When driving
Starting, shifting gears, parking
Starting and stopping the engine
ä Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Immobiliser
The engine cannot be started if the vehicle key is invalid or the immobiliser has an
operational fault.
Push-starting
For technical reasons, the vehicle must never
be push-started. Jump-start instead.
Additional information and warnings:
● Vehicle key set ⇒ page 32
● Shifting gears ⇒ page 98
● Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ page 104
● Steering ⇒ page 115
● Refuelling ⇒ page 123
● Fuel ⇒ page 127
● Emergency closing or opening ⇒ page 187
● Jump-starting ⇒ page 209
● Tow-starting and towing the vehicle ⇒ page 212
WARNING
Switching off the engine while driving makes it harder to stop the vehicle.
This may result in the loss of vehicle control, causing accidents and serious in-
juries.
● The brake-assist systems, the airbag system and other safety equipment
in the vehicle are only active when the engine is running.
● Switch off the engine only when the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
The risk of serious injuries can be reduced when the engine is running or
when starting the engine.
● Never start or run the engine in unventilated or closed rooms. The engine
exhaust gases contain, among others, carbon monoxide, an odourless and col-
ourless toxic gas. Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and death.
● Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running. The vehicle
could move suddenly, or an unexpected event may occur which may cause
damage or serious injury.
● Never use a start booster. A start booster may explode and cause a sudden
revving of the engine.
WARNING
The parts of the exhaust system become very hot. This may cause fires and
serious injuries.
● Never park the vehicle such that parts of the exhaust system come in con-
tact with highly flammable materials under the vehicle, such as underbrush,
leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.
● Never use additional underbody protection or anti-corrosion agents for ex-
haust pipes, catalytic converters and heat shields.
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