18 In Brief
Starting the Engine
Check before starting off
.
Tyre pressure and condition
0
Tyre Pressure 0 175.
.
Engine oil level and fluid levels
0 Engine Oil 0 158.
.
All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
.
Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts
0 Convex
Mirrors 0 27, Seat Position 0 33,
Three-Point Seat belt 0 37.
.
Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
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Turn key to position 1.
.
Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering
wheel lock.
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Operate clutch and brake.
.
Automatic transmission in P
or N.
.
Do not operate accelerator
pedal.
.
Turn key to position 3 and
release Starting the engine.
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Starting the Engine 0 136.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at
a standstill and certain conditions
are fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
.
depress the clutch pedal
.
set the lever in neutral
.
release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position
in the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.