Fig. 102 T
o the right of the steering wheel:
positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock.
Vehicle key positions → Fig. 102
0
Ignition switched o. T
he vehicle key
can be removed.
1
Ignition switched on. The steering lock
c
an be released.
2
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
P
ress the brake pedal when the indica-
tor lamp
lights up green.
S
tart the engine. Release the vehicle
key as soon as the engine starts. Once
released, the vehicle key moves back to
position
1 .
Ignition switched on warning
If the ignition is switched on and the driver
door is opened, an acoustic warning tone
sounds.
The warning is a reminder that the ignition
must be switched o before leaving the ve-
hicle.
WARNING
If the vehicle key is le una
ttended in the
vehicle, children or unauthorised persons
could lock the doors and the boot lid,
start the engine or switch on the ignition
and thus operate electrical equipment,
such as the electric windows. This can re-
sult in accidents and serious or even fatal
injuries.
·
A
lways switch o the engine and take
all vehicle keys with you when you
leave the vehicle.
WARNING
If children, people requiring assistance or
animals are le una
ttended in the vehicle,
they could accidentally set the vehicle in
motion or be exposed to very high or low
temperatures. There is a risk of accidents
and serious or fatal injuries.
·
Never leave children, people requiring
assistance or animals unattended in
the vehicle.
WARNING
If the vehicle key is removed from the igni-
tion lock while the vehicle is in motion, the
steering lock may engage and you will no
longer be able to steer the vehicle. This
can result in accidents and serious or
even fatal injuries.
·
Never remove the vehicle key from the
ignition if the vehicle is in motion.
·
Always completely unfold the key bit of
the vehicle key and lock it in this posi-
tion.
·
Attach only light objects to the vehicle
key, which weigh less than around
100 g (around 3.5 oz).
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
T
he vehicle key can only be removed
from the ignition lock when the parking
lock P is engaged.
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