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Driving
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm the engine at idle speed; start driving immediately if the visi-
bility is OK. This helps the engine reach operating temperature faster and
reduces emissions.
Note
● Electrical devices with a high power consumption are switched off tem-
porarily when the engine starts.
● When the engine is started cold, there may be strong vibrations for a few
moments for technical reasons. This is quite normal, and no cause for con-
cern.
● Natural gas engines always start up with petrol, as a certain operating
temperature is required for running with gas. Once the required operating
temperature is reached, the engine will change to operate with natural gas.
Stopping the engine
Complete operations only in the sequence given.
1.
Press the brake pedal and keep pressed until step 4 has been
2.
In automatic gearboxes, put the selector lever in position P.
3.
Apply the handbrake firmly ⇒ p age 114.
4.
5.
Turn the key in the ignition lock to position
6.
With a manual gearbox, put the vehicle in first or reverse gear.
Stopping the vehicle completely ⇒
completed.
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WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle is moving. You may lose
control of the vehicle and there is a risk of serious accident.
● The airbags and belt tensioners do not work when the ignition is
switched off.
● The brake servo does not work with the engine off. To stop, the brake
pedal must be pressed with more force.
● As the power steering does not work if the engine is not running, you
will need more strength to steer than normally.
● If the key is removed from the ignition, the steering may lock and it
will not be possible to steer the vehicle.
CAUTION
If the engine has been driven at high speed for a prolonged period of time,
it may overheat when turned off. To avoid engine damage, allow the engine
to run for approximately 2 minutes in neutral before switching it off.
Note
● In vehicles with automatic gearbox, the key can only be removed when
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the selector lever is in position P.
● After stopping the engine, the engine compartment fan may continue
running for a few minutes, even when the ignition has been switched off or
the key removed. The radiator fan is automatically switched off.
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Electronic immobiliser
The gear lock prevents the engine from being started with an unauthorised
key and the vehicle being moved.
The vehicle key has a built-in chip. It automatically deactivates the electron-
ic immobiliser when the key is inserted into the ignition lock.
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