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Driving
Ignition is switched on
This driv
er message is displ
ayed and a buz
-
zer is sounded when the driver door is
opened with the ignition switched on.
WARNING
●
Never run the engine in confined spaces,
as the e
xhaust gases are poisonous.
CAUTION
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and
extreme l
oad conditions until the engine
has reached its normal operating tempera-
ture, otherwise this can damage the en-
gine.
For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine by idling it. You
should drive off as soon as you st
art the en-
gine. This will help avoid unnecessary ex-
haust emissions.
Note
●
If it is difficult to turn the ignition k
ey to
the position
1
, move the steering wheel to
both sides to rel
ease the steering lock.
●
When starting from cold, the engine may
be a little noisy for the first few seconds un-
til oil pressure has built up in the hydraulic
valve lifters. This is quite normal, and no
cause for concern.
●
If the vehicl
e battery is disconnected and
reconnected, the key must remain in the
position
1
for around 5 seconds before
starting up
.
●
Vehicles with automatic transmission
that are not equipped with an electronic
brake system and depending on the coun-
try, after switching off the ignition, you can
only remove the ignition key if the selector
lever is in position “P” (parking lock). Next,
the selector lever is locked.
●
Natural gas engines (CNG) always start
up with petrol, as a certain operating tem-
perature is required for running with gas.
Once the required operating temperature is
reached, the engine will automatically
switch to natural gas mode.
Switching off the engine with the
k
ey
Switching off the engine
–
Stop the vehicle.
–
Turn the ignition key to position
›
›
›
Fig. 251
1
.
Engaging the steering wheel lock
In v
ehicl
es with aut
omatic gearbox, the igni-
tion key can only be removed when the se-
lector lever is in position P
1)
.
–
Remove the key from the ignition in position
›››
Fig. 251
1
›
›
›
.
–
Turn the steering wheel until you hear it en-
gage
.
P
ossibl
e vehicle theft is prevented with the
steering lock engaged.
WARNING
●
Never s
witch the engine off until the vehi-
cle is stationary. The brake servo and pow-
er steering functions will not be completely
covered under warranty. More force may
also be needed to turn the steering wheel
or to brake. As you cannot steer and brake
in the normal manner, there is a greater risk
of accidents and serious injury.
●
Never remove the key from the ignition if
the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the
steering could suddenly lock, making it im-
possible to steer the vehicle: risk of acci-
dent!
●
Always take the key with you when you
leave the vehicle. This is particularly impor-
tant if there are children in the vehicle, as
they might otherwise be able to start the
engine or use power-operated equipment
1)
Depending upon country.
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