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the Start/Stop system*: the needle in the
tachometer moves into the
READY position .
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To switch the ign ition off, press the button
again. The needle in the tachome t er moves into
the
OFF posit ion.
If the
,:rM indicator li ght bli nks and the message
Please turn steering wheel appears when switch-
ing the ign ition on, the steer ing lock has been en-
gaged . In this case, turn the steering wheel
slig htly to the left or right .
Start / Stop system*
See the information in <=!)page 79, Start/Stop
system.
A WARNING
To red uce the risk of poisoning, never allow
the engine to run in confined spaces.
@ Note
Avoid hig h engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load if the engine has not
reached operating temperature yet. You could
damage the engine.
@) For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run whi le parked to
warm up. Begin driving immediately . This re-
duces unnecessary emissions.
(D Tips
- Some noise after starting the engine is nor-
mal and is no cause for concern.
- If you leave your vehicle with the ignition
switched on, the ignition will switch off af-
ter a certa in amount of t ime. Make sure that
electr ical equipment such as the exter ior
lights are switched off.
Stopping the engine
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
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Plug-in hybrid dr ive*: refer to the informat ion un-
der <=!) page 94.
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Bring the vehicle to a ful l stop .
ll This fun ct ion is not avail abl e in all countr ies.
Driving
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Move the selector lever into t he P posit ion.
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Press the !START ENGINE STOP! button
<=!)page 76, fig . 85 .
Steering lock
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The steer ing locks when you tur n the engine off
using the !START
ENG I NE STOPI* button, move
the selector lever into the P position and open
the driver's door. The locked steering helps pre-
vent vehicle theft .
Emergency off function
If it is absolutely necessary, the engine can also
be turned off wh ile driving at speeds starting at
4 mph (7 km/h) . To switch the engine off, press
the
I START ENGINE STOPI button twice in a row
briefly or press and hold for longer than two sec-
onds.
A WARNING
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- Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop . The full func -
tion of the brake booste r and the power
steer ing is not guaranteed. You must use
more fo rce to t urn or bra ke. Because you
cannot steer and brake as you usually
would, this could lead to accidents and seri-
ous injuries .
- If you leave the vehicle, switch t he ignition
off and t ake the vehicle key wi t h you. Other -
wise, the engine could be started or electri -
cal equipment such as the power windows
could be operated . This can lead to serious
injury .
- For safety reasons, always park the vehicle
wit h the selector lever in the P position.
Otherw ise, there is the risk that the vehicle
could roll unintentiona lly.
@ Note
If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period of time, heat builds up in
the engine compartment after the engine is
switched off and there is a risk of damag ing
the engine. For t his reason, let the engine run .,.
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