14 In brief
Electric drive unit
P : Park
R : Reverse
N : Neutral
D : Drive
L : Low
The shift lever can only be moved out
of P when the vehicle is on, the brake
pedal is applied first, and then the
shift lever button is pressed.
Electric drive unit 3 154.
Starting off
Check before starting off
● Tyre pressure and condition
3 231, 3 250.
● Fluid levels 3 214.
● 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 3 31, 3 39,
3 44.
● Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the vehicle
● Depress brake pedal and press
POWERm. When the vehicle
ready light 4 illuminates in the
instrument cluster, the vehicle is
ready to be driven.
Press POWERm once more.
Release button after starting
procedure begins.
● Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Starting and stopping the vehicle
3 151.