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Operation
driving or if you restart it immediately after
switc
hing it off.
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If the engine is cold, avoid high engine
speeds, pushing the engine too hard and rap-
id acceleration.
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Do not start the engine by pushing the ve-
hicle or towing it. Unburnt fuel could enter
the catalytic converter and damage it.
Note
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Do not
wait
until the engine warms up with
the vehicle stationary; if you have good visi-
bility through the windows, start driving im-
mediately. This helps the engine reach oper-
ating temperature faster and reduces emis-
sions.
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Electrical components with a high power
consumption are switched off temporarily
when the engine starts.
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When starting with a cold engine, noise
levels may briefly increase. This is quite nor-
mal, and no cause for concern.
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When the outside temperature is below
+5°C (+41°F), if the engine is diesel, some
smoke may appear under the vehicle when
the fuel-operated auxiliary heater is on.
Stopping the engine
3 Valid for vehicles: with starter button
Step
Switch off the engine with the starter
button ››› page 178.
1. Stop the vehicle completely ››› .
2.
Press and hold the brake pedal until the step
4 is performed.
3.
If you are driving an automatic vehicle, place
the selector lever in position P.
4. Apply the handbrake ››› page 182.
5.
Briefly press the start-up button ››› Fig. 178.
The
START ENGINE STOP
button blinks again. If
the engine fails to switch off, perform an
emergency disconnect ››› page 178.
6.
If the vehicle is equipped with a manual
gearbox, put it into 1st or reverse.
WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle
is mo
ving. This could cause loss of control of
the vehicle, accidents and serious injury.
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The airbags and belt tensioners do not
work when the ignition is switched off.
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The brake servo does not work with the en-
gine off. Therefore, you need to press the
break pedal harder to brake the vehicle.
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Power steering does not work when the en-
gine is not running. You need more strength
to steer when the engine is switched off.
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If the ignition is
switched off, the steering
column could be locked, making it impossible
to control the vehicle.
CAUTION
If the engine is made to work hard for a long
time, it
ma
y overheat after being switched
off. To prevent damage to the engine before
switching it off, leave it idle for approx. 2 mi-
nutes in neutral.
Note
After switching off the engine, the cooling fan
may
continue to operate in the engine com-
partment for a few more minutes, even with
the ignition off. The radiator fan is automati-
cally switched off.
“My Beat” Function
For vehicles with a convenience key there is
the “M
y
B
eat” function. This feature provides
an additional indication of the vehicle igni-
tion system.
When accessing the vehicle, e.g. by opening
the doors with the remote control, the
START ENGINE STOP
button flashes, calling at-
t
ention t
o the r
elevant starter system button.
Upon switching the ignition on/off, the light
of the
START ENGINE STOP
button flashes. With
the en
gine sw
it
ched off, after a few seconds,
180
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