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Driving
WARNING
Turning off the engine while driving will make
stop
ping the vehicle difficult; this could even
result in the loss of control causing an acci-
dent with serious consequences.
●
The assisted braking and steering systems,
the airbag system, seat belts and certain
safety equipment are only active while the
engine is running.
●
The engine should only be switched off
when the vehicle is at a standstill.
WARNING
While the engine is running or starting it
coul
d help reduce the risk of serious injury.
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Never start or leave the engine running in
poorly ventilated or closed spaces. Exhaust
gas contains carbon monoxide, a toxic, col-
ourless and odourless gas. Carbon monoxide
can cause people to lose consciousness. It
can also cause death.
●
Never leave the vehicle unattended if the
engine is running. The vehicle could move off
suddenly or something unexpected could
happen resulting in damage and serious in-
jury.
●
Never use start boosters. Cold start sprays
could explode or increase the engine speed
unexpectedly.
WARNING
The components of the exhaust system reach
very
high temperatures. This could cause a
fire and considerable damage.
●
Always park your vehicle so that no part of
the exhaust system can come in contact with
flammable materials (such as wood, leaves,
dried grass, spilled fuel, etc.).
●
Do not apply additional underseal or anti-
corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, cata-
lytic converter, heat shields or the diesel par-
ticulate filter.
Ignition lock
Fig. 198 Vehicle key positions
Read the additional information carefully
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Vehicle keys ››› Fig. 198
No key in the ignition lock: The steering lock may
be activated.
1
Ignition off, all electrical devices disconnected.
Key can be removed from the vehicle.
2
Ignition is switched on. Pre-heating of diesel en-
gine. The steering lock can be unlocked.
3
Switch on the engine. Release the key when the
engine has started. When it is released, the key
returns to position
2
.
Key not authorised for the vehicle
If
a k
ey
which is not authorised for this vehi-
cle is inserted in the ignition lock, it can be
removed as follows:
●
Automatic gearbox: the key cannot be re-
moved from the ignition lock. Press and re-
lease the selector lever locking button. Key
can be removed from the vehicle.
●
Manual gearbox: remove the key from the
ignition.
WARNING
Unsuitable or careless use of the vehicle key
coul
d result in serious injury.
●
Always take all the keys with you whenever
you leave the vehicle. If not, the engine could
accidentally be started and electrical equip-
ment such as the windows could accidentally
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