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- Fig. 1 Centre console: START ENGINE STOP button
Applies to vehicles: with convenience key
You can use the START ENGINE STOP button
to switch on the ignition and start the engine.
You can start your vehicle without handling the convenience key.
You only need to have the key on your person.
Switching the ignition on/off
Manual gearbox: To switch
the ignition on/off, press the START ENGINE
STOP button without pressing the clutch pedal.
Automatic gearbox: To switch
the ignition on/off, press the START ENGINE
STOP button without pressing the brake pedal.
Diesel engines are preheated when the ignition is switched on.
Starting the engine
Apply the handbrake firmly.
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.
Press the START ENGINE STOP button.
The engine should start.
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.
- If you press the START ENGINE STOP button at this stage, the ignition will be switched off. The engine will not be started Link.
- 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!
- 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
- 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.