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Under certain circumstances (e.g. after switching off the ignition and opening
the driver's door), the steering is enabled only when the ignition is switched on
or the engine is started.
WARNING
Never let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - there is a risk of acci-
dent!
Switch ignition on / off
Read and observe
and
›
Press the button
» Fig. 121
on page 117 briefly.
The ignition is switched on or off.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, the clutch pedal must not be de-
pressed while switching the ignition on or off, otherwise the system would try
to start.
On vehicles fitted with a automatic gearbox, the brake pedal must not be de-
pressed while switching the ignition on or off, otherwise the system would try
to start.
If the driver's door is opened while the ignition is on, an audible signal sounds
and the following message appears in the instrument cluster display.
Ignition on.
IGNITION ON
When leaving the vehicle always switch off the ignition.
Starting the engine
Read and observe
and
Starting the engine
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission, shift gear stick to neutral, depress
the clutch pedal and hold it there until the engine starts.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in position
P or N and depress the brake pedal until the engine starts.
1)
On vehicles with the START-STOP system, it is sufficient to press the starter button briefly. The motor
will then automatically start.
118
Driving
on page 117 first.
on page 117 first.
›
Press and hold the starter button
starts.
In vehicles with diesel engines after pressing the button, the glow plug warn-
ing light
lights up. The engine can be started after the indicator light goes
out.
Note
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
■
starting 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.
Switching off the engine
Read and observe
and
Switching off
›
Stop the vehicle
» page
122, Parking.
›
Press the button
» Fig. 121
on page 117 briefly.
The engine and the ignition are switched off simultaneously.
Emergency shutdown
If necessary and in exceptional cases, the engine may even be turned off while
driving.
›
Press the starter button
» Fig. 121
twice within 1 second.
After the emergency stop of the motor, the steering lock will remain unlocked.
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
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10 minutes.
» Fig. 121
on page 117
until the engine
1)
on page 117 first.
on page 117 for longer than 1 second or
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