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118 Starting and driving ›
NOTICE
Risk of engine overheating!
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the
▶
end of your journey after the engine has been run-
ning at high loads. Leave it to run at an idling speed
for about 1 minute.
Start at the push of a button
Notes on starting
DANGER
Danger of poisoning by exhaust gases!
Do not run the engine in an enclosed space.
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Operating conditions
✓ The vehicle key is located in the vehicle interior.
NOTICE
Risk of key loss, possibly of key damage!
The system can detect the key even if it has been
forgotten on the vehicle roof.
Always keep the key with you.
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Switching the ignition on and off
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Press the starter button.
Starting the vehicle with manual transmission
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Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.
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Move the shift lever to the neutral position.
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Keep the clutch pedal depressed.
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Press the starter button.
Starting the vehicle with automatic transmission
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Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.
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Keep the brake pedal depressed.
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Move the selector lever to position or .
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Press the starter button.
After switching on the ignition on vehicles with
diesel engines, the indicator light
system illuminates. The engine starts after
out.
CAUTION
Danger of unexpected vehicle movement!
At temperatures below -10°C, start the vehicle
▶
with the selector lever in the position.
Stopping the engine
›
Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.
›
Press the starter button.
WARNING
Steering lock hazard!
During a journey with the engine stopped, the igni-
▶
tion must always be switched on.
Start at the push of a button
- Preheating
goes
NOTICE
Risk of engine overheating!
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the
▶
end of your journey after the engine has been run-
ning at high loads. Leave it to run at an idling speed
for about 1 minute.
Starting issues
Troubleshooting
NOTICE
Danger of engine damage!
Do not start the vehicle by towing.
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The engine does not start
›
Switch off the ignition.
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Wait 30 seconds and repeat the starting proce-
dure.
›
If the engine does not start, use the jump start ca-
bles with the battery of another vehicle
or seek the help of a specialist garage.
The engine does not start, the display shows a
message regarding the immobilizer
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Use the other vehicle key.
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If the engine does not start, seek the help of a spe-
cialist garage.
The key cannot be turned in the ignition
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Move the steering wheel back and forth while
turning the key.
Starting is not possible with the starter button, the
system did not detect the key
The key might not be detected if the battery in
the key is nearly discharged or the signal is faulty.
The engine cannot be turned off with the starter
button
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Hold the starter button or press twice.
The radiator fan keeps running even after the en-
gine has stopped
The radiator fan can continue to run for approxi-
mately 10 minutes after the engine is stopped. This is
not a defect.
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Press the starter but-
ton with the key.
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If the engine does not
start, seek the help of a
specialist garage.
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