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To switch the ignition off, press the button
again. The needle in the tachometer moves into
the OFF position .
Equipment that uses a lot of electricity is switch-
ed off temporar ily when you start the engine .
If the engine does not star t immediately, the
starting procedure is automat ically stopped aft er
a short time . Repeat the starting procedure.
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WARNING
- Never allow the engine to run in confined
spaces, because this increases the risk of as-
phyxiation.
- Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a comp lete stop.
- The brake booster and power steering only
work when the engine is running . If the en-
gine is off, you have to use more force when
brak ing or steering . Because you cannot
brake and steer as you usually would, this
could lead to accidents and serious injuries .
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Note
Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load as long as the engine has
not reached operat ing temperature yet. You
could damage the engine .
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For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run while parked to
warm up. Begin driving immediately . This re-
duces unnecessary emissions.
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Tips
- Some noise after starting the engine is nor-
mal and is no cause for concern .
- If you leave the vehicle with the ignition
switched on, the ignition will switch off af-
ter a certain amount of time . Make sure that
electr ical equ ipment such as the exter ior
lights are switched off.
Stopping the engine
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Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
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Move the selector lever to the P or N position.
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D r iving
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Press the
!ST ART ENGINE
STOP !
button
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Steering lock
The steering locks when you turn the engine off
using the
!S TART ENGINE
STOPI
button and
open the driver's door. The locked steering helps
prevent vehicle theft.
Emergency off
If necessary, the engine can be switched off w ith
the selecto r lever in the R or D/S posit ion. The
engine stops if you press and hold the
!S TAR T ENGINE
ST OP !
button at speeds below
6 mph (10 km/h) and press the brake pedal.
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WARNING
- Never turn off the engine until the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
- The brake booster and power steering only
work when the engine is running.
If
the en-
gine is off, you have to use more force when
steering or braking. Because you cannot
steer and brake as you usually would, this
could lead to crashes and serious injuries.
- For safety reasons, you should always park
your veh icle w ith the selector lever in P.
Otherw ise, the vehicle could inadvertently
roll away.
- After the engine has been switched off, the
radiator fan can continue to run for up to 10
minutes - even with the ignition switched
off. It can also switch on again after some
time if the coolant temperature rises as the
result of a heat buildup or if the engine is
hot and the engine compartment is addi -
tionally heated by the sun's rays.
(D
Note
Do not stop the engine immediately after
hard or extended driving. Keep the engine
running for approximately two minutes to
prevent excessive heat build-up .
Messages
Turn off ignition before leaving car
.
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