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114
Driving
WARNING
●
Always remove the key from the ignition
when l
eaving the vehicle, even if only for a
short period. This is especially important if
children or disabled people are left alone
in the vehicle. They could accidentally start
the engine or operate electrical equipment,
resulting in an accident.
●
The ignition key must NOT be removed from
the lock until the vehicle comes to a stand-
still. Otherwise, the steering could be imme-
diately locked, causing an accident risk.
NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key when leaving
the v
ehicle, as it may discharge the battery if
it is kept in for a long period of time.
Note
●
If it is dicult to turn the ignition key to the
position
2
, move the steering wheel to both
sides t
o release the steering lock.
●
If the vehicle battery is disconnected and
reconnected, the key must remain in the po-
sition
2
for around 5 seconds before start-
ing up
.
●
Vehicles with automatic transmission: de-
pending on the country, after switching o
the ignition, you can only remove the ignition
key if the selector lever is in position P (park-
ing lock). Next, the selector lever is locked.
Switching the ignition on/o
Fig.83 In the l
ower part of the centre console:
start button.
The engine can be started with a start button
(Pr
ess & Drive). To do so, there must be a valid
key inside the vehicle in the area of the front or
rear seats, or on the centre console.
In vehicles with the Keyless Access system, the
engine can also be started with the key in the
luggage compartment.
Opening the driver's door when exiting the ve-
hicle activates the electronic lock on the steer-
ing column if the ignition is disabled.
Switching the ignition on/o
If you only want to switch on the ignition (with-
out starting the engine), briefly press the start
button once without pressing the brake pedal
or the clutch pedal ›››page115.
The starter button text
flashes
lik
e a heartbeat when the system is preset for
switching the ignition on and o.
Automatic ignition disconnection
If the driver leaves the vehicle, taking the key
with them but leaving the ignition on, the igni-
tion does not switch o automatically. The igni-
tion is switched o by pressing the lock button
on the remote control
or by pressing the sen-
sor surf
ace on the door lever. ›››page68
Automatic deactivation of the ignition on ve-
hicles with the Start-Stop system
The ignition is switched o automatically when
the vehicle is stopped and the automatic en-
gine shutdown is active, if:
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The driver's seat belt is not fastened,
●
the driver does not step on any pedal,
●
the driver door is opened.
After automatically turning o the ignition, if the
dipped beam
is on, the side light remains
on f
or approx. 30 minutes (if the battery has
enough charge). If the driver locks the vehicle
or manually turns o the light, the side light
goes out.
Engine restart feature
If no key is detected inside the vehicle after the
engine stops, you will only have 5 seconds to
restart it. A warning will display on the dash
panel screen.
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