Starting the engine
� Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all the
way down and move the gear Lever into neutral.
� Vehicles with automatic gearbox: Press the
brake pedal and move the selector Lever to po
sition P or N
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� Press the
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T_A_R_T_ E_N_G_I_N_E-ST_O_PI
button. The
engine should start.
� Diesel engines can take a few seconds Longer
than usual to start on cold days. Please keep
your foot on the clutch pedal (manual gearbox)
or brake pedal (automatic gearbox) until the
engine starts. The indicator Lamp
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Lights up
while the glow plugs are preheating.
If the engine fails to start immediately, the start
er will be switched off automatically after a few
seconds. Try to start the engine again.
Start/stop system
Please note the information on
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page 71,
Start/stop system.
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WARNING
Never run the engine in confined spaces. The
exhaust gases are toxic - risk of poisoning!
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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
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switched on, it will be switched off auto-
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Driving
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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72.
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 at
speeds of 7 km/h and above. To switch off the
engine, 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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