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Starting and Stopping Engine
Starting Proce dures
Please observe the chapter ”IMMO BILIZER” on
page 22.
Please observe the chapter ”EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM” on page 220.
Warning!
Serious personal injury or death may result if
you are inv olved in a collision without hav ing
fastened the safety belts.
Fasten safety belts before driving away.
Before st arting the engine
Apply the footbrake.
Manual tran smission: Move the gearshift
lever into neutral. The clutch pedal must
be depressed fully before the starter will
engage.
Tiptronic: Move the selector lever to P or N.
Temperature sensors on the e n gine automatically
provide the correct fuel/air mixtu re required
for starting. Therefore, it is not necessary to
depress the accelerator pedal while startin g a
cold or a warm eng ine.
Starti ng the engine
Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.
As soon as the e n gine starts, release the
ignition key.
The first operation of the starter is ended automat-
ically when the engine starts. If the engine does
not start, subsequent starter operations will not be
ended automatically.
If the engine fails to start after 10 or 15 seconds of
cranki n g:
Wait about 10 seconds before engaging the
starter again.
When starting the engine, be ready to drive
immediately. Driv e vehicl e at moderate
speeds and avoid engine speeds above
4200 rpm during the first 5 m inutes.
Do not let the engine idle to warm up.
Danger!
Engine exhaust fumes have many compo-
nents which you can smell. They also contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is a c olorless
and odorless gas. Carbo n mon oxide can
cause unconsciousn ess and even death if
inhaled.
Never start or let the engine run in an
enclosed, unventilated area. It is not rec-
ommended to sit in your car for prolonged
periods with the engine on and the car not
moving.
Danger!
An unattended vehicle with a running engine
is potentially haz ardous. If warning lights
should com e on to indicat e improper opera-
tion, they would go unnoticed.
Never leave the engine idling unattend ed.
Danger!
Dange r of re.
Do not park or operate the vehicle in a reas
where the hot exhaust system may come in
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or
other flammable material.
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