Switching the ignition on/off
If you would like to switch the ignition on with-
out starting the eng ine, follow these steps:
.,. Press the
I STAR T ENGINE STOPI button with·
out pressing the brake pedal.
.,. To switch the ignition off, press the button
again. The needle in the tachometer moves into
the
OFF position.
The prewarming runs automatically in diesel
vehicles when the ignition is switched on.
Equipment that uses a lot of electricity is switch-
ed off temporarily when you start the engine.
If the engine should not start immediately, the
starting process is automatically stopped after a
short time. Repeat starting procedure .
Start-Stop-System*
Note the information in c> page 79, Start-Stop-
System.
A 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 complete stop.
- The brake booster and power steering no
longer function when you stop the engine.
You must use more force when braking or
steering. Because you cannot brake and
steer as you usually would, this could lead
to accidents and serious injuries. These
functions are still active if the Start-Stop-
System* has stopped the engine.
(D Note
Avoid high engine speed, full throttle, and
heavy engine load as long as 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 while parked to
warm up. Begin driving immediately. This re-
duces unnecessary emissions.
-
Driving
{!) Tips
- After starting a cold engine, there may be a
brief period of increased noise because the
oil pressure must first build up in the hy-
draulic valve adjusters. This is normal and
not a 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
electrical equipment such as the exterior
lights are switched off.
Stopping the engine
.,. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
.,. Move the selector lever to the P or N position.
.. Press the
! START ENGINE STOP ! button
r:!>poge 74, fig. 80.
Steering lock
The steering locks when you turn the engine off
using the
I START 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 with
the selector lever in the R or D/S position. The
engine stops if you press and hold the
!START ENGINE STOP ! button at speeds below
6 mph (10 km/h) and press the brake pedal.
A 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 vehicle with the selector lever in P.
Otherwise, the vehicle could inadvertently
roll away.
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