Dr iv ing
the ignition is switched off. After entering the ve-
hicle, the steering column returns to the stored
position once the ignition is sw itched on.
Starting and stopping
the engine
Starting the engine
The I ST AR T ENGINE ST OP I button switches the
ignition on and starts the engine.
Fig. 77 Center console : START ENGINE STOP butto n
Starting the engine
.. Press the brake pedal and move the se lector
lever into the P or N pos it ion ¢ ,A .
.. Press the I START ENGIN E STOPI button . The
engine will start .
Switching the ignition on/ off
If you wou ld like to switch the ignition on with-
out starting the engine, follow these steps:
.. Press the
I ST AR T ENG I N E ST OPI 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.
Equipment that uses a lot of electricity is switch-
ed off temporari ly when you start the engine .
If the engine does not start immediate ly, the
starting procedure stops automatically after a
short time. Repeat the starting procedure .
ll This function is not available in all countri es.
68
Start / Stop system*
See the information in ¢ page 70, Start/Stop
system.
A WARNING
To reduce the risk of poisoning, never allow
the engine to run in confined spaces.
(D Note
Avoid high engine speed, full th rottle, 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 while parked to
warm up. Begin driving immediate ly. This re-
duces unnecessary emissions.
(D Tips
- Some noise after starting the engine is nor-
ma l and is no cause for concern.
- If you leave the veh icle 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 the vehicle to a full stop .
.. Move the selector lever to the P or N posit io n.
.. Press the
I START ENGINE STOP I button
¢ page 68, fig. 77.
Steering lock
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The steering locks when you turn the engine off
using the
I STAR T ENGIN E STOPI button and
open the driver's door . The locked steering helps
prevent veh icle theft .
Emergency off function*
If it is absolutely necessary, the engine can also
be turned off while driving in the R or D/S selec-
tor lever position at speeds be low 6 mph (10 km/ ...
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