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Controls in detail
Driving and parking
3
Starting the engine
Gasoline engine
Turn the key to position 3 in the igni-
tion lock (
page 111) and release it
immediately ("touch-start" function).
The engine starts automatically.
Diesel engine
Switch on the ignition ( page 111).
The
q preglow indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster comes on.
As soon as the q preglow indica-
tor lamp goes out, turn the key to po-
sition
3 in the ignition lock and
release it as soon as the engine is
running.
Warm the engine up quickly.
Do not run the engine at full speed
until it has reached operating tem-
perature.
i
You can start the engine without pre-
glow when the engine is warm.
After a cold start
Pulling away
Warning G
Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a slippery surface. The drive
wheels may lose their grip and the vehicle
could skid.
!CAUTION
Only drive at high speeds once the
engine has warmed up. This protects
the engine.
When driving on slippery surfaces,
avoid spinning the drive wheels
where possible as this could damage
the drive train.
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