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- Fig. 1 Centre console: START ENGINE STOP button
You can use the START ENGINE STOP button
to switch on the ignition and start the engine. You only need to
have the key on your person.
Press the brake pedal and move the selector lever to position P
or N WARNING!.
Press the START ENGINE STOP button
Fig. 1. 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 brake pedal until the
engine starts. The indicator lamp
lights up
while the glow plugs are preheating.
lights up
while the glow plugs are preheating.
If you press the START ENGINE STOP button
without pressing the brake pedal, the ignition will be switched
on or off. Diesel engines are preheated when the ignition is switched
on.
Electrical components with a high power consumption are switched
off temporarily while you start the engine.
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 engine fails to start immediately, the starter will be switched
off automatically after a few seconds. Try to start the engine again.
On vehicles with a start/stop system, the ignition will be switched
off if you press the START ENGINE STOP
button during a stop phase.
Driver messages
The following driver messages can appear in the instrument cluster
display:
Press brake pedal to start engine
This message appears if you press the START
ENGINE STOP button to start the engine without first
pressing the brake pedal. The engine will only start if you
press the brake pedal.
Engage N or P to start engine
This message will appear if you try to start or switch off the
engine when the selector lever is not in P or N. The engine
can only be started or stopped if the selector lever is in one
of these positions.
Key not in vehicle?
If the indicator lamp lights up and the message appears, the
remote control key was removed from the vehicle while the engine
was running. If the remote control key is not in the vehicle
you will not be able to switch on the ignition or restart the
engine after it has been switched off. You will also not be
able to lock the vehicle from the outside.
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll
away. Doors do not lock if lever is not in P.
For safety reasons, this message will appear together with a
warning tone if the selector lever is not in position P when
you switch off the ignition with the START
ENGINE STOP button. Put the selector lever in position P;
otherwise the vehicle can roll away and cannot be locked.
Ignition is on
This message appears if you open the driver's door while the
ignition is switched on. You will also hear a warning buzzer.
Please switch off the ignition.
Key not recognised. Hold back of key against
marked area. See owner's manual.
If the indicator lamp lights up and the message appears, a malfunction
has occurred
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Steering lock
The steering will be locked if you switch off the engine with
the START ENGINE STOP button and
open the driver's door. The steering lock acts as a theft deterrent.
- 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.
- Never run the engine in confined spaces. The exhaust gases are toxic.
- Never switch off the engine until the vehicle is stationary.
- The brake servo and the power steering system work only when the engine is running. You need more strength to steer and brake the vehicle when the engine is switched off. This would mean a greater risk of accidents and serious injury, because you cannot steer and brake in the normal manner.
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.