6. Fit cleaned cap again. The cap must be
in full contact with the housing.
Towing the vehicle and starting the engine
is not permitted when the clutch has been
released in this way, although the vehicle
can be moved a short distance.
Contact a workshop immediately for
assistance.