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- Fig. 1 Centre console: START ENGINE STOP button (vehicles with convenience key)
Applies to vehicles: with mechanical ignition lock
Switching off the engine
Stop the vehicle.
Turn the ignition key to position -0-.
Driver messages in the instrument cluster display
Please engage N or P
This message will appear if you try to start or switch off the engine when the selector lever of the automatic gearbox is not in P or N. The engine can only be started or stopped if the selector lever is in one of these positions.
Shift to P, vehicle can roll away. Doors can only be locked in P
For safety reasons, this message will appear and a warning buzzer will sound if the selector lever of the automatic gearbox is not in position P after you switch off the engine. Put the selector lever in position P; otherwise the vehicle can roll away. If the lever is not in position P you will not be able to lock the vehicle using the locking sensor on the door handle or the convenience key.
Gearbox: selector lever in gear!
This message will appear if you open the driver's door when the selector lever is not in position P. A buzzer will also sound. Put the selector lever in position P; otherwise the vehicle can roll away.
Switch off ignition before leaving car. Battery is being discharged
This message appears and the buzzer sounds if you open the driver's door while the ignition is switched on. Switch off the ignition to prevent the battery from being discharged.
- Never switch off the engine until the vehicle is stationary. Otherwise you may not have the full benefit of the brake servo and power steering. You may need more strength to steer and brake the vehicle than you normally would. This would mean a greater risk of accidents and serious injury, because you cannot steer and brake in the normal manner.
- Never remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is moving. The steering lock could engage suddenly, and you would not be able to steer the car.
- Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle - even if you only intend to be gone for a short time. This is especially important if children are left in the car. They might otherwise be able to start the engine or use power-operated equipment such as the electric windows - this could lead to injuries.
Caution!
If the engine has been working hard for a long time, there is a risk of heat building up in the engine compartment after the engine has been switched off; this could cause engine damage. For this reason, you should leave the engine idling for about 2 minutes before switching it off.
Note
- After the engine is stopped the radiator fan may run on for up to 10 minutes, even if the ignition is switched off. The fan may also start running again after some time if the coolant temperature rises due to a build-up of heat, or if the engine is hot and the engine compartment is heated up further by direct sunlight.
- When you stop and the start/stop system* turns off the engine, the ignition remains on. Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that the ignition is switched off; otherwise the battery will be drained.