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WARNING
Steering lock hazard!
During a journey with the engine stopped, the igni-
▶
tion must always be switched on.
Starting issues
Troubleshooting
NOTICE
Danger of engine damage!
Do not start the vehicle by towing.
▶
The engine does not start
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Wait 30 seconds and repeat the starting proce-
dure.
›
If the engine does not start, use the jump start ca-
bles with the battery of another vehicle
or seek the help of a specialist garage.
The engine does not start, the display shows a
message regarding the immobilizer
›
Use the other vehicle key.
›
If the engine does not start, seek the help of a spe-
cialist garage.
Starting is not possible with the starter button, the
system did not detect the key
The key might not be detected if the battery in
the key is nearly discharged or the signal is faulty.
The engine cannot be turned off with the starter
button
›
Hold the starter button or press twice.
The radiator fan keeps running even after the en-
gine has stopped
The radiator fan can continue to run for approxi-
mately 10 minutes after the engine is stopped. This is
not a defect.
The combustion engine makes noises after the
cold start
The increased running noise is due to the briefly in-
creased engine speed. This is not a defect.
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›
Press the starter but-
ton with the key.
›
If the engine does not
start, seek the help of a
specialist garage.
Starting and driving ›
Automatic gearbox
Lever positions
Neutral
There is no transmission of engine power to the
wheels.
Forward drive/forward drive with recuperation
The gear is changed automatically.
In mode, recuperation braking occurs when
driving downhill and when rolling to a stop. This
will re-charge the high-voltage battery.
The recuperation braking can also be done when
pressing the brake pedal.
Choose between and (spring-loaded posi-
tion)
Moving the selector lever out of the or position
lights up - the selector lever is locked
WARNING
Risk of the stationary vehicle rolling away automati-
cally!
When the selector lever is in the
▶
sition or in manual shift mode, secure the vehicle
with the brake.
Operation
Starting up
›
Keep the brake pedal depressed.
›
Start the engine.
›
Press the button in the selector lever and set it to
the desired position.
›
Release the brake pedal and press the accelerator
pedal lightly.
Starting issues
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Parked vehicle
The drive wheels are
locked.
Only set the posi-
tion when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Reverse gear
Only set the posi-
tion when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
›
Press the brake pedal,
and at the same time,
press the button in the
selector lever.
position, po-
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