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The vehicle is unlocked.
If the ignition switch cannot be turned on, turn the steering wheel back and
forth slightly to unlock the steering lock.
Turn ignition on / off and start the engine
Fig. 105
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock
Read and observe
and
on page 103 first.
Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock
Ignition switched off, engine switched off
1
Ignition switched on
2
Starting engine
3
Switching ignition on/off
›
Turn key to position
.
2
The ignition is switched on.
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Turn key to position
.
1
The ignition is switched off.
Procedure for starting the engine
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
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For vehicles with manual transmission, shift gear lever to neutral, depress
the clutch pedal and hold it there until the engine starts.
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On vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in position
P or N and depress the brake pedal until the engine starts.
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Turn the key into position
as far as it will go - the engine's starting proce-
3
dure will commence (do not touch the accelerator).
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Release the key, the engine will start automatically.
After letting go, the vehicle key will return to position
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» Fig. 105
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2
If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn the key to position
peat the start-up process after approx. half a minute.
For vehicles with diesel engines the glow plug warning light
starting. The engine can be started after the indicator light goes out.
Vehicles with manual transmission
The engine will not start if the clutch pedal is not depressed.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Press the clutch to start.
PRESS CLUTCH
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine will not start if the brake pedal is not depressed.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.
Depress the brake to start.
APPLY BRAKE
Note
The engine running noises may at first be louder for a short time after start-
■
ing the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heat-
■
ing period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Stopping the engine
Read and observe
and
on page 103 first.
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Stop the vehicle
» page
109, Parking.
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Turn key to position
» Fig. 105
1
The engine and the ignition are switched off simultaneously.
CAUTION
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumula-
tion of heat when the engine is switched off.
Note
The radiator fan can intermittently continue to run for approximately 10 mi-
nutes after the ignition has been switched off.
goes on during
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