the stored position as soon as you switch on
the ignition.
Starting and stopping
the engine
Starting the engine
This button switches on the ignition and
starts the engine .
Fig. 88 Cente r console: START ENGINE STOP butto n
Swit ching the ignit ion on/ off
• To switch the ignition on/off, press the
I START ENGINE STOPI button . Do not press
the brake pedal while doing this . Diesel
vehicles are preheated wh ile the ignition is
switched on.
Start ing the engine
• Press the brake pedal ~ ,&. .
• Press the
!START E NGINE STOPI button
~ fig . 88 . The engine will start.
• It is possible that there will be a slight delay
when start ing the engine for diesel vehicles
in colder temperatures. Therefore, you must
hold the brake peda l down until the eng ine
starts. The indicator lamp II illuminates
when the engine is preheated.
If the engine does not start immediately , the
starting process is automatica lly stopped af-
ter a short time . Repeat starting procedure.
Start -Stop-System *:
Note the information on ¢ page 87, Start-
Stop-System.
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A WARNING
- Never allow the engine to run in confined
spaces - danger of asphyxiat ion.
- Never turn off the engine until the vehi-
cle has come to a complete stop.
- The brake booster and power steering
only work when the engine is running. If
the engine is off, you have to use more
force when steering or braking . Because
you cannot steer and brake as you usual-
ly would, this could lead to crashes and
serious injuries.
(D Note
- Avoid high engine rpm, full throttle and
heavy engine loads until the eng ine has
reached operating temperature - other-
wise you risk engine damage .
- The engine cannot be started by pushing
or towing the vehicle.
(0 Tips
- After a cold eng ine is started, there may
be a brief period of increased no ise be-
cause oil pressure must first build up in
the hydraulic valve adjusters. This is nor-
ma l and not a cause for conce rn.
- If you leave the veh icle with the ignition
switched on , the ign ition will switch off
after a certain period of time . Please
note that electrical equ ipment such as
exterior lights will sw itch off as well
when that happens.
Stopping the engine
• Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
• Move the selector lever to the P or
N posi-
tion.
• Press the I START ENGINE STO P I button
¢ page 83 , fig. 88.
Steerin g lock
The steering locks when you turn the engine
off using the
I START ENGINE STOP I button
and open the driver's door. The locked steer-
ing helps prevent vehicle theft.
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