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Note
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan can intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10 minutes.
Starting and stopping the engine at the push of the button
Introduction
Fig. 111
Starter button (
)
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Steering column lock locking / unlocking 97
Switch ignition on / off 98
Starting the engine 98
Switching off the engine 98
Problems with the engine start 99
The ignition can be switched on and off and the engine can be started / stop-
ped with the starter button » Fig. 111.
The key must be in the vehicle to unlock the steering, start the vehicle and
drive.
WARNING
■
Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury, accidents and dam-
age!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is a
risk of theft etc!
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNING
Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is the danger
of poisoning and death!
CAUTION
■
The system can recognize the valid key, even if it has been accidentally left
on the vehicle roof - there is danger of loss or damage to the key!
■
Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there
is a danger of starter and engine damage!
■
Do not push-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine and the catalytic
converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid
» page 168.
Note
■
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this, the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature faster.
■
The system is protected against inadvertently switching off the engine while
driving, this means that the engine can only be switched off in an emergency
» page 98.
Steering column lock locking / unlocking
Read and observe
and on page 97 first.
The steering lock (steering lock) deters any attempted theft of your vehicle.
Locking
›
Switch off the engine.
›
Open the driver door.
The steering lock is locked automatically.
If the driver's door is opened and the ignition is switched off afterwards, the
steering is only locked after the vehicle has been locked.
Unlocking
›
Open the driver's door and get into the vehicle.
›
Close the driver's door.
The steering is locked automatically.
97
Starting-off and Driving
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