Driving
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WARNING
- Never run the engine in confined spaces.
The exhaust gases are toxic - risk of poison
ing!
- Never switch off the engine until the vehicle
is stationary.
-The brake servo and the power steering sys
tem work only when the engine is running.
You need more strength to steer and brake
the vehicle when the engine is switched off.
This would mean a greater risk of accidents
and serious injury, because you cannot steer
and brake in the normal manner.
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CAUTION
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and ex
treme Load conditions until the engine has
reached its normal operating temperature;
otherwise this can damage the engine.
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For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine by running it with
the car stationary. You should drive off imme
diately whenever possible. This will help avoid
unnecessary exhaust emissions.
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Note
-Any noises which may be heard when the
engine is started are quite normal and no
cause for concern.
-If
you Leave the vehicle with the ignition
switched on, it will be switched off auto
matically after a while. Please note that
electrical equipment such as the exterior
Lighting will also be switched off.
Switching off the engine
� Stop the vehicle.
� Vehicles with automatic gearbox: Move the se
lector Lever to position P.
� Press the !START ENGINE STOP! button
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70.
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Steering lock
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The steering will be Locked if you switch off the
engine with the !START ENGINE STOP! button,
move the selector Lever to position P (on vehicles
with automatic gearbox*) and open the driver's
door.
The steering will be locked if you switch off the
engine with the !START ENGINE STOP! button
and open the driver's door. The steering Lock acts
as a theft deterrent.
Emergency Off function
If necessary in an emergency, the engine can be
switched off while the vehicle is still moving.
Press the !START ENGINE STOP! button twice in
quick succession or hold it in for Longer than two
seconds.
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WARNING
- Never switch off the engine until the vehicle
is stationary. Otherwise you may not have
the full benefit of the brake servo and pow
er steering. You may need more strength to
steer and brake the vehicle than you nor
mally would. This would mean a greater risk
of accidents and serious injury, because you
cannot steer and brake in the normal man
ner.
- Always take the key with you when you Leave
the vehicle. Otherwise the engine can be
started or power-operated equipment such
as the electric windows can be used. This
could result in serious injury.
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CAUTION
If
the engine has been working hard for a Long
time, there is a risk of heat building up in the
engine compartment after the engine has
been switched off; this could cause engine
damage. For this reason, you should Leave the
engine idling for about 2 minutes before
switching it off.
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