Driving; Starting-Off And Driving; Starting And Stopping The Engine - KODA RAPID Owner's Manual

Driving

Starting-off and Driving

Starting and stopping the engine

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Introduction
It is possible, with the key in the ignition, to switch the ignition off and on and
start/stop the engine.
WARNING
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
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dent!
While driving with the engine stopped the ignition must always be
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switched on. Otherwise, the steering may lock - There is a danger of an ac-
cident!
Do not remove the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has
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come to a complete stop » page
lock – risk of an accident!
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is a
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risk of theft, accident etc.
Never run the engine in a closed place (e.g. in garages) – there is a risk of
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poisoning and death!
CAUTION
Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary – there
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is a danger of starter-motor and engine damage!
Do not start the engine by towing the vehicle – there is a risk of damaging
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the engine and the catalytic converter! The battery from another vehicle can
be used as a jump-start aid.
Notice
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. As a result, the engine reaches
its operating temperature faster.
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Driving
56, Parking. Otherwise, the steering may
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
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Read and observe and
The electronic immobilizer (hereafter referred to as immobilizer) makes theft
or unauthorised use of your vehicle more difficult.
Immobilizer
The immobilizer allows the engine to start provided only an original vehicle key
is used.
Malfunction of the immobilizer
If the immobiliser components in the key fail, it is not possible to start the en-
gine. A message appears in the display of the instrument cluster to explain that
the immobilizer is active.
To start, use the other vehicle key or seek help from a specialist workshop.
Steering lock - locking
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Remove the ignition key. Turn the steering wheel until the steering lock en-
gages.
Steering lock - unlock
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Insert the key into the ignition and turn on the ignition. If this is not possible,
then move the steering wheel slightly back and forth, as a result of which the
steering lock should unlock.
WARNING
Never let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - there is a risk of an ac-
cident!
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