16 In brief
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 134,
3 168.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 119.
■ 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 26, 3 32,
3 37.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position MAR
■ move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to
position MAR for preheating and
wait until control indicator ! goes
out
■ turn key to position AVV and
release
Starting the engine 3 95.
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 when ^ is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 73.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 96.