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After starting a cold engine, there may be increased operating noises for a few seconds. This is
normal and harmless.
Stopping the engine
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Please perform these steps only in the order listed.
Step
Vehicles without Keyless Access
1.
2.
Depress and hold down the brake pedal until step 4 is completed.
3.
4.
Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving ⇒ p age 297.
5.
Turn the vehicle key to position ⇒
(0)
in the ignition switch.
Removing the vehicle key from the ignition
6.
switches off electrical equipment and
activates the steering column lock.
WARNING
Never stop the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. You can lose control
of the vehicle, crash, and be seriously injured.
The airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not work when the ignition is switched off.
The brake booster does not work when the engine is not running. More brake pedal
pressure will be needed to stop the vehicle.
The power steering system does not work when the engine is not running, and you will
need more force to steer the vehicle.
When the key is removed from the ignition switch, the steering will lock and you will not
be able to steer the vehicle.
NOTICE
If the vehicle has been driven hard for a long time, the engine could overheat when it is
stopped. To reduce the risk of engine damage, let the engine idle in Neutral for about 2 minutes
before you switch off the ignition.
If the ignition is switched on or the engine is running and the driver door is opened, a chime
sounds. The chime is also a reminder to switch off the engine and turn off the ignition before leaving
and locking the vehicle from the outside.
The vehicle key can only be removed from the ignition when the transmission is in Park (P).
Vehicles with Keyless Access
Bring the vehicle to a complete stop ⇒
Shift the transmission into Park (P).
Briefly press the starter button ⇒
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the engine will not switch off, carry out the
emergency shut-off procedure.
Opening the doors switches off electrical
equipment and activates the steering
.
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column lock.
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