Starting And Stopping The Engine - Seat Exeo 2012 Owner's Manual

Position
1
The ignition key is inserted in this position. To engage the steering wheel
lock, take out the key and turn the wheel until you hear the pin engage. You
should always engage the steering lock when you leave the vehicle. This
will help to deter thefts ⇒
Switching on the ignition/pre-heating glow plugs
If the key is difficult to turn in the lock, move the steering wheel (to take the
load off the steering lock mechanism) until the key turns freely. In the case
of vehicles with a diesel engine, the key is turned to this position to preheat
the glow plugs.
Starting the engine
3
The engine is started in this position. Electrical components with a high
power consumption are switched off temporarily.
After the engine has started, the ignition key returns to position
The ignition key has to be turned back to position
engine. The starter inhibitor in the ignition lock prevents the starter motor
from engaging when the engine is running, as this could cause damage.
Switching off the ignition
Turn the ignition key to this position.
WARNING
● Never remove the ignition key until the vehicle is stationary! Other-
wise the steering lock could engage suddenly, which could cause an acci-
dent.
● Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you
only intend to be gone for a short time. This is particularly important if
there are children in the vehicle, as they might otherwise be able to start
the engine or use power-operated equipment (e.g. the electric windows),
which could cause injuries.
Safety First
.
2
before re-starting the
1
1
Operating Instructions
Note
● If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected, it will be
necessary to leave the key in position
ing the engine.
● Vehicles with automatic gearbox: After switching off the ignition, you
can only remove the ignition key if the selector lever is in position "P" (park-
ing lock). The selector lever is locked after the ignition key has been re-
moved.

Starting and stopping the engine

Starting the engine
by itself.
2
The engine can only be started with an original SEAT key.
Practical Tips
Driving
for about 5 seconds before start-
2
Fig. 137 Ignition key po-
sitions
Technical Specifications
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