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Vehicle accessibility and starting
NOTE:
The car will not start if the key inside the boot and the tailgate is
open.
2.2.2 Integrated / manual ignition – if provided
The car may be equipped with an integrated / manual ignition
system. It is provided with three operating positions, two permanent
positions and one toggle position with return spring. The permanent
positions are OFF and RUN.
START is a toggle position with automatic return. Once released
from the START position, the switch automatically returns to the
RUN position.
OFF
• The engine is off.
• The key can be removed from the ignition switch.
• The steering column may be locked (with the ignition key
removed).
• Some electrical functions, such as the central door locking
system, the alarm system etc. are still available.
RUN
• Driving position.
• The electrical devices are available.
START
• Start the engine.
The ignition device is provided with a safety mechanism. If the
engine does not start, the device must be returned to the STOP/
OFF position before repeating the starting procedure.
On versions with automatic transmission, the key can be extracted
only when the gear selector is in the P (park) position.
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