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- Fig. 1 Ignition lock: Ignition key positions
Applies to vehicles: with ignition lock
Insert the key in the ignition lock to switch on the ignition and
start the engine.
Switching the ignition on/off
To switch on the ignition, turn the ignition key to position
-1-. Diesel engines are preheated when the ignition is switched
on.
To switch off the ignition, turn the ignition key to position
-0-.
Starting the engine
Manual gearbox: Press the
clutch pedal all the way down and move the gear lever into neutral.
Automatic gearbox: Press
the brake pedal and move the selector lever to position P or
N.
Turn the ignition key to position -2-. The ignition key automatically
returns to position -1-. Do not press the accelerator.
Diesel engines can take a few seconds longer than usual to start
on cold days. Please keep your foot on the clutch pedal (manual
gearbox) or brake pedal (automatic
gearbox) until the engine starts. The indicator lamp
lights
up while the glow plugs are preheating.
lights
up while the glow plugs are preheating.
The preheating time depends on the outside temperature and the
temperature of the coolant. When the engine is warm, or at outside
temperatures above +8°C, the glow plug indicator lamp
will
come on for approximately one second. This means that the engine
can be started immediately.
will
come on for approximately one second. This means that the engine
can be started immediately.
If the engine fails to start immediately, switch off the starter
and try again after about 30 seconds.
Start/stop system*
When you stop and the start/stop system*
turns off the engine, the ignition remains on.
Automatic gearbox: Before
leaving the vehicle, ensure that the ignition is switched off
and that the selector lever is in position P.
- Never run the engine in confined spaces. The exhaust gases are toxic – risk of poisoning!
- Never remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is moving. The steering lock would engage, and you would not be able to steer the car – risk of accident!
- Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. Otherwise the engine can be started or power-operated equipment such as the electric windows can be used. This could result in serious injury.
Caution!
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and extreme load conditions
until the engine has reached its normal operating temperature; otherwise
this can damage the engine.
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine by running it with the car stationary.
You should drive off immediately whenever possible. This will help
avoid unnecessary exhaust emissions.
Note
- If it is difficult to turn the ignition key to position -1-, move the steering wheel (to take the load off the steering lock mechanism) until the key turns freely.
- When starting from cold the engine may be a little noisy for the first few seconds until oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic tappets. This is quite normal and no cause for concern.
- If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected it will be necessary to leave the key in position -1- for about 5 seconds before starting the engine.
- Vehicles with automatic gearbox: After switching off the ignition, you can only withdraw the ignition key if the selector lever is in position "P" (parking lock). The selector lever cannot be moved after the ignition key has been taken out.