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Driving
Starting - stopping the engine with the key
- Position 1: LOCK
The steering is locked.
- Position 2: ACC
The accessories (radio, 12 V socket...) can
be used.
- Position 3: ON
Ignition on.
- Position 4: START
Starting the engine.
Ignition switch
If you use the accessories for a
prolonged period (with the key in
position 2 (ACC) ), you risk discharging
the battery. Starting your vehicle will
then no longer be possible. Be aware .
See the "Automatic power cut-off to
accessories" section.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the
driver's door, if the key has been left in
the ignition.
) Insert the key in the ignition switch.
) Turn the key to position 2 (ACC) and unlock
the steering column, by turning wheel
slightly.
) Press and hold the brake pedal.
) Fully depress the clutch pedal (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox).
) Put the gear lever into neutral (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox), or in
position P (vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox).
) Operate the starter by turning the key to
position 4 (START) .
) Once the engine is running, release
the key.
The key returns automatically to
position 3 (ON) .
Starting using the key Stopping
) Immobilise the vehicle.
) Put the gear lever into neutral (vehicles
fitted with a manual gearbox), or in
position P (vehicles fitted with a CVT
gearbox).
) While pressing the key, turn it to
position 1 (LOCK) .
) Remove the key from the ignition switch.
) Lock the steering.
Do not attach any heavy objects to the
key as this could weigh down on it when
in the ignition switch and cause a fault.
For Diesel vehicles, when the engine
is cold wait with the ignition switch
in position 3 (ON) until the preheater
warning lamp goes off, before turning
the key to position 4 (START) .
The warning lamp does not come on
when the engine is hot.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.