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Driving and Driving Safety 119
Ignition lock position 0 – Ignition off
(initial position)
The engine and ignition are off in ignition lock
position 0. The ignition key can be removed in this
position.
Ignition lock position 1 – Ignition on
f Turn ignition key to position 1.
All electrical equipment can be switched on. The
warning lights on the instrument panel light up for
a lamp check.
f Please see the chapter “INSTRUMENT PANEL
USA MODELS” on page 74.
If a load is not switched on for 10 minutes after
switching on the ignition, the ignition must be
switched on again.
Turn the ignition key to ignition lock position 0
(initial position) first.
The ignition key cannot be removed when the
ignition is switched on or when the engine has
been started.
To remove the ignition key:
f Stop the vehicle.
f Switch ignition off.
f Remove the ignition key.
Ignition lock position 2 – Start engine
f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.
The key is reset automatically from position 2 to
position 1 when you start the engine.
Starting and Stopping the Engine
The immobilizer can be deactivated and
the engine started only using an authorized
ignition key.
f Please see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER”
on page 160.
Exhaust gas contains colorless and odorless
carbon monoxide (CO), which is toxic even in low
concentrations. Carbon monoxide can cause
unconsciousness and even death if inhaled.
f Never start or let the engine running in an
enclosed, unventilated area. It is not
recommended to sit in your car for prolonged
periods with the engine on and the car not
moving.
Exhaust fumes and the exhaust system are very
hot when the engine is running. The exhaust
system remains hot for some time after the engine
is turned off.
f Do not park or drive your vehicle where
combustible materials, such as dry grass or
leaves, can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system.
f If your car catches on fire for any reason, call
the fire department. Do not endanger your life
by attempting to put out the fire.
An unattended vehicle with a running engine is
potentialy hazardous. If warning lights come on to
indicate improper operation, no one would be
present to observe the light and turn off the
engine.
f Never leave the engine idling unattended.
Starting the vehicle
f Operate the footbrake.
f Fully depress the clutch pedal and keep it
pressed
f Do not press the accelerator pedal.
The engine control unit will provide the correct
starting mixture.
f Do not operate the starter for more than
approx. 10 seconds. If necessary, repeat the
starting procedure after a pause of approx.
10 seconds. Turn the ignition key back to
ignition lock position 0 (initial position) first.
The first operation of the starter is ended
automatically when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, subsequent
starter operations will not be ended
automatically.
f Do not warm up the engine when stationary.
Drive off immediately. Avoid high revs and full
throttle until the engine has reached operating
temperature.
f If the vehicle battery power is too weak, the
engine can be started with jump leads.
For information on jump-lead starting:
f Please see the chapter “EXTERNAL POWER
SUPPLY, EMERGENCY STARTING WITH
JUMPER CABLES” on page 207.
Exhaust gas
Exhaust system fire
hazard
WARNING
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WARNING
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NOTICE
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