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Automatic transmission:
Step on the brake
pedal and move the selector lever to the P
or N position .
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Press the key
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the engine will
start.
Switching the ignition on/ off
If you wou ld like to switch the ignition on
without sta rting the engine, follow t hese
steps :
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Insert the key into the ignition lock.
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Press the key briefly without pressing the
clutch pedal (for manual transmissions) or
the brake pedal (for automatic transmis-
sions).
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To switch the ignition off, press the key
again .
When starting the engine, major electr ical
loads are switched off temporarily .
You can on ly remove the key with the ignition
switched off.
If
the engine should not sta rt immedia t ely,
the starting process is automatically stopped
after a short time. Repeat starting procedure.
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WARNING
- Never allow the engine to run in confined
spaces - danger of asphyxiation.
- Never remove the ign ition key from the
ignition look while the vehicle is moving.
Otherw ise, the steering lock could sud-
denly engage and you would not be able
to steer the vehicle.
- Always take the key with you whenever
you leave your vehicle . Otherwise, the
engine could be started or electr ical
equipment such as the power w indows
could be operated. This can lead to seri-
ous inj ury.
- Never leave child ren or persons requiring
assistance unattended in the vehicle. The
doors can be locked using t he remote
transmitter, preventing people from es-
caping from the vehicle on their own in
the event of an emergency. Depending
on the time of year, people inside the ve-
On th e r o a d
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hicle can be exposed to very high or very
low temperatures.
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Note
Avoid high engine rpm, fu ll throttle and
heavy engine loads unti l the engine has
reached operating tempe rat ure - other-
wise you risk engine damage.
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For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run while parked to
warm up. Begin dr iving immediately. This
reduces unnecessary emissions.
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Tips
- If the key cannot be removed from the
ignition lock, you have to pull the me-
chanical key out of the master key in or-
der to be able to lock the vehi-
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- After starting a cold engine, there may
be a brief period of increased noise be-
cause the oil pressure must first build up
in the hydraulic valve adjusters. This is
normal and not a cause for concern.
- If you leave the vehicle with the ignition
switched on, the ign it ion w ill switch off
afte r a certa in period of t ime. Please
note that electrical equipment such as
exterior ligh t s will switch off as well
when that happens.
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