User Manual - Page 240

For LEON SPORTSTOURER 2018.

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Driving
of the steering column
Fig. 253, as close
as possible to the Kessy logo.
The ignition connects and the engine starts
automatically.
Emergency disconnection
If the engine does not switch off after briefly
pressing the starter button, an emergency
disconnect will be required:
Press the starter button twice within 3 sec-
onds or press it once for more than 1 sec-
ond
››
.
The engine turns off automatically.
Engine r
est
ar
t feature
If no valid 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.
After this interval, it will not be possible to
start the engine without a valid key inside the
vehicle.
Automatic deactivation of the ignition on
vehicles with the Start-Stop system
The ignition is switched off automatically
when the vehicle is stopped and the auto-
matic engine shutdown is active, if:
The driver's seat belt is not fastened,
the driver does not step on any pedal,
the driver door is opened.
After automatically turning off the ignition, if
the dipped beam is on, the side light re-
mains on for approx. 30 minutes (if the bat-
tery has enough charge). If the driver locks
the vehicle or manually turns off the light, the
side light goes out.
WARNING
Any accidental movement of the vehicle
could result in serious injury.
When s
witching on the ignition, do not
press the brake or clutch pedal, otherwise
the engine could start immediately.
WARNING
If vehicle keys are used negligently or with-
out due care, this may cause accidents and
serious injury.
Ne
ver leave any key inside the vehicle
when exiting. Otherwise, a child or unau-
thorised person could lock the vehicle,
start the engine or connect the ignition
and, in this way, operate electronic equip-
ment (e.g. the windows).
Note
Before l
eaving the vehicle, always dis-
connect the ignition manually and, if ap-
propriate, take into account the instruc-
tions on the screen of the dash panel.
If the vehicle is st
ationary for a long time
with the ignition on, the vehicle battery
might be discharged and it might not be
possible to start the engine.
In diesel vehicles, there may be a delay in
the engine starting if it requires preheating.
If during the STOP phase you press the
START ENGINE STOP
button, the ignition is
switched off and the butt
on flashes.
If the indication is displayed on the in-
strument panel display “Start-Stop system
deactivated: Start the engine manually”,
the START ENGINE STOP
button will blink.
Starting the engine
3 Applies to vehicl
es with start button
Step
Starting the engine with the start-
er button
page 237.
1.
Press and hold the brake pedal until step 5
is performed.
In vehicl
es with a manual gearbox:
press and hold the clutch down until the
engine starts.
2.
Put the gearbox lever in neutral or the se-
lector l
ever in position P or N.
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