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Driving
Starting - stopping the engine with the key
Ignition switch
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Position 1: LOCK
The steering is locked.
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Position 2: ACC
The accessories (radio, 12 V socket...) can
be used.
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Position 3: ON
Ignition on.
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Position 4: START
Starting the engine.
If you use the accessories for a
prolonged period (with the key in
position 2 (ACC) ), you risk discharging
the battery. Starting your vehicle will
then no longer be possible. Be aware .
See the "Automatic power cut-off to
accessories" section.
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Starting using the key
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
Turn the key to position 2 (ACC) and unlock
the steering column, by turning wheel
slightly.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Fully depress the clutch pedal (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox).
Put the gear lever into neutral (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox), or in
position P (vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox).
Operate the starter by turning the key to
position 4 (START) .
Once the engine is running, release
the key.
The key returns automatically to
position 3 (ON) .
For Diesel vehicles, when the engine
is cold wait with the ignition switch
in position 3 (ON) until the preheater
warning lamp goes off, before turning
the key to position 4 (START) .
The warning lamp does not come on
when the engine is hot.
Stopping
Immobilise the vehicle.
Put the gear lever into neutral (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox), or in
position P (vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox).
While pressing the key, turn it to
position 1 (LOCK) .
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Lock the steering.
Do not attach any heavy objects to the
key as this could weigh down on it when
in the ignition switch and cause a fault.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the
driver's door, if the key has been left in
the ignition.
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