Starting And Stopping The Engine - Seat EXEO 2009 Owner's Manual

164 Driving
Switching on the ignition/pre-heating glow plugs
If the key is difficult to turn in the lock, move the steering wheel (to take the
load off the steering lock mechanism) until the key turns freely. In the case of
vehicles with a diesel engine, the key is turned to this position to preheat the
glow plugs.
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Starting the engine
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The engine is started in this position. Electrical components with a high
power consumption are switched off temporarily.
After the engine has started, the ignition key returns to position
The ignition key has to be turned back to position
engine. The starter inhibitor in the ignition lock prevents the starter motor
from engaging when the engine is running, as this could cause damage.
Switching off the ignition
Turn the ignition key to this position.
WARNING
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Never remove the ignition key until the vehicle is stationary! Otherwise
the steering lock could engage suddenly, which could cause an accident.
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Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
intend to be gone for a short time. This is particularly important if there are
children in the car, as they might otherwise be able to start the engine or
use power-operated equipment (e.g. the electric windows), which could
lead to injuries.
Note
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If the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected, it will be
necessary to leave the key in position
the engine.
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before re-starting the
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for about 5 seconds before starting
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Starting and stopping the engine

Starting the engine
The engine can only be started with an original SEAT key.
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by itself.
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Vehicles with a petrol engine:
– Use the foot brake.
– Manual gearbox: Push the clutch pedal all the way down.
– Move the gear lever into the neutral position ⇒
– Turn the ignition key to position
ator.
– Release the ignition key as soon as the engine starts (the starter
motor must not be allowed to run on with the engine).
Fig. 140 Ignition key
positions
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without pressing the acceler-
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