Driving and Operating 139
Restart of the engine by the
stop-start system
The selector lever must be in
neutral to enable an automatic
restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted
automatically by the stop-start
system.
.
The stop-start system is
manually deactivated.
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The bonnet is opened.
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The driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
.
The engine temperature is
too low.
.
The vehicle battery is
discharged.
.
The brake vacuum is not
sufficient.
.
The vehicle starts to move.
.
The climate control system
requests an engine start.
.
The air conditioning is manually
switched on.
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power socket, a brief power
drop during restart might be
noticeable.
Parking
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Warning
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Do not park the vehicle on
an easily ignitable surface.
The high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite
the surface.
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Always apply parking brake.
Apply manual parking brake
without pressing release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on downhill or
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Warning (Continued)
uphill slopes. Depress the
foot brake at the same time
to reduce operating force.
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Switch off the engine and
ignition. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering
wheel lock engages.
.
If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope,
engage first gear before
switching off the ignition. On
an uphill slope, turn the
front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a
downhill slope, engage
reverse gear before
switching off the ignition.
Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
.
Lock the vehicle and
activate the anti-theft alarm
system.
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