Driving
Start and driving
Stopping and starting the
engine
Switching on the ignition and start-
ing the engine
Vehicle key positions
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Immobiliser display
When an invalid key is used or in the event of
a system fault,
is displayed on the instru-
ment panel. The engine cannot be started.
Start and driving
Pushing or towing
For technical reasons, the vehicle must not
be push- or tow-started. Jump starting is
preferable.
Key not authorised for the vehicle
If a key which is not authorised for this vehicle
is inserted in the ignition lock, it can be re-
moved as follows:
Automatic transmission: the key cannot be
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removed from the ignition lock. Press and re-
lease the selector lever locking button. Key
can be removed from the vehicle.
Manual transmission: Remove the key from
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the ignition.
WARNING
Switching off the engine while driving
makes stopping the vehicle difficult. As a
consequence you may lose control of the
vehicle and there is a risk of serious acci-
dent.
The assisted braking and steering sys-
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tems, the airbag system, seat belts and
certain safety equipment are only active
while the engine is running.
The engine should only be switched off
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when the vehicle is at a standstill.
WARNING
While the engine is running or starting it
could help reduce the risk of serious injury.
Never start or leave the engine running in
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poorly ventilated or closed spaces. Ex-
haust gas contains carbon monoxide, a
toxic, colourless and odourless gas. Car-
bon monoxide can cause people to lose
consciousness. It can also cause death.
Never leave the vehicle unattended if the
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engine is running. The vehicle could move
off suddenly or something unexpected
could happen resulting in damage and se-
rious injury.
Never use start boosters. Cold start
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sprays could explode or increase the en-
gine speed unexpectedly.
WARNING
The components of the exhaust system
reach very high temperatures. This could
cause a fire and considerable damage.
Always park your vehicle so that no part
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of the exhaust system can come in contact
with flammable materials (such as wood,
leaves, spilled fuel, dried grass, etc.).
Never apply additional underseal or anti-
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corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes,
catalytic converter or the heat shields on
the exhaust system.
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