Push button ignition switch
Fig. 103 In the lower sec
tion of the centre
console: push button ignition switch for start-
ing the engine.
Vehicles with a manual gearbox: The engine
is started by pressing the push button igni-
tion switch with the clutch pedal de-
pressed.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The
engine is started by pressing the push but-
ton ignition switch with the brake pedal de-
pressed.
The vehicle can be activated only if there is
a valid vehicle key in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, the electronic
steering column lock will be activated
when the ignition is switched o and the
driver door is opened → page 139.
Switching the ignition on and o
1. Press the push button ignition switch
once without depressing the brake or
clutch pedal →
.
Automatic ignition switch-o
Once the vehicle detects that the driver is
absent when the engine stop is active, the
ignition will switched o automatically af-
ter a certain period of time. If the low beam
headlamps were switched on at the time,
the parking lamps will remain switched on
for approximately 30 minutes. The parking
lamps can be switched o manually
→ page 115 or by locking the vehicle
→ page 85.
Engine restart function
If no valid vehicle key is detected in the ve-
hicle interior once the engine has been
switched o, the engine can be restarted
within approximately 5 seconds. A corre-
sponding messa
ge appears on the instru-
ment cluster display.
Aer this time, the engine cannot be re-
started without a valid vehicle key in the
vehicle interior.
WARNING
The engine will start immediately if the
brake or clutch pedal is pressed when the
ignition is switched on T
his can lead to
unintentional vehicle movements and
cause serious injuries.
·
Avoid pressing the brake or clutch ped-
al when switching on the ignition if you
do not want to start the engine.
WARNING
If the vehicle key is le unattended 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.
·
Take all vehicle keys with you every
time 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.
Before leaving the vehicle, always
switch o the ignition manually and
observe any information shown on the in-
strument cluster display.
Leaving the vehicle stationary for long
periods with the ignition switched on
can discharge the 12-volt vehicle battery so
that the engine can no longer be started.
Starting the engine 145
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