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Driving
Emergency disconnection
If the engine does not switch off after briefly
pressing the starter button, an emergency
disconnect will be required:
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Press the starter button twice within 3 sec-
onds or press it once for more than 1 sec-
ond
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in Ignition and start button on
page 226
.
WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehi-
cle is moving. This could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle, accidents and serious in-
jury.
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The airbags and belt tensioners do not
work when the ignition is switched off.
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The brake servo does not work with the
engine off. Therefore, you need to press
the break pedal harder to brake the vehicle.
●
Power steering does not work when the
engine is not running. You need more
strength to steer when the engine is switch-
ed off.
●
If the ignition is switched off, the steering
column could be locked, making it impossi-
ble to control the vehicle.
WARNING
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
(e.g. the electric windows), which could
cause injuries.
CAUTION
●
If the vehicle is stopped and the Start-
Stop system* switches off the engine, the
ignition remains switched on. Make sure
that the ignition is switched off before leav-
ing the vehicle, otherwise the battery could
discharge.
●
If the engine has been driven at high
speed for a prolonged period of time, it
may overheat when turned off. To avoid en-
gine damage, allow the engine to run for
approximately two minutes in neutral be-
fore switching it off.
Note
After the engine is switched off the radiator
fan may run on for up to 10 minutes, even if
the ignition is switched off. It is also possi-
ble that the fan turns itself on once more if
the coolant temperature increases due to
the heat accumulated in the engine com-
partment or due to its prolonged exposure
to solar radiation.
Electronic immobilizer
The electronic immobiliser prevents unau-
thorised persons from driving the vehicle.
Inside the key there is a chip that deactivates
the electronic immobiliser automatically
when the key is inserted into the ignition.
The electronic immobiliser will be activated
again automatically as soon as you pull the
key out of the ignition lock. For vehicles with
the “Keyless Access” system, the key has to
be outside the vehicle.
If the following message is shown on the in-
strument panel display:
SAFE
, the vehicle
cannot be started.
The engine can only be started using a genu-
ine CUPRA key with its correct code.
Note
A perfect operation of the vehicle is ensur-
ed if genuine CUPRA keys are used.
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