Dr iv ing
exposed to very high or very low tempera-
tures.
CD Note
If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period of time, heat builds up in
the engine compa rtment after the engine is
switched off and there is a risk of damaging
the engine. For this reason, let the engine run
at idle for approximately two minutes before
shutt ing it off .
Starting and stopping
the engine (vehicles with
a convenience key)
Starting the engine
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
The I START E N GINE STOP I button switches the
ignition on and starts the engine .
Fig. 70 Center conso le: START ENGINE STOP butt o n
Starting the engine
.,. Press t he brake pedal and put the selector lever
into P or N .
.,. Press the
I START ENGINE STOPI button . The
engine wi ll start .
If the engine does not start immed iately, stop
the starting procedure by pushing the
I START ENGINE STOP I button again and repeat
after 30 seconds.
Switching the ignition on/off
If you wou ld like to swit ch the ig nition on wit h-
out starting the engine, fo llow these steps:
.,. Press the
I STAR T ENGIN E STOPI button with-
out
pressing the brake pedal.
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.,. To switch the ignition off, press the button
again.
A WARNING
- Never all ow the engine to run in conf ined
spaces - danger of asphyxiat ion.
- Never turn off the engine until the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
- Always take the key with you whenever you
leave your vehicle . Otherwise, the engine
could be started or electrical equipment
such as the powe r windows could be operat-
ed. This can lead to serious injury .
- Never leave children or persons requ iring as-
sistance unattended in the vehicle. The
doors can be locked using t he remote trans-
m itter, preventing peop le from escaping
from the vehicle on th eir own in the event of
an emergen cy. Depending on t he time of
year, people inside the vehicle can be ex-
posed to very high or very low tempera -
tures .
CD Note
Avoid high engi ne speed, full t hrott le, and
heavy engine load if the engine has not
reached operat ing temperatu re yet. You could
damage the engine.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not let the engine run wh ile parked to
warm up. Begin driving immed iate ly. This re-
duces un necessary emissions .
@ Tips
Some noise after starting the eng ine is nor-
mal and is no cause for concern .
Stopping the engine
Applies to: vehicles with convenience key
.,. Bring the vehicle to a full stop .
.,. Select the P or N selector lever position .
.,. Press the I START E NGINE STOP I button
¢ page 62, fig. 70.
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