7 4 On the road
(D Note
If the engine has been under heavy load
for an extended period, heat builds up in
the engine compartment after the engine
is switched off - there is a risk of damaging
the engine . Allow the engine to run at idle
for about two minutes before switching it
off.
Convenience key
Starting the engine
Applies to vehicles: with convenience key
The I STA RT EN G I NE ST OP ! button switches
the ignition on and starts the engine .
Fig. 77 Center console : START ENGINE STOP butto n
Starting the engine
.. Manual transmission: Fully depress the
clutch pedal and move the shift lever to the
neutral posi t ion.
.. Automatic transmission: Step on the brake
pedal and move the selector lever to P or N
I:?&_ .
.. Press on the I S TART ENG I N E ST OP I bu tt on
<=? fig. 77 - the engine will sta rt .
Switching the ignition on/off
If you would like to switch the ignition on
without starting the engine, follow these
steps :
.. Press the !START E NGIN E STOP! button
without pressing the clutch pedal (for man -
ual transmissions) or the brake pedal (for
automatic transmiss ions) .
.. To switch the ignition off, press the but ton
again.
If the engine should not start immediately,
the sta rting process is automatically stopped
afte r a short t ime. Repeat start ing procedure.
When sta rt ing the engine, major elect rical
loads are switched off temporar ily.
After a cold engine is started, there may be a
brief period of increased noise because oil
pressure must first build up in t he hydrau lic
valve adjusters . This is norma l and not a cause
for concern .
.&_ WARNING
-
- Never allow the engine to run in confined
spaces - danger of asphyxiation.
- Never turn off the engine until the vehi-
cle has come to a complete stop.
- Always take the key with you whenever
you leave your veh icle . Otherw ise, the
engine could be started or electrical
equ ipment such as the power windows
could be operated . This can lead to seri-
ous injury.
- Never leave children or persons requiring
assistance unattended in the vehicle . The
doors can be locked using the remote
tr an smitter, preventing people from es-
caping from the veh icle on their own in
the event of an emergency. Depending
on the time of year, peop le inside the ve-
hicle can be exposed to very high or very
low temperatures .
(D Note
- Avoid high engine rpm, full throttle and
heavy eng ine loads until the engine has
reached operating temperature - other-
wise you risk engine damage.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run while parked to
warm up. Begin driving immediately. This
reduces unnecessary emissions .
(D Tips
- After starting a cold engine, there may
be a brief period of increased noise be-
cause the oil pressure must first build up .,.
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